Category Archives: AI News
New York Seizes 12 AI Deepfake Porn Sites Targeting 1,200 Women
New York authorities have seized 12 websites accused of sharing and selling AI-generated sexual content involving about 1,200 people without their consent. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced the seizure on September 14 as part of an ongoing investigation. Most … Continue reading
Meta Told to Toughen Deepfake Rules as AI Nude Abuse Spreads
Meta is facing pressure to strengthen its rules on AI-generated and manipulated content after its Oversight Board ordered the company to remove two videos from Facebook. The Board said Meta’s current rules do not do enough to deal with harmful … Continue reading
Sam Altman Delays OpenAI IPO Over AI Safety Concerns
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has confirmed that the company will not go public in 2026, saying the company has more work to do on AI safety and alignment before moving ahead with an initial public offering. Altman made the comments … Continue reading
OpenAI Launches Dots AI Assistant to Handle Everyday Tasks for Users
OpenAI has launched Dots, a new personal AI assistant that is designed to work on tasks for users instead of simply answering questions. The company introduced Dots at its annual developer conference on September 29. OpenAI describes Dots as “always-on” … Continue reading
Anthropic IPO Filing Reveals Huge AI Spending and Ambitious Growth Plans
Anthropic is preparing for a potential public listing with a vision that puts artificial intelligence at the center of major changes to the global economy. At the same time, the company’s IPO prospectus reveals just how expensive that ambition has … Continue reading
Anthropic’s $518 Billion AI Plan Locks In Years of Infrastructure Spending
Anthropic is preparing to spend at least $518 billion over the next decade on cloud computing, data centers and other infrastructure as it expands its AI business. A confidential IPO prospectus shows that a large share of this spending is … Continue reading
AI Is Changing How Scientists Search for Treatments for Brain Diseases
Artificial intelligence is helping scientists search for possible treatments for some of the hardest brain diseases to treat, including Alzheimer’s disease, ALS and psychiatric disorders. Developing a new drug can take years. Scientists first need to understand the disease, find … Continue reading
AI Girlfriends Are Becoming Emotional Partners; Psychologists Are Studying the Risks
AI companions are moving beyond simple question-and-answer tools. Some people now use chatbots for friendship, emotional support, and romantic companionship. These interactions can become personal and emotionally meaningful, even though the companion is an AI system. Psychologists are increasingly studying … Continue reading
Google Moves Project Suncatcher Toward Its First Space Mission
Google is getting ready to send its AI chips into space for the first time as part of Project Suncatcher, a research project that could eventually put AI computing systems in orbit. The company plans to launch a prototype satellite … Continue reading
AI Dating Scam Used 4,700 Fake Romantic Personas to Target 25,000 Users
A large network of dating apps used artificial intelligence to create thousands of fake romantic profiles and chat with real users, according to a new investigation by Anthropic. The company said a China-based app studio had developed more than 20 … Continue reading