New research is raising concerns about ChatGPT telling people how to get away with serious crimes. Norwegian research group Strise told CNN that it found workarounds to get the AI chatbot to offer tips on things like how to launder money across borders and evade Russian sanctions, which included avoiding bans on weapons sales. Further…

Google has announced a new agreement to purchase power from small modular reactor (SMR) developer Kairos Power. The tech giant’s decision signals a growing trend among technology companies turning to nuclear power as a solution for the escalating energy demands of data centers, which are critical for supporting artificial intelligence (AI) operations and cryptocurrency mining.…

Sam’s Club is testing a checkout-free shopping experience, leaning heavily on its Scan & Go app to eliminate the hassle of long lines. The Walmart-owned membership club has reopened a store in Dallas, featuring a showroom-like space where customers can scan items with their phones as they browse everything from diamonds to cars, according to…

OpenAI identified and disrupted more than 20 attempts to use its artificial intelligence models to generate fake content aimed at influencing elections worldwide, the company revealed in a report published Wednesday, Oct. 9. The report highlights how cyber actors, including state-linked entities, have exploited OpenAI’s tools, such as ChatGPT, to create AI-generated articles, social media…

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is contemplating breaking up Google, following a federal judge’s ruling that the tech giant illegally monopolized the online search market. This move could dramatically reshape the tech landscape, targeting Google’s dominance in search, browsers and mobile operating systems. The DOJ may ask a federal judge to force Google to…

A new report shows that artificial intelligence tools, including ChatGPT, are using up to four times more water than previously believed. This discovery raises concerns about the sustainability of data centers as AI continues to expand. Researchers from the University of California, Riverside found that processing 10 to 50 queries on AI chatbots can consume…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom made headlines Sunday, Sept. 29, after he vetoed a sweeping artificial intelligence safety bill. So what comes next for AI regulation in the country and how do America’s efforts match up against other governments? The proposed California law would have required safety testing of large AI systems. It would have also…

Barbie’s evolution toward greater diversity continues, with Mattel now announcing that the doll is to collaborate with an Indian designer for the first time ever. This special edition doll will celebrate the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, which begins in a few weeks. The toy company teamed up with renowned fashion designer Anita Dongre to…

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI’s valuation soared to $157 billion on Wednesday, Oct. 2, after a fresh round of funding. This makes it the second most valuable private company in the world behind TikTok-parent company Bytedance and just ahead of SpaceX.  OpenAI just secured $6.6 billion in funding from investors. Some of the names involved include venture capital…

A Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) economist warned that the current artificial intelligence boom may only significantly impact 5% of jobs over the next decade. He predicted that companies investing heavily in AI may face challenges ahead. Daron Acemoglu, a professor of economics at MIT, outlined three potential scenarios for the future of AI, forecasting…