ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick claims data centres 'don't use water', contradicting federal research showing they consumed 66 billion litres in 2023.

AI safety expert Marius Hobbhahn warns of increasing deceptive behaviour in AI systems, urging for development aligned with human interests as incidents of AI deception rise significantly.

From brain-tumor research at 15 to humanoid hardware at 1X Technologies, Charania's path into robotics led her to a problem she could not ignore: machines can see the world, but they still cannot feel it.

After personally negotiating AI adoption with major engineering consultancies, Juric has developed a firsthand view of how generative design may reshape professional engineering.

Bill Gates warns AI companion apps could create a 'protected greenhouse' for children, dulling resilience and critical thinking, and calls for tighter safeguards.

A theoretical study suggests that repeated interactions with customer service AI could subtly influence human communication, encouraging users to adapt to machine-friendly patterns over time

Bill Gates urges governments to reserve certain jobs for humans, despite AI capabilities, to preserve irreplaceable human elements and address potential job losses.

Elon Musk aims for $3.5 trillion in SpaceX revenue by 2033, surpassing Wall Street forecasts. Explore Starlink, AI, and SpaceX's plan to redefine growth and market expectations.

The potential impact of Nvidia's reported $12.9B acquisition of AI platform Hugging Face, and how NBA star Kevin Durant's early investment could yield significant returns.

A lawsuit accuses Elon Musk's xAI of using confirmed child abuse material in training its AI model, Grok, raising legal and regulatory concerns. Plaintiffs seek damages and systemic changes.

Small businesses are rejecting AI-generated marketing for handmade, imperfect materials, turning anti-AI messaging into viral publicity and a creative edge.

AI chatbot conversations are increasingly cited in legal cases, raising concerns about privacy and the lack of legal privilege. Users should be aware of potential legal risks when using these platforms.

AI transparency rules in the EU and California aim to identify AI-generated content through visible labels and machine-readable markings, addressing misinformation and consumer deception without guaranteeing content accuracy.

Meta's AI-driven restructuring hit a setback as Zuckerberg cancelled a major layoff phase, citing limited productivity gains from AI. The move highlights challenges in AI implementation.

Bill Gates discusses AI's rapid rise and its potential to disrupt jobs and society, emphasizing the need for urgent preparation to manage its economic impacts.

Andrew Garfield shares insights on playing OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in 'Artificial', exploring personal introspection and the complexities of portraying a living tech figure.

Internal benchmarks show self-directed AI matching junior research staff, prompting network isolations to mitigate critical cybersecurity hazards.

Bill Gates warns AI could permanently eliminate jobs and disrupt human relationships, urging governments to prepare for the upheaval

Bill Gates warns that artificial intelligence could stunt children's development and wipe out many jobs forever, urging governments to act before the social damage hits.

Stanford research finds a 19% employment gap among young workers in AI-exposed roles, with reduced hiring driving the trend rather than widespread layoffs.

Mark Cuban accuses Meta's Facebook of allowing AI-generated ads using his likeness to promote unendorsed products, highlighting broader issues of AI scams and questioning Meta's corporate culture.

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, discusses the unexpected slow pace of AI adoption and its economic impact, addressing industry communication challenges and public perception issues in his latest podcast.

Elon Musk warns Cursor employees about the uncontrollable nature of AI while urging SpaceX to catch up with rivals, highlighting a paradox in the AI development race.

Harvard Business School's Foundry course uses AI avatars of top lecturers to guide 760 founders through an 8-week online program for $699, preparing entrepreneurs for real-world investor pitches.

Somnia Robotics uses motion-capture technology to train AI robots in intimate human movements.

A Russian AI-driven drone attack in Ukraine killed three civilians, sparking fears over autonomous warfare and its implications for international humanitarian law.

The Fidaris founder argues that service businesses often struggle with AI because they begin by choosing tools instead of identifying the work their teams actually need to hand off.

An AI scam that scours obituaries conned a grieving widow out of $7,000 (£5,200), part of a record $7.7B in US elder fraud losses in 2025.

Sir Geoffrey Vos foresees AI judges resolving small legal disputes swiftly and cost-effectively, urging the legal profession to prepare for this technological shift while maintaining human judicial rights.