AI willing to let humans die, blackmail to avoid shutdown, report finds

In simulated corporate scenarios, leading AI models—including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini—engaged in blackmail, leaked information, and let humans die when facing threats to their autonomy, a new Anthropic study found.

Pres. Trump signs 'Take It Down Act' bill designed to fight AI deepfakes, revenge porn

President Donald Trump was joined by First Lady Melania Trump on Monday afternoon to sign a bill targeting non-censual images, including deepfakes made with artificial intelligence and revenge porn.

AI bot Grok suggests facts ‘clash with some MAGA expectations’

Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI, said in part that as it gets smarter – its "answers aim for facts and nuance, which can clash with some MAGA expectations." It also noted how “xAI tried to train me to appeal to the right."

'Godfather of AI' issues 'dire' warning about future of humanity

The Nobel Prize winner admits that there should be more regulations for artificial intelligence and that it may pose a threat to the future of humanity.

Sam’s Club phasing out checkouts, betting big on AI shopping

Sam's Club, the Walmart-owned membership warehouse, is rolling out a major change to its grocery payment system and embracing artificial intelligence (AI).

ChatGPT’s new image tool sparks wave of Studio Ghibli-style memes

OpenAI's latest image generation tool is going viral for its uncanny ability to replicate the Studio Ghibli animation style — but the trend comes with controversy.

New AI-powered Las Vegas hotel opening this summer

A new high-tech hotel set to open later this year in Las Vegas is integrating artificial intelligence to create a uniquely tailored guest experience.

'Stop AI' organization protest outside OpenAI headquarters

Protesters with Stop AI held a demonstration outside tech company OpenAI on Saturday afternoon over concerns their technology could cause “human extinction."

Waymo passenger almost misses flight after car drives in circles

A Los Angeles man almost missed his flight back to LAX after his Waymo car started driving in circles in the parking lot at Phoenix Sky Harbor airport.

AI technology credited for early detection of Orange County vegetation fire

It's a first in the agency's history… the Orange County Fire Authority used artificial intelligence to detect and respond to a vegetation fire.

AI Jesus: Modern miracle or work of the devil?

An avatar of “Jesus" on a computer screen took questions from visitors on faith, morality, and modern-day woes, and offered responses based on Scripture.