Palantir CEO erupts in bizarre CNBC AI rant
#Palantir #AIPalantir CEO Alex Karp ranted on CNBC, accusing AI rivals of an "effing insane" business model that exploits client data. He called himself a "mad man" and feared being kicked out, amid growing corporate skepticism of AI value. read more
Trump administration restricts Anthropic AI models
#AI #TechRegulationTrump administration restricted Anthropic from offering two AI models, citing foreign danger. Anthropic complied and pulled them offline. Rival OpenAI agreed to let officials vet users of its newest model. read more
GOP lawmaker defends AI use, slams media over modeling photos
#AnnaPaulinaLuna #AIMAGA Rep. Anna Paulina Luna defended staff using AI to check a bill summary, then criticized media for using her swimsuit modeling photos as "clickbait." She insisted no legislation is drafted with AI. read more
AI pricing software blamed for California gas price hikes
#GasPrices #AIMajor gas chains face a federal lawsuit for using AI to coordinate price hikes across California, allegedly violating antitrust laws. The software automatically adjusts prices at pumps, inflating costs by up to 30 cents per gallon in high-usage areas. read more
Nvidia CEO Urges New Social Norms for AI Era
#AI #SocialNormsNvidia CEO Jensen Huang says society must create new social norms for AI, comparing its adoption to cars changing street behavior. He urges AI use for all, bridging tech divides, while stressing government regulation and safety standards. read more
Anthropic Pulls AI Models After Trump Export Order
#AI #NationalSecurityAnthropic disabled its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models after a US government export order citing national security. The company calls it a misunderstanding, warns halting deployments industry-wide, and seeks to restore access under fair regulation. read more
Bezos Predicts AI Will Create Labor Shortage
#AI #FutureOfWorkJeff Bezos refutes fears AI will eliminate jobs, claiming it will create a labor shortage and boost productivity. He says pessimism among youth is "opposite of reality," predicting more opportunities and golden ages. read more
Pope Leo calls AI firms new colonialism
#AI #ColonialismPope Leo warns AI firms represent a new form of colonialism, echoing tech critics. He fears powerful companies exploit developing nations, extracting data and resources without consent, mirroring historical colonial patterns. NPR discusses this with tech journalist Karen Hao. read more
Top White House AI Adviser Krishnan to Depart
#WhiteHouse #AIWhite House AI policy adviser Sriram Krishnan departs at end of June without reason, as President Trump explores U.S. government stakes in AI firms. Krishnan helped craft national AI regulations, citing plans to tackle "large challenges." read more
AI robots revolutionize lab science, speed up discovery
#AI #BiotechnologyScientists teach AI-powered robots to run lab experiments at Ginkgo Bioworks, reducing costs by 40% and running 30,000 tests in 6 months. Human oversight remains crucial, but AI enables overnight experiments and democratizes science, raising biosecurity concerns. read more
3% of US households pay for AI subscriptions
#AI #SubscriptionsOnly 3% of U.S. households pay for AI subscriptions, but growth is accelerating like early streaming. OpenAI promises a free tier forever, yet future advanced agents may require payment. AI companies also explore advertising or bundling to cover costs. read more
Trump signs order for mandatory AI safety reviews
#AI #TechPolicyPresident Trump orders AI companies to submit new models for government review. NPR discusses the policy with Alondra Nelson, a former Biden administration AI policy advisor. read more
Trump signs order for 30-day AI security review
#AI #ExecutiveOrderPresident Trump signed an executive order creating voluntary AI oversight, requiring 30-day national security reviews before public release. The framework aims to balance innovation with security, involving companies like Anthropic and OpenAI. read more
1 in 5 Teens Use AI Chatbots for Mental Health Help
#MentalHealth #AIOne in five US adolescents now use AI chatbots for mental health guidance, a 40% increase in one year. Most teens don't disclose this use, raising concerns about inaccurate advice and skill development. read more
Trump signs AI safety order with voluntary oversight
#AI #CybersecurityPresident Trump signed an executive order asking AI companies to voluntarily submit powerful models for government testing 30 days before release, directing federal agencies to create cybersecurity benchmarks and a clearinghouse for vulnerabilities. read more
Uncensored AI Models Spark New Security Fears
#AI #CyberSecurityOpen-weight AI models, now easier to strip of safety guardrails, enable both beneficial research and harmful uses like bomb-making. Over 6,000 abliterated models exist, raising security concerns as tools like Heretic simplify the process. read more
AI robot labs transform scientific discovery
#AI #RobotLabsResearchers are building AI-powered robot labs, freeing scientists from constraints and raising questions about how much humans should outsource science to robots, potentially transforming scientific discovery. read more
Trump cancels AI executive order amid internal divide
#AI #TrumpPresident Trump canceled an AI executive order signing, reflecting difficulty forming a regulatory plan after an initial hands-off stance on the emerging technology. The cancellation highlights ongoing uncertainty in U.S. AI policy. read more
Nvidia Shatters Records as AI Chip Demand Soars
#Nvidia #AINvidia's Q1 results exceeded Wall Street forecasts, driven by surging AI chip demand. Revenue hit $81.62 billion, up 85%, with earnings of $1.76 per share. CEO Huang cited accelerating AI factory expansion. Q2 revenue guidance of $91 billion also beat analyst expectations. read more
AI fuels Gen Z startup boom, report finds
#AI #GenZAI accelerates business creation, especially among Gen Z entrepreneurs, according to a new Gusto report. Young founders leverage AI tools to streamline operations, reduce costs, and launch faster, reshaping the startup landscape with innovative, tech-driven approaches. read more
Trump signals shift on AI regulation approach
#AI #RegulationTrump administration shifts AI stance from prioritizing innovation to considering regulation. Recent rhetoric suggests a potential change in policy approach, reflecting growing concerns about AI risks and need for oversight. The evolution marks a notable departure from earlier hands-off strategy. read more
Dementia’s Financial Toll Strikes Years Before Diagnosis
#AI #DementiaChinese AI competition may reduce inequality by lowering costs for consumers, as open-source models challenge U.S. dominance. Dementia often causes financial decline years before diagnosis, with advisors hesitant to intervene due to fear of being wrong. read more
Meloni warns deepfakes threaten democracy
#Deepfakes #AIItalian PM Giorgia Meloni warned about AI deepfakes after sharing a doctored image of herself in underwear. She urged verifying online content, noting deepfakes can deceive anyone. "I can defend myself. Many others cannot," she said. read more
Canadian musician sues Google for $1.5 million over AI error
#AI #DefamationCanadian musician Ashley MacIsaac sues Google for $1.5M after AI Overview falsely claimed he was a convicted sex offender. The lawsuit alleges defamation and negligence, citing fear for safety and damaged reputation. read more
FBI Director Accused of Using AI to Copy Beastie Boys Video
#AI #BeastieBoysFBI Director Kash Patel’s promotional video used AI to recreate shots from the Beastie Boys’ "Sabotage" music video, NPR found. Six clips matched the original with AI flaws. Experts confirm AI generation, highlighting unauthorized use amid Trump administration’s trend of co-opting media. read more
China Blocks Meta’s Manus Acquisition Over Security
#ChinaTech #AIChina blocked Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing security concerns. The surprise ban halts a rare U.S. tech purchase of a Chinese-linked firm, intensifying geopolitical rivalry over advanced technology ahead of Trump's planned Beijing visit. read more
Trump administration targets Chinese firms over AI theft
#AI #ChinaThe Trump administration vows to crack down on Chinese firms exploiting U.S. AI models via industrial-scale distillation. Memo cites narrowing U.S.-China AI gap, bipartisan House support for sanctions, and allegations from OpenAI and Anthropic against DeepSeek. read more
AI Bug-Hunting Tool Raises Security Alarm
#Cybersecurity #AIAI models are now adept at finding critical software vulnerabilities, as shown by Anthropic's new Mythos Preview. While this aids security, it also risks weaponization by hackers. Access is limited to select partners to mitigate misuse. read more
Texas Man Charged for AI-Fueled Attack on OpenAI CEO
#AI #CrimeA man from Texas was charged with attempted murder for a Molotov cocktail attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home. Authorities say he planned the act, citing opposition to AI's perceived risks. He also threatened OpenAI's headquarters. read more
White House AI Video Casts Trump as Animal Crossing Villager
#Trump #AIThe White House released an AI-generated video showing Donald Trump as an Animal Crossing villager, exclaiming "Make Farming Great Again." It was posted during National Agriculture Week, amid global concerns over fuel and fertilizer shortages from an ongoing war. read more
Burger King AI Monitors Staff Friendliness
#AI #WorkplaceTechBurger King will launch an AI chatbot named 'Patty' in employee headsets to assess worker friendliness, noting polite phrases. It also assists with tasks and inventory. The tool is being piloted as a coaching aid in 500 U.S. restaurants. read more