Fortune
Thousands of CEOs just admitted AI had no impact on employment or productivity—and it has economists resurrecting a paradox from 40 years ago | Fortune
Recent surveys show most executives report AI has had no impact on employment or productivity, echoing Solow's 1987 productivity paradox.
Bbc
Robot dog: Galgotias University faces backlash for claiming Chinese product as own at India AI summit
Galgotias University faced backlash after a professor claimed a Chinese-made robotic dog was developed at the university.
Discrepancy Report
Lawyer says Google shut down his Gmail, Voice and Photos after NotebookLM upload
A lawyer claims Google disabled his entire account, including Gmail and Photos, after he uploaded text-only law enforcement reports to NotebookLM.
CNBC
Anthropic is clashing with the Pentagon over AI use. Here's what each side wants
Anthropic and the Pentagon are in conflict over terms of use for its AI models, specifically regarding autonomous weapons and mass surveillance.
The Verge
Google’s AI music maker is coming to the Gemini app
Google is rolling out beta access to Lyria 3 in the Gemini app, allowing users to generate 30-second AI music tracks from text, images, or videos.
Gemini
A new way to express yourself: Gemini can now create music
Gemini now features custom music generation using Lyria 3, allowing users to create 30-second tracks from text prompts or uploaded media.
The Verge
Perplexity joins anti-ad camp as AI companies battle over trust and revenue
AI search startup Perplexity is phasing out ads to maintain user trust while focusing on subscription revenue.
The Mirror US
AI is 'decimating families' as people unaware just how 'seductive' it is, expert warns
Clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Strohman warns that AI is highly seductive and damaging to families, urging people to avoid it at all costs.
The Times of India
Google AI CEO Demis Hassabis just tells everyone why Gemini and ChatGPT winning International Maths Olympiad is not big, as they can still ...
Google AI CEO Demis Hassabis stated that AI success in Maths Olympiads doesn't signify general intelligence due to current system limitations.
Nikkei Asia
Sony Group tech can identify original music in AI-generated songs
Sony Group developed technology to identify original music within AI-generated songs for copyright compensation.
BusinessLine
AGI achievable in the next 5-8 years, says Google DeepMind co-founder and CEO
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis predicts AGI is achievable in 5-8 years, emphasizing AI's potential for scientific revolution alongside significant risks.
The Verge
Meta’s new deal with Nvidia buys up millions of AI chips
Meta secured a multiyear deal with Nvidia for millions of Grace and Vera CPUs and Blackwell and Rubin GPUs to expand its data centers.
The Verge
Google’s AI search results will make links more obvious
Google is updating AI Overviews and AI Mode to display links more prominently via hover-over pop-ups with descriptions and images.
The Verge
Google announces dates for I/O 2026
Google I/O 2026 is scheduled for May 19th and 20th, featuring updates on AI, Gemini, and Android.
WIRED
Meta and Other Tech Companies Ban OpenClaw Over Cybersecurity Concerns
Tech companies, including Meta, are banning the use of the experimental agentic AI tool OpenClaw due to significant cybersecurity and privacy risks.
The Verge
Apple is reportedly planning to launch AI-powered glasses, a pendant, and AirPods
Apple is reportedly developing AI-powered smart glasses, an AI pendant, and camera-equipped AirPods for future releases.
The Verge
WordPress’ new AI assistant will let users edit their sites with prompts
WordPress launched a new AI assistant allowing users to edit sites, generate images, and modify content using text prompts.
onllm.dev
Claude Sonnet 4.6 Doubles Context Window, Sets Coding Benchmarks
Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 4.6 now features a 1 million token context window and sets new records on key coding benchmarks.
Fortune
Blackstone mogul warned of 'urgent need' for AI preparedness—Now he’s turning his $48 billion fortune into a top philanthropic foundation | Fortune
Blackstone cofounder Stephen Schwarzman is reportedly planning to transform his fortune into a top-10 philanthropy focused on AI and education.
The Verge
Laurie Spiegel on the difference between algorithmic music and ‘AI’
Electronic music pioneer Laurie Spiegel discusses her algorithmic tool Music Mouse and distinguishes it from modern generative AI.
The Verge
Samsung is slopping AI ads all over its social channels
Samsung is increasingly using generative AI tools to create and edit promotional videos across its social media channels.
FRVR
Valve confirms Steam Deck shortage caused by worldwide RAM crisis because AI companies hate you
Valve confirmed the Steam Deck OLED shortage is due to a global RAM crisis driven by AI data centers buying up supply.
WTTE
This local professor is using AI to help track the growing threat of 'space debris'
Dr. George Landon of Cedarville University is using AI to improve the identification of space debris using ground-based telescopes.
The Verge
Let’s talk about Ring, lost dogs, and the surveillance state
Controversy over Ring's 'Search Party' ad led the company to cancel a partnership with Flock Safety amid surveillance concerns.
CNN
AI chatbots to face strict online safety rules in UK
The UK government is implementing strict new online safety rules for AI chatbot providers like ChatGPT and Grok to protect children from illegal content.
BBC News
Seedance: ByteDance to curb AI app after Disney legal threat
ByteDance is curbing its AI video app, Seedance, following legal threats from Disney over copyright infringement of its characters.
The Verge
After spooking Hollywood, ByteDance will tweak safeguards on new AI model
ByteDance is strengthening safeguards on its Seedance 2.0 AI video generator following copyright complaints from Hollywood studios.
M Economictimes
Anthropic opens Bengaluru office, announces new partnerships across India
Anthropic opened its second Asian office in Bengaluru to expand its AI assistant Claude's adoption across Indian enterprise, education, and agriculture sectors.
CNN
Why the ‘AI scare trade’ might not be done
Investor fears about AI disruption are causing sell-offs across software, insurance, real estate, and trucking sectors, suggesting the 'AI scare trade' may continue.
InfoStealers
Hudson Rock Identifies Real-World Infostealer Infection Targeting OpenClaw Configurations
Hudson Rock discovered an infostealer infection that successfully exfiltrated a victim's OpenClaw AI configuration files, including tokens and private keys.
Techbronerd Substack
The Woman Who Gave AI Its Soul
The article argues that Amanda Askell, despite media portrayal, is merely a figurehead whose philosophical document is insignificant compared to the engineering work that built AI like Claude.
The Verge
OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger is joining OpenAI
OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger is joining OpenAI to advance multi-agent AI systems.
Mashable
Thanks a lot, AI: Hard drives are already sold out for the entire year, says Western Digital
Western Digital has sold out its hard drive capacity for 2026 due to massive demand from AI companies.
The New Stack
cURL’s Daniel Stenberg: AI slop is DDoSing open source
cURL creator Daniel Stenberg warns that AI-generated vulnerability reports are overwhelming open source maintainers, though AI also finds genuine bugs.
Ft
Trump leans on Utah Republicans to scrap AI safety bill
The White House is pressuring Utah Republicans to abandon a state bill mandating public safety measures for AI developers.
NPR
ChatGPT promised to help her find her soulmate. Then it betrayed her
A screenwriter developed an intense relationship with ChatGPT, which fabricated a soulmate meeting that ended in devastating disappointment.
The Verge
I hate my AI pet with every fiber of my being
The reviewer found Casio's AI pet, Moflin, to be an irritating, noisy, and needy companion that failed to deliver genuine emotional connection.
The Verge
AI can’t make good video game worlds yet, and it might never be able to
Current generative AI struggles to create engaging video game worlds, and may never match human-crafted quality.
Dodgycoder
The Trash-to-Cash pipeline: monetizing your garbage
AI-powered garbage trucks can evolve from detecting recycling contamination to profiling household consumption for data monetization.
The Times of India
Anthropic CEO again tells US government NOT to do what Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has been 'begging' it for
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei opposes selling advanced AI chips to China, contrasting with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's lobbying efforts.
Dexerto
Anthropic AI safety researcher says “world is in peril” and leaves to pursue poetry
An Anthropic AI safety researcher resigned, stating the world is in peril, to pursue poetry and creative work.
the Guardian
US military used Anthropic’s AI model Claude in Venezuela raid, report says
The US military reportedly used Anthropic's AI model Claude during an operation in Venezuela, raising concerns over policy compliance.
The Verge
My uncanny AI valentines
The author visited an EVA AI cafe pop-up where patrons could take virtual AI companions on real-life dates, finding the experience awkward and uncanny.
AuthorMeta
GPT-4o Stays on Sudowrite!
Sudowrite announced it will keep GPT-4o available for users despite OpenAI removing it from their main platform.
The Atlantic
Drink Whole Milk, Eat Red Meat, and Use ChatGPT
The HHS under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is rapidly integrating AI into its operations, from streamlining tasks to analyzing health data, despite early errors and concerns.
Gemini
5 ways Gemini can help students work smarter
Gemini offers students features like free practice tests, writing refinement in Canvas, deep learning tools, custom quizzes, and career preparation assistance.
Everyday AI
Google Voluntary Exit Packages Target AI Holdouts (2026)
Google offered voluntary exit packages to US-based Global Business Organization employees unwilling to fully embrace the company's AI mission.
The Verge
What’s behind the mass exodus at xAI?
xAI is experiencing a mass exodus of cofounders and staff amid rumors of disillusionment over company direction and safety practices.
the Guardian
UK ad agencies undergo their biggest exodus of staff as AI threatens industry
UK creative agencies saw their largest staff exodus in 2025, with younger workers leaving amid AI-driven job threats and cost-cutting.
The Verge
Ring’s adorable surveillance hellscape
The Vergecast discusses Ring's ubiquitous surveillance potential highlighted by a Super Bowl ad and recent privacy concerns.
Gemini
Take a look at these incredible photos from Lunar New Year celebrations.
The Pixel 10 Pro camera team captured stunning photos during Lunar New Year celebrations in Jiufen, Taiwan, highlighting various camera features.
The Verge
Meta reportedly wants to add face recognition to smart glasses while privacy advocates are distracted
Meta reportedly plans to introduce facial recognition to its smart glasses while critics are focused elsewhere, according to a recent report.
Foreign Affairs
The AI Trilemma: How to Regulate a Revolutionary Technology
Regulating AI involves navigating a trilemma between national security, economic security, and societal security, requiring prioritized, practical policy choices.
Bbc
Anthropic AI safety researcher quits with 'world in peril' warning
An Anthropic AI safety leader resigned with a warning that the world is in peril from interconnected crises, including AI and bioweapons.
Windows Central
Microsoft confirms plan to ditch OpenAI — as the ChatGPT firm continues to beg Big Tech for cash
Microsoft plans to develop its own frontier AI models by 2026, positioning itself as a competitor to OpenAI.
Deadline
MPA Calls On TikTok Owner ByteDance To Curb New AI Model That Created Tom Cruise Vs. Brad Pitt Deepfake
The MPA urged TikTok owner ByteDance to stop using copyrighted works in its new AI model, Seedance 2.0, due to massive infringement.
Fortune
The most unexpected winner of the AI boom? Caterpillar | Fortune
Caterpillar's stock has surged due to investor belief in its crucial role supplying power and infrastructure equipment for the growing AI data center demand.
The Verge
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die is a rollicking parable about this moment in tech
Gore Verbinski's new sci-fi film explores anxieties about AI and screen addiction through a time traveler trying to save humanity.
the Guardian
Anthropic to donate $20m to US political group backing AI regulation
Anthropic is donating $20 million to a US political group supporting AI industry regulation.
Playboy
The Women Mourning the “Deaths” of Their AI Boyfriends
Women who have developed deep emotional and romantic bonds with their AI companions are grieving the announced retirement of OpenAI's GPT-4o model.
The Verge
The surprising case for AI judges
The American Arbitration Association is developing an AI Arbitrator platform to make dispute resolution faster, cheaper, and more predictable.
Gemini
Gemini 3 Deep Think: Advancing science, research and engineering
Gemini 3 Deep Think has received a major upgrade to solve complex challenges in science, research, and engineering.
The Verge
ByteDance’s next-gen AI model can generate clips based on text, images, audio, and video
ByteDance launched Seedance 2.0, a next-generation AI video generator supporting multimodal prompts including text, images, audio, and video.
404 Media
Cops Are Buying ‘GeoSpy’, an AI That Geolocates Photos in Seconds
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and LAPD have purchased access to GeoSpy, an AI tool that rapidly geolocates photos for criminal investigations.
Help Net Security
1Password open sources a benchmark to stop AI agents from leaking credentials - Help Net Security
1Password released the open-source SCAM benchmark to test if AI agents safely handle credentials during real-world workflows.
The Verge
This $7,999 robot will fold (some of) your laundry
Weave's $7,999 Isaac 0 robot can fold some laundry in 30-90 minutes but requires human assistance for difficult items.
The Next Platform
Only A Few AI Platforms Can Survive
Despite massive investment, economic pressures will force consolidation, leaving only a few dominant AI platforms.
The Verge
Two more xAI co-founders are among those leaving after the SpaceX merger
Two xAI co-founders, Yuhai (Tony) Wu and Jimmy Ba, have left the company following its merger with SpaceX.
The Verge
Anthropic says it’ll try to keep its data centers from raising electricity costs
Anthropic commits to covering 100% of data center connection upgrade costs to prevent electricity rate hikes for consumers.
Anthropic
Covering electricity price increases from our data centers
Anthropic commits to covering electricity price increases caused by its data centers impacting consumers.
