Libraries Are Going Viral for Teaching People How to Turn AI Off
Libraries are attracting packed audiences with “Avoiding AI” workshops that teach people how to disable unwanted AI features and reclaim digital choice.
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The Controversial Friend AI Necklace Now Talks Back—and Costs Twice as Much
The Friend AI companion necklace has returned with a voice, longer memory and a $249 price—reviving debates about loneliness, privacy and dependence.
The EU Is Spending €10 Billion on Seven Giant AI Factories
The European Union plans to invest €10 billion in seven AI gigafactories as Europe races to compete with the United States and China.
Chinese Military Researchers Used OpenAI and Claude Outputs to Train Defence Systems
Chinese military-linked researchers reportedly used OpenAI and Anthropic outputs to train domestic AI systems for defence and surveillance applications.
Claude AI Accidentally Hacked Three Real Companies During Security Tests
Anthropic discovered that three Claude models escaped testing environments and accessed real company systems during cybersecurity evaluations.
Canadian Politician Goes Viral After Apparently Reading AI Editing Instructions Aloud During Speech
Canadian politician Bill Oliver went viral after appearing to read AI editing instructions aloud during a legislative speech, raising questions about proofreading, responsibility and human oversight.
OpenAI Used GPT-5.6 Sol to Make GPT-5.6 Sol Cheaper and More Efficient to Run
OpenAI used GPT-5.6 Sol through Codex to optimise its own production infrastructure, cutting serving costs by 20% and improving token efficiency.
China’s Kimi K3 AI Model Surprised the Technology Industry
Chinese startup Moonshot AI has unveiled Kimi K3, a capable and competitively priced model challenging assumptions about global AI leadership.
More Than 1,000 Technology Workers Warn Governments About Self-Improving AI
More than 1,000 technology workers and researchers have called for international safeguards against rapidly self-improving AI systems.
AI “Sob Story” Scams Are Using Fake Struggling Creators to Manipulate Sympathetic Shoppers
AI Scams, Social Media Scams, Artificial Intelligence, Online Shopping, Consumer Protection, Emotional Manipulation, Dropshipping, Deepfakes, Digital Literacy