Michael* is an engineer whose company embraced the AI wave. He enjoys testing ideas with chatbots. But his manager has become worried about his judgment and reliance on the tech. “He literally…
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AI latest: China reacts to new AI safety debate – as ChatGPT boss issues two new warnings for future – Sky News
AI latest: China reacts to new AI safety debate – as ChatGPT boss issues two new warnings for future Sky News
AI stocks slide after Anthropic, OpenAI CEOs urge slowdown
Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of Anthropic, during the company’s Builder Summit in Bengaluru, India, Feb. 16, 2026. Samyukta Lakshmi | Bloomberg | Getty Images Global AI-related stocks fell on Monday after…
We greet the news that AI could extinguish us with a glazed indifference. What is the way out of this nihilism? | Brigid Delaney
To imagine the future as being almost entirely bleak has somehow crept into the collective this year. Last week I was having coffee with an old friend. He was telling me about…
‘Tidal wave’ of Pfas being launched to satisfy AI industry, campaigners warn | Pfas
Pfas companies are launching a “tidal wave” of forever chemicals production to meet demand from the AI industry, a campaign organisation has warned. Despite alarm over the chemicals, which have been linked…
AI may not take your job but it may have pinched your paycheck already
Imageegami | Istock | Getty Images Job growth beat expectations in August, but wage growth has lagged the latest inflation readings, adding urgency to a question economists are only beginning to wrestle…
A fateful turning point for humanity and AI could redefine American politics
If a terrorist threat led subject experts to warn of a near-term existential menace to humanity, the weight of the US government would mobilize in an immediate and limitless effort to save…
Z.ai shares tumble over 10% after second major raise in two months
Information on Zhipu’s AI service on the web, dubbed Z.ai, arranged on a computer in Shanghai, Jan. 7, 2026. Raul Ariano | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of Chinese artificial intelligence company…
NFL picks for Week 1, score predictions, best bets today from self-learning AI
The 2026 NFL schedule is underway with the Seahawks knocking off the Patriots in the kickoff game on Wednesday and then the Niners upsetting the Rams in Australia on Thursday. Thirteen games…
US schools and police warn about viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend after teens’ arrests | US news
Schools and law enforcement authorities in the US are issuing warnings against a viral “Cat in the Hat” social media trend in which disturbing or AI-generated versions of the Dr Seuss character…