A senior Google executive cautioned that AI startups built solely around wrapping large language models or aggregating multiple models face a bleak outlook. He emphasized the need for deep, differentiated intellectual property and warned that merely layering a user interface on top of existing models no longer attracts market interest. While praising ventures that embed unique value, he highlighted opportunities in developer platforms, direct‑to‑consumer tools, biotech and climate technology, suggesting that the next wave of successful AI firms will be those that create genuine, specialized moats. Read more →

An 18-year-old who allegedly killed eight people in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, used OpenAI's ChatGPT to discuss gun violence. OpenAI's monitoring tools flagged the chats, and staff debated whether to contact Canadian law enforcement but ultimately did not. The company later reached out to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police after the incident. Additional concerning activity included a Roblox game simulating a mall shooting and gun‑related posts on Reddit. Local police were aware of the individual's instability after a fire incident. The case adds to ongoing scrutiny of LLM misuse and related lawsuits. Read more →

Students often struggle with planning, juggling responsibilities, and staying motivated. Recent guidance highlights three AI solutions—Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, and the Abby chatbot—that address common time‑management pitfalls. Copilot can estimate how long assignments will take, Gemini can automate calendar reminders, and Abby offers emotional support to keep students on track. By integrating these tools into daily workflows, learners can better align expectations with reality, keep important deadlines visible, and maintain a healthier mindset around academic work. Read more →

Google now adds AI‑generated summaries, called AI Overviews, to many search results. Users who prefer a classic list of links can suppress these summaries by adding a dash‑prefixed term such as “–ai” to the end of their query. The trick works in most desktop browsers and can be combined with the “Web” filter for a link‑only view. While the method is less reliable on mobile apps, it offers a simple way to regain control over the search experience without changing browsers or default search engines. Read more →

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman responded to criticism of artificial‑intelligence energy and water consumption, labeling recent claims as unfounded. He said reports that a single ChatGPT query consumes 17 gallons of water or 1.5 iPhone‑battery charges are “totally fake” and “unfair.” While acknowledging that data‑center cooling once relied on evaporative methods, Altman emphasized the broader need for clean power, noting that the industry should shift quickly toward nuclear, wind, and solar sources. He also highlighted the lack of legal disclosure requirements and the difficulty of measuring AI’s environmental footprint. Read more →

After a rocky launch, CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077 has been reborn through major updates and the Phantom Liberty expansion, earning praise for its immersive systems, action, and story. The game’s resurgence has led players to explore the genre’s roots, notably William Gibson’s seminal novel Neuromancer, which the author cites as a major influence on Cyberpunk’s world‑building, cybernetic tech, and AI themes. Both works share neon‑lit futures, corporate power, and space‑station settings, sparking speculation about future game content and cementing Neuromancer as a recommended companion for fans seeking deeper cyber‑punk immersion. Read more →

China's brain-computer interface (BCI) sector is shifting from research to large‑scale commercialization, driven by strong policy support, extensive clinical resources, mature manufacturing, and strategic investment. Startups such as NeuroXess and Gestala are developing implantable and noninvasive ultrasound BCIs, while provincial pricing reforms are integrating BCI treatments into national health insurance. A national roadmap aims for technical milestones by 2027 and a full supply chain by 2030, positioning Chinese firms to challenge U.S. leaders and expand the market well beyond healthcare applications. Read more →