Video journalist Caelan Conrad set out to test a bold claim by Replika CEO Eugenia Kuyda that her company’s chatbot could “talk people off the ledge” when users needed counseling support. What Conrad discovered instead was a deeply troubling glimpse into the dangerous territory of AI-powered mental health assistance. Conrad documented their experiment in a … Read more
A groundbreaking study from Anthropic has revealed a deeply unsettling discovery about artificial intelligence that has surprised the research community. Large language models can mysteriously inherit malicious behaviors through seemingly innocent number sequences, raising unprecedented concerns about AI safety and development. The research reveals that AI models can transmit harmful traits through what appears to … Read more
Basketball superstar LeBron James has taken legal action against an AI video platform that enabled users to create disturbing deepfake content featuring his likeness, marking a significant moment in the ongoing battle between celebrities and artificial intelligence misuse. The Los Angeles Lakers icon’s legal team sent a cease-and-desist letter to FlickUp, the company behind Interlink … Read more
As seen in a recent video, The future of law enforcement has arrived in Ohio. AI-powered security robots are now making their rounds through city streets and public spaces. The City of Dublin has launched an ambitious two-year pilot program featuring autonomous security robots that represent a significant step toward technology-assisted policing. After a community … Read more
Microsoft has struck an unusual deal that sounds more like science fiction than corporate strategy. The tech giant is spending over a billion dollars to bury massive amounts of human and agricultural waste thousands of feet underground. The partnership with Vaulted Deep will sequester 4.9 million metric tons of carbon by injecting a slurry of … Read more
Joe Rogan, one of the world’s most influential podcaster, has never been one to shy away from controversial topics or deep philosophical discussions. But when it comes to artificial intelligence achieving sentience, even the UFC commentator and comedian admits to genuine fear about what lies ahead. In his latest conversation on the Ultimate Human Podcast … Read more
The world of artificial intelligence just delivered one of the most unintentionally hilarious moments in chess history, and it all started with Magnus Carlsen getting a little bored during his travels. The Norwegian chess legend recently decided to test his skills against ChatGPT. The results were nothing short of spectacular – though perhaps not in … Read more
Mark Zuckerberg appears to be making quite some moves in the artificial intelligence space, with Meta’s latest acquisition signaling the company’s serious commitment to achieving AI superintelligence. The tech giant has purchased a minority stake in Luxottica SA, the world’s largest eyewear manufacturer and the company behind Ray-Ban sunglasses, increasing their position from 3% to … Read more
UFC commentator and leading podcaster Joe Rogan recently explored one of the most pressing existential questions of our time: how artificial intelligence could potentially spell the end of humanity. He talked about it in a recent podcast episode with AI safety researcher Roman Yampolskiy. His research focuses on AI safety and control, and he presented a … Read more
A surprising interview has emerged featuring Chris Smith, a man whose romantic relationship with an AI chatbot has reached disturbing new heights. The situation got to a point where it potentially threatens his marriage and family life. The case has sparked widespread concern about the growing phenomenon of AI companionship and its impact on real … Read more
