Anthropic announced that it will cover the full cost of power‑grid upgrades required for its new data centers, preventing those expenses from being passed on to nearby consumers. The AI firm said it will pay higher monthly electricity charges to fund 100 percent of the needed upgrades and will support new power‑source development. The move follows a broader industry trend, with other tech giants also committing to share infrastructure costs amid rising electricity rates and community concerns about energy‑intensive data‑center projects. Leia mais →

In a rare move, xAI released a complete recording of its recent all‑hands meeting, offering insight into the company’s evolving structure, product roadmap, and ambitious plans for space‑based AI infrastructure. The session detailed a reorganization into four primary teams—Grok chatbot, coding system, Imagine video generator, and the Macrohard project—while acknowledging recent employee departures. Executives highlighted significant usage metrics for the Imagine tool and announced that X recently surpassed $1 billion in annual recurring revenue from subscriptions. The meeting concluded with Elon Musk outlining a vision for lunar AI factories and mass‑driver launch systems. Leia mais →

OpenAI’s vice president of product policy, Ryan Beiermeister, was terminated after a male colleague accused her of sex discrimination, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Beiermeister denied the allegation and said it was “absolutely false.” The firing followed her criticism of a planned ChatGPT feature called “adult mode,” which would introduce erotic content. OpenAI said her departure was unrelated to the concerns she raised and highlighted her prior contributions. The company’s applications chief, Fidji Simo, confirmed the “adult mode” is slated for a first‑quarter launch. Leia mais →

OpenAI co‑founder and president Greg Brockman and his wife Anna made a record‑size contribution to a pro‑Trump super PAC, totaling the largest donation recorded for the group. The gift, made through a September filing, has drawn attention to the growing political involvement of tech executives, especially as the administration pursues policies that favor the AI sector and seeks to limit state‑level regulation. Critics note the alignment between the donation and lobbying efforts aimed at shaping AI legislation, while industry observers watch how this financial support may influence future regulatory debates. Leia mais →

Legal AI startup Harvey has purchased Hexus, a two‑year‑old firm that builds AI‑driven product demo, video, and guide tools. Hexus founder Sakshi Pratap says her San Francisco team has already joined Harvey, while engineers in India will transition after a new Bangalore office opens. The deal aligns with Harvey’s aggressive expansion, as the company recently confirmed an $8 billion valuation after raising $160 million, bringing total funding to $760 million. Harvey now serves more than 1,000 clients in 60 countries, including most of the top U.S. law firms, and aims to accelerate its suite for in‑house legal departments. Leia mais →

Meta announced a $2 billion purchase of the AI firm Manus, which recently moved its operations to Singapore. Chinese regulators are reviewing the deal for possible export‑control violations, questioning whether Manus required a license to relocate. The acquisition would keep Manus operating independently while giving Meta access to its large‑scale token processing and AI expertise. The regulatory review adds uncertainty to the transaction, though both companies say the partnership will enhance Meta’s AI portfolio. Leia mais →

Adult‑only AI platforms such as Joi AI’s Mona Lisa chatbot have proven profitable, offering subscription‑based access to explicit role‑play and image generation. While large AI firms like Anthropic, Google, Meta, Microsoft and OpenAI have largely banned sexually explicit outputs, newcomers such as xAI’s Grok have introduced NSFW features. OpenAI announced plans to allow mature content for adult users, prompting debate among scholars about potential emotional manipulation. Despite ethical concerns, the niche market continues to grow, leveraging celebrity likenesses and catering primarily to straight male users. Leia mais →

A new survey by Elon University’s Imagining the Digital Future Center finds that U.S. adults largely anticipate AI will have a more negative than positive effect on core human capacities such as empathy, critical thinking and self‑identity. While 41% believe AI will deliver as much good as harm, a quarter see the technology’s influence as mostly detrimental and only 9% expect it to improve humanity. Experts are less pessimistic than the public, but both groups highlight worries about mental‑health risks, loss of deep learning, and the potential for AI‑driven decision‑making errors. Leia mais →

A new survey by Elon University’s Imagining the Digital Future Center finds that U.S. adults largely anticipate AI will have a more negative than positive effect on core human capacities such as empathy, critical thinking and self‑identity. While 41% believe AI will deliver as much good as harm, a quarter see the technology’s influence as mostly detrimental and only 9% expect it to improve humanity. Experts are less pessimistic than the public, but both groups highlight worries about mental‑health risks, loss of deep learning, and the potential for AI‑driven decision‑making errors. Leia mais →

A new survey by Elon University’s Imagining the Digital Future Center finds that U.S. adults largely anticipate AI will have a more negative than positive effect on core human capacities such as empathy, critical thinking and self‑identity. While 41% believe AI will deliver as much good as harm, a quarter see the technology’s influence as mostly detrimental and only 9% expect it to improve humanity. Experts are less pessimistic than the public, but both groups highlight worries about mental‑health risks, loss of deep learning, and the potential for AI‑driven decision‑making errors. Leia mais →

A new survey by Elon University’s Imagining the Digital Future Center finds that U.S. adults largely anticipate AI will have a more negative than positive effect on core human capacities such as empathy, critical thinking and self‑identity. While 41% believe AI will deliver as much good as harm, a quarter see the technology’s influence as mostly detrimental and only 9% expect it to improve humanity. Experts are less pessimistic than the public, but both groups highlight worries about mental‑health risks, loss of deep learning, and the potential for AI‑driven decision‑making errors. Leia mais →

A new survey by Elon University’s Imagining the Digital Future Center finds that U.S. adults largely anticipate AI will have a more negative than positive effect on core human capacities such as empathy, critical thinking and self‑identity. While 41% believe AI will deliver as much good as harm, a quarter see the technology’s influence as mostly detrimental and only 9% expect it to improve humanity. Experts are less pessimistic than the public, but both groups highlight worries about mental‑health risks, loss of deep learning, and the potential for AI‑driven decision‑making errors. Leia mais →

A new survey by Elon University’s Imagining the Digital Future Center finds that U.S. adults largely anticipate AI will have a more negative than positive effect on core human capacities such as empathy, critical thinking and self‑identity. While 41% believe AI will deliver as much good as harm, a quarter see the technology’s influence as mostly detrimental and only 9% expect it to improve humanity. Experts are less pessimistic than the public, but both groups highlight worries about mental‑health risks, loss of deep learning, and the potential for AI‑driven decision‑making errors. Leia mais →