Google Unveils ‘A.I. Mode’ Chatbot, Signaling a New Era for Search
The tech giant is taking its next big step in artificial intelligence by adding interactive capabilities to its flagship product.
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Nvidia C.E.O. Treads Carefully in Beijing
Jensen Huang, the chipmaker’s chief executive, is trying to balance his company’s interests as the United States and China compete for supremacy in artificial intelligence.
Intel CEO admits it’s ‘too late’ to be competitive with AI rivals
Intel’s recent struggles in the highly competitive semiconductor market have come to a head, with the company’s CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, claiming that the company has fallen behind in the AI race. According to Oregon Tech, Tan confirmed internally that Intel is no longer a contender among the top 10 semiconductor companies, marking a stark contrast … Read more
Hotel and Ticket Sites Now Show the Full Price, but Hidden Fees Still Lurk
Resort fees, cleaning fees, service fees: Those charges now must be disclosed upfront. But the fight against “junk fees” is far from over.
A.I.-Generated Images of Child Sexual Abuse Are Flooding the Internet
Organizations that track the material are reporting a surge in A.I. images and videos, which are threatening to overwhelm law enforcement.
Galaxy Z series unveiled at Samsung Unpacked 2025, find out full specs and all details
In a bid to further cement its dominance in the foldable smartphone market, Samsung launched three new devices at its highly anticipated Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event: the flagship Galaxy Z Fold7, the sleeker Z Flip7, and a new budget-friendly option, the Galaxy Z Flip7 FE (Fan Edition). The launch represents a strategic shift as Samsung … Read more
Google AI Mode for Search Has Arrived. Proceed With Caution.
AI Mode excels at tasks like product research for online shopping. But it falls short on basic web searches.
Google Hires Top A.I. Leaders From Windsurf, Which OpenAI Was Courting
In a $2.4 billion deal, Google recruited the chief executive and a co-founder of Windsurf, which OpenAI had been in talks to buy, as the battle to dominate artificial intelligence escalates.
Stanford study warns AI chatbots fall short on mental health support
Listen to article AI chatbots like ChatGPT are being widely used for mental health support, but a new Stanford-led study warns that these tools often fail to meet basic therapeutic standards and could put vulnerable users at risk. The research, presented at June’s ACM Conference on Fairness, Accountability, and Transparency, found that popular AI models—including OpenAI’s GPT-4o—can … Read more
How to Research and Plan a Vacation, Right on Your Phone
Google Maps and Apple’s Maps app offer location-based directories and other tools for finding new places to explore, before or after you hit the road.
