UC Berkeley dropouts launch dating service to 'kill Tinder with AI'
Two UC Berkeley dropouts have set out to shake up the online dating world, launching a new artificial intelligence-driven platform that seeks to get people off their dating apps and get out there for the in-person, real-life experience with their perfect match.
Two UC Berkeley dropouts have set out to shake up the online dating world, launching a new artificial intelligence-driven platform that seeks to get people off their dating apps and get out there for the in-person, real-life experience with their perfect match.
AI-generated image of Obama DJing in Arizona goes viral
An AI-generated image seemingly showing former President Barack Obama DJing in Arizona went viral, quickly racking up millions of views across TikTok and Instagram before being confirmed as a "stunt" by the photographer who created it.
An AI-generated image seemingly showing former President Barack Obama DJing in Arizona went viral, quickly racking up millions of views across TikTok and Instagram before being confirmed as a "stunt" by the photographer who created it.
California issues historic fine over lawyer’s ChatGPT fabrications
A California attorney must pay a $10,000 fine for filing a state court appeal full of fake quotations generated by the artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT.
A California attorney must pay a $10,000 fine for filing a state court appeal full of fake quotations generated by the artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT.
What is ‘brain rot’? Should parents be worried about bizarre AI videos captivating kids
“Brain rot" has become the newest online obsession for tweens, powered by bizarre AI-generated videos and games. Experts explain what it means — and whether parents should be worried.
“Brain rot" has become the newest online obsession for tweens, powered by bizarre AI-generated videos and games. Experts explain what it means — and whether parents should be worried.
OpenAI adds parental controls to ChatGPT following wrongful death lawsuit
OpenAI has unveiled new parental controls aimed at protecting younger users, following a lawsuit alleging ChatGPT played a role in a teen’s suicide.
OpenAI has unveiled new parental controls aimed at protecting younger users, following a lawsuit alleging ChatGPT played a role in a teen’s suicide.
Study warns AI chatbots may mishandle suicide-related questions
A new study in Psychiatric Services found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude avoid the riskiest suicide queries but give inconsistent answers to lower-level questions. The research came the same day a California family sued OpenAI after their son’s death.
A new study in Psychiatric Services found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude avoid the riskiest suicide queries but give inconsistent answers to lower-level questions. The research came the same day a California family sued OpenAI after their son’s death.
San Jose awards AI grants to companies tackling maternal health, food waste
Today the city of San Jose announced the four winners of it's AI Incentive Program: a grant initiative they call the first of its kind. City officials say they looked for companies working on big issues like maternal health, food waste reduction, and the next generation of satellite data processing.
Today the city of San Jose announced the four winners of it's AI Incentive Program: a grant initiative they call the first of its kind. City officials say they looked for companies working on big issues like maternal health, food waste reduction, and the next generation of satellite data processing.
OpenAI encouraged California teen to carry out suicide, lawsuit claims
The family of a California teen is suing San Francisco-based Open AI, the makers of ChatGPT, for allegedly helping their son create a detailed plan for his suicide, and encouraging him to go through with it.
The family of a California teen is suing San Francisco-based Open AI, the makers of ChatGPT, for allegedly helping their son create a detailed plan for his suicide, and encouraging him to go through with it.
'Godfather of AI' warns machines could soon outthink humans, calls for 'maternal instincts' to be built in
Geoffrey Hinton, known as the godfather of AI, left Google in 2023 to speak more freely about potential dangers the advancing technology.
Geoffrey Hinton, known as the godfather of AI, left Google in 2023 to speak more freely about potential dangers the advancing technology.
ChatGPT gave dangerous advice to teens in watchdog test, new report finds
A watchdog group found ChatGPT gave researchers posing as teens advice on suicide, drug use, and eating disorders—raising concerns for parents and educators as AI use among kids grows.
A watchdog group found ChatGPT gave researchers posing as teens advice on suicide, drug use, and eating disorders—raising concerns for parents and educators as AI use among kids grows.
ChatGPT enables dangerous behavior in teens, watchdog group says
A new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate reveals that ChatGPT provided harmful advice to users posing as 13-year-olds.
A new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate reveals that ChatGPT provided harmful advice to users posing as 13-year-olds.
Rod Stewart’s AI Ozzy tribute with dead stars divides fans
Some people on social media dubbed the tribute as "tacky" and "embarrassing," with one person on X writing, "most distasteful thing I’ve seen."
Some people on social media dubbed the tribute as "tacky" and "embarrassing," with one person on X writing, "most distasteful thing I’ve seen."
Study reveals jobs most, least likely to be taken by AI: See the list
A new Microsoft study reveals which jobs are most exposed to generative AI disruption—historians, translators, and sales reps top the list, while hands-on labor remains relatively safe.
A new Microsoft study reveals which jobs are most exposed to generative AI disruption—historians, translators, and sales reps top the list, while hands-on labor remains relatively safe.
Here's how Americans say they're using AI, according to poll
Most adults in the United States are using AI to search for information or if they need help coming up with ideas, AP NORC's poll found.
Most adults in the United States are using AI to search for information or if they need help coming up with ideas, AP NORC's poll found.
There's a new second-richest person in the world
Larry Ellison, co-founder and chief technology officer for Oracle, is now the second-richest person on Earth.
Larry Ellison, co-founder and chief technology officer for Oracle, is now the second-richest person on Earth.
Indeed, Glassdoor cutting jobs as artificial intelligence utilization grows
About 1,300 people will lose their jobs in layoffs at Indeed and Glassdoor.
About 1,300 people will lose their jobs in layoffs at Indeed and Glassdoor.
Bay Area teen using AI to try to prevent future Mars Rover mishaps
A 14-year-old from Pleasanton is using cutting-edge artificial intelligence in hopes of solving a problem that occurred millions of miles from Earth.
A 14-year-old from Pleasanton is using cutting-edge artificial intelligence in hopes of solving a problem that occurred millions of miles from Earth.
ChatGPT could affect your critical thinking skills, study finds
MIT researchers conducted a study assessing the impacts of ChatGPT on the brain during writing assignments.
MIT researchers conducted a study assessing the impacts of ChatGPT on the brain during writing assignments.
AI willing to let humans die, blackmail to avoid shutdown, report finds
In simulated corporate scenarios, leading AI models—including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini—engaged in blackmail, leaked information, and let humans die when facing threats to their autonomy, a new Anthropic study found.
In simulated corporate scenarios, leading AI models—including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini—engaged in blackmail, leaked information, and let humans die when facing threats to their autonomy, a new Anthropic study found.
New exhibit at SF's Exploratorium explores AI
The science and technology museum kicked off a new exhibit on Thursday called “Adventures in AI."
The science and technology museum kicked off a new exhibit on Thursday called “Adventures in AI."