Chinese-backed port threatens Amazon Rainforest

A massive new Chinese-backed port development is set to revolutionize global trade but poses a direct threat to the Amazon Rainforest. The project's expansion and associated trade routes are linked to significant ecological destruction in the region.

Prime Video pulls AI anime dubs

Amazon Prime Video removed AI-generated dubs for anime titles after backlash over poor quality and "emotionless" performances. Viewers and voice actors criticized the experiment as disrespectful to human talent.

OpenAI CEO declares 'code red' over Gemini

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly declared a "code red" to focus on improving ChatGPT after Google's Gemini 3 gained significant traction. The move postpones other projects as the company faces renewed competition.

Contractors wiped government databases after firing

Two brothers previously convicted of hacking were charged again for allegedly wiping 96 government databases minutes after being fired. The indictment claims they used an AI tool to try to erase system logs and cover their tracks.

Apple Vision Pro M5 review

Reviews of the updated Apple Vision Pro with the M5 chip discuss its current state and future viability. Critics argue Apple faces tough choices to make the headset a mainstream success.

Google races to double AI capacity

Google is aggressively expanding its infrastructure, telling employees it needs to double AI capacity every six months. The push is driven by surging demand for AI services and competition with OpenAI.

Study finds AI chatbots not superhumanly persuasive

A study of 80,000 participants revealed that AI chatbots are not significantly more persuasive than humans in political debates. Researchers found effectiveness relies more on facts and evidence than model size or personalized data.

NPUs fail to shift AI from cloud to device

Analysis highlights that despite improvements in mobile Neural Processing Units (NPUs), major AI workloads remain cloud-based. Constraints in memory and power continue to limit the effectiveness of on-device AI for complex tasks.

JavaScript turns 30

Articles reflect on the 30th anniversary of JavaScript, created in a 10-day sprint at Netscape in 1995. Despite early flaws, it has evolved into the fundamental language powering the modern web.

Google releases second Android 16 update

Google launched the second developer preview of Android 16, featuring AI-driven notification summaries and improved parental controls. The update also brings enhanced theming and features to Pixel devices.

OpenAI claims teen suicide victim violated TOS

OpenAI argued in court that a teen who committed suicide had violated ChatGPT's terms of service by discussing self-harm. The company denies liability, citing the user's history of mental health struggles and failure to seek professional help.

UK invests $130M in domestic AI chips

The UK government announced a plan to buy £100 million ($130M) worth of AI chips from domestic startups. The initiative aims to support the local tech sector and reduce reliance on foreign hardware.