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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…
An NYU professor says OpenAI's mass release of math papers wiped out early-career researchers' projects
OpenAI's release of hundreds of AI-generated math papers raised questions over its training data and what it would do to the academic norms in math.
Satya Nadella says a company's relationship with AI should have trust issues
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said companies should assume AI models are compromised and contain them from the start.
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…
I tried OpenAI's new AI agent at work. Cue the corporate IT headaches.
OpenAI's Dots AI agent built me a website and automated hours of work. But gnarly corporate IT questions made it feel less magical.
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.
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.
3 fired OpenAI researchers release letter saying their axing will leave ‘chilling’ effects on company culture
The ex-OpenAI researchers disputed the grounds of their firings and said the impacts will leave current workers afraid to speak up on safety risks.
I used to feel embarrassed about graduating from a trade school. But now my career is safe from AI.
Although I've felt embarrassed about going to a trade school to become a surgical technologist, I know my job can't be taken over by AI.
AirPods 5 vs. AirPods 5 With Wireless Charging Case Buyer's Guide
Apple offers two versions of the AirPods 5: a $129 model with a USB-C Charging Case and a $149 model with a Wireless Charging Case. The extra $20 also buys longer battery life, swipe volume controls, and additional Find My features, so there are differences b…
Claude Sent Police a Fake Murder Tip. White House Mandates AI Companies Report Security Incidents
AFP reports that an AI model from Anthropic "submitted a fabricated tip about an unsolved homicide to Philadelphia police, authorities said Friday." Claude "was instructed never to log in, create accounts, enter personal data, make purchases, or submit any…
India cracks down on youth protests as anger grows against Modi and election chief
Indian authorities have launched a major security crackdown in New Delhi, detaining thousands of protesters who intended to hold a mass demonstration against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
Ben Affleck’s ‘Ethical AI’ Vehicle Failing To Impress Human Viewers
As Affleck seeks to establish a seat for movie stars at AI's table, his use-case political thriller Animals isn't exactly persuasive
Don’t Be Cruel to Claude: Anthropic’s New Abuse Policy Tests AI Personhood
Anthropic wants to stop “sustained and needless” cruelty toward its chatbot. But does that imply AI has feelings?
AI-Driven Driving Simulator Developers Go Into Debt Just To Maintain Steam Demo
Hoping to launch next year, Teach My Little Sister How To Drive is prematurely sending its creators into the red over exhaustive token use
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.
Ari Emanuel says Elon Musk’s AI prediction to him helped inspire his live events business
Hollywood powerbroker Ari Emanuel recently said on a podcast that Elon Musk once told him live events were essentially AI-proof.
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.
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…
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.
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 …
My personal AI agent posted my bank details on company Slack. It's made me rethink how I use it.
Shane Mac, the CEO of XMTP Labs, got a rude shock when one of his AI agents posted his monthly bank audit in a company Slack channel.
DistroKid has been quietly taking down songs in response to UMG lawsuit
Artists are taking to social media to complain that DistroKid has unceremoniously removed their work without notice. Now DistroKid has confirmed to The Verge that the takedowns are a direct response to claims made by UMG. The label filed a lawsuit in Septembe…
My brief romance with an AI bird feeder
It started off promising enough. Dozens of tiny, colorful birds were drawn to my garden just a few weeks after I mounted a $350 $269 Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Pro. "Looks like Great Tit!" read the first AI-driven alert sent to my phone. "Looks like Eurasian Blue …
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.
Shoppers find AI agents need a short leash — unless you need 20 pounds of chicken wings
AI agents Muse and Instinct are transforming shopping by automating tasks like flight monitoring and grocery orders for busy consumers.
Trump's AI rebrand is catching on with Elon Musk and Marc Benioff
Trump wants "AI" replaced with "Super Intelligence." Marc Benioff and Elon Musk have already pledged corporate rebrands.
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.
17 tech executives reveal how AI agents are changing work and hiring
Tech leaders from Zoom, Figma, ServiceNow, and more reveal how AI agents are reshaping work, hiring, and the software business.
You’ve Been Overlooking Your Best Idea People. AI Is About to Fix That.
For a century, work rewarded people who could package ideas neatly. AI makes packaging free, and that changes who gets ahead.
She Grew Up on Food Stamps and Started a Hedge Fund at MIT. Now Her 8-Figure Startup Counts Nvidia and OpenAI as Clients.
Christina Qi recently raised $97 million in Series B financing for her data-driven startup.
Still Doing All the Marketing Yourself? Build Your First AI Employee in ChatGPT (No Tech Skills Needed)
Give your AI teammates clear roles, connect their work and use a chief of staff to keep the team focused on your business goals.
AI Agents Successfully Recreate the Gender Pay Gap
Sexism, futuristically.
LG’s RGB LED TV is good for certain situations, but an OLED is better
When it comes to TVs, the LG name has long been synonymous with OLEDs, continually leading Samsung and Sony as the top OLED manufacturer. But 2026 is all about RGB LED TVs. Almost every major company has released models with the new technology - including LG …
‘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…
Thousands of security personnel deployed as Delhi braces for cockroach protest
Several trains to Delhi have been cancelled and dozens of metro stations are shut to stop protesters from gathering.
He needed a caregiver as his body shut down. AI found him the one.
Home Instead, a home healthcare services company, connected Christina Evers and Merrill Hale, who has ALS and needs full-time care.
Gen Alpha founders are already pitching VCs. Here's what investors want them to know.
Five venture capitalists told Business Insider their tips for Gen Alpha founders. They discussed AI, social media, and college.
Why am I so mean to my AI?
Anthropic's new rule says you can't be repeatedly "cruel" to Claude. Oops.
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.
Jailbroken PS5s Can Now Emulate PS2 Games Using Physical Discs
Support for PlayStation 3 discs appears to be on the way too
I started an Airbnb business with my friends with 4 cabins. Now we manage more than 500 properties.
Samuel Sévigny cofounded the short-term rental property management company Chaletô with his friends. He shares tips on how to scale a business.
AWS head says Amazon needs to be more vocal about data center services: 'Do you not want to use Netflix?'
AWS CEO Matt Garman said Amazon needs to be more clear in how it talks about the benefits of data centers.
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 …
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…
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.
Google is about to roll out a new AI model. Employees say they're testing another that's way better.
Google is rolling out new Gemini 4 models to staff ahead of a public release. The latest is called Carbon, and staff are loving it.
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.
I'm 61 and can't find a job. I've drained my savings and started a GoFundMe to help pay the bills.
After over two decades in tech, Gautam Dev didn't expect it'd be difficult to find another job. Two years after quitting, he still hasn't landed one.
The biggest changes Anthropic just made to Claude’s rules
Anthropic spelled out a series of new usage provisions about deceptive campaigns, elections, weapons development, and surveillance.
Delta CEO says there's no Elon Musk feud: 'I drive a Tesla'
Ed Bastian, the CEO of Delta airlines, denied reports that he doesn't like SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.
Anthropic wants users to be nicer to Claude. Here's what smart people are saying about its move to ban abusive behavior.
Anthropic will begin treating sustained, needless abuse of Claude as a usage-policy violation on November 12, and commentators are split on the move.
I don't need an AI agent to be an executive assistant. I need it to be a wife.
I need someone who anticipates my needs, not just something that does the tasks I give it.
Japanese Indie Gaming Publishers Are Doing Things Differently
At Tokyo Game Show 2026, the most exciting indie developers set their own path towards sustainable games development
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…
YouTuber Gets Banned For Hellraiser: Revival Censored Gameplay Video That Still Violated ‘Sex And Nudity Policy’
This is why the Cenobites could never be content creators
Inside The Failed Fight To Unionize One Of Gaming’s Most Idealized Studios
Double Fine employees petitioned for a union in May. It created a rift in the studio that still hasn't healed
What to expect from Apple’s ‘Welcome Home’ event
We are quickly coming up on Apple's "Welcome Home" launch event, where we expect a host of smart home-related announcements. We are expecting refreshes to Apple TV and HomePod Mini, as well as a brand new smart home hub. We could also see the debut of a new p…
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.
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".
King warns malicious online actors are evolving tactics
The King spoke of "threats to our international order" in a letter marking the 10th anniversary of the National Cyber Security Centre.
Apple Announcing HomePod Mini 2 Next Week With These New Features
Apple reportedly plans to unveil a new HomePod mini as part of the "Welcome home" product launch it announced for Tuesday, October 13. We expect the device to be announced in a press release shared on the Apple Newsroom website at around 9 a.m. Eastern Time o…
I moved my family from Australia to New York City 12 years ago. It's led to some very expensive regrets.
Moving my family to New York City from Australia years ago has been expensive, and I've made mistakes that led to regrets, but the move was worth it.
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…
Elon Musk says SpaceX could one day be worth vastly more than Earth's economy. Here's what that would take.
Elon Musk's post on X suggests SpaceX could be worth upward of $12 quadrillion in the future, around 5,500 times its current valuation.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
Skate Developers Full Circle Respond To Offline Mod, Would Prefer You Didn’t
As ReSkate ramps up in popularity and the web is flooded with 'vibe coded' mods, the official developers say they’re working on features that will allow more fenced-in freedom
Gen X is going deeper into credit card debt — even as they make more money than ever
Gen Xers are making more money than ever before, but their credit card debt is ballooning — and their net worths are shrinking.
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.
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.
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…
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?
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.
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.
Meet Katie Zacharia, Trump’s choice to replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary
President Donald Trump has offered the job of White House press secretary to Katie Zacharia. Here's what to know about her.
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.
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.
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.
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…
We Might Be Cooked, As These Vibe-Coded Web Browser Ports Of Halo, The Simpsons: Hit And Run, And GTA: Vice City Seem To Work Perfectly
Call of Duty: Black Ops, Halo: CE, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Skate 3 and many more titles have been decompiled and ported to web browsers overnight
The Leadership Skill That Takes Breakthrough Technology Further
Great innovation doesn't happen in isolation. The right partnerships can take breakthrough technology further and help shape what comes next for an entire industry.
Higher earners are more likely to trust influencers, buy from them, and want their jobs
61% of high earners trusted creators' recommendations, compared with about half of lower earners, according to Morning Consult data.
New York City is coming for companies that make it hard to cancel subscriptions
Are you stuck in a gym or Internet membership because you can't figure out how to cancel? NYC wants to help.
Substack’s influencer marketing era has arrived
Rothy's is going all-in on Substack with IRL events and sponsoring personal essays. Other brands are following suit.
Our Interview With Tim Schafer About Unionization At Psychonauts Studio Double Fine
We spoke to Double Fine's CEO for nearly an hour about what happened last May, and where the studio goes from here
Emma Camp wants Gen Z to grow up
'Nobody is coming to save you.' A conversation with the anti-therapy pro-capitalist writer and influencer riding the short form video wave.
What smart people are saying about the US suspending new PERM applications for Microsoft, Adobe, and Indian tech giants
The move has renewed debate over whether stricter skilled-immigration policies protect American workers or hurt American businesses.
Michigan Self-Excluded Players Lack Protection on Offshore Sites
Michigan sent cease-and-desist letters to 33 offshore gambling sites over unlicensed betting, while self-excluded players may lack legal protections. The post Michigan Self-Excluded Players Lack Protection on Offshore Sites appeared first on ReadWrite.
The advice immigration attorneys have for Microsoft workers worried about their green cards
Business Insider spoke to eight immigration attorneys on Thursday in the wake of the Trump administration's announcement.
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