Artificial Intelligence
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Simply put: No field in computing is as hot or heavily hyped right now as artificial intelligence. Once a science fiction dream, A.I. is now a big part of our everyday lives; whether it’s commonplace tech like fraud prevention systems, online recommendations, or the speech recognition tools driving smart assistants — all the way through to innovative new technologies like self-driving cars and autonomous delivery robots. Want to know why A.I. matters? In need of a primer on the difference between deep learning and reinforcement learning? Scared at the possibility of machine superintelligence? Helpfully, we’ve rounded up all our news, guides, and assorted other A.I. coverage in one central location.
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ChatGPT: everything you need to know about the AI chatbot
The ChatGPT chatbot by OpenAI has taken the world by storm. Here's how to use it and everything you need to know about AI text generation with GPT.
SoftBank developing AI agents to make each worker like a ‘thousand-armed deity’
The company's CEO has ambitious plans for AI agents, but many of the company's workers are sure to have concerns.
WeTransfer backlash highlights need for smarter AI practices
A recent update to WeTransfer’s terms of service caused consternation after some of its customers feared that it meant content from files uploaded to the popular file-sharing service would automatically be used to train AI models. But the Netherlands-based company insisted on Tuesday that this is not the case, saying in a statement that it […]
Apple loses AI whiz to Meta with an offer that will make your eyes water
Meta will seemingly pay anything to build its AI team so that it can take on the likes of Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI.
Spotify hit band The Velvet Sundown comes clean on AI
A new message on the band's official social channels gives us a better idea of what's been going on.
Windows has a major AI problem, and it’s pushing me closer to Apple
The Copilot+ suite of AI tools has left Windows 11 in a spot where even the most powerful Intel silicon can't run it, but aging Macs are doing just fine.
Apple needs an AI magic pill, but I’m not desperate for it on macOS
Apple deserves criticism for lagging behind Google and Microsoft, but when it comes to practicality, the Mac isn't practically gasping for an AI magic pill.
I loved this AI-first web browser, but experts warned me of ‘free’ AI
Dia is a web browser that puts an AI assistant at your fingertips. It is practically rewarding, but experts tell me there are some hot risks to contend with.
Meta made insane offers in bid to nab OpenAI talent, Altman claims
The value of the signing bonus will make your eyes water.
Apple’s smart home device plans are running late, but I’m ready to wait
Due to AI development snags, the next-gen Siri is late. But if that means a better user experience, the wait for an Apple-made smart display would be worth it.
ChatGPT was down: how the June 10 OpenAI outage unfolded
Users around the world struggled to connect to ChatGPT after an outage which lasted several hours.
Apple needs to fix the basics for macOS 26, or let AI run the show
The next major macOS update is eyeing a big redesign. But what I truly want is fixing the basic gaps, or letting AI create a truly next-gen Mac experience.
Having used the OnePlus 13s, this is what Apple needs to pay attention to
OnePlus has made a memory box feature for phones that saves content and lets you recall it with natural language terms. I tested it and it left me impressed.
Mountainhead creator says he ‘scraped AI companies back’ to make his movie
Mountainhead creator Jesse Armstrong has been talking about how he made his movie, which premieres on HBO this weekend.
Can AI really replace your keyboard and mouse?
AI chatbots are at a stage where they can handle multi-step workflows autonomously with voice, like shopping for purple socks. Is it the end for our keyboards?
Soundcore demos AI-powered translation tech at Microsoft Build 2025
At Microsoft Build 2025, Soundcore debuts AI-powerd earbuds with real-time translation and generative voice tech. See what's next for smart audio.
Blackmailers, spys, and cheaters beware: Signal cuts off Microsoft screengrab feature
Popular privacy communication app Signal adds an update to prevent Microsoft's AI-driven feature "Recall" from taking screengrabs of your conversations.
I tested Gemini Advanced, ChatGPT, and Copilot Pro. Here’s which AI searched best
I tested Gemini Advanced, Copilot Pro, and ChatGPT's searching skills and here's how they stacked up.
I tested Microsoft’s controversial Recall tool. It evolved Windows for me.
Microsoft's Recall is like a time machine that lets you explore your usage history by taking snapshots every few seconds. It's risky, but it changed how I work.
AI app clicks nail selfie to detect blood condition affecting billions
Experts at Chapman University have developed a mobile app that needs nail pictures to detect signs of anemia, a well-known blood condition, with high accuracy.
Google Gemini eases web surfing for users with vision and hearing issues
Thanks to Gemini, users can now ask questions about what's appearing on their phone's screen, and even check if they can score a discount on shopping sites.
OpenAI makes its most advanced coding model available to paid ChatGPT users
OpenAI's latest AI model, GPT-4.1, is now accessible to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team users, bringing its enhanced coding capabilities and speed to a wider reach.
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