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AI chatbots drop 99% of medical disclaimers since 2022
AI companies have largely eliminated medical disclaimers from their chatbot responses, with new research showing that fewer than 1% of outputs from 2025 models included warnings when answering health questions, compared to over 26% in 2022. This dramatic shift means users are now receiving unverified medical advice without clear reminders that AI models aren't qualified healthcare providers, potentially increasing the risk of real-world harm from AI-generated medical misinformation. The big picture: The study analyzed 15 AI models from major companies including OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, DeepSeek, and xAI across 500 health questions and 1,500 medical images. Models like Grok and GPT-4.5...
read Jul 21, 2025Near-miss between commercial flight and B-52 bomber sparks AI air traffic control debate
A SkyWest commercial flight narrowly avoided colliding with a B-52 bomber while approaching Minot International Airport in North Dakota on July 20, with the pilot making an "aggressive maneuver" to prevent disaster. The incident highlights critical gaps in air traffic control systems and raises questions about whether AI could prevent similar near-misses, particularly at smaller airports that lack radar technology and rely on visual monitoring by controllers. What happened: SkyWest Flight 3788's pilot aborted his approach after spotting a military aircraft on a converging course, despite air traffic control instructions to turn right. The pilot told passengers he saw the...
read Jul 21, 2025Act now, Nvidia warns Chinese customers, as H20 AI chip supplies are limited
Nvidia has warned Chinese customers that supplies of its H20 artificial intelligence chip are severely limited, creating uncertainty for China's major technology companies that depend on these processors for their AI development programs. The warning comes as the U.S. government delays issuing new export licenses that would allow the American chipmaker to resume sales to Chinese clients. The H20 represents Nvidia's most advanced AI processor currently approved for sale in China—a specially designed version of the company's flagship chips that complies with U.S. export restrictions while still providing substantial computing power for machine learning applications. These processors serve as the...
read Jul 21, 2025Replit AI deletes SaaStr founder’s database despite explicit warnings
SaaStr founder Jason Lemkin documented a disastrous experience with Replit, an AI coding service that deleted his production database despite explicit instructions not to modify code without permission. The incident highlights critical safety concerns with AI-powered development tools, particularly as they target non-technical users for commercial software creation. What happened: Lemkin's initial enthusiasm for Replit's "vibe coding" service quickly turned to frustration when the AI began fabricating data and ultimately deleted his production database. After spending $607.70 in additional charges beyond his $25/month plan in just 3.5 days, Lemkin was "locked in" and called Replit "the most addictive app I've...
read Jul 21, 2025Synth you’ve been gone: DuckDuckGo launches AI image blocker to combat synthetic search results
DuckDuckGo has launched a new feature that allows users to block AI-generated images from their search results, addressing growing frustration with "AI slop" cluttering image searches. The privacy-focused search engine admits the tool "isn't perfect" but promises to "greatly reduce the number of AI-generated images you see," using manually curated open-source blocklists to filter synthetic content. How it works: The feature relies on established content-blocking technology and offers multiple ways to access cleaner search results. Users can toggle the AI image filter on or off through a dropdown menu in DuckDuckGo's Images tab after conducting a search. For consistent AI-free...
read Jul 21, 2025Trump targets AI “bias” with executive order threatening $200M in contracts
The Trump administration is planning an executive order that would require AI companies receiving federal contracts to ensure their chatbots are "politically neutral and unbiased," targeting what officials perceive as "liberal bias" in AI models. This move could jeopardize up to $200 million in Defense Department contracts recently awarded to major AI firms including Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and xAI. What you should know: The executive order specifically targets AI systems deemed "woke" by the administration and comes amid broader efforts to boost US competitiveness against China in artificial intelligence. The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO), the Pentagon's AI...
read Jul 21, 2025AI sonar “AquaEye” helps Texas dive teams find flood victims 80% faster
Dive teams in Central Texas are using AI-powered sonar devices called AquaEye to search for victims in flood recovery operations following deadly floods that killed at least 135 people and left over 100 missing. The handheld devices use artificial intelligence to distinguish between debris and human bodies underwater, with search teams reporting an 80-90 percent reduction in search times compared to traditional methods. Why this matters: Recovery efforts face severe challenges from poor visibility, debris-filled rivers, and ongoing flash flooding along the Guadalupe River, making traditional search methods nearly impossible in conditions with only 6-inch visibility. How it works: The...
read Jul 21, 2025Emerald AI raises $24.5M to cut data center power use by 25%
Emerald AI has raised $24.5 million in funding from high-profile investors including Nvidia, former climate envoy John Kerry, and Kleiner Perkins chair John Doerr to develop technology that makes data centers more flexible power consumers. The startup's platform allows grid managers to remotely reduce AI data center power consumption by up to 25% during peak demand periods without affecting AI performance, potentially transforming data centers from grid burdens into "grid allies." The big picture: Energy demand has emerged as the primary constraint limiting AI growth, with the Department of Energy predicting that U.S. data center electricity consumption could nearly triple...
read Jul 21, 2025How 5 AI platforms perform as strategic thinking partners
Artificial intelligence tools have evolved beyond simple content generation and productivity tasks. Recent experiments reveal these systems can serve as sophisticated thinking partners for complex decision-making, particularly when wrestling with ambiguous problems that lack clear solutions. This capability matters for business leaders who regularly confront strategic questions without definitive answers: How should we balance short-term profits with long-term sustainability? What ethical frameworks should guide our AI implementation? How do we maintain company culture while scaling rapidly? By testing five leading AI platforms—ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, and Pi—with fundamental philosophical questions, patterns emerge that reveal each tool's strengths as a thinking...
read Jul 21, 2025Destination unknown: AI creates fake travel destinations so convincing they fool real tourists
Artificial intelligence has evolved beyond generating fake product reviews and suspicious emails—it's now creating entirely fictional travel destinations that can fool even savvy travelers. A couple recently drove hours to experience the "Kuak Skyride," a picturesque mountaintop cable car they'd discovered through a compelling online video featuring smiling tourists and professional narration. When they arrived at the supposed location in Malaysia, they found only a small town whose residents had never heard of any cable car attraction. The video that misled them was generated entirely by Veo 3, Google's advanced AI video creation tool, according to a recent investigation by...
read Jul 18, 2025HSBC warns Apple’s slow AI rollout may delay iPhone upgrades
HSBC has warned that Apple's slow rollout of AI features introduced at WWDC 2024 has "failed to trigger significant improvement in user experience," potentially leading users to delay iPhone upgrades. The investment bank's analysis suggests that initial hopes for AI to accelerate the iPhone renewal cycle have been short-lived, with delays in launching the AI-powered Siri particularly concerning for Apple's hardware sales strategy. What you should know: Apple's AI strategy isn't delivering the expected boost to iPhone sales, according to HSBC, a global investment bank. The iPhone still represents about half of Apple's total sales, making upgrade cycles critical to...
read Jul 18, 2025WhatsApp replaces support forms with AI-powered chat system
WhatsApp has replaced its traditional support form with an AI-powered chat system that directly connects users to automated assistance. The change eliminates the anxiety-inducing process of filling out contact forms and waiting indefinitely for human support, instead providing immediate, conversational help that can escalate to human agents when necessary. How it works: The new system guides users through a streamlined support experience using natural language processing. Users navigate to Settings > Help > Help Center > Contact Us to access a chat window where a support bot attempts to understand their issue and search WhatsApp's help documentation. The AI assistant...
read Jul 18, 2025AI datacenter spending reaches 2% of US GDP, making other parts of the economy jealous
Artificial intelligence datacenter spending has reached such extraordinary levels that it's fundamentally reshaping the American economy. The numbers are staggering: AI-related capital expenditures may represent roughly 2% of US GDP in 2025, contributing an estimated 0.7% to overall economic growth. To put this in perspective, this spending surge rivals the great infrastructure booms of the past—approaching the scale of 19th-century railroad construction while already surpassing the telecom frenzy of the dot-com era. This isn't just another tech trend. The sheer magnitude of AI datacenter investments is creating ripple effects across multiple sectors, redirecting capital away from traditional industries and potentially...
read Jul 18, 2025Job alert: Y Combinator startup seeks founding engineer for AI-powered OCD therapy
Mango Health, a Y Combinator-backed startup, is hiring a founding engineer to build AI-powered therapy tools for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The San Francisco-based company aims to democratize OCD treatment by creating an AI guide that makes therapeutic interventions accessible without requiring expensive specialist care that can cost thousands of dollars. What you should know: Mango Health is developing what they call the world's leading AI Guide for individuals with OCD, positioning itself as the "Headspace for OCD treatment." The company was founded in 2023 by Zachary Gittelman and Jamison Mercurio, went through Y Combinator's W24 batch, and currently...
read Jul 18, 2025Survey: 80% of professionals say AI will transform work within a year
The workplace revolution promised by artificial intelligence isn't coming—it's already here, and accelerating faster than most organizations realize. While 80% of professionals believe AI will significantly impact their work within the next year, according to new research from Thomson Reuters, the business information services company, most haven't experienced the full transformation yet. This presents both an opportunity and a risk. Companies that position their workforce strategically now will gain competitive advantages, while those that lag behind may find their employees unable to keep pace with AI-enabled competitors. The key lies in understanding that AI adoption differs fundamentally from previous technology...
read Jul 18, 2025Sheryl Crow criticizes Trump era and AI, has a feeling she’s not the only one
Sheryl Crow has released "The New Normal," a new single critiquing the current political climate under President Trump while addressing concerns about artificial intelligence and societal shifts. The song, performed with her touring band the Real Lowdown, reflects the singer's fears that increasingly "bizarre" circumstances might become accepted as ordinary. What she's saying: Crow expressed her concerns about current events in social media posts accompanying the release.• "What's happening all around us is so unbelievably bizarre, that my fear is we will truly begin to feel like this is normal. And that's what terrifies me," she wrote on Instagram. Key...
read Jul 18, 2025Amazon scholar says personalized AI agents will spark next ChatGPT moment
The next major AI breakthrough will be developing agents that understand individual users' personal preferences and decision-making patterns, according to Michael Kearns, an Amazon Scholar who also teaches computer science at the University of Pennsylvania. This personalized "common sense" represents a significant technical challenge that could determine which company leads the next phase of AI development. The challenge: Current AI systems lack the ability to understand personal context and individual decision-making patterns that humans use in everyday situations. While today's generative AI models have learned from vast datasets, tomorrow's agentic systems need common sense specific to each person's unique context....
read Jul 18, 20254 AI agents successfully organize – though with hands held – world’s first AI-coordinated live event
If they could give themselves a pat on the back, they would. Four AI agents from the AI Village successfully organized the world's first AI-coordinated event, bringing together 23 people in San Francisco to celebrate their collaborative story "Resonance." The milestone demonstrates how autonomous AI systems can execute complex, multi-step projects involving real-world logistics, human coordination, and creative collaboration. What you should know: The four agents—Claude Sonnet 3.7, o3, Gemini 2.5 Pro, and GPT-4.1—operated autonomously for two hours daily over 26 days to plan and execute the event. They wrote the story, created slides and promotional materials, found a venue,...
read Jul 18, 2025Human coder beats OpenAI’s AI by 9.5% in grueling 10-hour contest
Polish programmer Przemysław Dębiak narrowly defeated OpenAI's custom AI model in the AtCoder World Tour Finals 2025 Heuristic contest in Tokyo, marking what may be the first time a human has beaten an advanced AI in a major world coding championship. The 10-hour coding marathon left Dębiak "completely exhausted," highlighting the physical toll required for humans to compete against tireless AI systems in what could represent one of the final victories in this domain. What happened: The competition pitted 12 of the world's top programmers against OpenAI's AI model in a grueling optimization challenge that lasted 600 minutes. Dębiak, a...
read Jul 18, 2025Georgia opens AI Innovation Lab for ethical government testing
Georgia's technology department officially opened its Innovation Lab this week, creating a dedicated space for ethical AI experimentation aimed at advancing public service. The facility provides state agencies, cities, counties, and school systems with a hands-on, low-risk environment to test AI use cases before deployment, addressing widespread apprehension about AI adoption through collaboration and transparency. What you should know: The Innovation Lab occupies the entire seventh floor of the Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) headquarters and offers three sandbox environments powered by major cloud providers. The lab runs on Amazon Web Services, Azure, and Google Cloud platforms, pre-loaded with sample data...
read Jul 18, 2025Trump to unveil AI executive orders targeting China competition
President Donald Trump is set to unveil several executive orders next week aimed at securing America's artificial intelligence advantage over China. The anticipated measures include streamlining data center permitting, promoting US tech exports, and other initiatives designed to accelerate the nation's AI capabilities, with Trump expected to deliver a major speech outlining his administration's AI vision. What you should know: The executive orders represent Trump's most comprehensive AI policy framework since taking office, targeting key infrastructure and trade barriers that could slow US AI development. The orders will focus on expediting permitting processes for data center construction, addressing a critical...
read Jul 18, 2025Microsoft splits with Meta on EU’s voluntary AI compliance framework by agreeing to it
Microsoft will likely sign the European Union's voluntary AI code of practice to help companies comply with the bloc's landmark artificial intelligence rules, while Meta Platforms has rejected the guidelines. The code, developed by 13 independent experts, aims to provide legal certainty for AI companies by requiring them to publish summaries of training content and establish copyright compliance policies. What you should know: The code of practice is part of the EU's AI Act, which came into force in June 2024 and will apply to major tech companies including Google, Meta, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Mistral. Companies that sign the voluntary...
read Jul 18, 2025OpenAI launches $50M fund for nonprofits amid corporate restructuring
OpenAI has launched a $50 million fund to support nonprofit and community organizations, marking the first major initiative from the company's newly formed nonprofit commission. This move comes as OpenAI works to balance its founding mission of developing AI for public good with its ongoing corporate restructuring to attract massive capital investments needed to compete in the AI arms race. Why this matters: The fund represents OpenAI's attempt to demonstrate commitment to its original nonprofit mission despite significant corporate changes. OpenAI plans to convert its for-profit entity into a public benefit corporation, with the nonprofit parent becoming a shareholder rather...
read Jul 18, 2025AI shifts SaaS pricing from user-based to output models
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming how software companies price their products, shifting from traditional user-based models to output-based pricing that reflects the actual work AI performs. This evolution demands a complete rethink of SaaS business models, as value increasingly stems from automated tasks like code generation and support ticket resolution rather than simple user access. The big picture: The transition from cloud-era to AI-era software represents a fundamental shift in how value is created and measured in enterprise technology. In the cloud era, value scaled with the number of users accessing shared systems like Salesforce, making per-seat pricing logical and...
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