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Generated: 2026-09-09 22:00:03 | Timespan: 72h | Period: 24h
Roku's 24/7 AI Slop Channel Is Even Worse Than Expected
A new streaming TV channel shows films made with genAI, reports Engadget. "Fairground AI Creator TV" is free — and supported with ads — describing its material as "AI Cinema": "AI-generated" can make it sound as though someone typed a sentence into a machin…
You should care about the AI math breakthrough drama even if you're not a nerd
The math community is heated over questions about credit and AI training data after a mathematician's allegations against OpenAI went viral.
A food-safety expert explains why more recalls aren't necessarily a bad thing — and how AI plays a role
Food-safety expert Willette M. Crawford discusses AI's role in preventing outbreaks and calling for recalls. She said regulatory challenges remain.
The new trailer for the OpenAI movie imagines what Sam Altman's stash of guns and gold looks like
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has said that he doesn't technically have a bunker. In "Artificial," the OpenAI movie shows him inside one.
Seattle Times and Newsday sue OpenAI and Microsoft for infringement
The Seattle Times and Newsday are just the latest plaintiffs to take OpenAI to court, alleging copyright infringement. The two outlets say the company used their journalism as training data for its AI models without permission and often reproduces passages fr…
Ukrainian and US teams are building AI tools for wounded troops with no medic nearby
A Ukrainian app and a US chatbot aim to help troops treat battlefield wounds when medics and evacuation aren't available.
OpenAI reveals how much its researchers are spending on AI coding
OpenAI researchers spend heavily on AI coding agents, with top users burning through $7,000 daily in tokens.
Kyiv air raid alerts at record high as Russia launches round the clock strikes
Schools, businesses and public transport are all struggling with the surge in Russian air attacks.
'There's no accountability;' AI startups keep claiming huge revenue. VCs say the math is getting 'murky.'
Investor skepticism is growing around the revenue claims powering the AI boom.
ChatGPT Sketch turns your bad drawings into detailed AI images
OpenAI announced ChatGPT Images 2.5 on Tuesday and is adding a new way to tell ChatGPT what you want it to make an image of: by drawing a doodle. With a new feature called Sketch, you can just draw something right inside ChatGPT and then tell ChatGPT how you …
OpenAI Just Claimed a Huge Math Discovery. Some Academics Are Crying Foul
A landmark announcement by the frontier AI lab has been overshadowed by accusations of impropriety.
Dolly Parton’s Sister Asks People to Stop Posting AI Slop of the Legendary Singer
"I hope nobody can ever replicate me or what I do. AI is a scary thing," said Dolly Parton in 2023.
Meta Failed to Catch Hundreds of AI Child Abuse Ads. Some Included Images of Real Kids
Images of real children—including a member of a European royal family—were used to create some of the 350 ads containing child sexual abuse. Lawmakers say they plan to investigate.
AI Is Moving Faster Than Higher Education. Here’s Who Can Close the Gap.
AI has already replaced the skills we're teaching students. The capability a degree certifies now has a half-life measured in years, not decades, and no policy closes that distance fast enough.
Meta Debuts Muse, Its Long-Planned Personal AI Agent
Meta has launched Muse, a personal AI agent developed under chief AI officer Alexandr Wang. "The product, long in development, was touted as a key next step by CEO Mark Zuckerberg in his recent 6,500-word manifesto," reports Axios. From the report: Muse, as t…
She Helped Instagram Fight Back Against TikTok With AI. Now She’s Using the Same Playbook on a Problem Every Business Owner Knows.
She built AI for some of the biggest companies in the world. Then she decided restaurants needed it more.
Is iKairos a Robot, or Jewelry? It’s Both, and It Wants to Be Your Ever-Present AI Memory Keeper
This wearable-cum-desktop robot is one of the most unique AI devices I saw at IFA in Berlin.
'The Jobs Apocalypse Is Postponed. An AI Jobs Boom Is Here'
A new article about AI in The Economist argues that "Initial effects of the technology on employment look positive." Perhaps AI will eventually make many humans unemployable — but there is no sign of it yet. On September 4th the Bureau of Labour Statistics r…
An A16z partner says Silicon Valley’s fears of an AI 'permanent underclass’ is a ‘dark fantasy’
He said the AI tech boom is a lot less centralized than previous tech cycles, and many players stand to win.
Nvidia's Jensen Huang says 'AGI has arrived' and congratulates OpenAI
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang made the comment on Sunday, days after OpenAI released Astra, its newest and most powerful AI model.
Tech CEOs Are This Fall’s Favorite Movie Villains
Finally, a villain we can agree on.
Guess What the Tech Industry’s Solution to Construction Labor Shortages Delaying AI Data Centers Is
Did you say "AI"? GO TO THE TOP OF THE CLASS.
Gen AI Tools Are Now Being Used to Push ‘Slop Jihad’
A new generation of Islamic terror supporters are using AI to spread ‘Slop Jihad’ to new audiences on TikTok.
Google’s Atlas of the human genome could pave the way for new treatments
Google DeepMind has unveiled an AI tool that its scientists claim could help unravel the mysteries of the human genome and transform our understanding of biology, accelerating scientific research and ultimately paving the way for new treatments for diseases. …
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar says ChatGPT's ads should be like 'if Google and Meta had a baby'
OpenAI's CFO, Sarah Friar, discussed ChatGPT's ad strategy at a conference, revealing that the company is on track to reach $1 billion in annual revenue.
This AI assistant bought me whey protein and booked a cabin for my birthday
I tried Instinct, the viral AI assistant that books appointments, handles customer service, cancels subscriptions, and more.
Ripple cofounder says California should allow Chinese EVs for low-income buyers: 'We're never going to make that stuff'
Chris Larsen, the cofounder of Ripple, said California has imposed the "most regressive tax in the world." He said cheap Chinese EVs could help.
Job seekers are learning a new interview skill: how to sound excited about AI
Some job seekers feel pressure to show enthusiasm for AI during interviews — even when they have reservations.
2027 Android Phones Could Boost Gaming Graphics and AI Tasks With Arm’s New Chip Tech
Advancements in AI-based upscaling and frame rate upgrade mobile gaming performance and power efficiency.
11 politicians who have changed their tune on data centers
As public backlash to AI data centers grows, 11 politicians are rethinking incentives, backing new guardrails, or calling for pauses on development.
I coach executives. AI makes their emotional intelligence more valuable, not less.
Pam Manfredo Curtis says emotional intelligence will become more important as AI transforms work. Parents can begin developing it in childhood.
10 high-paying, fast-growing jobs that are at the forefront of the AI revolution
Data scientists and human resources specialists are high-paying, growing jobs with very high relative exposure to AI.
Cockroach Milk, How to Blow Your Nose, and Mosquito Printers: The Ig Nobels of 2026
Every year, the prizes recognize the weirdest research that often raises some very serious scientific questions.
Silicon Valley’s AI Agent Push Has Been Paying Off—for Cybercriminals
Threat actors in China, Iran, and Russia have been moving away from simple prompt-and-reply chatbots to more autonomous systems, a new report from Google has found.
Circular’s Ring 3 Series Beats Oura to Adding Contactless Payments
The new Circular Ring 3 Pro and Circular Ring 3 Slim pair health tracking with NFC and haptic feedback.
Microsoft breaks another patch Tuesday record
Engineers at Microsoft typically enjoy a quieter summer to take vacations and spend time with family, as is common at many companies. But this year, the season has been unusually busy for Windows and security engineers, thanks to new AI models that are discov…
Iceland summons US ambassador over Trump's stars and stripes map
Trump's territorial ambitions have repeatedly strained relations with neighbouring countries.
World’s Largest Gun Aims to Shoot Satellites Into Space
The world’s largest gun belongs to Longshot Space, which plans to go even bigger in the hopes of harnessing its technology to shoot satellites into space instead of using rockets.
Could Apple Announce Smart Glasses at ‘Surprise and Shine’ Tomorrow? CNET Readers Are Split
There’s also a chance we could see AirPods with cameras, but most CNET readers don’t have high hopes.
“I don’t know”
The opposite of “I don’t know” isn’t “I’m certain.” No, the opposite is, “I’m not sure, but…” “I don’t know” is a conversation ender. It is almost never followed by a useful question. Instead, it’s a form of surrender. Teach me! Show me answer! Don’t make me …
5 reasons the Pixel 11 Pro XL is my daily driver
The Pixel 11 Pro XL may not be the best all-rounder, but it has meaningful upgrades over its predecessor, and is just a delight to use.
Can The Chancellor's Positive Vibes Limit Tax Rises?
Chancellor John Healey aims for ‘vibes boost’ in first major economic speech.
Hypershell’s Halo Full-Leg Exoskeleton Made Me Dream Big About the Hikes I Hope to One Day Attempt
I forgot all about my creaky knees while trying out the all-terrain exoskeleton at IFA 2026.
I'm an airline employee who flies for free, sometimes even in business class. It's an incredible perk, but there's one major catch.
I've flown to places like Machu Picchu and the Great Wall of China on a whim, but I sometimes get stuck overseas or have to buy a costly ticket home.
Ray-Ban Meta glasses update makes them more useful on the go
Meta’s v28 update makes its AI glasses more useful with walking directions, Spatial Audio, and stronger camera protection.
One Canadian province is betting that being nice to Trump works
Alberta is the only remaining province with neither a ban nor a retaliatory levy on US alcohol imports.
Europe wrestles with impact of historic regional gains for Germany's AfD
The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler sees the far-right win in Saxony-Anhalt state ringing alarm bells for the EU and traditional parties.
'Her body temperature was 106': How heat is killing Americans in their homes
Heat kills thousands of people across the U.S. every year. The risk is especially high for the millions of Americans who live in manufactured housing like mobile homes and trailers.
Prince George set for first day at Eton College
The 13-year-old will follow in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales, by attending the elite private school.
I took a 6-figure job at Amazon after stepping away from full-time entrepreneurship. A chance meeting led me back to my business.
Seun Phillips returned to his business, Stemnetics, after a one-year stint at Amazon. He used his tech experience to expand STEM education programs.
Google-Backed Nuclear Plant Gets Nearly $2 Billion Loan From the Energy Department
The plant is expected to come back online in early 2029.
Australians Could Soon Opt Out of Social Media Algorithms Altogether
Months after kicking off a wave of teen social media bans, Australia is now coming for social media algorithms.
Even the NYPD Thinks Smart Glasses Are Sketchy
Surveillance is all fun and games until you're the one being surveilled.
ARM’s Next-Gen Phone Chips Are So Much Better for Gaming. Does it Matter?
What we really want to know is what this means for midrange phones suffering from RAM prices.
Samsung Galaxy Z8 foldable sales up 30% over Fold 7, but the Flip 8 captivates new users
Samsung parades the Galaxy Z8 series achievements, with the Fold 8/Fold 8 Ultra seeing massive sales increases. The Flip 8 reportedly excels at making users switch to Samsung.
World-first surgery for baby's rare skull condition
Rory, who is now one, had new "super elastic" springs inserted to reshape his skull.
A Secret New Elizabeth Holmes Documentary Stuns Telluride
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Telluride just managed one of its best-kept secrets in years, per The Hollywood Reporter. On Sunday night, festival-goers filed into a 650-seat theater with their phones locked away, having no idea what the…
People’s Picks: 4 Phone Brands Dominate, but 1 Reigns Supreme and It’s Not Apple
Apple may seem like an obvious winner for most, but readers’ responses say this brand is a force to be reckoned with in the smartphone space.
Apple Acquires Startup Working on 'Breakthrough Sensing Technology'
Earlier this year, Apple acquired California-based startup Sonera, according to a notice published today on the European Commission's website. Sonera previously announced that it had developed "breakthrough sensing technology" that "non-invasively measur…
Forget the iPhone Ultra — I went hands-on with the Xiaomi 18 Fold, and it might be the best mid-size foldable you can't buy
I loved the Galaxy Z Fold 8, but the Xiaomi 18 Fold takes things even further. Here are some of my initial impressions of Xiaomi's iPhone Ultra killer.
People’s Picks: 4 Phone Brands Dominate, but 1 Reigns Supreme and It’s Not Apple
Apple may seem like an obvious winner for most, but readers’ responses say this brand is a force to be reckoned with in the smartphone space.
You can now test Nothing’s upcoming devices before launch
Nothing's Community Review Program is back, giving you a shot to test-drive unreleased devices, drop reviews, and help shape future tech if you apply by September 10.
2024 vs. 2026 Mac Mini Buyer's Guide
Last month, Apple announced a new Mac mini built around the all-new M6 chip and the M5 Pro, replacing the M4 and M4 Pro models that had been on sale since October 2024. Pre-orders are open now, with the machines arriving to customers and in stores on Septembe…
Teen Reading Slumps to Worst This Century Due to Surge in Screen Time
Teen reading, math, and science scores have fallen to their lowest levels since international PISA testing began in 2000, with 15-year-olds now reading at roughly the level previously expected of students a year younger. The Organization for Economic Co-opera…
Has the economy gone C-shaped?
A K means the rich and poor are pulling apart. A C supposedly means they're coming back together. We hear the case for both. Which letter you see may depend on what you choose to pay attention to.
Chrystia Freeland negotiated with Trump. Now she's watching a trade war unfold
Chrystia Freeland understands the U.S.-Canada relationship from her time at the negotiating table. Here's what she sees now.
NASA Readies Its Quiet Supersonic Jet for a Noise Test Later This Year
The agency wants to see just how quiet the X-59 really is.
We Rated the Weird Tech at IFA 2026 to Find the Wackiest Products
Tofu machines, pet phones, toothbrush cameras — we saw all the wildest stuff at IFA, and now we’re here to report back.
Legal tech is booming. A new VC firm wants lawyers in on the action.
More than 50 lawyers are launching a new venture fund, GCVC, to take a direct stake in the technology reshaping their profession.
Why Google Told Drivers to Drive a Longer Way On Purpose
"A team at Google's research arm used Google Maps to reroute a small portion of drivers in 10 U.S. cities," reports SFGate — including San Francisco and Los Angeles. "Through their experiment, which was published in the journal Nature Cities in June, the re…
I planned my wedding in 10 weeks — and it helped me land a Big Tech job. Years later, I'm navigating my first layoff.
Planning her wedding in 10 weeks helped Felisha Case launch her tech career. Now she's navigating her first layoff.
The best Android phone of 2026 just scored a massive discount during Amazon's Labor Day sale — but you better act fast
Amazon's Labor Day sale is nearing an end, but you can still grab an outstanding 27% discount on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra if you act quickly.
Mark Cuban shared a 10-point checklist for towns getting their first data center
Cuban urged towns to demand enforceable protections from data centers, emphasizing oversight, water, and noise limits before approval.
Sony Surprises With New 1000XM4C 2nd Gen Headphones With Updated Sound, Bluetooth 6.0
The $300 WH-1000XM4C will be released alongside Sony’s new midrange CH730N and entry-level CH530 headphones.
This new slim phone puts a 6,000mAh battery in a seriously thin frame
The ridiculously thin 6.39mm TECNO Camon Slim 5G packs a massive 6,000mAh battery, rugged durability, and killer Sony cameras into an art-inspired shell.
Google Pixel 11 vs. Motorola Edge 2026: There's an obvious winner
Looking to buy a phone and unable to decide? The Pixel 11 is my go-to choice if you need something that will last the better part of a decade.
Over Half of US Adults Want Better Battery Life, but Can Apple Deliver with its New iPhone Lineup?
Apple users may not get everything they want Wednesday, thanks to RAMageddon pushing prices higher.
We searched for New York's best-dressed lawyers. These 9 stood out.
Nine of New York's best-dressed lawyers share how they use personal style to stand out in court, with clients, and at the office.
iPhone 18 Pro: Nine Reasons Not to Upgrade This Year
Apple is set to unveil new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models on Wednesday, September 9, and the devices are expected to feature a design that's largely similar to the iPhone 17 Pro models, with a peppering of enhancements inside. Major changes are no…
A Humanoid Pretended to Punch Me. It’s Time to Stop Glorifying Violence Among Robots
Commentary: Robots pose an inherent risk to humans. It’s time to take safety more seriously.
'Black Swan' investor Mark Spitznagel says the crash of a lifetime is coming after one more 'euphoric rally'
Universa Investments' Mark Spitznagel told BI that he expects one more "euphoric rally" followed by a "bigger crash than we've seen in our lifetime."
Here's what critics who saw Nathan Fielder's secret Elizabeth Holmes doc are saying
A24 surprised critics at the Telluride Film Festival with a screening of an Elizabeth Holmes documentary. Here were some of their impressions.
Why big voices in tech are so hyped about a central Asian country you probably haven't heard of
Some of tech's biggest names are increasingly bullish on the Kazakh capital.
Where a Massive Solar Storm Could Take Down the US Power Grid for Millions
A new study published Friday in AGU Advances "depicts the most advanced picture yet of how a rare but massive solar storm could affect some US industries and electric systems more than others," reports CNN. "During a 250-year solar storm, the East Coast wou…
Inside the tiny Anthropic team designed to kill bad ideas fast and keep starting over
Anthropic Labs built some of the company's biggest hits, like Claude Code. Cofounder Ben Mann lays out his team's efforts and changing ambitions.
Mamdani signals union loyalty with new NYC office for rank-and-file workers
The Mamdani administration announced a new Office of Worker Power Monday — and is still facing skepticism from business leaders.
My startup worked out of 5 different spaces in a year. Here's how we found our dream office.
Sami Akkawi's startup, Petra Labs, began in his cofounder's apartment lounge. After a VC workspace and a WeWork, it found its dream office.
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