US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems
Read full article: US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systemsThe Pentagon says it has reached deals with seven tech companies to use their artificial intelligence in its classified computer networks This will allow the military to tap into AI-powered capabilities to help it fight wars.
From grading papers to decoding jargon, here are some ways people are putting AI to work
Read full article: From grading papers to decoding jargon, here are some ways people are putting AI to workAs artificial intelligence permeates workplaces, it's changing the nature of jobs and how people do them.
The AP Interview: Ukraine bets on battlefield AI as the race for weapons autonomy intensifies
Read full article: The AP Interview: Ukraine bets on battlefield AI as the race for weapons autonomy intensifiesUkraine is accelerating the use of artificial intelligence to retain an edge on the battlefield, as the war with Russia enters a new technological phase.
College students wary of the job market are changing course in search of 'AI-proof' majors
Read full article: College students wary of the job market are changing course in search of 'AI-proof' majorsThe rise of artificial intelligence is prompting college students to second-guess their career paths.
China's DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI model
Read full article: China's DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI modelDeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence startup that shook up world markets last year, has launched preview versions of its latest major update.
AI is changing how Texas universities teach computer science as job market slows
Read full article: AI is changing how Texas universities teach computer science as job market slowsAdmissions to Texas computer science programs are down roughly 20%, professors said, but they still see a future for their students.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI shifts its focus to business users amid Anthropic pressure
Read full article: ChatGPT maker OpenAI shifts its focus to business users amid Anthropic pressureOpenAI executives say they will introduce a new artificial intelligence model for “high-value professional work” as the company faces heightened competition with rival Anthropic in attracting corporate customers to adopt AI assistants in their workplaces.
Allbirds, a former Wall Street darling fallen on hard times, looks to AI for its future
Read full article: Allbirds, a former Wall Street darling fallen on hard times, looks to AI for its futureAllbirds, the eco-friendly shoe brand that was once a Wall Street darling and found its way onto the feet of tech CEOs and movie stars, is pivoting to artificial intelligence.
Why some workers are embracing AI while others won't use it, according to a new Gallup poll
Read full article: Why some workers are embracing AI while others won't use it, according to a new Gallup pollA new Gallup poll finds that more American workers are experimenting with artificial intelligence in their jobs, but there is a cohort of employees who remain skeptical.
AI tax scams surge ahead of filing deadline, Better Business Bureau says
Read full article: AI tax scams surge ahead of filing deadline, Better Business Bureau saysWith the tax filing deadline fast approaching, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in San Antonio is warning taxpayers about a growing and increasingly sophisticated threat: scams powered by artificial intelligence.
AI's arrival complicates Big Tech climate goals, and some worry it's locking in more fossil fuels
Read full article: AI's arrival complicates Big Tech climate goals, and some worry it's locking in more fossil fuelsTech companies set ambitious climate goals at the start of the decade, promising to slash emissoins that contribute to global warming.
White House urges Congress to take a light touch on AI regulations in new legislative blueprint
Read full article: White House urges Congress to take a light touch on AI regulations in new legislative blueprintThe White House is laying out a new framework that it wants Congress to use to shape national rules for artificial intelligence without curbing growth in the sector.
China's Alibaba targets $100B in AI and cloud revenue over 5 years
Read full article: China's Alibaba targets $100B in AI and cloud revenue over 5 yearsChina’s Alibaba Group has pledged on Thursday a goal of surpassing $100 billion in revenue from its artificial intelligence and cloud businesses over the next five years, which it says would be powered by the AI demand boom.
Pentagon dispute bolsters Anthropic reputation but raises questions about AI readiness in military
Read full article: Pentagon dispute bolsters Anthropic reputation but raises questions about AI readiness in militaryAnthropic’s moral stand on U.S. military use of artificial intelligence is reshaping the competition between leading AI companies but also exposing a growing awareness that maybe chatbots just aren’t capable enough for acts of war.
What to know about the clash between the Pentagon and Anthropic over military's AI use
Read full article: What to know about the clash between the Pentagon and Anthropic over military's AI useA high-stakes dispute over how the U.S. military uses artificial intelligence has led the Pentagon to cancel its contract with rising AI star Anthropic.
Callers to Washington state hotline press 2 for Spanish and get accented AI English instead
Read full article: Callers to Washington state hotline press 2 for Spanish and get accented AI English insteadCallers to Washington state’s driver’s license agency who select automated service in Spanish have instead been hearing an AI voice speaking English with a strong Spanish accent.
Growing more complex by the day: How should journalists govern use of AI in their products?
Read full article: Growing more complex by the day: How should journalists govern use of AI in their products?Journalists at the investigative outlet ProPublica have pledged to strike if negotiations for a contract don't take a turn — in what is believed would be the first such job action in the news industry where a dispute over how to deal with artificial intelligence is the chief sticking point.
Nvidia delivers another quarter of stellar growth amid growing concern over AI economy
Read full article: Nvidia delivers another quarter of stellar growth amid growing concern over AI economyArtificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia on Wednesday announced another quarter of astounding quarterly growth as investors try to decipher whether technology’s latest craze is overblown hyperbole or a springboard into a new era of prosperity and productivity.
Facebook owner Meta to buy AI chips from AMD in deal worth up to $100 billion
Read full article: Facebook owner Meta to buy AI chips from AMD in deal worth up to $100 billionFacebook owner Meta Platforms will buy artificial intelligence chips from Advanced Micro Devices in a deal that will also give it the opportunity to buy up to a 10% stake of the chip company.
Hegseth warns Anthropic to let the military use the company’s AI tech as it sees fit, AP sources say
Read full article: Hegseth warns Anthropic to let the military use the company’s AI tech as it sees fit, AP sources sayDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pressuring Anthropic to give the military broader access to its artificial intelligence technology or lose its Pentagon contract.
How to spot AI-generated images and online content during the 2026 primary elections
Read full article: How to spot AI-generated images and online content during the 2026 primary electionsIdentifying falsified or digitally enhanced videos, photos and ads takes attention and awareness, but helpful tools are out there.
From automated farm tractors to exam paper grading, AI boosts efficiency for some in India
Read full article: From automated farm tractors to exam paper grading, AI boosts efficiency for some in IndiaArtificial intelligence is spreading fast across India, and people already use it to work quicker and cheaper.
Some companies tie AI to layoffs, but the reality is more complicated
Read full article: Some companies tie AI to layoffs, but the reality is more complicatedWhen Amazon announced it was cutting 16,000 corporate jobs, many assumed it was the latest phase of CEO Andy Jassy’s push to reduce the corporate workforce as AI brings more efficiency gains.
Meta posts stronger-than-expected Q4 results though costs continue to soar
Read full article: Meta posts stronger-than-expected Q4 results though costs continue to soarMeta’s fourth-quarter results jumped past Wall Street’s expectations thanks to solid advertising revenue, sending shares higher in after-hours trading Wednesday.
How Americans are using AI at work, according to a new Gallup poll
Read full article: How Americans are using AI at work, according to a new Gallup pollA new Gallup poll finds that American workers have adopted artificial intelligence into their work lives at a remarkable pace over the past few years.
Apple calls on Google to help smarten up Siri and bring other AI features to the iPhone
Read full article: Apple calls on Google to help smarten up Siri and bring other AI features to the iPhoneApple will lean on Google to help finish its bungled attempts to smarten up its virtual assistant Siri and bring other artificial intelligence features to the iPhone as the trendsetting company plays catch up in technology’s latest craze.
Google teams up with Walmart and other retailers to enable shopping within Gemini AI chatbot
Read full article: Google teams up with Walmart and other retailers to enable shopping within Gemini AI chatbotGoogle is expanding the shopping features in its AI chatbot by teaming up with Walmart, Shopify, Wayfair and other big retailers to turn the Gemini app into a virtual merchant as well as an assistant.
Meta lines up massive supply of nuclear power to energize AI data centers
Read full article: Meta lines up massive supply of nuclear power to energize AI data centersFacebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
The coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 2026
Read full article: The coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 2026Nvidia, AMD and Intel all had important chip and AI platform announcements on the first day of CES 2026, but all audiences wanted to see more of was Star Wars and Jensen Huang’s little robot buddies.
Senate approves bill inspired by DC plane crash to ensure military aircraft will broadcast location
Read full article: Senate approves bill inspired by DC plane crash to ensure military aircraft will broadcast locationThe Senate has moved quickly to close a loophole that could allow military aircraft to fly without broadcasting their locations, just like an Army helicopter was doing last January before it collided with an airliner over Washington, D.C., killing 67 people.
Disney invests $1B in OpenAI in deal to bring characters like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video tool
Read full article: Disney invests $1B in OpenAI in deal to bring characters like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video toolDisney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI to bring characters like Mickey Mouse and Luke Skywalker to the AI company's Sora video tool.
Roblox adding new age-verification system after lawsuits involving child exploitation, assault
Read full article: Roblox adding new age-verification system after lawsuits involving child exploitation, assaultRoblox, a popular social gaming platform containing millions of user-created games, has reported around 40% of its 84 million users are under 13 years old. Many families play together and love the app, but other parents are sounding an alarm, saying it has become a hotspot for child predators.
Bubble fears ease but investors still waiting for AI to live up to its promise
Read full article: Bubble fears ease but investors still waiting for AI to live up to its promiseFears about the artificial intelligence boom turning into an overblown bubble have diminished for now, thanks to a stellar earnings report from Nvidia.
Warner Music and AI startup Udio settle copyright battle and ink license deal
Read full article: Warner Music and AI startup Udio settle copyright battle and ink license dealWarner Music Group has resolved its copyright dispute with Udio and signed a deal to collaborate on a new AI song creation service.
Trump's economy depends on AI for growth, a reality made clear in Saudi crown prince's US visit
Read full article: Trump's economy depends on AI for growth, a reality made clear in Saudi crown prince's US visitPresident Donald Trump is counting on the tech sector and artificial intelligence to drive his economic agenda.
Google to build three new data centers in Texas in $40 billion investment
Read full article: Google to build three new data centers in Texas in $40 billion investmentThe announcement by Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai is the latest multi-billion dollar investment in Texas by tech companies racing to build infrastructure that can support advanced artificial intelligence.
Universal Music and AI song generator Udio settle lawsuit and partner on new AI music platform
Read full article: Universal Music and AI song generator Udio settle lawsuit and partner on new AI music platformUniversal Music Group and AI platform Udio have settled a copyright lawsuit and will collaborate on a new music creation and streaming platform.
Prince Harry, Meghan join call for ban on development of AI 'superintelligence'
Read full article: Prince Harry, Meghan join call for ban on development of AI 'superintelligence'Prince Harry and Meghan have joined a diverse group, including Steve Bannon and Glenn Beck, to call for a ban on AI "superintelligence" that threatens humanity.
Group including Nvidia, BlackRock buying Aligned Data Centers in deal worth about $40 billion
Read full article: Group including Nvidia, BlackRock buying Aligned Data Centers in deal worth about $40 billionA group including BlackRock, Nvidia and Microsoft is buying Aligned Data Centers in an approximately $40 billion deal in an effort to expand next-generation cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Deloitte to partially refund Australian government for report with apparent AI-generated errors
Read full article: Deloitte to partially refund Australian government for report with apparent AI-generated errorsDeloitte Australia will partially refund the Australian government for a report filled with apparent AI-generated errors.
OpenAI shows off Stargate AI data center in Texas and plans 5 more elsewhere with Oracle, Softbank
Read full article: OpenAI shows off Stargate AI data center in Texas and plans 5 more elsewhere with Oracle, SoftbankOpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced that the Stargate AI data center in Texas will be joined by five more across the U.S. This expansion is part of a $500 billion infrastructure investment promoted by President Donald Trump.
The rise of AI tools forces schools to reconsider what counts as cheating
Read full article: The rise of AI tools forces schools to reconsider what counts as cheatingHigh school and college educators say that student use of artificial intelligence has become so widespread that they need to rethink how to assign and assess students.
FTC launces inquiry into AI chatbots acting as companions and their effects on children
Read full article: FTC launces inquiry into AI chatbots acting as companions and their effects on childrenThe Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into several social media and artificial intelligence companies about the potential harms to children and teenagers who use their AI chatbots as companions.
San Antonio teens use AI to develop flood warning system after deadly Hill Country floods
Read full article: San Antonio teens use AI to develop flood warning system after deadly Hill Country floodsA teen robotics team in San Antonio is trying to develop an early warning flood detection system after the Hill Country floods.
Trump says video showing items thrown from White House is AI after his team indicates it's real
Read full article: Trump says video showing items thrown from White House is AI after his team indicates it's realPresident Donald Trump claims a video showing items being tossed from a White House window is fake and created with AI, though his press team earlier seemed to confirm the video's authenticity.
UTSA launches new journalism degree to equip students for the fast-changing media field
Read full article: UTSA launches new journalism degree to equip students for the fast-changing media fieldThe University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is launching a new bachelor’s degree in journalism, designed to prepare students for the fast-changing world of media.
How Silicon Valley is using religious language to talk about AI
Read full article: How Silicon Valley is using religious language to talk about AIAs the rapid, unregulated development of artificial intelligence continues, the language people in Silicon Valley use to describe it is becoming increasingly religious.
Nvidia's AI chip sales surged again in latest quarter, but worries about a tech bubble persist
Read full article: Nvidia's AI chip sales surged again in latest quarter, but worries about a tech bubble persistNvidia’s sales of its artificial intelligence chipsets rose at a slower pace than analysts anticipated during the company’s latest quarter, a letdown likely to stoke worries that technology’s latest craze has been fool’s gold.
Teachers embracing artificial intelligence encourage literacy in its educational use
Read full article: Teachers embracing artificial intelligence encourage literacy in its educational useIn today’s technological world of artificial intelligence, students must embrace the benefits of the new learning tool, but also be aware of its ethics.
One Tech Tip: Can you tell if that song AI-generated? Here are some things to check
Read full article: One Tech Tip: Can you tell if that song AI-generated? Here are some things to checkA fictitious rock group with AI-generated music, lyrics, and album art sparked debate about how the new technology is blurring the line between real and synthetic in the music world.
Meta stock surges after Q2 results blow past expectations despite heavy AI spending
Read full article: Meta stock surges after Q2 results blow past expectations despite heavy AI spendingIn the midst of an artificial intelligence spending spree, Meta posted stronger-than-expected results for the second quarter, buoyed by growing ad revenue even as its expenses increased.
Is AI causing tech worker layoffs? That's what CEOs suggest, but the reality is complicated
Read full article: Is AI causing tech worker layoffs? That's what CEOs suggest, but the reality is complicatedA new report from Indeed reveals that tech job postings in July were down 36% from early 2020 levels.
Trump's order to block 'woke' AI in government encourages tech giants to censor their chatbots
Read full article: Trump's order to block 'woke' AI in government encourages tech giants to censor their chatbotsTech companies selling AI to the federal government now face a new challenge: proving their chatbots aren't "woke."
The Latest: House lawmakers vote to subpoena all Epstein-related files from Justice Department
Read full article: The Latest: House lawmakers vote to subpoena all Epstein-related files from Justice DepartmentA subcommittee of the House Committee on Oversight has voted to subpoena the Department of Justice for files in the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
From tech podcasts to policy: Trump's new AI plan leans heavily on Silicon Valley industry ideas
Read full article: From tech podcasts to policy: Trump's new AI plan leans heavily on Silicon Valley industry ideasPresident Donald Trump has unveiled an “AI Action Plan” shaped by Silicon Valley tech leaders who supported his campaign.
Funders commit $1B toward developing AI tools for frontline workers
Read full article: Funders commit $1B toward developing AI tools for frontline workersA coalition of philanthropic funders will spend $1 billion over 15 years to help develop artificial intelligence tools to help spur economic mobility.
EU unveils AI code of practice to help businesses comply with bloc's rules
Read full article: EU unveils AI code of practice to help businesses comply with bloc's rulesThe European Union has released a code of practice on general purpose artificial intelligence to help thousands of businesses in the 27-nation bloc using the technology comply with the bloc’s landmark AI rule book.
The Czech Republic bans DeepSeek in state administration over cybersecurity concerns
Read full article: The Czech Republic bans DeepSeek in state administration over cybersecurity concernsThe Czech Republic has banned the use of any products by the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek in state administration over cybersecurity concerns.
How a GOP rift over tech regulation doomed a ban on state AI laws in Trump's tax bill
Read full article: How a GOP rift over tech regulation doomed a ban on state AI laws in Trump's tax billA stark disagreement over regulating AI in Republicans’ tax cut and spending bill is the latest tension among conservatives about whether to let states continue to put guardrails on emerging technologies or minimize such interference.
Senate strikes AI regulatory ban from GOP bill after uproar from the states
Read full article: Senate strikes AI regulatory ban from GOP bill after uproar from the statesA proposal to deter states from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade was soundly defeated in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, thwarting attempts to insert the measure into President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts.
China's humanoid robots generate more soccer excitement than their human counterparts
Read full article: China's humanoid robots generate more soccer excitement than their human counterpartsHumanoid robots have captivated fans in Beijing with a fully autonomous soccer match powered by artificial intelligence.
Ted Cruz wants to stop states from regulating AI. Some of his Republican colleagues aren’t so sure
Read full article: Ted Cruz wants to stop states from regulating AI. Some of his Republican colleagues aren’t so sureSenate Republicans, Democrats and outside groups are mounting an offensive against Cruz’s push to withhold AI money from states that regulate the technology.
Judge dismisses authors' copyright lawsuit against Meta over AI training
Read full article: Judge dismisses authors' copyright lawsuit against Meta over AI trainingA federal judge on Wednesday sided with Facebook parent Meta Platforms in dismissing a copyright infringement lawsuit from a group of authors who accused the company of stealing their works to train its artificial intelligence technology.
Anthropic wins ruling on AI training in copyright lawsuit but must face trial on pirated books
Read full article: Anthropic wins ruling on AI training in copyright lawsuit but must face trial on pirated booksIn a test case for the artificial intelligence industry, a federal judge has ruled that AI company Anthropic didn’t break the law by training its chatbot Claude on millions of copyrighted books.