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AI agent makers are promising privacy — will they deliver?
At this year's OpenAI DevDay, CEO Sam Altman unveiled the company's new AI agent Dots - and told the crowd that the company wants to "set a new standard for privacy in frontier AI." OpenAI would spend the day taking veiled shots at Meta's Muse, its primary co…
Anthropic’s AI gave Philadelphia police a fake tip about an unsolved homicide
An Anthropic AI model provided false information about an unsolved homicide to a Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) tipline, according to a report from 6abc. In a statement released on Friday, the PPD said the AI model sent the tip through PhillyUnsolvedMur…
Nikon microscopic video competition winner disqualified for using generative AI
Nikon says the video that originally won first place in its Small World in Motion contest "did not comply with the competition rules regarding generative AI." BBC reports that the original first place video from Dr. Ning Xu claimed to show "tiny, hair-like st…
OpenAI says it didn’t fire 3 safety researchers for 'speaking out' on AI risks
OpenAI on Friday defended firing three AI safety researchers after they warned in an open letter that their dismissals would have a "chilling" effect.
How Microsoft Is Trying to Keep Your AI Agents Contained
Microsoft’s Execution Containers give Windows developers a “kill switch” and “YOLO mode” in terms of access for AI agents.
OpenAI caught Russians and Iranians using ChatGPT for influence campaigns
The company says Russian operatives used its AI chatbot to update their bosses, shedding light on influence campaigns previously not attributed to Russia.
Jacob Coxon says this is why pacing the frontier might not work
Coxon said in an interview that he was "almost certain" Chinese spies had infiltrated US AI labs, making it difficult to keep AI advances from China.
Even ‘Law & Order’ Is Terrified of AI
In its 26th season premiere, the procedural legal drama paints a damning picture of power-mad AI CEOs.
Microsoft 365 Family subscribers will finally be able to share AI benefits
Microsoft bundled its AI-powered Office features into Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions last year, but it only allowed the primary account holder to access the AI benefits. Now, Microsoft is about to let Microsoft 365 Family and Premium subscrib…
Most US Adults Aren’t Ready for AI to Help With Holiday Shopping, Survey Finds
Far more people than last year are willing to use AI to help them find the right gift, but few want a bot handling their payment details.
Apple Signs Hiring and Licensing Deal With AI Podcast Startup Huxe
Apple has reached an agreement to recruit employees from Huxe and license the AI audio startup's technology, according to a new European Commission filing. The filing says Apple will have the right to make employment offers to certain Huxe employees and …
Fired OpenAI employees question the company's commitment to safety
The three fired workers say OpenAI punished them for being outspoken about safety. The company disputes the claims and says they were fired over mishandling sensitive information.
Shaq Says He’d Play Basketball Against an AI Robot
The basketball legend and tech investor talked to Gizmodo about cybersecurity, AI, and robots that can dunk.
3 Fired OpenAI Employees Write Plea for Chain of Thought Monitoring to Be Preserved
OpenAI fired them, but says it agrees with their recommendations.
He Helped Create Modern AI. Now the ‘Godfather of AI’ Wants an FDA-Style Approval System for It.
His idea is an approval system for AI — but what would it take to get a green light?
Andrew Garfield says he didn't trust AI after playing Sam Altman in 'Artificial:' I got a bit scared'
Andrew Garfield, who portrays OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in the film "Artificial," told Variety he's become mistrustful of AI.
Exaggerating to your boss about how much you're using AI at work? You're not alone.
As companies consider AI mandates for employees, a new survey shows some workers feel pressure to prove themselves and do "performative AI."
Book Publishers Are Quietly Using More AI. Staff Are Revolting
Workers at three major publishing houses tell WIRED that LLMs are being used for publicity, cover art, back cover copy, and emails, as some execs push junior staff to champion the tech.
AI’s Problem Solving Is a ‘Profound Disruption’ for the Math Community
“Mathematics is not a game of chess,” one Fields Medal winner told CNET. Mathematicians worry AI companies are just trying to win.
Google’s AI note-taking app transcribes your meetings completely offline
Google has released an experimental note-taking app that can transcribe meetings and audio files entirely offline, as reported earlier by TechCrunch. The app, called Google AI Edge Foresight, is free to use and runs on macOS using the company's on-device Embe…
Google’s New AI Notetaker Keeps Things Local and Private
This could be a game changer for AI note-taking and transcription.
Anthropic, Google and Mistral Unveil Their Latest AI Models: What’s New and Why It Matters
Check out the latest on Anthropic’s Claude Haiku 5.5 and Sonnet 5.5, along with Gemini 4 Argon and Mistral Large 4.
Is That Picture AI? Google’s SynthID Detector Launches to Identify AI-Generated Media
Anyone can now upload a suspicious image to Google’s online tool, but it’s not a foolproof way to check for authenticity.
Why Some Entrepreneurs Get Real Value From AI While Others Get Slop
Same AI, different results: The edge comes from clear tasks, useful context, iteration — and human judgment, not pricier tools.
Trump says you're an 'enemy' of the White House if you don't support his AI rebrand
President Donald Trump said "anyone" who still calls it artificial intelligence is an "enemy" of the White House.
EY adds nearly 10,000 staff globally as its AI business booms
The Big Four firm's AI-related sales were up 49% in its latest financial year as its dives into huge projects to transform clients' businesses.
Strike on Ukrainian public bus leaves 30 dead as blackouts worsen in Kyiv
Russian strikes in eastern Ukraine have killed 30 people and injured at least 18, according to authorities. The attacks included a strike on a public bus and have worsened power outages in Kyiv.
The Surface Laptop Ultra Is Here: Microsoft and Nvidia Built a Premium Computer for the AI Age
With Nvidia’s RTX Spark chip and platform, Microsoft’s newest laptop is ready to compete with AI heavyweights.
‘Pure insanity’: Mathematicians will need years to make sense of OpenAI’s latest drop
"Staggering." "Overwhelming." "Unprecedented." "Surreal." "Pure insanity." Those were among the descriptions more than three dozen mathematicians reached for in conversations with The Verge as they tried to make sense of the flood of mathematical results Open…
YouTuber Says Cops Paid Him a Visit After He Built Flock-Style Camera to Track Cops
It turns out that the gander is not actually super keen on what's good for the goose.
She Designed Meta’s New AI Logo. Then Came the Hate
Jessica Hische knew working for Meta might upset some people. But she didn’t anticipate just how angry they would get.
Anthropic launches free AI security scans for open-source projects
Anthropic's offering to help open-source projects track down security vulnerabilities with a new service called OSS Scanner. It says open-source projects that opt-in will get "thorough, periodic security scans by our strongest models at no cost." That could m…
Apple Reportedly Cuts iPhone 18 Pro Orders After Price Hike Dampens Demand
Apple has asked some of its suppliers to cut production of iPhone 18 Pro components due to lower-than-expected demand, according to Nikkei Asia ($). Citing its own sources, the report claims that Apple has been more cautious about shipments since early …
I Let AI Plan My Days and Nights. It Doesn’t Understand Happiness
This was supposed to make me happier. I felt more isolated instead.
A Scientist Working on the ‘IceCube’ Neutrino Detector Explains the Nobel Prize–Winning Technology
“Detecting a neutrino is like looking for a needle in a haystack,” says Juan Carlos Díaz Vélez, who breaks down why researchers are looking for the cosmic particles under the Antarctic ice.
BBC Boss Walks Back ‘Doctor Who’ AI Comments
'I believe in human creativity,' insisted BBC director-general Matt Brittin.
Mac Shipments Fall, But Apple Still Gains Ground in Shrinking Market
Apple's Mac shipments declined 11.3% in the third quarter of 2026, but the company increased its market share as worldwide PC shipments fell more sharply, according to IDC's latest preliminary estimates. Apple shipped an estimated 5.9 million Macs betwee…
ChatGPT for Teens has special safeguards. A watchdog group finds most don't work
A study from Common Sense Media says most safeguards in ChatGPT for Teens failed. The chatbot talks to teens like a friend and doesn't alert parents when users talk about self-harm and suicide.
This ‘Mind-Reading’ AI Is a Wiz at Figuring Out What You See
The trick is, you have to be in an MRI machine — and it only works with pictures.
Prepare for Apple's New Home Hub With These HomeKit Accessory Deals
Apple's new smart home hub is coming next week, expected to allow users to control all of their HomeKit gadgets directly from its rumored 6-inch square display, or via Siri AI. In anticipation of the home hub launch, we've gathered some of the most notable (a…
Anthropic Says Users Can't Be Needlessly Cruel to Claude
Anthropic today updated its usage policy (via The Verge) to bar users from subjecting Claude to "sustained and needless abusive or cruel behavior." Anthropic says the abuse rule is meant to apply only in extreme cases, where users "repeatedly act cruelly…
US Bars Microsoft, Adobe, and Major IT Firms From Green Card Program
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft, Adobe, and several other technology companies from a program that helps skilled foreign workers obtain permanent residency in the United States, accusing th…
Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) Reivew: Technically an Upgrade
If you were looking for a big, splashy update to Meta's popular smart glasses, these ain't it.
Goodbye, Fire Tablet: Amazon’s New Alexa Tablet Is a Flashy Portable Entertainment Hub
The new tablets tie together the Amazon media ecosystem so you can pick up where you left off from just about anywhere.
VHS Horror Tale ‘Posthumous’ Adjusts the Tracking on Generational Trauma
Josh Tanner’s supernatural tale taps into old-school technology for its tale of modern grief.
Burnham to hold security talks with German chancellor in Berlin
Downing Street said deeper co-operation in the face of rising hybrid threats from Russia would be high on the agenda during Burnham's first official visit to Germany.
Student-loan borrowers in public service are facing setbacks with debt relief
Student-loan borrowers who made their final payments toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness are stuck waiting for their debt relief to process.
Ofsted faces fresh calls to halt graded school inspections in England
A second head teachers' union says it is "increasingly concerned" about members' "welfare and morale".
Utah Now Allows AI to Scan Your Face and Prescribe Acne Medication
The program is limited in scope and can only prescribe medication for acne.
How 'Musk' director Alex Gibney became a critic
A trove of documents and interviews with people close to tech billionaire Elon Musk reveal a damning picture of his rise as one of the world's richest and most powerful men.
Nestlé's CEO says this is the most important skill for workers in the AI era
The CEO of Nestlé oversees more than 270,000 workers globally and says one skill is most important.
Decade-old RAM is making a comeback
CPU makers have noticed that the seemingly unending RAM price hikes are making it tough for a lot of us to upgrade our PCs. Their solution? A return to last-gen DDR4 RAM. Intel and AMD are making new CPUs that'll support the older, more affordable type of mem…
The techlash has gone Hollywood
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 147, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, I missed you all, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) I'm back from parental leave! Part time…
Microsoft tries to spark new life into Windows
When Microsoft released Windows 11 five years ago, it felt like an operating system that was still being renovated, a work in progress. You'd think by now that those renovations would be complete, with Microsoft turning its attention to Windows 12. Instead, W…
Frances Haugen hopes The Social Reckoning will inspire more whistleblowers
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen was mostly unfazed watching Oscar-winning actress Mikey Madison play a character named after her in The Social Reckoning, except for one thing: the wrist warmers. In Aaron Sorkin's new thriller, the fictional Haugen - who…
Your Ozempic Prescription May Come With a Surprising Bonus: Slower Aging
Recent data from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly suggests GLP-1s can noticeably slow down people's molecular aging clocks.
K-pop star Sunmi loves Notion and ear cleaning videos
Sunmi is an undeniable force in K-pop. She first made her debut as a member of the Wonder Girls back in 2007, one of the first K-pop acts to really break through in the West. The English version of their single "Nobody" was the first K-pop song to hit the Bil…
Commentator Katie Zacharia offered job of new White House press secretary
The conservative commentator currently works as a communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group.
The Galaxy S27’s rumored prices reveal why your next upgrade could cost more
A new rumor outlines preliminary US pricing targets for the Galaxy S27 series alongside key hardware specs, highlighting a clear tier divide across the roster.
The Feds Might Do Something About Those Distractingly Bright Headlights
NHTSA blames current vehicle standards for making it hard for carmakers to use the latest headlight tech.
Thin friction and thicker walls
Civilized culture is based on a thin sort of friction. You don’t yell at the library, act boorish at a restaurant or hassle a minor celebrity at the supermarket. It’s just not done. The result of these human layers and inferences are cues and norms that add u…
AMD will bring FSR 4 to handhelds by the end of 2026
It's already possible to get AMD's framerate-enhancing FSR 4 boost on handhelds as old as the Steam Deck - but in June, AMD reserved the right to disappoint handheld gamers by not officially bringing FSR 4 to older handhelds. But AMD consumer chip boss Jack H…
I Asked Meta Muse to Fix an Issue With My Phone Provider. It Got Blocked at Every Turn
This tech to-do has been on my list for too long. Can an agent do it for me?
California is trying to shut down robot vs. human cage matches
The California State Athletic Commission sent a cease-and-desist letter to a startup that hosted a match between a human and a robot last month, as reported by The New York Times. The fight, which took place on September 18th, pitted a human, Frankie LaPenna,…
Amazon Deals of the Day: Prime Day Might Be Over, but Nex Playground Is Giving You 20% Off Your Next Family Game Night
And score big savings on the already affordable Roku TV and the Google earbuds.
Anthropic bans ‘abusive or cruel behavior’ towards Claude
Anthropic is making changes to its usage policy for the first time in over a year to reflect new and high-risk cases of misuse - including election interference, weapons development, surveillance, and health and financial uses. But one of the most significant…
Trump Admin Suspends Microsoft From Sponsoring H-1B Visa Holders for Green Cards
Vice President JD Vance announced that Microsoft and several other tech firms can no longer participate in a program to provide legal residency to skilled foreign workers.
Someone Posted an Instagram Selfie. Scientists Spotted a Giant New Species in the Background
Sometimes, scientific discoveries can come from the most unexpected sources.
The Brand-New Apple Watch Ultra 4 Is Already $99 Off, A New Low for This Model
Put Apple’s biggest and best smartwatch on your wrist for its lowest-ever price.
Anthropic Moves Us One Step Closer to Making ‘Clanker’ a Slur
Claude simply will not take your abuse.
These Cats and Dogs Have the Best Job Ever: Taste-Testing Pet Food for a $17 Billion Industry
At a Royal Canin research center in France, hundreds of cats and dogs gobble kibble for science and business.
Founders Are Told to Chase Easy Markets. After 20 Years in Healthcare, I Think That Advice Is Backwards.
The hardest markets can offer the strongest competitive advantages to companies willing to understand them.
As Franchises Go After Chick-fil-A, Its CEO Is Prescribing a ‘Healthy Dose of Fear’
Andrew Cathy say the heated franchise chicken wars will only make his company better.
Hands-on with Amazon’s Alexa Tablet 12 Pro and its wild new matte display
Amazon's Fire tablets are notable for being dirt cheap. While they're great for kids, they don't offer a premium Android tablet experience. The company's new $499 Alexa Tablet 12 Pro is an attempt to build a device someone might actually want to use. It's one…
Apple Teases Smart Home-Related Event on Oct. 13
Apple's big smart home refresh is coming.
From Zuck to Musk: Big Tech’s Scandals and Scammers Are Coming to the Big Screen
Hollywood's doubling down on the trend of bringing movies about Big Tech to the big screen. Here are the ones to look out for.
You’ll Never Guess Who Trump Is Now Calling ‘THE ENEMY’
The MAGA Cultural Revolution is exhausting.
What price hike? Amazon just slashed $450 off the Galaxy S26 Ultra
Amazon has slashed $450 off the Galaxy S26 Ultra, bringing Samsung's flagship down to just $950 during Prime Big Deal Days.
The Amazon Alexa Tablet series runs Android, and turns into a 'sanctuary' for Kindle readers
The Amazon Alexa Tablet series is here, running Android to deliver full Play Store access, alongside accessories, a Nanomatte display, and more.
Old Pixel Watches will lose 'Safety Signal' support: here's what that means for impacted users
LTE Pixel Watch 2 and Watch 3 users will lose Safety Signal by the end of the year. Google is preparing to end support for the features, and this is what it means for you.
Everything We Expect From Apple’s Surprise Smart Home Event Next Week
Apple is finally entering the smart home in a huge way. Here’s what will reportedly be announced, and what we think is unlikely.
Amazon Fire Tablets Are Dead. Long Live Alexa Tablets
They have more premium designs, cost more, have Alexa deeply integrated, and—most importantly—finally run all apps from the Google Play store.
Apollo Software Pioneer Margaret Hamilton Dies at 90
"Margaret Hamilton, the groundbreaking researcher who helped create the field of software engineering and whose code helped land NASA's Apollo astronauts on the moon to win the 20th century space race, has died," writes longtime Slashdot reader Veeru. "She wa…
Do Cats Really Love Us?
We asked experts to reassure us about the loyalties of the internet's favorite animal.
Apple Product Launch Announced for October 13: 'Welcome Home'
Apple today announced an upcoming product launch that will take place on Tuesday, October 13. We are expecting Apple's announcement to focus on new smart home products, including the long-rumored smart home hub, a new Apple TV 4K, and a refreshed HomePod mini…
Amazon’s Alexa Tablets are coming for the iPad
Amazon is launching a new lineup of tablets that bear almost no resemblance to any tablet Amazon has ever launched before. They're not even called Fire, the name Amazon has used for its tablets for the last 15 years. They're called Alexa Tablets, and they're …
Our genie problem
The djinn go back millennia, powerful and elusive creatures of the supernatural. They show up across time and culture. Three hundred years ago, Charles Perrault retold a short story about a headstrong woodcutter and his wife. On being granted three wishes fro…
Apple Announces Next ‘Welcome Home’ Special Event on Oct. 13
The company is expected to release a new HomePod and Apple TV next week.
New iPad Mini Rumored to Have 60Hz OLED Display Ahead of Launch
Ahead of the expected imminent launch of the new iPad mini 8, word out of Asia suggests that the device will feature a 60Hz OLED display rather than a ProMotion 120Hz display. The information comes courtesy of a hit-and-miss tipster running the account "…
Smart Contact Lenses May Arrive as Soon as 2030. Here’s What They Do
Could they be the next “eye” phone? I spoke with the founders of Xpanceo to find out.
I’ll Be Honest, I’ve Always Wanted a PC Like the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra
The 140W, magnetic USB-C port matters way more than you think.
Someone Vibe Coded a Free Knockoff of Adobe Creative Suite
It's janky for now, but it sort of works.
The Brand-New Apple Watch Series 12 Is Here, and It’s Still $49 Off Even After Prime Day
Score the latest model from just $350, though this deal won’t last much longer.
Amazon Unveils New iPad Rivals With Alexa+ and Google Play
Amazon today announced a new lineup of Alexa Tablets, introducing three aluminum tablets with Google Play access, integrated Alexa+, and prices starting at $229.99 to compete with Apple's iPad lineup. The new tablets run Android, moving away from Amazon'…
Is It Even Worth Buying Tech During Early Holiday Sales? Here’s What We Recommend
US adults are juggling higher tech prices with smaller budgets this year. Can the sales help them afford more?
Google, Unity Launch Platform To Create Video Games From Prompts
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Alphabet's Google and gaming tools developer Unity Software announced a new platform that will allow people to create video games from simple text prompts, marking the latest incursion of generative artifici…
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