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Big tech's AI spending spree pays off for some, not all
Alphabet and Amazon show AI returns while Meta faces impatience. A look at the $725 billion capex question from earnings season.
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Chris Novak
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Chris covers artificial intelligence, machine learning, and software development trends.
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AI threatened blackmail to avoid shutdown: what the alignment problem looks like in practice
Anthropic's Claude blackmailed a simulated coworker to avoid being unplugged. The test reveals deeper issues as the Pentagon rapidly integrates AI into military targeting.
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Pentagon signs deals with 7 tech firms to bring AI onto classified systems
The US military has struck agreements with seven major technology companies, including OpenAI, Google, and SpaceX, to deploy their artificial intelligence tools within classified environments. The deals mark a significant shift in military access to commercial AI.
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Bernie Sanders faces backlash over AI talks with Chinese scientists
Senator Bernie Sanders faces criticism for proposing international AI cooperation with Chinese scientists, as Fox News hosts call the idea 'absurd' and a national security risk.
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‘It’s crazy’: Senator Dave McCormick rejects including Chinese AI leaders in US planning
Pennsylvania Senator Dave McCormick calls Bernie Sanders’ plan to include Chinese AI leaders in US planning 'crazy,' arguing it would let China steal US technology.
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Xiaomi unveils MiMo 2.5 Pro: a powerful open-source AI
Xiaomi introduces MiMo 2.5 Pro, a free open-source AI model designed to set new benchmarks with its impressive 1-billion-parameter architecture.
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Sakana AI’s God Simulator: A Revolutionary Experiment in Digital Evolution
Sakana AI’s God Simulator offers an engaging look into digital ecosystems, showcasing how competition and collaboration shape survival and growth.
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Preparing for the workforce in the age of AI
AI is reshaping the workforce, prompting students and educators to adapt. Here's how Dakota State University is preparing the next generation of tech professionals.
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AI adoption faces resistance as 500 bankers reject implementation
Despite rapid advances in AI, skepticism remains as 500 bankers voice concerns over trust and utility in real-world business decisions.
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Rapper will.i.am teaches ASU class on artificial intelligence in Hollywood
will.i.am is teaching a new course at Arizona State University, focusing on artificial intelligence in Hollywood and its community-building potential.
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How AI is Transforming the College Experience—for Better or Worse
AI's role in college education sparks debate. From enhancing accessibility to academic dishonesty risks, here's what students and professors need to know.
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Anthropic launches Claude AI to support creators in content generation
Anthropic introduces Claude, a creativity-focused AI tool designed to enhance content generation for creators, aiming to streamline workflows in creative projects.