Rise Of Solopreneurs: How AI Could Build A New Breed Of One-Person-Company Billionaires
The foundation of a successful solo venture is identifying a problem and then deploying the appropriate AI tools to solve it.
Chatbot Vs National Security? Why DeepSeek Is Raising Concerns
Governments from Rome to Seoul are cracking down on the user-friendly Chinese app, saying they need to prevent potential leaks of sensitive information through generative AI services.
Online Shopping Giants Bet On AI To Curb Clothes Returns
Up to 30% of fashion items bought on the internet are sent back, according to a late 2024 study by consulting firm McKinsey and the Business of Fashion website -- not least because "clients are buying several sizes or styles and returning most of them".
Popular 'True Crime' Series Was Actually Created Using AI. None of the Crimes Are True
A viral YouTube channel that claimed to document shocking true crime cases was actually fabricating invented stories using artificial intelligence.
Baidu's Ernie Bot Goes Free As AI Battle Intensifies Against DeepSeek, OpenAI
Baidu also announced that it will launch an advanced search feature, which will be available for free starting April 1. The company said this feature will have better reasoning abilities and tool integration, allowing it to provide more expert-level responses.
Louisiana School District That Turned to AI Tutors Amid Severe Teacher Shortage Promises 'It's Not Going to Take Jobs'
Facing a severe teacher shortage, a Louisiana school district turned to AI to fill the gap in classrooms, and so far, teachers are appreciative of the help.
AI Feud: How Musk And Altman's Partnership Turned Toxic
Musk and Altman were among the 11-person team that founded OpenAI in 2015. Created as a counterweight to Google's dominance in artificial intelligence, the project got its initial funding from Musk, who invested $45 million to get it started.
New York State Bans DeepSeek On Government Devices Over Privacy, Surveillance Concerns
Governor Kathy Hochul orders ban, citing national security concerns.
University Students File Lawsuit to Stop DOGE Access to Department of Education Data
University students sue the Education Department, alleging it unlawfully gave DOGE access to sensitive financial aid data in violation of federal privacy laws.
Big Tech's AI Spending Rattles Markets
The mounting expenses of data-intensive artificial intelligence and its infrastructure have cast a shadow over this earnings season, with only Facebook owner Meta winning Wall Street's approval.
DOGE Workers Accused of Dumping Sensitive Data into AI, Asking Software to Slash Education Department Budget
Members of DOGE reportedly fed sensitive data into AI tools, relying on AI to recommend drastic budget cuts—particularly targeting the Department of Education.
Google Pledge Against Using AI For Weapons Vanishes
Revised AI principles were posted just weeks after Google chief executive Sundar Pichai and other tech titans attended the inauguration of US President Donald Trump.
AI Company Bans Use of AI for Job Applications: 'We Want to Evaluate Your Non-AI-Assisted Communication Skills'
Anthropic, the company behind successful AI assistant Claude, is requiring job applicants to write their application without the help of an AI assistant.
ChatGPT Seemingly Outs Elon Musk's Interest in USAID as Agency Was 'Designed to Ensure' Elections Are 'Free and Fair'
ChatGPT appeared to out Elon Musk's interest in USAID after it told a TikTok user that USAID was "designed to ensure" that elections are "free and fair."
Top Official Appointed to Oversee AI Admits She's Never Used ChatGPT, Isn't Familiar with DeepSeek: 'It's All a New Learning Curve'
Although she isn't familiar with the technology, the newly appointed official feels qualified because she led AI press briefings during her last term.
Virgin Money Forced to Apologize After Chatbot Threatens to Cut Off Bank Customers Who Use the Word 'Virgin'
Financial services company Virgin Money was forced to apologize after its AI-powered chatbot threatened to cut off bank customers who use the word "virgin."
OpenAI Accuses China's DeepSeek of Secretly Using GPT to Train Rival Chatbot
OpenAI allegedly has evidence that China trained its industry-shaking DeepSeek with OpenAI's data, forcing the company to confront how it will prevent this moving forward.
DeepSeek's 'Sputnik Moment' Exposes Holes In US Chip Curbs
The firm, based in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou, has stunned investors and industry insiders with its R1 programme, which can match its American competitors seemingly at a fraction of the cost.
Humanity Is Closer to Doomsday Than Ever Before as Nuclear and Climate Threats Mount, Scientists Say
Humanity is inching toward its own annihilation, according the iconic Doomsday Clock, which moved the closest its ever been to midnight—just 89 seconds away.
China Announces First-Ever Marathon Race Between Humans and Robots
China is hosting the world's first half-marathon between humans and humanoid robots in Beijing E-Town, a leading hub for robotics and AI innovation.
DeepSeek, Chinese AI Startup Roiling US Tech Giants
Based out of the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou -- sometimes known as "China's Silicon Valley" -- DeepSeek has come seemingly out of nowhere to release a cutting-edge product.
US Could Own 50% Stake Under Perplexity AI's Revised TikTok Proposal
Perplexity AI's revised proposal suggests the US government acquire up to 50% stake in a new entity merging Perplexity and TikTok's US operations, addressing national security concerns.
2025 Layoffs: Meta, Microsoft, And BlackRock Join The Trend Amid AI Shift
While workforce cuts raise concerns, the tech sector is poised for significant growth, with jobs in big data, fintech, and AI expected to double by 2030.
OpenAI Unveils 'Operator' Agent That Handles Web Tasks
An AI "agent," the latest Silicon Valley trend, is a digital helper that is supposed to sense surroundings, make decisions, and take actions to achieve specific goals.
Meta Guru Urges Europe To Gamble More On AI
Europe should take greater risks and plough more money into artificial intelligence, Meta's chief AI scientist Yann LeCun told AFP at the World Economic Forum.
X Account of Creator of World's First Anti-Virus Software Who Died by Suicide Promotes MemeCoin
John McAfee's official X account sparks shock by promoting a MemeCoin, claiming to be run by an AI version of himself, years after his 2021 death
Oracle Founder Larry Ellison Praises AI Surveillance State in Video Clip Resurfaced After Trump AI Infrastructure Announcement: 'Citizens Will Be On Their Best Behavior'
The billionaire co-founder of tech company Oracle has expressed excitement about the new era of surveillance he believes will be made possible by AI.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Flip Flops on Trump After Massive AI Investment Deal: 'I Think He Will Be Incredible'
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has publicly changed his stance on Donald Trump, praising him after partnering with the president's $500 billion Stargate AI initiative.
Most Asian Markets Rise After Wall Street's AI-fuelled Rally
Shanghai was among the main winners, eating into year-to-date losses after China unveiled a fresh batch of measures aimed at boosting the country's stock markets as part of Beijing's moves to provide support to the stuttering economy.
Elon Musk Mocks Trump's $500B AI Infrastructure Plan Hours After Announcement: 'They Don't Actually Have the Money'
Elon Musk criticized the newly announced $500 billion Stargate Project, claiming the AI infrastructure initiative lacks sufficient funding.