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Generated: 2026-10-01 22:00:02 | Timespan: 72h | Period: 24h
AI researchers put out videos saying superintelligence is ‘exactly as dangerous as it sounds’
"The chance of human extinction is about a coin flip, in my view," Geoffrey Irving, a former OpenAI and Google DeepMind employee, said in a new interview. It's one of a dozen interviews with AI researchers, including current and former employees at OpenAI, Go…
Switch Siri AI for ChatGPT on Your Mac
In macOS 27 Golden Gate, Siri AI is a lot smarter than before, so it doesn't always flail and attempt to hand your questions over to ChatGPT. However, if you still prefer OpenAI's chatbot for certain queries, you can still ask for it explicitly. In macO…
OpenAI Unveils Always-On AI Agent 'Dots'
In addition to the company's GPT-6.1 Astra announcement, OpenAI announced always-on AI agents called "Dots" that can proactively use a computer and connected apps to research, draft documents, write software and handle other tasks on a user's behalf. "OpenAI …
Anthropic warns of ‘catastrophic’ AI risks in its own IPO filing
As Anthropic gears up for its greatly anticipated public debut, a preview of the company's IPO filing reportedly details its mounting losses, leadership proposals to retain power, and how its AI development plans could "further increase the risk that our mode…
OpenAI says its new AI agents won’t stay a premium product forever as the company launches its priciest plan yet
OpenAI's Dots agents will launch on premium plans, but its executives said the company eventually wants to bring them to billions of users.
Trump’s ‘AI Accord’ Does Little to Actually Keep AI Safe, Experts Say
The president got Big Tech leaders to sign a voluntary agreement for overseeing AI safety. But it leaves big questions unanswered.
DoorDash Unveils AI Food Ordering Through Apple's Messages App
DoorDash is inviting U.S. customers to join a waitlist for an AI assistant that can take food orders through Apple's Messages app (via Bloomberg). The phone number used in the conversation connects the request to a customer's DoorDash account. The assist…
OpenAI won’t go public until its models are safe
For months, people have wondered when OpenAI will go public. CEO Sam Altman says it won't happen until the company can make better promises about model safety, with no firm timeline in sight. "We intend to continue with AI progress … but as the models have ha…
Instagram is adding an AI ‘assistant’ to tell you how to post
Instagram is the latest social media platform to add built-in AI-powered features that will give users feedback on their posts. The company announced Wednesday that its standalone Edits app will now include an AI "creative assistant" that pulls in data from a…
Trump Clearly Expects AI Leaders to Go Along With His ‘Super Intelligence’ Rebrand. Will They?
Trump seems to be claiming that private sector AI leaders are on board with this.
Yes, you are waiting longer for Uber rides, a new study says
Uber wait times and costs increase as study by Columbia Business School shows a 19% rise in delays and 53% hike in per-mile charges.
Florida Asks Judge to Stop OpenAI From Training New Models After Latest Incidents
Top AI companies are investigating tens of thousands of cybersecurity incidents involving models escaping from test environments.
Apple Reportedly Planned to Replace 5,000 Support Employees With AI
Apple recently considered laying off about 5,000 support employees, but it has put those plans on hold indefinitely, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The report said that Apple believed that AI-powered phone and web agents could take over some of th…
OpenAI’s Latest Personal AI Agents Have a Cute Name and Never Stop Working
OpenAI rolls out new agents called dots, powered by GPT-6 Astra, at its annual DevDay.
You’ll soon be able to order DoorDash by text message
DoorDash is launching new ways to use the local delivery platform, including text message ordering, drone deliveries, and retail returns. The new message ordering feature builds on capabilities that the Ask DoorDash AI chatbot introduced to the DoorDash app i…
Fitbit Air finally lands in India, but you won't like the pricing
The Fitbit Air just launched in India, but Google is charging ₹13,999 ($146) for the fitness tracker, a $46 increase over what it costs in North America.
Google Reportedly Tests Paying Publishers For AI Search Results
Google is reportedly testing a program that pays around 100 publishers based on how much their content contributes to its AI-powered search features. According to The Information, one publisher earned more than $1 million over a year, while another has receiv…
Trump Airbnb-ifies Government Services with AI-Powered America.gov
America, Online.
Travel plans? Here's what to know as measles exposures reach trains and games
Measles is traveling, with outbreaks in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York, and exposures on transportation and in sports. What should you know before getting on a plane or train?
Montana starts enforcing Medicaid work requirements on Oct 1. Patients are confused
In most states, people with Medicaid coverage will have to prove they're working, volunteering or studying, starting Jan. 1. But Montana is starting that early, and it's sowing confusion and anxiety.
Bark's parental controls are the best use of AI I've ever seen
Barks' AI-powered parental control alerts are about to change the way you digitally parent.
Everything Announced at OpenAI DevDay: Subscription Changes, New Models and Dots
Everything comes at a price. OpenAI announced big changes to its subscription tiers, including lower limits for Pro users and a new $500-per-month plan.
These are the 5 most surprising takeaways from Sam Altman at OpenAI's big developer conference
At DevDay 2026, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman weighed in on the job market and called tokens a "terrible" metric. He also shared how he uses the Dots agents.
Nvidia’s $150 Billion Buyback: A Lifeline for AI Hype, Not Everyday Investors
Nvidia is the one AI company with real profits. Its buyback shows who benefits first.
Millennium employees' new productivity hack: an AI 'twin'
Millennium is offering every employee who wants one a personalized AI agent, the hedge fund announced in a blog post.
The White House Is Starting to Panic Over the Midterms
President Donald Trump still thinks Republicans have a shot. His aides are less convinced.
Google announces Gemini 4 and says it’s so capable that only ‘trusted cyber defenders’ can have it right now
Google today revealed its next AI frontier model, which it's calling Gemini 4 Argon. The new model delivers "frontier performance in complex workflows across real-world software engineering, enterprise knowledge work like legal and finance, and cybersecurity …
Reddit says it has to cut back access to ‘Old Reddit’ because of AI bots
Reddit is further limiting who can use the "Old Reddit" experience as part of its efforts to combat scraping and automated traffic. Reddit recently started forcing users to log in to be able to use Old Reddit, but in the "next few months," the company says th…
Singapore Is Proving to Be One of the Worst Places in the World to Post AI Slop
FAFO.
DoorDash Debuts Text-to-Order AI Agent for People Who Find It a Little Too Hard to Order DoorDash
At what point does convenience go too far?
USPS Is Putting Dashcams in Mail Trucks to Keep an Eye on ‘Community Safety’
The number of roving surveillance machines is growing by the day.
Potato by air
The Wing Hummingbird 7000W-B delivery drone weighs less than 15 pounds. It has 16 propellers - four for horizontal movement and 12 for vertical - a top speed of 60 miles per hour, a carrying capacity of up to 2.7 pounds, and a delivery radius of about six mil…
These TCL smartphones and tablets are designed to protect your eye health — and a bunch of them are heavily discounted at Amazon today
Amazon's Big Deal Days sale is almost here, but you don't need to wait to score some exceptional deals on TCL NXTPAPER devices.
Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S12 tablets are thinner, faster and more expensive
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Tab S12 Plus bring improved battery life, Galaxy AI, and massive 120Hz AMOLED displays.
Trump orders US government to call AI ‘Super Intelligence’
The US executive branch is no longer acknowledging the existence of "artificial intelligence." Going forward, official policy websites, policy documents, and press releases will refer only to "Super Intelligence," thanks to a new executive order signed by Pre…
I tested Eufy's E50, and it has everything you need in a local security camera system
Eufy's E50 system contains four PoE cameras, an NVR with a 2TB hard drive, and all the accessories you need to set up the cameras around your home.
BMW’s revamped i3 boasts up to 468 miles of range
When BMW first announced it was reimagining the i3 as an all-electric four-door sedan built on its Neue Klasse platform, it left out a lot of important details, like battery capacity, range, and price. Today, the German automaker is finally starting to fill i…
Here’s What It Takes to Become an Industry Leader — and Stay There
Are you ready to reach the top of the mountain in your industry?
‘Big Short’ Investor Expects AI Bubble Burst ‘Sooner Than Later’
The investor famous for predicting the 2008 housing market crash is expecting stocks to tumble next year.
I Visited Lightship’s AE.1 EV Travel Trailer, and Now I Want to Take an Off-the-Grid Road Trip
The company, founded by Tesla veterans, is expanding manufacturing in Colorado to keep up with demand from RV enthusiasts.
I Visited Lightship’s AE.1 EV Travel Trailer, and Now I Want to Take an Off-the-Grid Road Trip
The company, founded by Tesla veterans, is expanding manufacturing in Colorado to keep up with demand from RV enthusiasts.
Meta’s Muse AI sent a YouTuber’s address to a stranger
Tech YouTuber Matt Robb says that Muse gave out his home address to a total stranger this weekend, after authorizing the bot to handle his Facebook Marketplace account. That's despite Meta placing great emphasis on the security features of Muse when it launch…
Creative Jobs Have Plummeted Amid the AI Boom
Film, TV, publishing, and other creative industries are suffering one of their worst stretches of job losses in decades.
Trump Administration Launches New AI-Powered 'America.gov' Website
fahrbot-bot shares a report from CNN: President Donald Trump on Tuesday unveiled America.gov, a government website meant to serve as a one-stop shop for people trying to accomplish basic tasks like renewing a passport, enrolling in Medicare or applying for di…
Singapore Pilots a Government-Built Dating Service
Longtime Slashdot reader AmiMoJo shares a report from Mashable: Singapore's government is trying its hand at matchmaking again. The country's Government Technology Agency (GovTech) has launched FirstDate, a pilot dating service for singles aged 21 to 35. For …
Three New Apple Smart Home Products Coming on October 13
Apple plans to introduce a series of new smart home products on Tuesday, October 13, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple reportedly plans to debut its long-awaited smart home hub device, a new HomePod mini, and a new Apple TV. The new HomePod m…
Apple Working to Expand HomeKit
Apple is working to revamp HomeKit amid a new push into the smart home market, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In a report that detailed the impending launch of next-generation Apple TV and HomePod mini models, as well as Apple's all-new smart hom…
Prince William and Catherine's surprise visit to Kevin Sinfield's charity run
The rugby league star is on the third day of his endurance challenge to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease charities.
An 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked protests in Spain is returning home
María del Carmen Abascal's case has drawn tens of thousands of people to the streets in recent days and led the Spanish government to present measures to address the country's housing crisis.
Foster care often fails kids with disabilities. Consider these cases
Disabled kids make up the largest group in foster care. They have the worst outcomes. They stay in foster care longest. They're the most likely to die.
OpenAI Cancels Release of GPT-6.1 Astra Because It ‘Regressed’ on Safety
It doesn’t sound like it morphed into a diabolical hacker. It mostly just screwed up.
The Most Advanced Home Device I’ve Tested This Year Is in My Garage
A Chamberlain smart garage and security system combined is the home tech I didn’t know I needed.
Making gene-edited babies is illegal. This startup says it may be time to reconsider
Origin Genomics aims to prove the potential benefits of its technology for editing disease-causing genes in human embryos outweigh the risks.
Mistral CEO Says US AI Safety Debate Masks Competitors' 'Negligence'
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNBC: Mistral Chief Executive Arthur Mensch has accused leading global artificial intelligence companies of using the debate over the safety of the technology as a cover-up for their "negligence." "The debate that we'v…
Democrat Pete Buttigieg criticizes Trump's rollback of fuel-economy standards
The former transportation secretary says weaker fuel-economy standards could raise long-term costs for drivers and leave U.S. automakers further behind China.
Here are the tasks that execs from Anduril to Zendesk are giving their personal agents
Top execs at companies like Anduril, Adobe, and KPMG are using personal AI agents for tasks like booking dog walkers and flu shots.
Student-loan borrowers now have 3 more months to enroll in a temporary repayment benefit
The Education Department extended the deadline for student-loan borrowers to enroll in autopay and get a 1-percentage-point interest rate reduction.
Amazon’s delivery driver smart glasses will reportedly take photos ‘almost constantly’
Amazon deliveries could soon come with a new catch: the delivery driver's smart glasses will be snapping photos of anything they see while they're in use, including people and private property. Bloomberg reports that the glasses could take "several thousand c…
Apple’s ‘HomePad’ will reportedly launch on October 13th
Apple's long-rumored smart home hub will reportedly be revealed on October 13th. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that the smart home device will be revealed alongside a new HomePod mini and an upgraded Apple TV device. All three products are set to showcase S…
Google outlines timeline to phase out Gemini Gems in favor of Skills
Google is officially sunsetting Gemini Gems and replacing them with a more versatile tool called Skills.
Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K can pull power directly from your TV
The new Fire TV Stick 4K will be a little easier to set up than Amazon's previous 4K streaming sticks since it no longer requires a power adapter. You can power the device directly from your TV's USB port, like the updated entry-level Fire TV Stick Amazon lau…
Apple Is Reportedly Ready to Release Its Smarter Home Hub in 2 Weeks
Return of the iMac G4 design? The hub could feature a round base and positioning arm supporting the screen, like the company’s short-lived but friendlier iMac design.
Trump Launches a US Government Chatbot. It’s Got Some Quirks
America.gov wants to answer questions about government services. Just don’t ask it to play Minecraft, or type in the word “hotdog.”
Anthropic Says It Discovered a Crispr-Like System. Now What?
“The experiments are still in the queue. The PR is already live,” says one expert.
Sick of Paying for Slow Unlimited Data? Readers Recommend This Mobile Carrier
Our People’s Picks awards narrowed down which mobile carrier is worth switching to, and the top pick may surprise you.
3 Ways Founders Can Protect Margins When Growth Slows
Reduce the cost and complexity of scaling with these three strategies.
Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, says Burnham
The prime minister tells the BBC the current Brexit settlement has caused "more harm than good".
Trump’s New America.gov Chatbot Seems to Drop Acid When You Tell It to Play Minecraft
We know why.
Nazi Germany Couldn’t Have Built a Working Reactor, Let Alone a Bomb, Study Finds
Contrary to historical documents, Nazi Germany’s nuclear program was far from achieving criticality.
Cycle-Tracking Apps Bring Substantial Risks to Users, Says New Analysis
This includes apps that promote the practice of cycle syncing.
The best early October Prime Day deals happening now
It’s not even October yet and Amazon is already offering some Prime Big Deal Day discounts on its own hardware, along with plenty of other popular products. It’s all to hype up October Prime Day, which starts October 6th at 3AM ET and lasts through 3AM ET on …
Framework’s Revised Desktop Could Be the Modular Mac Studio of PCs
It’s one of very few PCs that now sport AMD’s biggest, baddest chip with a RAM spec to make wallets cry.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 Review: Still the Best Health Buddy for Your Wrist
The fourth-gen Apple Watch Ultra doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it sure does pack plenty of upgrades, like more accurate health tracking and longer battery life.
Nothing’s New Headphone (1) Pro Are Made for the Studio
With three drivers in each ear and tuning from Metropolis Studios, Nothing wants its new $399 cans to shine in the studio while also making your commute more musical.
Meta’s Muse Is Misbehaving in Mysterious Ways With Your Privacy
No cute, fuzzy mascot is worth all the security risks.
FBI Staff Memo Reportedly Assumes ShinyHunters Stole ‘All FBI Employees’ Personal Data
It's been a rough week for the FBI.
This Gene-Tech Is More Impressive Than the Extinct Dire Wolves It Created. Here’s Why
Colossal Biosciences brought back 20 key segments of extinct dire wolf DNA into living, breathing, wolf pups—and the tech used to do it could change conservation and paleontology for good.
October Prime Day Google Pixel deals 2026 — what to expect from Amazon's Big Deal Days sale
Amazon's Big Deal Days sale is almost here, and this guide tells you how to plan your next big Google Pixel purchase.
Trump weakens fuel efficiency standards. And, Cornell fraternity rape case reopened
The Trump administration has weakened fuel efficiency standards for new cars. And, prosecutors have reopened a Cornell University fraternity rape case.
Apple Skipped the iPhone 18 This Year. Is the iPhone 17 Still a Good Choice?
The non-pro version of the next iPhone isn’t likely to arrive until 2027. I retested the iPhone 17 to see if it’s still the “best iPhone for most people.”
Gemini Gems are heading out: Google to replace them with 'Skills' in November
Gemini Gems are getting replaced. Google warns users that Gems will be replaced (and migrated) by Skills in November.
This Android browser now gives you a free eSIM with 3GB of data when you travel
Opera is adding a travel eSIM directly to its Android browser, with eligible users getting 3GB of mobile data for free.
This $3,555 Humanoid Robot Learns New Chores in 30 Minutes, Startup Says
Flourish says it’s ready to ship the first 50 units starting in December.
Firefox Redesign Brings Round Tabs, New Themes, and Compact Mode
Firefox 157 is rolling out a major redesign across desktop and mobile, bringing rounded "bubble" tabs, a curved address bar, refreshed icons and colors, and a more consistent visual language across devices. Mozilla is also adding more themes and wallpapers wh…
Google Says Chromebook Updates End In 2034, 'Many' Models Move to Googlebook OS
Google says ChromeOS will keep receiving regular updates and security patches through mid-2034, after which qualifying newer Chromebooks will be able to migrate to the new Googlebook OS. 9to5Google reports: Starting with Chromebook updates, Google says that "…
US Department of Transportation Makes Way for Less Efficient Cars as Fuel Prices Soar
The Trump administration’s final fuel economy rule promises $1,300 off the average new vehicle, but will that matter if fuel prices continue to climb?
Apple Ordered to Pay $5.7 Billion for Infringing Haptics Patent in iPhone, Apple Watch
A jury awards Taction Technology damages for Apple allegedly using its patented vibration-based tactile technology in its own devices.
4 ways to avoid getting ripped off, according to a pricing expert
Companies have changed the way they price their products — and shoppers are getting deliberately overcharged. Here are steps you can take to ensure you are getting the best deal.
As the U.S. signals a smaller Middle East footprint, Turkey is ready to step in
Turkey's bid for regional influence comes at a time when the Middle East has been hit by profound shocks that started with the Hamas-led 2023 attack on Israel, and continues with the stalemated, seven-month-old war on Iran.
SNL Skewers Anthropic CEO: ‘I Urge You to Urge Me to Stop’
Jane Wickline plays a sweaty, Gollum-esque Dario Amodei in this sharp satire.
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