Using ChatGPT at work? Your boss may trust you less, new study finds
Artificial intelligence may be making employees faster and more productive, but it could also be quietly damaging their careers. A new study led by Samuel Meyers, a Ph.D. student, together with his adviser Dr. Yochanan Bigman of the Hebrew University of…
The Blue Wave Has Tech Bros Scrambling for Data Centers in Space
After Democrats won big in Texas and other AI infrastructure hot spots on Tuesday, data center enthusiasts looked for comfort in low-Earth orbit.Go to story
Experts warn building new data centers across the US could wipe out the last 15 years of greenhouse gas progress
Off-grid gas emissions in the U.S. could reach 460 million tons by 2030 US power-sector emissions could rise 42% above 2025 levels by end of the decade Gas turbines now supply electricity to roughly 40% of American data centres The rapid expansion of…
The Pentagon wants to buy an Australian-made ‘kamikaze’ suicide drone armed with a shotgun
The Pentagon clears an Australian shotgun drone for American government procurement Australia’s Cerberus MI can fire weapons and return for reloading The 40-pound aircraft can carry shotguns or grenade launchers The Pentagon has approved an…
Big Tech claims voters’ AI backlash is “anti-Trump” not “anti-tech”
Donald Trump’s big, rapid American AI buildout now faces a major slowdown as voters in yesterday’s elections overwhelmingly supported candidates and measures that favored increasing restrictions on AI and data centers nationwide. One resource…
Google will let schools skip AI tools, but they have to give up search, too
While Google is trying to move beyond Chromebooks, the ubiquity of these devices has made the company’s education products huge in schools. Now, Google says it will let educators choose whether to allow its AI tools in the classroom. However,…
The Biggest Pro-AI Super PAC Network Didn’t Really Impact the Midterms
Leading the Future, backed by Silicon Valley’s biggest billionaires, had a war chest of $100 million and an aggressive stance against AI regulation. All of it didn’t add up to much on Tuesday night.Go to story
SpaceX is snapping up hundreds of homes near its new flagship AI data center – but only if the owners agree to one incredible catch
SpaceX reportedly offers to buy 418 homes near its AI facilities Homeowners face a lawsuit withdrawal condition attached to reported purchase offers Residents blame gas turbines for persistent noise and sleepless nights SpaceX is reportedly seeking to…
Google Is Forcing AI Overviews in Classrooms. Schools Are Searching for a Way Out
Google is tying up AI Overviews with traditional search, angering parents and educators who worry that easy, machine-generated answers are leaving kids less capable.Go to story
Hugging Face’s CEO Says His P(Doom) Is ‘Close to Zero’
“Most of the risk is actually created by a couple of players building behind closed doors,” Clément Delangue said of the need for open source AI.Go to story