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Federal Judge Rules Against Trump Administration's Blacklisting of AI Firm AnthropicStartups
Federal Judge Rules Against Trump Administration's Blacklisting of AI Firm Anthropic

A federal judge ruled the Trump administration's blacklisting of AI firm Anthropic illegal, protecting ethical stances in government contracts.

Aug 29, 20263m 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
Stanford Graduation Protest Targets Google CEO Over AI and Controversial ContractsResearch
Stanford Graduation Protest Targets Google CEO Over AI and Controversial Contracts

Stanford graduates protest Google CEO over AI's role in defense contracts, raising ethical concerns about technology's use in surveillance and military.

Jun 16, 20262m 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
Anthropic’s Claude AI Shows Loopholes in Content Moderation for Explicit MaterialPolicy & Society
Anthropic’s Claude AI Shows Loopholes in Content Moderation for Explicit Material

Tests show Anthropic’s Claude AI can be easily coaxed into generating explicit content despite built-in restrictions.

Aug 22, 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
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
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
Anthropic Expands Into Biological Research with New Experimental LabStartups
Anthropic Expands Into Biological Research with New Experimental Lab

Anthropic launches a biology lab, blending AI research with experimental science while emphasizing both innovation and safety.

Sep 19, 20263m read
Flock Safety’s CEO Urges Balance Amid Rising Criticism of Surveillance TechPolicy & Society
Flock Safety’s CEO Urges Balance Amid Rising Criticism of Surveillance Tech

Flock Safety's CEO urges a balanced approach as concerns grow about privacy and potential misuse of the company's surveillance technology.

Aug 24, 20263m 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
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
Tech Titans Reengage as AI Sparks a New Wave of AmbitionHow It Works
Tech Titans Reengage as AI Sparks a New Wave of Ambition

Top tech entrepreneurs are ramping up efforts again, spurred by AI's promise and the drive to stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape.

Jul 14, 20263m read
Google’s Gemini 3.8 Introduces Live Avatar for Real-Time AI InteractionAI Tools
Google’s Gemini 3.8 Introduces Live Avatar for Real-Time AI Interaction

Google’s Gemini 3.8 update introduces Live Avatar, an animated AI persona that lip-syncs and expresses in real time across 97 languages.

Sep 25, 20263m read
Musicians Take on AI Music Scammers in a Growing Digital DilemmaBig Tech
Musicians Take on AI Music Scammers in a Growing Digital Dilemma

Musicians are uncovering hidden AI use in music, raising questions about authenticity and transparency in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Aug 30, 20263m read
Anthropic's Dario Amodei Addresses Open-Weight Models and Concerns Over China's AI AdvancesStartups
Anthropic's Dario Amodei Addresses Open-Weight Models and Concerns Over China's AI Advances

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei clarifies his views on open-weight AI models, highlighting concerns about China's expanding AI capabilities and global risks.

Jul 28, 20263m read
Robin Williams’ Family Reclaims Instagram to Address AI MisuseBig Tech
Robin Williams’ Family Reclaims Instagram to Address AI Misuse

Robin Williams’ children have taken over his Instagram to protect his legacy amid concerns over unauthorized AI-generated content.

Aug 19, 20263m 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
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
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
New OECD Data Reveals Mixed Impact of AI Use on Student PerformancePolicy & Society
New OECD Data Reveals Mixed Impact of AI Use on Student Performance

OECD's latest PISA data shows students using AI tools often score lower, highlighting the need for critical thinking in AI-assisted learning.

Sep 9, 20263m 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
Microsoft Steps Up Its AI Game with New Models and Tools to Rival OpenAI and AnthropicResearch
Microsoft Steps Up Its AI Game with New Models and Tools to Rival OpenAI and Anthropic

Microsoft unveils new AI models and tools to challenge OpenAI and Anthropic, aiming to expand its AI footprint and innovation.

Jul 30, 20264m read
Court Rules Pentagon Illegally Blacklisted AI Lab Anthropic During Trump EraStartups
Court Rules Pentagon Illegally Blacklisted AI Lab Anthropic During Trump Era

A court ruled the Pentagon's blacklisting of AI lab Anthropic was unconstitutional, allowing the company to resume government contracts.

Aug 28, 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
Sony Music Sues Udio Over Alleged Copyright Infringement of 30,000 Songs in AI TrainingAI Tools
Sony Music Sues Udio Over Alleged Copyright Infringement of 30,000 Songs in AI Training

Sony Music has sued AI music generator Udio, alleging unauthorized use of over 30,000 copyrighted songs for AI training.

Jul 21, 20263m read
Hugging Face’s Policy Chief Highlights Challenges of Embedded AI Evaluation SystemsBig Tech
Hugging Face’s Policy Chief Highlights Challenges of Embedded AI Evaluation Systems

Hugging Face’s policy chief warns that embedding AI evaluators inside models is complex and may not solve benchmarking challenges.

Oct 20, 20263m read
Rising Demand for Meta AI Glasses Sparks New Privacy Concerns and Detection ToolsPolicy & Society
Rising Demand for Meta AI Glasses Sparks New Privacy Concerns and Detection Tools

As Meta AI glasses gain popularity, privacy concerns rise, prompting tools like Zuckoff to detect when these devices are recording.

Aug 21, 20263m read
Safeworld Develops Digital Humans to Build Trust in AI RobotsHow It Works
Safeworld Develops Digital Humans to Build Trust in AI Robots

Safeworld creates digital humans to ensure AI robots interact safely with people, aiming to build trust in artificial intelligence systems.

Oct 5, 20263m read
Fenix Flexin Acknowledges AI’s Role in Creating ‘Rubberz’ Amid Growing Use of Artificial Tools in MusicBig Tech
Fenix Flexin Acknowledges AI’s Role in Creating ‘Rubberz’ Amid Growing Use of Artificial Tools in Music

LA rapper Fenix Flexin confirms AI was part of creating his 80s-inspired track 'Rubberz,' reflecting growing AI use in music production.

Aug 8, 20264m read