Children and teens are changing how we see AI chatbots. The Seattle Times wants to hear from anyone under 19—or those who guide them—about how young people use this emerging technology.

Modern AI is only as good as the information it uses. By consolidating knowledge into a shared data platform, businesses can boost their AI’s reliability and maintain consistent, trusted insights.

AI practitioners often assume that model development dominates costs. Yet “token bleed” emerges as the real financial drain. This article explores how multi-agent systems amplify token usage, making it a hidden yet crucial concern for engineering teams.

Every transformative technology seems to attract its own chorus of alarm. From 19th-century textile machinery smashed by Luddites to today’s Artificial Intelligence, change often meets its critics. Yet history suggests that fear gives way to progress in due time.

In Stillwater, Oklahoma, a growing number of parents are expressing concerns about the rise of digital learning. Spearheaded by parent Emily Graham, who has a third-grader in the district, they worry that too much technology—and, in particular, artificial intelligence—could hinder students’ educational development.

Meta Platforms has introduced a new AI model, “Muse Glimmer,” to developers worldwide, highlighting its continued commitment to open-source innovation. In an online essay, CEO Mark Zuckerberg cautioned against concentrating advanced AI capabilities under the control of only a few leading companies or governments.

San Francisco’s storied political world can handle plenty of spirited exchanges, but former Mayor Willie Brown believes some tactics go too far. His criticism of Scott Wiener’s AI-generated mockery of Connie Chan highlights the ethical limits of political attacks.

New AI data centers are proliferating worldwide, bringing a surge in air pollution. As technological ambitions rise, so do questions about the true environmental cost of this powerful industry.

Federal regulators, responding to Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s request, recently ordered grid operators to speed up connections for big power users. This move aims to meet AI’s growing energy demands and serves as a reminder that caution is warranted, but banning AI out of fear may be premature.

Artificial intelligence has shifted from science-fiction fantasy to everyday truth, leaving many concerned that we lack the proper safeguards. This opinion piece urges prompt action to shape AI’s future responsibly.

Chinese labs like Alibaba, DeepSeek, and Moonshot AI are rapidly bringing open-weight frontier models to the forefront, nearly matching top U.S. AI services in both intelligence and performance. Their free models challenge the business strategies of Western labs like OpenAI and Anthropic, which depend on paid access to offset enormous development costs.

Meta briefly launched a new AI image-generation tool on Instagram but withdrew it after backlash over privacy and consent issues. The feature, part of the Muse Image model, fueled debate on public-safety guardrails in AI, underscoring growing demands to protect user data and rights.

Looking for a way to spark truly creative ideas from AI? A new two-stage technique could help move beyond predictable suggestions. By first requesting a large “dump” of ideas and then refining for diversity, you can guide AI toward unique results—whether you’re naming a coffee shop, a podcast, or your next big project.

Facing Fannie Mae’s August 6 implementation of Lender Letter LL-2026-04, mortgage lenders are rethinking their AI strategies. A new industry guide from TRUE focuses on transparency, traceability, and governance to help lenders meet these evolving requirements.

A trade secrets lawsuit from Apple is placing new pressure on OpenAI’s hardware strategy and could disrupt its plans to go public. Former Apple employees at OpenAI lie at the center of this legal battle, raising questions about the flow of industrial knowledge in the fast-growing AI sector.

President Xi Jinping of China has urged a stronger global effort to guide artificial intelligence. His call for unified leadership highlights the growing tension between technological innovation and international diplomatic concerns.

Matrimonial platforms face a growing risk as scammers turn to AI-powered tactics, including deepfakes and forged documents, to create convincing fake identities. Experts urge users to remain vigilant, highlighting the importance of proper identity verification and strong cybersecurity measures to combat this emerging threat.

Megami Tensei enthusiasts have new novels to celebrate, but a troubling new development in otome games has fans on edge. As GenAI tools appear poised to reshape beloved storytelling, this weekly update reminds us that progress in gaming can be both thrilling and unsettling.

As new regulations take effect in China, AI companion apps that once offered emotional support are being shut down. For many users who have grown attached to these virtual companions, the transition has been deeply upsetting, highlighting both the power and pitfalls of artificial intimacy.

After a frightening voice-cloning scheme nearly cost their mother her savings, two Arizona brothers responded by building an AI-powered scam-protection application. This innovative tool allows users to submit messages, emails, and even photos of physical mail for immediate fraud detection and guidance.

Enterprises are rapidly deploying AI to stay competitive, but many are overlooking core security principles in the rush to innovate. Large language models pose multifaceted threats unlike anything in conventional software, as attackers exploit unpredictable outputs, prompt injections, and data exfiltration routes.