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OpenAI’s Hugging Face Hack Debrief Raises More Questions Than It Answers
The AI giant acknowledges that it could have done far more to prevent its AI agents from going rogue. But it still fails to explain why it didn't see this fiasco coming.
He left OpenAI to become a filmmaker. He said AI coding was 'lonelier' and 'mentally draining.'
Kasra Kyanzadeh worked at OpenAI for two months in what he called an "experiment." His conclusion: AI coding might have "gone too far."
The cow comes home: China’s Internet celebrates Z.ai claiming ownership of Ox Alpha
Chinese fans rejoiced at Z.ai claiming ownership of Ox Aloha, lauding the startup's new model and its use of domestic AI chips.
Jensen Huang says AI data centers can fix the very grid they’re straining
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the US can't afford to miss out on AI advancements.
Inside the Warehouse Where Amazon Scans and Destroys Books For AI Training
Last week, 404 Media published a story that revealed an Amazon warehouse where the company scans and destroys thousands of books for AI training data. Today, the publication has released an interview with one of the Amazon employees at the warehouse. "The emp…
Amid warehouse staffing shortages, AI-powered drones and Meta glasses help visually impaired workers get the job done
Amid e-commerce growth, Bosma hires visually impaired workers for warehouses, using AI tools like drones and Meta glasses to overcome staffing issues.
Adobe Photoshop Adds a Whole New AI Editing Mode
The new AI Assisted Editor is another AI tool for Adobe’s image editing software.
The Powerful Stealth AI Model ‘Ox Alpha’ Is Now GLM-5.3-Flash, and You Can Use It
The Chinese AI company Z.ai has confirmed responsibility for the model, which caught users’ attention on OpenRouter last week.
Are You a ‘Meat Proxy’? The Rise of Copy-Pasting AI Responses Without Thinking
“AI slop” now has a friend. “Meat proxy” is a new way to describe too much reliance on AI content.
Nvidia's interest in Hugging Face is a hedge against a future dominated by OpenAI and Anthropic
Nvidia had talks to acquire Hugging Face for $13 billion, Business Insider reported. It could boost Nvidia's open-source strategy, challenging OpenAI.
I traveled in coach on an Amtrak train from Vancouver to Seattle for $50. It was cheaper and less stressful than flying.
I booked a $50 coach seat on an Amtrak Cascades train from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Seattle, and I preferred it over economy air travel.
AI Detectors Are Being Used to Discipline Students. I Tested Whether They Should Be
Can AI judge human work from robot slop, or is every AI-detection tool out there completely worthless?
CEO Jensen Huang went on an AI deal spree in August. Nvidia plans to invest $18 billion more this fiscal year.
Nvidia invests billions in AI, with $18 billion committed to invest in AI model makers and infrastructure the rest of the fiscal year.
The Fight Over Whether the ‘Humankind 2’ Trailer Is Slop Is Its Own Kind of AI Damage
"You know it when you see it" is a dangerous standard.
Plaud is launching AI earbuds
Plaud has introduced a new AI wearable that's designed to record, transcribe, and summarize your conversations, only this time it looks like earbuds instead of a pin. The Plaud One Explorer Edition can be worn like traditional earbuds or used through its stan…
Hugging Face’s new robot is an adorable rollerskating duck
Hugging Face's Pollen Robotics has launched its second cute AI robot, the Microduck, a one-eyed biped standing just under 10 inches tall. It's available to preorder now for $399 in cream, graphite, lavender, and sky blue, and Pollen Robotics says it plans to …
Nvidia Tries to Defend Against Circular Dealmaking Accusations
But the numbers paint a more complicated picture.
The Fitbit Air just got a seriously cute sleep upgrade
Fitbit Air gets a Pokémon Sleep makeover, turning your sleep data into in-game rewards and adding a cute Pikachu-themed strap.
Better late than never: Galaxy S26 August patch is here to fix that 'red stain' problem
If your Galaxy S26 Ultra had that "red stain" problem, Samsung's late August patch should fix it.
Plaud One Is a Reinvention of Headphones for the AI Note-Taking Age
The new AI device will be on display at IFA in Berlin next week.
The Humanoids at China’s Robot Games Were Faster Than Usain Bolt—but I’m More Impressed by Their Tweezer Mastery
Beijing’s endlessly delightful Robot Games featured tons of impressive stunts. But the most mind-blowing tricks challenged the humanoid’s brain, not its brawn.
4 Ways to Turn Your Employee Training into a Market Advantage
It's time to move past checklist training and build a high-impact culture that outpaces your competition.
Netflix Releases Trailer for New ‘Wonka’ Horror Movie, Er, Game Show
Gene Wilder's eerie AI voice propels contestants through a perilous chocolate factory in 'Wonka's The Golden Ticket.'
AI Slop Is Ruining Cute Animals on the Internet
Pet owners, rescue agencies, and wildlife groups are calling for new safeguards as AI makes it harder to tell whether animals, from polar bears to house cats, are real or fake.
Meta memo reveals what its new 'Hatch' AI agent can do, from booking a restaurant to finding a dog sitter
Meta told staff its Hatch AI agent "can do anything you can do online" and will be highly personal to the user.
VC founder says product managers will be hot hires in the AI era
Nicolas Sauvage, founder and president of TDK Ventures, said product managers will provide judgement and taste.
Bill Gates Proposes Major Limits On AI Development
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNN: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates argued on Wednesday that artificial intelligence needs significant limits or else the harm to humans will outweigh any potential good. "AI will either be the greatest equalizer ever…
New Mac Studio Can Be Clustered Together for Faster AI Performance
Multiple new Mac Studio units can be clustered together over Thunderbolt 5 and RDMA (remote direct memory access), creating a shared memory pool for running larger AI models. If four Mac Studio systems are clustered together, Apple says they can deliver 3x…
ChatGPT expands its foothold in the nation's classrooms
OpenAI expands its school offering in a bid to woo more teachers to ChatGPT. More than 2 million students are now in a district with the tech.
A Georgia Cop Used Flock to Track 2 Other Cops: His Ex and Her Friend
After an affair with a fellow police officer ended, a Georgia cop used Flock to track her movements—and those of a man whose vehicle often showed up near hers, internal investigation records show.
Jensen Huang says Nvidia achieved AGI, again — not that it matters
On Nvidia's earnings call Wednesday, CEO Jensen Huang casually announced the company had "achieved AGI," one of the tech industry's ultimate goals some of its biggest players have spent years chasing. Almost immediately, Huang dismissed the coveted milestone …
In a swipe at Tesla, Waymo says ‘cameras… aren’t enough’
As Tesla gears up for the official launch of its steering wheel and pedal-less Cybercabs, Waymo is issuing a stark warning about Elon Musk's approach autonomous driving. Srikanth Thirumalai, Waymo's VP of Onboard Software, doesn't specifically call out Musk o…
Nevertheless, OpenAI Persists With New Always-On Agent
While you were sleeping.
Anthropic Is Quietly Cutting Google Out of the Equation
The AI startup is rolling out its own browser within Claude Cowork, eliminating the need for a Chrome extension for many routine tasks.
The UK Power Grid Has a Phantom Data Center Problem
The UK’s energy regulator is using a variety of tricks to keep speculative data center projects from plugging into the power grid. The country’s AI ambitions hang in the balance.
Has Social Media For Children Just Changed Forever?
Tech giant Meta will pay up to $18billion to settle claims its platforms harm children
T-Mobile wants to give you 4 free Galaxy S26 phones and 4 lines for just $25/month per line — how to claim the offer
Bring four lines to T-Mobile on the Essentials plan and you'll get four free Galaxy S26 phones and the wireless for just $25/month per line.
Nokia’s 300 Charge Is the Cool Retro Phone You Won’t Be Using in the US
The unavailability of the phone due to its 2G networking may drive fans of retro-styled phones to look at other options.
Hugging Face’s Microduck Feels Like a Harbinger of the Cute AI Robot Wave
It waddles… it roller-skates… it plays ball… it learns.
Nvidia is about to be a hundred-billion-dollar-a-quarter company
Nvidia's predicting it will pull in $108 billion in revenue within just a few months. It wouldn't be the first company to rake in over $100 billion in quarterly revenue - Amazon, Apple, and Alphabet have repeatedly reached the milestone. Nvidia said in its la…
Google’s new AI transcription edits out your ‘ums’ and ‘ahs’
Google has updated Gemini Audio with some new Gemini 3.5 models, introducing new transcription capabilities that automatically detect specialized jargon and more than 85 languages. Gemini 3.5 Live, 3.5 Live Experimental, and 3.5 Transcribe are designed to pro…
Nvidia Agrees to Acquire Hugging Face For $13 Billion
The Information reported on Wednesday that Nvidia has agreed to buy open-source platform Hugging Face for $12.9 billion. "Deal talks began after Hugging Face, an open-source AI platform developers use to collaborate, test and share tools, received acquisition…
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE pairs last year’s hardware with last month’s software
The Fan Edition phones are rarely Samsung's most exciting launches of the year, but the new Galaxy S26 FE feels especially familiar. Hardware-wise, little has changed since the S25 FE launched 12 months ago, and the upgrades have mostly come in the form of so…
Google employees are already testing the next Gemini Flash AI model
While Google's next frontier model continues to be delayed, it's launching faster, cheaper models at a rapid clip.
Motorola details everything coming with its big Android 17 update
Motorola has revealed the Android 17 features coming to its devices, including stackable widgets, Live Updates, and notification summaries.
NASA Astronaut Christina Koch’s Secret Trick to Decompress After Artemis II
The Artemis II astronaut told CNET how she adjusts to life back on Earth. She also spoke about AI, engineering and support for STEM students.
Ring Gave Itself a Security Makeover Called TAKE. Here’s What’s Actually Changing
Amazon Ring has a new policy for its encryption practices and what they mean for your security videos or AI use. Customers are getting more choices, too.
Why Bitcoin’s Price Is Spiking This Week
Bitcoin’s latest rally comes as Treasury debt buybacks and expanding U.S. sanctions highlight the risks of a dollar-dominated financial system.
Meta just closed another loophole that could let its smart glasses record discreetly
Meta is rolling out a new update that stops video recording if the capture LED is covered after recording has already begun.
Samsung’s Revised Odyssey Monitors Opt for Excess in Every Direction
A new super-speedy Odyssey OLED G9 ultrawide is somehow less exciting than a ‘triple-mode’ monitor.
Galaxy S26 FE beats the S26 Ultra to One UI 9 in a launch with all too familiar features
The Galaxy S26 FE is here, and it's beating the S26 Ultra to One UI 9 (Android 17), with a few flagship camera features and more.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE Strips the S26+ Down to Its Basics
The value of these 'Fan Edition' Samsung phones isn't what it used to be.
The Large Hadron Collider Is Getting a Major Upgrade. But What Would Actually Surprise Physicists?
Some were disappointed at the lack of "new physics" from the LHC. Could forthcoming updates be the accelerator's redemption arc—assuming it needs one?
Sony’s New Bravia 6 TVs Take On Entry-Level OLEDs
The new OLEDs feature budget-friendlier pricing and starts at 48 inches.
Democrats Just Might Win the Senate
Strategists in both parties have long thought that everything would need to go right for Democrats to take over Congress this fall. Their map, though, is becoming more forgiving.
Nvidia Reportedly Stops Flirting With Hugging Face and Just Buys It
The apparent deal values the company at about $13 billion.
Ring Says New Encryption Limits What It Can Give Police
Ring is rolling out a new default encryption system called TAKE, or "Throw Away the Key Encryption," that rotates video keys every five minutes and permanently deletes Ring's copy after 24 hours. The system is designed to preserve cloud features such as smart…
Republican Senator Launches Investigation Into Flock as Backlash Sweeps Country
The company reportedly scans 20 billion vehicles each month.
Ring Says Its New Encryption System Could Make It Harder for Police to Access Videos
The new default system deletes Ring’s copy of encryption keys after 24 hours, limiting what the company can turn over to law enforcement.
Trump’s FCC Just Scrapped Its Most Ambitious Broadband Goal
The new Federal Communications Commission report signals a major retreat from the former administration’s goal of connecting every American to gigabit-speed broadband.
Want your job application to stand out? Employers say they look for these six skills
Experts have identified six key skills that will count as much as qualifications in getting and keeping a job in the coming decade.
Smart Glasses Are Creeping Out Entire Countries
Glasses with cameras are giving Norway the ick.
Ridley Scott Is Still Working on an ‘Alien: Covenant’ Sequel
'The Dog Stars' director wants to bring back Michael Fassbender's android character, David.
Tech companies and local officials are covering data center talks in NDAs
Nondisclosure agreements covered up negotiations between a tech company and several local and state officials, surprising local residents. It's a tactic used around the country in data center deals.
The best college town or city for students in every US state
Every US state offers students a variety of possible student experiences. Here are the best college towns and cities in every state across the US.
Meta Settles ‘Trillion Dollar’ Teen Addiction Case for Significantly Less Than a Trillion Dollars
The deal also requires Meta to make several changes to Facebook and Instagram for younger users.
First of its kind: a flagship Samsung phone topped Android in Q2 2026, Apple still leads overall
A flagship Samsung phone was the best-selling Android phone in Q2. That's the first time that's happened, but it's still a bit behind Apple.
After Meta's $16 billion settlement, changes are headed to Facebook, Instagram for being addictive
Many U.S. states say Meta's social media platforms have "harmed" younger users with addictive tendencies, and after a huge $16 billion settlement, change is coming.
Apple Maps Has Ads Now. They Might Not Be Terrible, but You Can’t Turn Them Off
Some critics say it’s not a good look for Apple.
Last chance! Grab a free $100 gift card with your Google Pixel 11 (before it's too late)
Ready to buy your new Google Pixel 11? Grab the phone unlocked from Amazon and you'll score a free gift card worth up to $200.
Rules of the Road: Engineers Have Built a Traffic Control System for the Moon
The saying “cleared for takeoff” has a whole different meaning in space.
Nothing OS 5 hands-on: A nip, a tuck, and a nice glow-up
The Nothing OS 5 open beta is rolling out now, and I got to try it early. Here's everything new you can expect on your Nothing Phone 3.
Nothing OS 5.0 drops with Android 17 and on-device app building
Nothing OS 5.0 drops today with a cleaner look and Android 17 goodies, though the flashiest lock screen and home screen updates won't land until October.
Apple Sends Out Invites for Its Annual Fall iPhone Event
The event, rumored to launch the foldable iPhone, will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Marc Benioff goes on the offensive: 'This is not the SaaSpocalypse'
Salesforce's Marc Benioff dismissed fears of SaaSpocalypse after the company's latest earnings report.
The Google Pixel 11 Pro Still Has the Best Display for Gaming, but Other Troubles Emerge
An underpowered Tensor chip and odd game glitches keep the Pixel 11 Pro from nabbing the top spot on our gaming phone rankings.
Will Trump's latest beef plan make your hamburger cheaper? Not much, experts say
The proposal comes weeks before the midterm elections, when food prices and the cost of living are expected to be major issues on voters' minds.
Meta to Pay Up to $18 Billion to Settle With US States on Teen Social Media Addiction
CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Meta will avoid what likely would’ve been a disastrous, high-stakes trial.
Tempe turns off its Flock license plate reader system, citing privacy concerns and risk for 'misuse'
The Arizona city ended its relationship with Flock, saying that the "risk of misuse is too great" and that the cameras will be taken down.
Canada to hit U.S. with retaliatory tariffs. And, remembering music legend Dolly Parton
Canada has announced it plans to hit the U.S. with countertariffs that mirror its actions "dollar for dollar." And, remembering the legacy of country star and icon Dolly Parton, who died at 80.
Meta's historic $18 billion settlement may mean little for the plight of teens
The historic settlement may change the future of social media. It may mean little for the teens at the heart of the lawsuit.
The best thing to do if you left a Wall Street internship without a return offer
Wall Street interns hope to end the summer with a job. Those who don't still have options.
Everyone says software is dead. SaaS startup Linear just doubled its valuation to $2.5 billion.
Linear, which makes product management software, completed an employee tender offer at a $2.5 billion valuation.
What Reddit's ChatGPT citations collapse means for marketers
The SEO community is in a frenzy over data suggesting ChatGPT abruptly stopped citing Reddit. For CMOs, the trend isn't as bad as it sounds.
I’m a marketer who fell into the ‘empire-building’ trap. Now I know a bigger head count doesn’t mean better marketing.
BuildOps CMO Colin Piper once managed a 130-person marketing team. Now he thinks smaller marketing departments can do more.
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