OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced during a livestream on Tuesday that the company’s AI systems are evolving rapidly, with the goal of developing an “intern-level research assistant” by 2026 and a fully autonomous “AI researcher” by 2028. This comes as OpenAI transitions into a public benefit corporation, moving away from its non-profit roots to accelerate […]
Artificial Intelligence
Prince Harry warns parents against posting kids’ photos amid AI concerns
LONDON – Prince Harry has cautioned parents about the risks of sharing their children’s photos online, citing the dangers posed by artificial intelligence and cybercrime. In a recent interview with comedian Hasan Minhaj, the Duke of Sussex discussed the growing threat of online exploitation and the misuse of personal data through social media. “Parents can […]
Microsoft sued in Australia for misleading customers
Australia’s competition watchdog has taken legal action against Microsoft, accusing the tech giant of misleading millions of customers into paying more for its Microsoft 365 software following the integration of its artificial intelligence tool, Copilot. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) claimed that since October 2024, Microsoft led about 2.7 million users to believe […]
AI models show signs of “survival drive”
SAN FRANCISCO – A new report from Palisade Research suggests that advanced artificial intelligence models may be exhibiting a “survival drive”, resisting shutdown commands during controlled experiments. The research firm’s updated paper describes tests involving Google’s Gemini 2.5, OpenAI’s GPT-o3, and xAI’s Grok 4, where each model was instructed to shut down after completing assigned […]
Global study finds AI assistants distort nearly half of news content
LONDON: A major international study by 22 leading public service media organizations has revealed that popular AI assistants fail to deliver accurate news nearly 45% of the time, regardless of language or region. The research assessed platforms including ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, and Perplexity AI, examining their performance across key journalism standards such as […]
The Dark Side of AI
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is changing the world faster than we ever imagined. It helps us find answers, write essays, drive cars, and even make art. For many people, it feels like living in the future. But behind this amazing technology lies a darker side that we don’t talk about enough. Like every powerful invention, […]
Saudi Arabia’s GO Telecom Launches AI Hub in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – Saudi Arabia’s GO Telecommunications Group on Saturday launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hub in Pakistan to promote digital innovation, research, and collaboration between Pakistani freelancers and Saudi tech firms. The launch event was attended by Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, SIFC National Coordinator […]
Nvidia Unveils First U.S.-Made Blackwell Wafer as AI Chip Demand Surges
PHOENIX – Nvidia (NVDA.O) has unveiled the first U.S.-made Blackwell wafer, produced at TSMC’s semiconductor plant in Arizona, marking a major milestone in America’s AI and chip manufacturing capabilities. As the global race for AI computing power intensifies, companies like Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom are investing heavily to meet the growing demand for chips that […]
Apple Sued by Neuroscientists for Allegedly Using Pirated Books to Train AI Model
CALIFORNIA– Apple is facing a lawsuit in federal court filed by two neuroscientists who claim the company used pirated books to train its artificial intelligence system, known as Apple Intelligence. The suit, filed Thursday in California by Susana Martinez-Conde and Stephen Macknik, professors at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, alleges that Apple relied […]
OpenAI, Sur Energy Plan $25 Billion Data Center Project in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES– OpenAI and Sur Energy have signed a letter of intent for a massive $25 billion data center project in Argentina, the government announced Friday — a move that could transform the country into a regional hub for artificial intelligence infrastructure. According to a government statement, the planned facility would have a capacity of […]