
CNBC - 1 hour 36 min ago
Irenic Capital suggested shuttering the Specs division and replacing more than a fifth of Snap's workforce with artificial intelligence.

The Guardian - 4 hours 15 min ago
Writer and author Alex Preston said he "made a serious mistake" after a reader spotted similarities between his review and one that appeared in the Guardian The New York Times has cut ties with a freelance journalist after discovering he used artificial intelligence to help write a book review that echoed elements of a review of the same book in the Guardian. It came after a New York Times reader flagged similarities between the paper's January review of Watching Over Her by Jean-Baptiste...

Engadget - 6 hours 1 min ago
Amazon announced that it is adding new capabilities for ordering food delivery with its Alexa+ artificial intelligence assistant. Users will be able to place orders using natural language on Alexa+ through the GrubHub or Uber Eats platforms, provided they have an Amazon device with a large screen. First, you'll need to connect an account for those delivery services to use the feature. You can ask to see restaurants with a specific cuisine or tell the assistant to go right to a favorite spot...

Tech Meme - 6 hours 46 min ago
Dina Bass / Bloomberg : Sarasota-based Tenex, which offers an AI-enabled managed cybersecurity detection and response service, raised $250M led by Crosspoint at a $1B+ valuation — The funding round values the cybersecurity startup at more than $1 billion. — Tenex.ai, an artificial intelligence cybersecurity startup …...

Den of Geek - 7 hours 31 min ago
Sometimes the most unsettling predictions come from movies. Over the years, films like Contagion and The Truman Show have gained renewed attention for how closely their ideas mirror real-world events. But that mirroring isn't always the original intent. Whether it's global pandemics, mass surveillance, or the rise of artificial intelligence, these stories often capture patterns that only become obvious in hindsight. Online discussions are filled with examples of movies that feel less like...

Newser - 9 hours 31 min ago
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is redrawing the rules for how the state does business with artificial intelligence firms and using the moment to take a swipe at President Trump. Newsom on Monday signed a first-of-its-kind executive order tightening state oversight of AI vendors, saying California will demand tougher safeguards from...

CNBC - 13 hours 32 min ago
In the wake of the Iran war, prices are surging for critical elements used in defense and the semiconductors that power artificial intelligence advances.

NBC News - 16 hours 56 min ago
"The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist" is a new documentary exploring the future of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on humanity. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz spoke with co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, Tristan Harris, about the documentary and how to navigate overwhelming dread with tech optimism.

Tech Meme - 17 hours 50 min ago
Cecilia Kang / New York Times : California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a first-of-its-kind executive order requiring safety and privacy guardrails from AI companies that contract with the state — Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, issued an order requiring safety and privacy guardrails for artificial intelligence companies contracting with the state.

Nature - 19 hours 1 min ago
Even when artificial-intelligence tools aid individuals' decision-making, they can quietly de-skill whole professions by narrowing how uncertainties and values are debated.

The Guardian - 19 hours 1 min ago
Gavin Newsom signs order to prioritize public safety and rights as president seeks to prevent cumbersome' rules California will impose new standards on artificial intelligence companies seeking to do business with the state, defying Donald Trump's demands to keep the controversial industry as deregulated as possible. Democratic governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Monday that gives the state four months to develop AI policies that prioritize public safety. Continue reading...

CNBC - 19 hours 57 min ago
A new frontier is shaping up for companies that want to make money with artificial intelligence.

The Next Web - 23 hours 25 min ago
The current wave of investment in artificial intelligence reflects one of the largest capital shifts in modern technology, yet questions around financial return remain central to how this growth is being interpreted. According to a report, global venture capital investment in AI firms reached over $258 billion in 2025, accounting for 61% of all global […] This story continues at The Next Web...