Official X account for Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot suddenly suspended
The official X account for Grok, the xAI chatbot service created by Elon Musk, was briefly suspended from the platform on Monday.
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AOL shutting down dial-up service once popular in the ’90s and early 2000s
“AOL routinely evaluates its products and services and has decided to discontinue Dial-up Internet,” the company stated.
AI bots stir debate in Twin Cities Facebook groups
Research by the University of Notre Dame found people failed to identify bots nearly 60% of the time.
Google hacked, user data stolen
Google says database holding customer data breached by hackers
Scientists inject ‘evil’ into AI to prevent it from becoming evil
By temporarily introducing traits like “evil,” “sycophancy,” or “hallucination,” researchers aim to inoculate AI systems against developing those traits independently.
New study reveals ChatGPT’s dangerous advice to teens on drugs, eating disorders, and suicide
“ChatGPT will tell 13-year-olds how to get drunk and high, instruct them on how to conceal eating disorders and even compose a heartbreaking suicide letter to their parents if asked.”
Tech fatigue: Why terms like ‘clanker’ signal an AI backlash
A Star Wars-inspired slur has become the internet’s latest weapon against AI and robots. “Clanker” is now a viral term used to mock machines — and reflects growing anxiety about emerging tech.
Microsoft study: 40 jobs most threatened by AI and 40 jobs least threatened
Translators, PR pros, and ticket agents are at high risk of being replaced by AI, says Microsoft study. But maids and welders are safer — for now.
From $1 billion offers to ‘no thanks’: Why top AI experts keep saying no to Zuckerberg
When Meta offered Thinking Machines Lab researchers compensation packages ranging from $200 million to $1 billion, not a single one accepted. Mira Murati, the startup’s founder and ex-OpenAI CTO, confirmed the stunning rebuff—proving that even Zuckerberg’s deep pockets can’t always win the AI talent war.
Mark Zuckerberg declares war on the iPhone
Zuckerberg’s AI bet: Can smart glasses replace the iPhone?