Artificial Intelligence
Simply put: No field in computing is as hot or heavily hyped right now as artificial intelligence. Once a science fiction dream, A.I. is now a big part of our everyday lives; whether it’s commonplace tech like fraud prevention systems, online recommendations, or the speech recognition tools driving smart assistants — all the way through to innovative new technologies like self-driving cars and autonomous delivery robots. Want to know why A.I. matters? In need of a primer on the difference between deep learning and reinforcement learning? Scared at the possibility of machine superintelligence? Helpfully, we’ve rounded up all our news, guides, and assorted other A.I. coverage in one central location.
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Next-gen AI breakthrough promises chatbots that can read the room better
This new AI approach teaches chatbots to focus on emotionally important words and link them to the right subject, helping them better understand nuanced messages and respond more appropriately.
Playing with AI: My Sweet 16 is still pretty sweet
(NOTE: This article is part of an ongoing series documenting an experiment with using AI to fill the NCAA brackets and see how it fares against years of human experience. The original article is as follows.) After the first two rounds, I am at the top of both my friends’ pool with sixty entries and my […]
Gemini avatar lets you appear in AI content without filming yourself
Google may soon let you create a reusable 3D avatar inside Gemini, allowing you to insert yourself into AI-generated images and videos without constant selfies, signaling a shift toward faster and more consistent content creation.
You may start seeing ads in ChatGPT but brands aren’t sure they work
OpenAI’s early ChatGPT ads are raising concerns as advertisers struggle to measure performance.
Research finds AI summaries are better for learning, even if they can change your opinions
A Yale study found that people learned history better from AI-written summaries than human-written ones. The catch? AI-written content also quietly shifted their political opinions.
AI frame generation is coming to the PS5 Pro
Sony plans AI-powered frame generation for future PlayStation updates
Chrome on iPhone is putting Gemini front and center in your browsing
Chrome on iOS is testing a new Gemini shortcut that brings an AI assistant directly into your browsing workflow without leaving the page.
The Round of 64: AI-ok
(NOTE: This article is part of an ongoing series documenting an experiment with using AI to fill the NCAA brackets and see how it fares against years of human experience. The original article is as follows.) With the first two days of play completed, I am in better shape in my pool than I usually […]
Cloudflare CEO warns AI bots could outnumber humans online by 2027
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince warns AI bots could dominate internet traffic by 2027, as automated agents visit thousands of websites for a single task, creating far more load than humans.
Google experiments with AI-generated headlines in search results
Google is testing AI-generated headlines in Search, replacing publisher-written titles with rewritten versions, raising concerns about accuracy, transparency, and how news is presented to users.
Adobe will let you create custom Firefly AI model on your own work and art style
Adobe’s Firefly now lets you create images in your own style using Custom Models, while also bringing video, editing tools, and multiple AI models into one platform.
ChatGPT might soon evolve into superapp with Atlas browser and Codex built-in
OpenAI's rumored superapp plans could merge ChatGPT, Codex, and its Atlas browser into a single platform, simplifying how users interact with AI tools.
AI mania is inflating used MacBook prices, and it’s a sign of what’s coming next
AI demand is driving up the prices of used MacBooks as users buy secondary devices to run tools like OpenClaw.
Perplexity unveils Perplexity Health, an AI tool to transform your scattered medical data into health insights
Perplexity Health connects your lab results, prescriptions, and wearable data in one place, giving you health answers that are backed by real medical sources.
Google is readying Gemini AI app for Mac with Desktop Intelligence
Google is testing a Gemini AI app for Mac with Desktop Intelligence, allowing it to access apps and on-screen content for smarter responses.
This startup will pay you $800 daily to work as an AI bully
Memvid’s ‘AI Bully’ job turns your everyday chatbot frustration into paid work, where you stress test AI by pushing chatbots until they fail, exposing how often they forget context and repeat mistakes.
AI is reviving Val Kilmer in the upcoming film “As Deep as the Grave”
As Deep as the Grave uses AI to restore Val Kilmer’s presence in a role written for him, with his family backing the decision despite ongoing debates around technology in filmmaking.
Nothing CEO Carl Pei says AI agents will replace your apps in near future
Nothing CEO Carl Pei thinks apps are headed for extinction. AI agents will soon know your intentions and act on them, no tapping, swiping, or app-hopping required.
Microsoft will no longer auto-install M365 Copilot app on Windows PCs
Microsoft has paused the auto-install rollout of its Microsoft 365 Copilot app, after planning to add it to Windows PCs by default for users with Microsoft 365 apps.
You can now try Perplexity’s Comet browser on your iPhone
Perplexity's AI-powered Comet browser is now available on iPhone.
Meta brings Manus AI agent to your Windows PC and Mac for automating tasks
Manus is moving beyond the cloud with a new desktop app that lets its My Computer agent handle tasks directly on your computer, from organizing files to running apps.
OpenAI shrinks GPT-5.4 for speed and lower costs
OpenAI’s GPT-5.4 mini and nano models cut costs and latency while staying close to flagship performance, giving developers faster AI options for real-time apps without sacrificing core capabilities.
Google Home update soups up Gemini and fixes frustrating papercuts
Google Home's newest update makes Gemini more reliable with faster responses, support for Canadian French, improved alarms, and new automation options.
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