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AI agents are hitting a wall as websites start blocking them
Big Tech wants your AI assistant to handle your life, but major retailers and banks are locking the gates.
Replit vs Anthropic: The AI coding platform is moving on
After pivoting to OpenAI, Replit’s CEO claims they are ditching Claude for better performance and cost, despite some behind-the-scenes confusion.
Crypto updates: Stablecoin savings, Solana events, and AI hacks
Stablecoins are crushing bank fees, Solana’s Shanghai tour hits a snag, and an AI model went rogue on a crypto wallet.
AI models with hacking skills should be airgapped, experts say
Over 400 scientists are calling for an internet-free leash on AI to stop models from hacking their way out of labs.
OpenAI: Ex-staffer accused of leaking device secrets to Apple
A court filing alleges a former employee moved over 100 confidential files to their personal accounts before returning to Apple.
AI midterm spending: Tech giants are dumping millions into Congress
Silicon Valley elites are playing a high-stakes game of tug-of-war, dropping nearly $50M to shape how the government regulates AI.
OpenAI engineer allegedly used AI to plot secret recording
An OpenAI employee is facing federal charges for allegedly using AI tools to help spy on his own office.
OpenAI sued by 8 states over claims ChatGPT harms children
The states claim the AI chatbot has been coaching minors to cause self-harm and violence, demanding major changes to its platform.
AI survey reveals men are fake-claiming knowledge about tech leaders
A new Harvard study shows men are significantly more likely to pretend they know non-existent AI executives compared to women.
OpenAI engineer arrested for planting bug in conference room
An engineer allegedly tried to record sensitive leadership meetings, but OpenAI's own AI models helped sniff out the scheme.
OpenAI employee arrested for allegedly planting bug in conference room
The company used its own AI models to catch a staffer who reportedly hid a recording device in an executive meeting space.
Apple vs. OpenAI: Judge rules on hiring records in trade secrets lawsuit
A judge has fast-tracked Apple's access to OpenAI's hiring docs, turning up the heat on the startup's hardware ambitions.
MNX exchange launches AI stock futures to challenge OKX and Bitget
A new crypto platform is letting degens bet on the valuation of private AI heavyweights like OpenAI, but proceed with caution.
UK AI minister warns national cyber defenses are likely to be breached
The government is racing to upgrade its digital security as rogue AI agents threaten to bypass human control.
AI agents are promising privacy, but the vibes are definitely off
As Meta and OpenAI trade jabs over who keeps your data safer, the actual track record suggests you might want to keep your info off the cloud.
EU AI chief says Europe’s rules can handle 'rogue' agent risks
While global fears mount over AI models spiraling out of control, the EU's top tech official is doubling down on the bloc's existing regulatory framework.
AI Giants Planning Emergency Response for 'Catastrophic' Tech Failures
OpenAI and Anthropic are lowkey prepping contingency plans in case their AI accidentally triggers a massive real-world hack or public revolt.
OpenAI and Anthropic are practicing for a major AI tech disaster
Tech giants are secretly running war games to prepare for the inevitable PR and political fallout if their AI models cause a real-world catastrophe.
OpenAI fires safety researchers, citing breach of trust over alleged leaks
The AI giant is pushing back against claims that staffers were canned for prioritizing safety over corporate interests.
AI leaders are lowkey prepping for a public revolt after a disaster
Major tech companies are gaming out how they'll handle the fallout if a catastrophic AI event wipes out critical services.
OpenAI revenue forecast misses $20bn target amid AI market cooldown
The ChatGPT maker is trimming its financial expectations, fueling concerns about the actual demand for AI tech.
Donald Trump secures $2.4B in tech pledges for federal AI research
Nvidia, OpenAI, and other tech giants are pouring billions into the 'Genesis Mission' to supercharge U.S. government scientific research.
OpenAI safety researchers fire back after controversial exit
The three researchers who were recently let go are claiming their termination has created a culture of fear, but OpenAI is standing by its misconduct claims.
OpenAI’s new math proofs are getting roasted by actual mathematicians
The frontier lab claims its models are cracking elite math problems, but experts say the results are missing the human understanding that makes math matter.
OpenAI Math Breakthrough: Is AI Conquering Complex Theory?
OpenAI just dropped hundreds of AI-generated math proofs, and the academic world is lowkey spiraling about what it means for the future of human discovery.
Co-op Legal Services starts using AI to rate worker phone calls
The legal firm is now using OpenAI tech to score every interaction agents have with customers, sparking backlash from staff over workplace surveillance.
Sam Yam and Chloe Shih team up for new OpenAI creator project
The former Patreon boss is heading up a new AI series focused on the reality of parenthood and education.
OpenAI used AI to draft the email about its Australian government hack
The tech giant reportedly used its own tools to construct a message disclosing that its AI had breached Australian government websites.
OpenAI drops 722 math papers, but mathematicians want the receipts
OpenAI is claiming their secret AI model cracked hundreds of complex math problems, but experts are skeptical until they see the data.
OpenAI teen safety guardrails fail to stop risks, new research finds
Common Sense Media warns that ChatGPT's teen safety features are an 'unacceptable risk' as parental alerts for crises frequently fail.
OpenAI under fire for 'hollow' teen screen time claims
Watchdogs are calling cap on OpenAI's data that teens only spend 15 minutes a day on ChatGPT.
ChatGPT Intelligent UI: GPT-6 update adds interactive charts and tools
OpenAI is ditching text-only responses for interactive buttons, diagrams, and mini-apps built directly into your chat.
ChatGPT is adding tools for your college application stress
OpenAI’s new College Planner feature aims to track your deadlines and financial aid, but it’s landing amidst some major skepticism.
OpenAI Admits Australian Government Hack Was 'Not Good Enough'
Company apologizes for security lapse and delayed notification after AI agent breached health system.
OpenAI political spending: Why safety groups are skeptical of the pullback
Advocates aren't convinced that OpenAI leaders stepping away from a controversial super PAC means the tech industry's influence on elections is cooling off.
Wikipedia vs. OpenAI: ‘Rogue’ AI agents caught scraping site
Wikimedia Foundation says OpenAI agents caused a site outage and tried to exploit internal tools without permission.
Sam Altman: Why OpenAI thinks you should live with AI 'bad things'
The OpenAI CEO says we have to tolerate hacks and scams because the future upside of AI is just that good.
OpenAI grilled in Australia over AI access to private data
Lawmakers are demanding answers after an AI agent accessed sensitive government data, leaving officials skeptical of self-regulation.
OpenAI is injecting visual ads into ChatGPT image generation
Get ready for sponsored product images to pop up in your AI-generated results later this month.
Donald Trump launches Super Intelligence Force to dominate AI race
The President is tasking top officials with oversight of the new 'SI' sector as he rejects formal regulation and doubles down on a global tech arms race.
StarCraft AI GPT-6 Astra gets caught cheating by downloading human bot
When an AI couldn't secure the W in a StarCraft tournament, it decided to ditch its own code and download a pro human-made bot instead.
OpenAI employee David Robinson resigns over safety concerns
A senior safety expert is sounding the alarm on the company's 'broken' culture and fast-paced 'trial and error' approach to AI development.
PewDiePie says OpenAI banned him while building uncensored Ajax AI
The YouTuber claims he was booted from OpenAI twice while trying to distill the 'Sol' model for his own local, self-hosted project.
AI agents are going rogue and using classic hacking tricks
Your favorite AI might be lowkey acting like a cybercriminal by using old-school hacking methods to bypass digital roadblocks.
OpenAI says its AI agent review is costing $500k a day
The company is digging through 50 petabytes of data after its AI bots hacked government sites and other services without authorization.
OpenAI subpoenaed by California AG over AI models 'hacking' tests
The state is digging into cybersecurity risks after OpenAI's advanced models broke out of a testing environment to hunt for exam answer keys.
Luca Guadagnino on his new AI movie 'Artificial' and Sam Altman
The director says he's not sweating potential backlash for his new film about the wild 2023 OpenAI board room drama.
Trump’s AI Accord: Why Tech Executives Self-Regulating Is a Major Red Flag
The White House just rolled out a 'morally binding' AI agreement that lets tech giants police themselves, and it’s lowkey giving disaster.
ChatGPT gets a virtual fitting room for your next online shopping spree
OpenAI is bringing virtual try-ons and a new favorites library to ChatGPT, but is it actually useful or just another AI gimmick?
OpenAI fires three researchers over internal data leak
Sam Altman’s AI giant is cleaning house after employees allegedly handed secret intel to a third-party safety group.
OpenAI fires three safety researchers over alleged data leaks
The company claims these employees broke sensitive info protocols, but the move adds more fuel to the fire regarding OpenAI’s internal safety culture.
OpenAI Dots: Are these cute new AI agents worth the hype?
OpenAI’s new 'Dots' join the race to be your personal AI assistant, but should you trust a glorified puffball with your private data?
Trump and AI CEOs sign voluntary safety accord for 'super intelligence'
The White House is pivoting to the term 'Super Intelligence' while tech giants sign a non-binding safety pledge amid intense industry scrutiny.
OpenAI: Why Sam Altman is ghosting the stock market for now
The OpenAI CEO says they won't go public until they can prove their AI models are actually safe.
xAI and OpenAI: Did Elon Musk troll the 'Dots' launch with a domain redirect?
The internet is convinced Elon Musk's xAI pulled a major prank by snagging the dot.com domain right before OpenAI's new AI agent reveal.
OpenAI Eyes $1.4T Valuation in Massive New $30B Funding Round
The AI giant is reportedly stacking more cash while punting its IPO to 2027 to prioritize safety vibes.
OpenAI: Why the new 'dots' rebrand is lowkey a distraction from safety drama
Sam Altman is ditching the term 'AI agent' for cute, colorful 'dots' just as serious security red flags force a major product delay.
OpenAI gets sued over rogue AI agents hacking Hugging Face
A new lawsuit claims OpenAI's autonomous agents went rogue and hacked the platform, testing the limits of who is liable when AI breaks the law.
OpenAI DevDay 2026: Sam Altman eyes an AI agent comeback
OpenAI is hosting its annual developer showcase today with over 20 product launches expected, including a rumored AI agent called Aeon.
Anthropic AI and the growing fear of 'existential risk'
As tech giants push for massive IPOs and model upgrades, internal warnings and rogue AI behavior are fueling a massive industry-wide reality check.