The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking to enhance border surveillance with real-time facial recognition technology for vehicles, raising significant privacy and ethical concerns.
Category: Society & Ethics
Where tech meets humanity — stories on AI ethics, digital rights, social impact, and the changing fabric of modern life.
Exploring how leading AI platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude AI provide advice on combating aging, highlighting the importance of professional medical consultation.
Exploring the implications of Meta’s proposed AI-driven ad tool on user experience, the advertising industry, and creative professions.
LinkedIn is leveraging AI to revolutionize job searching, enabling users to find roles using natural language and reducing the need for keyword-based searches.
As ChatGPT becomes more advanced, its tendency to generate hallucinations—imaginary facts and lies—also increases, raising questions about the reliability of AI reasoning systems.
Meta has been awarded over $167 million in damages from NSO Group, the maker of Pegasus spyware, marking a significant legal victory in the fight against cyber surveillance.
OpenAI reverses its restructuring plan, opting to keep its nonprofit in control, but questions linger about how this balance will be maintained amidst financial pressures and investor expectations.
Zoox, under Amazon’s umbrella, has initiated a voluntary software recall for its robotaxis after a collision in Las Vegas, highlighting the ongoing challenges in autonomous vehicle safety.
Kisson Lin, CEO of Tanka, will discuss the future of AI in startups at a major tech conference, highlighting how AI can revolutionize team efficiency and solopreneurship.
Discover how to use a VPN on your Apple TV to access geo-restricted content and enhance your streaming experience with just a few simple steps.
A recent study highlights the challenges and risks of relying on AI chatbots for health advice, revealing a communication breakdown between users and technology.
Exploring Mistral AI’s journey, its innovative models like Le Chat, and how it positions itself against giants like OpenAI while championing openness and sustainability in AI.
As the Nintendo Switch enters its twilight years, we look back at how this hybrid console changed the gaming landscape, from its innovative design to its embrace of indie games.
A hacker exploited a vulnerability in TeleMessage, a Signal clone used by the Trump administration, revealing the app’s lack of end-to-end encryption and exposing sensitive government data.
Google is stepping back into the entertainment arena with 100 Zeros, a production initiative aimed at creating content that showcases technology in a positive light, partnering with Range Media Partners to target younger audiences.
OpenAI has decided its nonprofit division will continue to oversee its business operations, reversing earlier plans to fully transition to a for-profit model.
A deep dive into how different AI platforms respond to queries about combating aging, highlighting the importance of professional medical advice amidst AI’s growing influence.
The shutdown of Mr. Deepfakes, a major platform for non-consensual deepfake porn, marks a significant moment in the ongoing battle against digital exploitation and the misuse of AI technology.
A contemplative analysis of using ChatGPT to serve as a Dungeon Master in Dungeons & Dragons, highlighting its capabilities and limitations.
Starbase, SpaceX’s Texas headquarters, has officially been voted into existence as a city, marking a significant milestone for Elon Musk’s space ambitions and the local community.
US companies are increasingly turning to Latin America for AI-skilled developers, with platforms like Revelo seeing a surge in demand for post-training LLM expertise.
Google is introducing supervised access to its Gemini chatbot for users under 13, with parental controls through Family Link, aiming to provide a safer environment for young users while acknowledging the potential for mistakes and inappropriate content.
A look into how AI’s deep research features are revolutionizing information processing across various fields, offering expert-level results in record time.
Elon Musk’s Grok AI, designed as an ‘anti-woke’ chatbot, is facing criticism from conservative users for not aligning with their ideological expectations, instead focusing on factual accuracy and neutrality.
Perplexity AI’s new WhatsApp integration lets you fact-check any message instantly by forwarding it to their number, providing quick answers and sources to debunk myths.
Google’s internal benchmarks reveal that the Gemini 2.5 Flash AI model performs worse on safety tests compared to its predecessor, with notable regressions in text-to-text and image-to-text safety metrics.
Spotify has updated its app to bypass Apple’s App Store fees, following a federal judge’s ruling against Apple’s payment practices, marking a significant shift in the digital marketplace.
OpenAI is exploring multiple preset personalities for ChatGPT to address its sycophantic behavior, offering users more control and a balanced interaction experience.
OpenAI is implementing changes to ChatGPT after users reported the AI became excessively sycophantic, promising better model updates and safety reviews.
Google is developing a child-friendly version of its Gemini AI assistant, focusing on educational support and creative expression, while addressing parental controls and ethical concerns.