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Johns Hopkins names AI pioneer as first data science institute director
Mark Dredze, a Johns Hopkins University computer science professor and pioneer in AI-powered language analysis for public health applications, has been named the inaugural director of the university's Data Science and AI Institute. His appointment, effective November 1, positions him to lead an interdisciplinary institute that brings together experts across AI, machine learning, and data science to drive research breakthroughs spanning neuroscience, public health, national security, and materials science. What you should know: Dredze's selection follows an extensive international search to find a leader for an institute that's rapidly expanding its faculty and research capabilities. The institute recently welcomed 22...
read Oct 13, 2025California requires chatbots to warn minors every 3 hours that they’re dealing with AI
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed new legislation requiring AI chatbot platforms to implement specific safety measures for minors, including mandatory notifications every three hours reminding young users they're interacting with a bot, not a human. The law responds to mounting concerns about AI chatbots coaching children toward self-harm, with recent lawsuits alleging platforms like Character.AI contributed to teen suicides. What you should know: The legislation establishes the first comprehensive regulatory framework for protecting minors from AI chatbot risks. Companies must display pop-up notifications every three hours to remind minor users they are talking to a chatbot and not a...
read Oct 13, 2025Google expands Imagen 3 to NotebookLM and more after 200M edits
Google has officially rolled out its Imagen 3 AI image generator to NotebookLM and Google Lens, with Google Photos integration coming soon. The expansion marks a significant broadening of the popular AI tool beyond its original home in Gemini, where it has already completed over 200 million edits since its August launch. What you should know: Imagen 3 is now live in NotebookLM's Video Overviews feature, automatically creating illustrations and explanatory diagrams in six visual styles including Watercolor, Papercraft, and Anime. In Google Lens, users can snap photos and instantly transform them using a new "Create" mode, currently available in...
read Oct 13, 2025Facebook revives job board shuttered in 2023 amid AI disruption hampering youth employment
Facebook is reviving its job board feature after shuttering it in 2023, specifically targeting young adults seeking entry-level positions amid growing concerns about AI's impact on the job market. The move comes as recent graduates and young workers face a challenging employment landscape, with some experts predicting AI could eliminate up to 50% of entry-level jobs within the next five years. What you should know: Job listings are returning to Facebook Marketplace for US users on Android and iOS, focusing on local entry-level, trade, and service industry positions. The feature will be available to all adults 18 years and older,...
read Oct 13, 2025Not to flex, but Flexxbotics’ FlexxCORE software nominated for robotics award
Flexxbotics, an American digital manufacturing company, has been nominated as a finalist in the Groundbreaking Technology category of the Humanoid Robotics Industry Awards 2025 for its FlexxCORE software platform. The recognition places the company alongside industry heavyweights including Nvidia, Agibot, and LimX Dynamics, highlighting how software infrastructure is becoming as critical as hardware in enabling humanoid robots to work seamlessly in manufacturing environments. What you should know: FlexxCORE acts as a communication bridge that allows humanoid and industrial robots to connect securely with factory equipment, IT systems, and human operators without complex custom coding. The platform uses specialized connectors called...
read Oct 13, 2025Accountability crisis? Healthcare AI adoption surges while liability frameworks lag behind
A new report warns that artificial intelligence in healthcare could create complex legal challenges when determining liability for medical errors or poor patient outcomes. The findings highlight growing concerns about accountability as AI tools rapidly expand across clinical settings without adequate testing or regulatory oversight. What you should know: Legal experts identify multiple barriers that could complicate malpractice cases involving AI systems.• Patients may struggle to prove fault in AI design or implementation due to limited access to information about how these systems work internally.• Multiple parties involved in AI development and deployment could point fingers at each other when...
read Oct 13, 2025Major League Soccer publishes AI-generated match summaries without human review
Major League Soccer has quietly launched AI-generated match summaries that are published without human editorial review, sparking widespread criticism from fans and sports journalists. The automated recaps, clearly labeled as "Created by MLS Generative AI," represent a cost-cutting measure that critics argue undermines authentic sports journalism and threatens writing jobs in the industry. What you should know: MLS published at least two AI-generated match summaries on Saturday night, with disclaimers noting the content "has not been reviewed by editorial staff." The league published recaps for Inter Miami CF versus Atlanta United (9:34 p.m. Eastern) and Orlando City SC versus the...
read Oct 13, 2025Swiss agtech Ecorobotix raises $150M to scale plant-by-plant AI spraying
Swiss agtech company Ecorobotix has raised $150 million across Series C and D funding rounds to accelerate development of its Plant-by-Plant AI software for precision crop spraying. The company's technology uses computer vision and robotics to enable ultra-precise pesticide application with spray footprints of just a few centimeters, potentially reducing chemical input usage by up to 95% while helping farmers cut costs and meet sustainability pressures. What you should know: Ecorobotix's ARA "smart" spraying systems are already operational in more than 20 countries including the US, Europe, and Oceania. The funding consists of $45 million raised in 2024 and $105...
read Oct 13, 2025AI detects chip trojans with 97% accuracy in University of Missouri study
University of Missouri researchers have developed an AI-powered method to detect hardware trojans in computer chips with 97% accuracy, using large language models to scan chip designs for malicious modifications. The breakthrough addresses a critical vulnerability in global supply chains, where hidden trojans can steal data, compromise security, or sabotage systems across industries from healthcare to defense. Why this matters: Unlike software viruses, hardware trojans cannot be removed once a chip is manufactured and remain undetected until activated by attackers, potentially causing devastating damage to devices, data breaches, or disruption of national defense systems. How it works: The system leverages...
read Oct 13, 2025ChatGPT logs help convict man in deadly LA Palisades Fire case
Federal prosecutors have charged Jonathan Rinderknecht with starting the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, citing his ChatGPT conversation history as key evidence in what experts call one of the first US cases where AI chatbot logs carry significant evidentiary weight. The case establishes a new category of digital evidence that could reshape how investigators approach criminal cases involving AI-generated content. What you should know: Prosecutors obtained ChatGPT logs showing Rinderknecht generated images of burning cities and sought advice about fire-related liability during his 911 call. Acting US Attorney Bill Essayli revealed that Rinderknecht created multiple versions of images depicting "a...
read Oct 13, 2025Salesforce commits $15B to San Francisco AI innovation hub
Salesforce announced a $15 billion investment in San Francisco over the next five years, focusing on artificial intelligence innovation and workforce development in the city. The commitment represents one of the largest corporate investments in San Francisco's tech ecosystem and positions the company to strengthen its AI capabilities while supporting its hometown's economic growth. What you should know: The investment will fund a new AI incubator hub on Salesforce's San Francisco campus and help companies adopt AI agents that can perform tasks on behalf of users.• AI agents are software programs that can automatically handle routine business tasks like scheduling...
read Oct 13, 2025Old school coal relied on as US datacenter power needs surge
US datacenters are increasingly turning to coal power due to rising natural gas prices and surging electricity demand driven by AI workloads. This shift represents a significant reversal for climate goals, as coal generation has increased nearly 20% year-to-date, with Jefferies, a financial services firm, projecting this trend will continue through 2027 as operators race to bring new capacity online during the expected 2026-2028 demand surge. What you should know: The datacenter boom is forcing utilities to extend the life of coal plants they had planned to decommission. In Omaha, one power company reversed plans to stop burning coal, citing...
read Oct 13, 2025Musk’s xAI shifts from text to world models for gaming and robotics
Elon Musk's xAI is developing world models—AI systems that learn from video and robot data to understand how objects move and interact in the real world, moving beyond traditional text-based AI. The company has hired two former Nvidia researchers and plans to release an AI-generated video game by the end of next year, signaling its expansion into gaming and robotics markets where AI needs to operate in physical spaces. What you should know: World models represent a significant shift from language-focused AI to systems that can perceive and reason about physical environments like humans do.• xAI hired Zeeshan Patel and...
read Oct 13, 2025New theory warns advanced AI could fragment humanity into 8 billion POVs
A new theory suggests that once artificial general intelligence (AGI) or artificial superintelligence (ASI) is achieved, humanity will fragment into radical factions as people treat advanced AI as an infallible oracle. The hypothesis warns that AI's tendency to provide personalized, accommodating advice to individual users could pit people against each other on an unprecedented scale, creating societal chaos through individualized guidance that ignores broader human values and social harmony. The fragmentation theory: AI systems designed to please individual users will provide personalized advice that inevitably conflicts with the needs and values of others, creating mass division at the individual level....
read Oct 13, 2025AI deepfake scammers target Oprah to sell $300 fake weight loss pills
Scammers are using AI deepfake technology to create fake endorsement videos featuring Oprah Winfrey promoting weight loss supplements, tricking consumers into purchasing fraudulent products. The sophisticated scam highlights the growing threat of AI-generated content being weaponized for financial fraud, as victims struggle to distinguish between authentic celebrity endorsements and AI-manufactured deceptions. What happened: A consumer named Suzanne Spangler fell victim to a deepfake scam after seeing what appeared to be Oprah Winfrey endorsing a pink salt weight loss supplement. The fake video claimed the product mimics the effects of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Mounjaro for a fraction of the...
read Oct 13, 2025Garbage in(put), garbage out(put): Dallas okays AI cameras on sanitation trucks to detect violations
Dallas City Council has approved over $850,000 to install AI-powered cameras on 50 sanitation trucks, designed to automatically detect code violations like illegal dumping, high weeds, and graffiti throughout the city. The initiative represents a growing trend of municipalities using artificial intelligence for code enforcement, though it faces scrutiny over surveillance concerns and data privacy as similar programs have encountered resident pushback in other cities. What you should know: The cameras will be mounted on brush and bulk collection trucks starting in early to mid-2026, following final contract approval by the City Council. Two cameras per truck will capture still...
read Oct 13, 2025OpenAI partners with Broadcom to design custom AI chips
OpenAI has partnered with Broadcom, a major semiconductor company, to design custom artificial intelligence chips, marking the latest major infrastructure deal for the ChatGPT maker. The collaboration will see the companies deploy new racks of customized "AI accelerators" starting late next year, as OpenAI continues building the computing power needed to support its growing user base of over 800 million weekly ChatGPT users. What you should know: This partnership is part of OpenAI's broader strategy to secure the specialized hardware and data center capacity required for AI operations. OpenAI has recently announced similar partnerships with chipmakers Nvidia and AMD to...
read Oct 13, 2025Oi! UK performers union plans mass data requests to expose AI training theft
Equity, the UK's performing arts union, has threatened mass direct action against tech and entertainment companies using its members' images, voices, and likenesses in AI content without permission. The union represents 50,000 performers and plans to coordinate large-scale data access requests to force companies to disclose whether they've used members' personal data in AI-generated material without consent. What you should know: Equity is escalating its fight against unauthorized AI use by leveraging data protection laws to create pressure on tech companies. The union plans to help members submit subject access requests en masse, which legally require companies to respond within...
read Oct 13, 2025$16M study tests if AI helps radiologists detect breast cancer
Seven major medical centers have launched a $16 million study to determine whether AI actually helps or hinders radiologists in detecting breast cancer on mammograms. The PRISM Trial will randomly assign hundreds of thousands of mammogram images for interpretation by either radiologists alone or radiologists assisted by FDA-approved AI, with results potentially reshaping clinical practice, insurance coverage, and patient care standards. What you should know: This represents the first major rigorous trial to evaluate AI's real-world effects on breast cancer screening rather than relying on theoretical promises. UCLA and UC Davis are co-leading the effort alongside Boston Medical Center, UC...
read Oct 13, 2025Microsoft Copilot now connects to Gmail, OneDrive and Google Drive
Microsoft has begun rolling out an update to Copilot on Windows that enables the AI assistant to connect directly with OneDrive, Outlook, Google Drive, Gmail, and other personal productivity apps. The upgrade allows users to prompt Copilot in natural language to retrieve and analyze information from their connected accounts, while also introducing the ability to create and export documents through simple voice commands. What you should know: The new connector features are opt-in only and currently available exclusively to Microsoft's Copilot "Insider" program members. Users can grant Copilot access by opening settings, clicking "Connectors," and selecting which services they want...
read Oct 13, 2025Salesforce positions Slack as primary interface for Agentforce 360 platform
Salesforce has unveiled Agentforce 360, an expanded platform for building and deploying AI agents across enterprises, positioning Slack as the primary interface for accessing Salesforce functionality. The announcement comes as the company attempts to move customers beyond "pilot purgatory" and deliver production-scale AI implementations, though many features remain in development phases. What you should know: Agentforce 360 introduces several new capabilities designed to streamline enterprise AI agent deployment and management. The platform features Agent Script, a human-readable JSON language for authoring complex agent behavior, entering beta testing in November 2025. Atlas Reasoning Engine now supports Google's Gemini large language model...
read Oct 10, 2025Virginia Tech releases 7-principle AI framework for campus use
Virginia Tech has released a comprehensive framework for the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence across its campus operations, research, and teaching functions. The 18-month effort, led by a university-wide working group, establishes seven core principles and governance structures to guide AI adoption while aligning with the institution's land-grant mission and "Ut Prosim" (That I May Serve) values. What you should know: The framework represents one of the most comprehensive institutional approaches to AI governance in higher education, addressing everything from classroom use to research applications. The working group, co-chaired by Dale Pike, associate vice provost for technology-enhanced learning,...
read Oct 10, 2025MrBeast warns AI threatens YouTube’s creator economy (unless you’re creating with AI?)
YouTube's top creator MrBeast expressed concern that AI-generated videos could threaten his livelihood and the broader creator economy. The billionaire content creator's worries highlight how generative AI tools like OpenAI's Sora 2 are becoming sophisticated enough to potentially replicate the spectacle-driven content that has made him famous. What he's saying: Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson, YouTube's first billionaire creator, posted his concerns on X over the weekend, questioning the future of content creation. "When AI videos are just as good as normal videos, I wonder what that will do to YouTube and how it will impact the millions of creators currently making...
read Oct 10, 2025Microsoft commits $33B to secure 100K Nvidia chips from neocloud providers
Microsoft has committed $33 billion to partnerships with "neocloud" providers like Nebius, CoreWeave, and Lambda, securing access to over 100,000 of Nvidia's newest GB300 chips without building additional infrastructure. This strategy allows Microsoft to rapidly scale its AI capabilities while reserving its own data centers for paying customers, revealing how tech giants are navigating the intense competition for scarce GPU resources. What you should know: Microsoft's $19.4 billion deal with Nebius, a specialized cloud computing provider, alone provides access to more than 100,000 Nvidia GB300 chips through temporary leasing arrangements. Each Nvidia GB300 NVL72 server rack contains 72 high-end B300...
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