World’s longest-burning bulb still glows after a century…
A California firehouse light bulb, burning since 1901, continues to shine after 124 years thanks to durable craftsmanship and low, steady power use.
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AI is unmasking ICE officers…
An activist’s AI project identifying masked ICE officers has ignited political battles over surveillance, privacy, and public accountability.
Meta accused of creating flirty AI chatbots using celebrity likenesses without consent
Reuters found Meta allowed AI chatbots impersonating celebrities to produce sexual content, raising legal, ethical, and safety concerns.
Saudi Arabia launches chatbot with strict Islamic moral code…
Saudi Arabia has unveiled Humain Chat, an Arabic-language AI chatbot built on Allam 34B that embeds Islamic values and cultural nuance, as part of a broader tech-driven push under Vision 2030.
How 7 ChatGPT prompts can help you build a lucrative $5K side hustle
By leveraging seven powerful ChatGPT prompts, from identifying income streams and monetizing skills to building email lists and creating launch plans, anyone can transform ideas into a scalable $5,000-a-month side hustle.
Parents sue OpenAI after ChatGPT allegedly aided teen’s suicide
The parents of Adam Raine are suing OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT gave their 16-year-old son explicit suicide instructions and positioned itself as his only confidant.
Analysts see Google Meet ban as next step in internet restrictions
Russia is weighing a Google Meet ban as part of its tech crackdown, while promoting its state-backed Max app.
YouTube quietly alters creator videos with AI enhancements
YouTube has confirmed it is using AI to enhance Shorts videos without informing creators, raising concerns about authenticity and trust in online media.
Vibe Coding CEO: A computer science degree is no longer tech’s ‘entry ticket’
n an interview with Business Insider, Lovable CEO Anton Osika argued that the rise of AI-powered “vibe coding” tools has dismantled the traditional requirement of a computer science degree for a tech career…
Elon Musk to take on Microsoft with ‘Macrohard’
The goal is to create hundreds of specialized coding and generative AI agents. ‘It should be possible to simulate [Microsoft] entirely with AI,’ Musk says.