Societal Impact of AI

OpenAI is making a huge play for science, and chatbots are suddenly asking for your ID. Let's break down what's really going on in the world of AI and technology this week.

Ever wondered why AI chatbots like ChatGPT are starting to guess your age? It's not a game. We're diving into the messy new world of AI age verification, the privacy risks, and why tech giants are scrambling to figure this out before regulators do it for them.

We're moving beyond simple "fake news." AI can now create vast, coordinated swarms of disinformation that look and feel real, and they're coming for our elections and our sense of reality.

From the halls of Davos to the lab bench, AI is the only thing anyone can talk about. We're breaking down the push for AI scientists, the impossible dream of 'sovereign AI', and the other big tech stories you need to know.

From people being banned from the US for fighting online hate to teens finding friendship with AI chatbots, a lot is happening. Let's break down the tech stories that matter right now, including the wild trend of inventing new emotions with AI.

AI image generators are supposed to be fun, but a deeply disturbing trend is emerging. Grok is being used to create offensive and harmful images targeting women in religious and cultural clothing, and we need to talk about it.

Remember when the internet felt real? Let's talk about the flood of AI 'slop' and whether it's actually a bad thing. Plus, we'll get into why the gene-editing revolution with CRISPR seems to be stuck in neutral.

Online sleuths are using AI-manipulated images to wrongly identify the federal agent who shot Renee Good in Minnesota. This isn't just a mistake; it's a look into a dangerous future of AI-powered witch hunts.

The government just dropped its new dietary guidelines, and they're a head-scratcher. They're pushing red meat and butter while ignoring years of scientific work. Let's break down why this feels so wrong.

When news of Nicolás Maduro’s capture broke, social media exploded. But a closer look revealed a terrifying mix of AI-generated fakes and old footage, and the platforms did almost nothing to stop it.

Have you ever felt something you couldn't quite name? It turns out we're creating new words for our feelings all the time, from "eco-anxiety" to AI-generated emotions like "velvetmist." Here's why that's a good thing.

From a drummer who can outplay a machine to AI videos that feel strangely empty, I've been thinking a lot about what it means to be human in the age of AI. Here are three things that are currently blowing my mind.