AI slop nears human content on the web
A new study by Graphite has revealed that AI-generated articles temporarily surpassed those written by humans at the end of 2024. However, that surge has now stabilized — the internet today is almost evenly split between human and AI authors. By analyzing 65,000 articles published between 2020 and 2025 using the Surfer AI detector, researchers […]
Pew poll shows global AI concern outweighs excitement
A new global survey by the Pew Research Center reveals that most people around the world feel more fear than excitement about the growing presence of artificial intelligence. In a poll conducted among over 28,000 respondents across 25 countries, half of the citizens in countries such as the U.S., Italy, Australia, and Greece expressed concern […]
OpenAI recruits black hole physicist for science initiative
OpenAI has officially launched a new phase of its scientific program, OpenAI for Science, by appointing Alex Lupsasca, a renowned theoretical physicist known for his research on black holes, as the first academic researcher on this team. The goal of the initiative is to merge AI models and scientific tools to create a “new generation […]
MacBooks may go touchscreen by 2027
According to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is actively testing MacBook Pro models with touchscreen displays, with a planned launch in late 2026 or early 2027. After years of rejecting the idea, it appears the company is finally preparing to change its stance — and in a major way. The new models will […]
Karpathy gives reality check on AI agents
One of the most renowned researchers in artificial intelligence, Andrej Karpathy—former member of the OpenAI and Tesla teams—gave a candid assessment of the current state of AI agents in a conversation with Dwarkesh Patel. Instead of adding to the hype, Karpathy made it clear: autonomous AI systems are still far from what the industry promises. […]
Gemini gains live map grounding capabilities
Google has just connected its Gemini AI directly to the Google Maps infrastructure, granting it access to real-world location data and unlocking a new level of spatial awareness for AI-powered applications. The new functionality leverages a base network of over 250 million places worldwide, including restaurants, stores, hotels, and institutions. Gemini can now access data […]
OpenAI to tighten Sora guardrails after Hollywood complaints
OpenAI has issued a joint statement with actor Bryan Cranston, major Hollywood agencies, and the SAG-AFTRA union, confirming that it will strengthen protective measures within the Sora 2 model—following the emergence of AI videos replicating the likeness and voices of celebrities without their consent. Cranston revealed video clips in which his digital clone appears in […]