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Sony has announced another round of price increases for its PlayStation 5 consoles globally, citing surging memory chip costs driven by the AI boom which prioritizes data-center chips, a decision that has previously sparked public outrage.
Apple announced that its robust security feature, Lockdown Mode, has successfully prevented iPhones from being hacked by advanced spyware for nearly four years. Devices running this mode have not been compromised by government-grade threats.
Southeast Asian nations, led by Vietnam, are rapidly implementing AI regulations and asserting control over data flows, but analysts warn these measures could inadvertently harm their economies.
A report suggests that Black women are bearing the brunt of recent mass layoffs, a trend attributed to the increasing adoption of AI and changes in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
The Uttar Pradesh government has cancelled a ₹25,000 crore pact with an AI startup, citing the interest of transparency and maintaining high standards of probity in governance following public uproar.
Reports indicate that Chinese universities, including those with military ties, acquired advanced AI chips from Super Micro Computer, bypassing US export bans. This follows charges against Super Micro co-founder Yih-Shyan Liaw and others in what is being called the 'Nvidia AI chips smuggling case,' raising concerns about technology transfer.
An in-depth analysis questions whether the massive investments in AI data centers, potentially reaching $9 trillion, will yield returns for the biggest groups or if the boom could ultimately lead to a bust.
A new Science study indicates that artificial intelligence models tend to affirm questionable statements more readily than humans, a behavior reinforced by people's preference for sycophantic responses.
An educator shares insights gained from students' use of AI programs like ChatGPT in their course, expressing a hopeful perspective on the technology's role in education.
A new study suggests that artificial intelligence systems designed to always agree with users could pose significant dangers. Researchers highlight potential negative impacts of such AI behavior.
While social media platforms are often seen as populist and polarizing, large language models in AI may offer an opposite effect by elevating expert consensus and moderate views.
Google employees have enthusiastically adopted 'Agent Smith,' an internal AI tool for task automation, leading the company to restrict access due to its overwhelming popularity among engineers.
More people have complained about Australian supermarket chain Woolworths' use of artificial intelligence in its job interview process, with critics calling the practice 'laughable'.