In a surprising turn at a major San Francisco AI event, Perplexity faced sharp criticism and was labeled “Most Likely to Fail.” Attendees expressed concerns about its sustainability and the broader implications for the competitive AI industry.

Lawsuits claim that AI chatbots can be damaging to a broad spectrum of users, not just children. While most legislative efforts aim to protect younger individuals, mounting evidence suggests these tools could pose mental health concerns for adults as well.

Articul8 has been selected from over 1,000 applicants to join the exclusive AWS Startups: Building with Llama Program. Harnessing AWS’s infrastructure and Meta’s technology, Articul8 aims to advance domain-specific generative AI in regulated industries.

Clayton County Public Schools has introduced its Lumi AI pilot program, a unique approach that blends artificial intelligence with creative storytelling. Supported by a former NFL star, this innovative initiative aims to reshape how students learn and engage in the classroom.

Snowflake is challenging the limits of retrieval augmented generation (RAG) by introducing Snowflake Intelligence, a new platform that unifies both unstructured and structured data analysis. With Agentic Document Analytics, users can query thousands of documents at once, moving beyond simple lookups to full-scale analysis.

Two lesser-known companies are reportedly turning the artificial intelligence boom into significant earnings. Despite competing against well-established brands, these hidden players may offer unique investment opportunities in a rapidly evolving market.

Companies like Klarna and Cognition Labs are exploring how agentic AI might co-pilot new ventures. Yet even as AI expands its capabilities, the article makes clear that human vision—rooted in creativity and strategic oversight—remains critical.

A global alliance of public broadcasters reports that AI chatbots make errors with news content nearly half the time. The study, which involved 22 public media organizations in 18 countries, indicates potential risks when relying on chatbots for up-to-date and accurate information.

AI is quickly expanding beyond the confines of text, gaining the ability to see, hear, smell, and act in both digital and physical spaces. Yet, experts caution that neither society nor technology is fully prepared for this revolutionary leap.

In a fast-paced world of continuous application updates and rapid troubleshooting, an AI-based interface for logs promises to dramatically reduce incident response times. By integrating Amazon Bedrock, OpenSearch Serverless, AWS Lambda, and Anthropic’s Claude, teams can now ask simple, natural language questions to find critical information in seconds.

In an era of persistent loneliness, AI’s capacity to “listen” raises new questions about empathy and human connection. While technologies cannot truly feel what we feel, they hold a mirror to our own emotional landscape, offering insight into our collective need for understanding.

Renowned investors have identified their favorite AI-focused stocks through various financial outlets, sparking buzz about who might dominate this rapidly evolving sector. While leading names like Nvidia and Palantir remain significant, market watchers highlight new contenders that could reshuffle the AI landscape.

A leaked version of the remastered Plants vs. Zombies Replanted has triggered backlash among fans, who fault the game’s graphical quality. Players allege that EA relied on generative AI instead of the original artists, leading to visuals they found underwhelming.

JD Vance is voicing sharp concerns over ChatGPT’s newly enabled “erotica” feature, describing the platform’s foray into “weird porn” as a sign that artificial intelligence remains “very dumb” in important ways. Though uncertain about how quickly technology will advance, Vance warns that Americans will likely see both benefits and drawbacks from AI’s future.

Artificial intelligence may create new barriers for women in the workforce. As AI-driven systems evolve, concerns grow that these technologies could intensify long-standing inequities and write women out of critical job opportunities.

Anthropic, an AI startup, plans to nearly triple its annualized revenue in 2026—a goal set against the backdrop of a current revenue run rate that’s approaching $7 billion. Though its present numbers appear strong, the company remains tight-lipped about any further forecasts or long-term details.

OpenAI is poised to ease its ban on erotic content in ChatGPT for adult users. While the exact guidelines remain uncertain, the policy shift could represent a landmark moment for user interactions with the AI tool.

At Dreamforce 2025, Salesforce unveiled Agentforce 360, a platform geared toward agentic AI. Marc Benioff emphasized Slack’s central role, signaling a new frontier for enterprise collaboration.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the nation’s first AI chatbot regulation law, challenging the White House’s preference for a hands-off approach. Under this measure, chatbot operators must establish safeguards for users and can face legal consequences if system failures result in harm.

A new multi-year partnership between OpenAI and Broadcom aims to create specialized chips for artificial intelligence. Greg Brockman of OpenAI and Charlie Kawwas of Broadcom joined CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” to share why these devices—and the emerging industry behind them—will prove critical in powering the AI revolution.

The 2025 Economics Nobel underscores how innovation drives economic growth while highlighting the challenges posed by AI concentration, closed markets, and climate constraints. At the core of this year’s prize is a call for proactive adaptation to ensure that technological progress benefits society as a whole.