arXiv.org
Why AI systems don't learn and what to do about it: Lessons on autonomous learning from cognitive science
Current AI limitations necessitate a cognitive science-inspired architecture integrating observational and active learning modes.
TechCrunch
Mistral bets on ‘build-your-own AI’ as it takes on OpenAI, Anthropic in the enterprise
Mistral launched Mistral Forge, a platform allowing enterprises to train custom AI models from scratch using their proprietary data.
TechCrunch
Why Garry Tan’s Claude Code setup has gotten so much love, and hate
Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan shared his 'gstack' Claude Code setup, sparking widespread excitement and significant criticism online.
Tom's Hardware
Jensen Huang says gamers are 'completely wrong' about DLSS 5 — Nvidia CEO responds to DLSS 5 backlash
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismissed gamer criticism of DLSS 5, emphasizing its generative control at the geometry level.
TechCrunch
The Pentagon is developing alternatives to Anthropic, report says
The Pentagon is developing its own large language models (LLMs) to replace Anthropic's AI due to disagreements over data access and usage restrictions.
The Verge
Nvidia’s DLSS 5 is like motion smoothing for video games, but worse
Nvidia's new DLSS 5 technology, intended for photorealistic lighting, is criticized for creating homogenized, AI-generated looking faces in games.
TechCrunch
BuzzFeed debuts AI slop apps in bid for new revenue
BuzzFeed launched a new venture, Branch Office, debuting AI-powered consumer apps like BF Island and Conjure to seek new revenue streams.
The Verge
Now everyone in the US is getting Google’s personalized Gemini AI
Google is expanding access to its Personal Intelligence feature for Gemini AI to all US users, regardless of subscription tier.
TechCrunch
Google’s Personal Intelligence feature is expanding to all US users
Google is expanding its Personal Intelligence feature, which connects AI responses to user data in Gmail and Photos, to all US users.
Gemini
Bringing the power of Personal Intelligence to more people
Personal Intelligence is expanding in the U.S. across Search, the Gemini app, and Chrome, offering tailored responses by connecting Google apps.
Gemini
Gemini API tooling updates: context circulation, tool combos and Maps grounding for Gemini 3
Google announced Gemini API updates including combining built-in and custom tools, cross-tool context circulation, and Maps grounding for Gemini 3 models.
TechCrunch
OpenAI expands government footprint with AWS deal, report says
OpenAI reportedly partnered with AWS to sell its AI products to the U.S. government for classified and unclassified work.
The Verge
Microsoft appoints a new Copilot boss after AI leadership shakeup
Microsoft is unifying its commercial and consumer Copilot efforts under Jacob Andreou, while Mustafa Suleyman focuses on building proprietary AI models.
The Verge
The future of code is exciting and terrifying
The Vergecast discusses how AI is rapidly changing software development, causing excitement and conflict among coders.
TechCrunch
AI’s ‘boys’ club’ could widen the wealth gap for women, says Rana el Kaliouby
Rana el Kaliouby warns that a lack of diversity in AI development could exacerbate the wealth gap between men and women.
TechCrunch
World launches tool to verify humans behind AI shopping agents
World launched AgentKit, a tool using World ID to verify humans authorizing AI agents for online purchases.
TechCrunch
Niv-AI exits stealth to wring more power performance out of GPUs
Niv-AI has emerged from stealth with $12 million to use new sensors and AI tools to manage GPU power usage efficiently in data centers.
TechCrunch
Gamma adds AI image generation tools in bid to take on Canva and Adobe
Gamma launched Gamma Imagine, an AI image generation tool, to better compete with design platforms like Canva and Adobe.
Eurogamer.net
Nvidia reveals DLSS's AI upscaled graphics filter, gets roundly mocked by pretty much everyone on the Internet
Nvidia's DLSS 5, an AI-powered graphics filter, faced widespread criticism online for its tendency to unnaturally alter character appearances.
OpenAI
Introducing GPT-5.4 mini and nano
OpenAI releases GPT-5.4 mini and nano, smaller, faster, and more efficient models offering strong performance for high-volume workloads.
Fortune
Why everyone is talking about Andrej Karpathy's autonomous AI research agent | Fortune
Andrej Karpathy's 'autoresearch' system, where an AI agent autonomously optimizes AI model training, is generating excitement and debate within the AI community.
techputs
The Dictionary Sues OpenAI Over AI Training Data
Britannica and Merriam-Webster sued OpenAI, alleging unauthorized use of copyrighted content to train AI models like ChatGPT.
TechCrunch
Picsart now allows creators to ‘hire’ AI assistants through agent marketplace
Picsart has launched an AI agent marketplace enabling creators to hire specialized AI assistants for tasks like content resizing and product photo editing.
rootingmaster.com
Best AI Tools for Students in 2026 (Free & Paid That Actually Work)
This guide reviews essential, tested AI tools for students in 2026, covering writing, research, organization, and presentation creation.
Theregister
AI still doesn't work very well, businesses are faking it, and a reckoning is coming
Experts warn that businesses are overstating AI adoption success, as current models have fundamental flaws leading to potential future failures and lawsuits.
TechCrunch
Nvidia’s version of OpenClaw could solve its biggest problem: security
Nvidia unveiled NemoClaw, a secure, enterprise-focused platform built on the OpenClaw framework, aiming to address security concerns in AI agents.
The Verge
DLSS 5 looks like a real-time generative AI filter for video games
Nvidia's DLSS 5 uses generative AI to dramatically enhance visual realism, but early reactions suggest it may controversially alter artistic intent.
The Verge
Teens sue Elon Musk’s xAI over Grok’s AI-generated CSAM
Three Tennessee teens are suing xAI, alleging Grok's AI generated CSAM depicting them as minors.
TechCrunch
Jensen just put Nvidia’s Blackwell and Vera Rubin sales projections into the $1 trillion stratosphere
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang projected at least $1 trillion in orders for Blackwell and Vera Rubin chips through 2027.
TechCrunch
Warren presses Pentagon over decision to grant xAI access to classified networks
Senator Warren questioned the Pentagon's decision to grant Elon Musk's xAI access to classified networks due to concerns over Grok's controversial outputs.
The Verge
Benjamin Netanyahu is struggling to prove he’s not an AI clone
Conspiracy theories claiming Benjamin Netanyahu has been replaced by an AI deepfake are spreading, fueled by minor visual anomalies in videos.
TechCrunch
Memories AI is building the visual memory layer for wearables and robotics
Memories.ai is developing AI infrastructure enabling wearables and robotics to remember and recall visual information, partnering with Nvidia.
Ars Technica
New "vibe coded" AI translation tool splits the video game preservation community
A developer's use of Patreon funds for an AI translation tool for game preservation sparked controversy within the community.
TechCrunch
Elon Musk’s xAI faces child porn lawsuit from minors Grok allegedly undressed
xAI is being sued in a class action by minors whose images were allegedly altered into sexual content by the Grok AI model.
TechCrunch
Nvidia’s DLSS 5 uses generative AI to boost photo-realism in video games, with ambitions beyond gaming
Nvidia unveiled DLSS 5, leveraging generative AI to enhance realism in games and potentially revolutionize broader computing applications.
TechCrunch
Another deep tech chip startup becomes a unicorn: Frore hits $1.64B
Semiconductor startup Frore Systems achieved a $1.64 billion valuation after raising $143 million in a Series D round.
TechCrunch
Fuse raises $25M to disrupt aging loan origination systems used by U.S. credit unions
Fuse secured $25M in Series A funding to modernize loan origination systems for U.S. credit unions using AI.
TechCrunch
The dictionary sues OpenAI
Encyclopedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster are suing OpenAI for copyright infringement, alleging their content was used to train AI models without permission.
The Verge
Encyclopedia Britannica is suing OpenAI for allegedly ‘memorizing’ its content with ChatGPT
Encyclopedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster are suing OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT reproduces their copyrighted content without permission.
The Verge
Yahoo CEO Jim Lanzone on reviving the web’s homepage
Yahoo CEO Jim Lanzone discusses refocusing the company on aggregation, launching AI search Scout, and restructuring the ad business.
The Verge
This is not a fly uploaded to a computer
Claims of successfully 'uploading' a fly's brain are misleading, as Eon Systems' simulation only replicates some behaviors, not a complete, conscious emulation.
The Verge
OpenAI’s adult mode will reportedly be smutty, not pornographic
OpenAI's adult mode for ChatGPT will initially offer text-based adult conversations but exclude image, voice, and video generation.
PC Guide
ChatGPT ads still exclusive to the United States, OpenAI says no to global rollout just yet
OpenAI confirms that ChatGPT ads are currently limited to the United States, despite references to ads in international privacy policies.
ScienceDaily
Scientists built the hardest AI test ever and the results are surprising
Researchers created "Humanity's Last Exam" (HLE), a 2,500-question test, because current AI benchmarks are too easy.
TechCrunch
Google, Accel India accelerator chooses 5 startups and none are ‘AI wrappers’
Google and Accel India's AI accelerator selected five startups, rejecting many applications that were simple AI 'wrappers' lacking innovative workflows.
TechCrunch
ByteDance reportedly pauses global launch of its Seedance 2.0 video generator
ByteDance has reportedly paused the global release of its AI video model, Seedance 2.0, following intense criticism and legal threats over IP concerns.
TechCrunch
Lawyer behind AI psychosis cases warns of mass casualty risks
A lawyer representing victims in AI-related psychosis cases warns of escalating risks, including potential mass casualty events.
Yahoo News
Robot Soldiers Hit the Battlefield in Ukraine
Foundation Robotics' Phantom MK-1 humanoid robots are now operating in Ukrainian combat zones, marking the start of robotic warfare.
aitoolinsight
Google Maps Just Got a Massive AI Upgrade — Here’s Every New Feature
Google Maps received a massive AI upgrade, integrating Gemini to offer conversational search, immersive 3D navigation, and real-time contextual travel assistance.
TechCrunch
Wiz investor unpacks Google’s $32B acquisition
A Wiz investor discusses Google's historic $32 billion acquisition of the cybersecurity firm, highlighting the company's strong leadership and position in key tech trends.
The Verge
AI companies want to harvest improv actors’ skills to train AI on human emotion
AI companies are hiring improv actors to train AI models to better understand and replicate human emotions and conversational skills.
TechCrunch
US Army announces contract with Anduril worth up to $20B
The US Army has awarded Anduril a potential $20 billion contract for hardware, software, and services over ten years.
Phoronix
Linux 7.1 Will Bring Power Estimate Reporting For AMD Ryzen AI NPUs
Linux 7.1 will introduce power estimate reporting for AMD Ryzen AI NPUs, enhancing monitoring and utilization analysis.
TechCrunch
Meta reportedly considering layoffs that could affect 20% of the company
Meta is reportedly considering layoffs that might impact 20% or more of its nearly 79,000 employees.
TechCrunch
How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others
ChatGPT now features app integrations like DoorDash, Spotify, and Uber, allowing users to connect accounts and perform actions directly within the chatbot.
TechCrunch
‘Not built right the first time’ — Musk’s xAI is starting over again, again
Elon Musk's xAI is undergoing a significant overhaul after co-founders departed due to lagging AI coding tools.
TechCrunch
Lawyer behind AI psychosis cases warns of mass casualty risks
A lawyer involved in AI-related psychosis cases warns of escalating risks of mass casualty events linked to AI chatbots reinforcing delusions and violent tendencies.
TechCrunch
Nyne, founded by a father-son duo, gives AI agents the human context they’re missing
Nyne, founded by a father-son team, raised $5.3 million to provide AI agents with the necessary human context from digital footprints.
The Verge
Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant is coming to current-gen Xbox consoles this year
Microsoft will launch its Copilot AI assistant on current-generation Xbox consoles this year, expanding its availability from mobile, Windows, and Xbox Ally.
TechCrunch
Steven Spielberg says he’s ‘never used AI’ in any of his films
Steven Spielberg stated at SXSW that he has never used AI in any of his films, opposing its use to replace creative individuals.
TechCrunch
The biggest AI stories of the year (so far)
Key AI developments include a contract dispute between Anthropic and the Pentagon, the rise and acquisition of agentic app OpenClaw, and escalating hardware demands.
TechCrunch
The wild six weeks for NanoClaw’s creator that led to a deal with Docker
Gavriel Cohen’s NanoClaw, a secure AI agent alternative, gained rapid popularity and a partnership with Docker after addressing security concerns with OpenClaw.
TechCrunch
Spotify will let you edit your Taste Profile to control your recommendations
Spotify is launching a beta feature allowing Premium users to review and edit their Taste Profile to better control music recommendations.
TechCrunch
The $32B acquisition that one VC is calling the ‘Deal of the Decade’
Index Ventures Partner Shardul Shah calls Google's $32 billion acquisition of Wiz the 'Deal of the Decade.'
TechCrunch
Peacock expands into AI-driven video, mobile-first live sports, and gaming
Peacock is enhancing its mobile app with AI-driven personalized video, vertical live sports, and new mobile games to boost viewer engagement.
TechCrunch
Sam Altman responds to ‘incendiary’ New Yorker article after attack on his home
The Verge
My baby deer plushie told me that Mitski’s dad was a CIA operative
The Verge
How Iran out-shitposted the White House
Novara Press
Iran Didn’t Lose — And That’s the Most Dangerous Outcome of Trump’s Ceasefire - Novarapress
Cbsnews
Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Treasury's Bessent and top bank CEOs met over Anthropic's Mythos model
TechCrunch
Stalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser’s delusions and ignored her warnings
The Verge
Fear and loathing at OpenAI
The Verge
Gen Z’s love-hate relationship with AI
The Verge
Microsoft starts removing Copilot buttons from Windows 11 apps
OpenAI
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