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Leading Voices Debate the Call to Slow AI Progress Amid Safety ConcernsBig Tech
Leading Voices Debate the Call to Slow AI Progress Amid Safety Concerns

AI leaders and politicians are debating whether to slow AI development to address safety, balancing innovation with risk management.

Sep 15, 20264m read
Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical Uses AI to Highlight Bigger Global IssuesStartups
Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical Uses AI to Highlight Bigger Global Issues

Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical uses AI to highlight deeper issues like concentrated power, democracy, and fairness in technology.

May 26, 20262m read
AI Industry Faces Pressure to Increase Transparency Amid Data Center MoratoriumsStartups
AI Industry Faces Pressure to Increase Transparency Amid Data Center Moratoriums

As data center moratoriums spread, the AI industry debates whether greater transparency—by easing NDAs—can ease public concerns and foster trust.

Oct 12, 20263m read
Hollywood Turns a Critical Eye on Tech Titans in 2026 FilmsResearch
Hollywood Turns a Critical Eye on Tech Titans in 2026 Films

In 2026, films are critically examining Silicon Valley's tech leaders, shifting from admiration to questioning their impact on society.

Oct 16, 20264m read
Al Gore Highlights AI’s Long-Term Risks Beyond Environmental ConcernsResearch
Al Gore Highlights AI’s Long-Term Risks Beyond Environmental Concerns

Al Gore shifts AI risk focus from data center emissions to deeper ethical and societal concerns raised by the AI industry itself.

Sep 17, 20263m read
Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT Each Surpass One Billion UsersStartups
Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT Each Surpass One Billion Users

Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT have each surpassed one billion monthly users, highlighting the growing role of conversational AI worldwide.

Aug 12, 20263m read
Christopher Nolan Warns AI Could Be a ‘Trojan Horse’ for SocietyHow It Works
Christopher Nolan Warns AI Could Be a ‘Trojan Horse’ for Society

Christopher Nolan warns AI may conceal hidden risks, calling it a 'Trojan horse' that could impact creativity and society.

Jul 20, 20263m read
Top Tech CEOs Commit to Self-Regulate AI Safety in White House AgreementStartups
Top Tech CEOs Commit to Self-Regulate AI Safety in White House Agreement

Leading AI executives signed a voluntary pact at the White House to self-regulate AI safety, aiming to prevent risks without government mandates.

Sep 30, 20264m read
University of Arizona Graduates Boo Eric Schmidt’s AI Talk at CommencementResearch
University of Arizona Graduates Boo Eric Schmidt’s AI Talk at Commencement

University of Arizona graduates booed Eric Schmidt’s AI-focused commencement speech, reflecting widespread concerns about AI’s impact on jobs and society.

May 18, 20262m read
Anthropic and OpenAI Aim to Embed Safety Evaluators Within AI Labs, Raising Questions About IndependenceResearch
Anthropic and OpenAI Aim to Embed Safety Evaluators Within AI Labs, Raising Questions About Independence

Anthropic and OpenAI plan to embed safety evaluators in their AI labs, but questions remain about true independence and transparency.

Sep 17, 20263m read
Hollywood Studios Step Back from New Film About OpenAI’s Sam AltmanBig Tech
Hollywood Studios Step Back from New Film About OpenAI’s Sam Altman

Several major studios have declined to distribute the new film about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, showing Hollywood's hesitation to tackle Big Tech stories.

Jun 24, 20262m read
Google’s Demis Hassabis Calls for US-Led Global AI Oversight BodyPolicy & Society
Google’s Demis Hassabis Calls for US-Led Global AI Oversight Body

Google DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis urges the US to lead a global AI watchdog with authority to regulate advanced AI models.

Jul 14, 20264m read
Libraries See Surge in ‘Avoiding AI’ Workshops as Public Pushes Back Against Big TechBig Tech
Libraries See Surge in ‘Avoiding AI’ Workshops as Public Pushes Back Against Big Tech

Libraries nationwide are hosting popular 'Avoiding AI' workshops as people seek ways to resist AI's growing influence from Big Tech.

Jul 27, 20263m read
US Authorities Warn About Rising 'Anti-Tech Extremism' Fueled by AI FearStartups
US Authorities Warn About Rising 'Anti-Tech Extremism' Fueled by AI Fear

US law enforcement warns of growing anti-tech extremism driven by fears and hostility toward AI and modern technology.

May 27, 20262m read
Hugging Face CEO Critiques Netflix's 'AI Gone Rogue' for Misrepresenting AI RealitiesStartups
Hugging Face CEO Critiques Netflix's 'AI Gone Rogue' for Misrepresenting AI Realities

Hugging Face CEO Clem Delangue challenges Netflix's 'AI Gone Rogue' for its alarmist and inaccurate portrayal of AI development.

Oct 21, 20263m read
Silicon Valley Leaders Align with Trump’s Push to Rename Artificial IntelligenceStartups
Silicon Valley Leaders Align with Trump’s Push to Rename Artificial Intelligence

Some Silicon Valley leaders are adopting President Trump's term "super intelligence" to rebrand artificial intelligence, signaling a shift in how AI is discussed.

Oct 12, 20264m read
OpenAI Considers Giving US Government 5% Stake to Share AI ProfitsStartups
OpenAI Considers Giving US Government 5% Stake to Share AI Profits

OpenAI has proposed giving the US government a 5% stake to share AI profits and address public concerns about artificial intelligence.

Jul 2, 20262m read
AI Industry Leaders Unite in Calling for Thoughtful Regulation Amid Growing ConcernsBig Tech
AI Industry Leaders Unite in Calling for Thoughtful Regulation Amid Growing Concerns

Top AI executives including Sam Altman and Elon Musk unite in urging regulation to address growing risks of advanced artificial intelligence.

Sep 16, 20263m read
Why Students Are Booing AI at Graduation—and What Microsoft Says About ItResearch
Why Students Are Booing AI at Graduation—and What Microsoft Says About It

Students are booing AI-focused graduation speeches, revealing concerns about the technology. Microsoft urges open conversations to address these fears.

Jun 11, 20262m read
Delaware Proposal Would Allow AI to Fully Operate Businesses Without Human LiabilityStartups
Delaware Proposal Would Allow AI to Fully Operate Businesses Without Human Liability

Delaware lawmakers propose allowing AI to run businesses autonomously, shielding owners from liability for AI-driven actions.

Oct 28, 20264m read
Libraries Lead a Growing Movement to Help People Navigate Life Without AIPolicy & Society
Libraries Lead a Growing Movement to Help People Navigate Life Without AI

Public libraries are hosting popular workshops to help people live with less reliance on AI amid growing concerns about privacy and control.

Jul 26, 20263m read
What the Musk vs. Altman Trial Reveals About Leadership in AIResearch
What the Musk vs. Altman Trial Reveals About Leadership in AI

The Musk vs. Altman trial highlights deep trust issues in AI leadership, showing the need for responsible, ethical guidance in shaping AI's future.

May 19, 20262m read
Anthropic’s CEO Calls for a Pause in AI Development to Prioritize SafetyStartups
Anthropic’s CEO Calls for a Pause in AI Development to Prioritize Safety

Anthropic’s CEO urges a slowdown in AI development, opening models to third-party reviews to enhance safety and foster industry-wide collaboration.

Sep 13, 20264m read
OpenAI Welcomes AI Safety Expert Paul Christiano to Its BoardHow It Works
OpenAI Welcomes AI Safety Expert Paul Christiano to Its Board

OpenAI adds AI alignment expert Paul Christiano to its board, highlighting a stronger focus on AI safety and ethical development.

Sep 10, 20262m read
University of Arizona Graduates Boo Eric Schmidt’s AI Optimism at CommencementAI Tools
University of Arizona Graduates Boo Eric Schmidt’s AI Optimism at Commencement

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt faced boos at the University of Arizona as students expressed anxiety over AI’s impact on jobs and society.

May 18, 20262m read
Amazon’s Security Research Influenced White House Ban on Anthropic’s AI ToolsResearch
Amazon’s Security Research Influenced White House Ban on Anthropic’s AI Tools

Amazon's security research helped prompt the White House to ban foreign access to Anthropic's AI models over cybersecurity concerns.

Jun 14, 20262m read
Trump Announces Creation of Super Intelligence Force to Address AI Safety ConcernsBig Tech
Trump Announces Creation of Super Intelligence Force to Address AI Safety Concerns

Donald Trump unveils the Super Intelligence Force, a new task group aimed at addressing AI safety amid growing concerns over technology's rapid advances.

Oct 5, 20263m read
Moonshot AI Unveils Kimi Update, Sparking Debate Over AI’s Role in SocietyBig Tech
Moonshot AI Unveils Kimi Update, Sparking Debate Over AI’s Role in Society

Moonshot AI's updated Kimi model raises debate over AI’s potential role in shaping ideological narratives and the challenges of bias in AI development.

Jul 19, 20263m read
OpenAI Shifts Approach by Dissolving Its AI Risk Preparedness TeamStartups
OpenAI Shifts Approach by Dissolving Its AI Risk Preparedness Team

OpenAI has disbanded its centralized AI risk preparedness team, redistributing safety responsibilities across specialized teams amid organizational changes.

Aug 17, 20263m read
Anthropic’s CEO Calls for Slower AI Development and Greater OversightAI Tools
Anthropic’s CEO Calls for Slower AI Development and Greater Oversight

Anthropic’s CEO urges slowing AI development and opening models to third-party evaluation to ensure safety and responsible progress.

Sep 13, 20264m read