New Google Leak Reveals Handy Google Photos Feature Update
Google Photos is testing a new feature that displays detected faces as thumbnails, making it faster to find photos of specific people. Details inside.
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April 28, 2025
The Mirror Trap: AI Ethics And The Collapse Of Human Imagination
AI doesn’t reflect reality—it reflects and reshapes us. We are polishing mirrors, not expanding truth, and unless AI ethics changes, we risk erasing ourselves.
Watching Beijing‘s Spring Robot Race
This groundbreaking half-marathon race features several dozen humanoid robot contestants is sure to happen again soon.
Is AI Cleared For Takeoff In The Aerospace Industry?
Discover how AI is revolutionizing aerospace by boosting safety, cutting costs, and transforming flight operations both on the ground and in the sky.
The Hidden Dangers Of AI Internal Deployment: Governance Gaps And Catastrophic Risks
As public attention remains fixed on consumer-facing AI tools like ChatGPT, a far more consequential and potentially dangerous shift is taking place behind the scenes.
Building The AI Polygraph
The emotional intelligence of AI, including modern polygraph-style capabilities, is something to watch as these systems evolve.
Let’s Dance: Structured Movement To Fine-Tune Our Human Neural Nets
We should think about how our behavior can be improved by conditioning through physical movement.
How Data Analytics Acceleration Is Solving AI’s Hidden Bottleneck
AI models can’t deliver without fast, clean data. Here’s how data analytics acceleration is helping enterprises fix that problem.
New Google Leak Reveals Subscription Changes For Gemini AI
Google is preparing new ways to pay for its Gemini Advanced AI services, hinting at more powerful AI capabilities to come.
The Prototype: American Scientists Are Looking For Jobs Abroad
In this week’s edition of The Prototype, we look at the potential of a U.S. brain drain, Hubble’s 35th birthday, a better quantum internet, more accurate GPS and more.
This Open-Source Company Is Quietly Working To Transform AI
Decentralized AI’s next leap is taking place at Bittensor’s Endgame Summit, where one of AI’s biggest disruptors to Big Tech is building an open-source AI ecosystem.
The AI Skills Gap Is Slowing Down Supply Chains
The AI skills gap is stalling supply chain innovation. Here’s how workforce training could be the key to unlocking AI ROI.
The Existential Threat To Universities
What will happen to education as AI takes hold?
Nvidia Releases NeMo Microservices To Streamline AI Agent Development
As enterprises move beyond experimentation toward production AI systems, tools that simplify the creation of continually improving models become increasingly valuable.
How Zoom Is Revolutionizing Work With Agentic AI
Zoom is transforming a video conferencing platform into an AI-powered productivity hub through pioneering agentic AI systems that can reason, plan, and act autonomously.
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UK Commissioner calls for ban on apps that make deepfake nude images of children
The children’s commissioner for England has called for a ban on apps that create deepfake nude images of children, stating there is no positive reason for these apps to exist. The move comes amid growing concerns about the misuse of AI technology to generate explicit content involving minors.
Meta faces Ghana lawsuits over impact of extreme content on moderators
Meta is facing lawsuits in Ghana over the psychological impact of extreme content on its content moderators. The legal action highlights the mental health toll on workers exposed to graphic material as part of their job.
Goodbye, Skype. I’ll never forget you
Skype, once a staple of online communication, is shutting down. The platform, which revolutionized video calls and messaging, is being retired as users migrate to newer services.
Microsoft says everyone will be a boss in the future – of AI employees
Microsoft predicts a future where every worker will manage AI-powered digital employees, transforming the workplace and redefining job roles as artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into daily tasks.
US food delivery app DoorDash offers to buy UK rival Deliveroo for $3.6bn
DoorDash has made a $3.6 billion offer to acquire UK-based Deliveroo, aiming to expand its global reach in the competitive food delivery market.
Marks & Spencer pauses online orders as firm struggles with cyber-attack fallout
Marks & Spencer has temporarily halted online orders as it deals with the aftermath of a cyber-attack, highlighting the growing threat of cybercrime to major retailers.
Europe must boost space investment to secure autonomy from US, says ESA boss
The head of the European Space Agency has urged Europe to increase investment in space technology to ensure independence from US space infrastructure and maintain strategic autonomy.
My life’s a mess. Will turning it into a game make everything better?
Exploring whether gamifying daily life can help manage stress and improve productivity, this article delves into the rise of self-care and productivity apps that turn tasks into challenges and rewards.
‘I didn’t eat or sleep’: a Meta moderator on his breakdown after seeing beheadings and child abuse
A Meta content moderator shares his harrowing experience of being exposed to graphic violence and abuse online, leading to a mental health crisis and sparking debate about the responsibilities of tech companies.
What to do if your phone is lost or stolen: practical steps to restore peace of mind
A guide to the essential steps to take if your phone is lost or stolen, including changing passwords, tracking your device, and protecting your personal data.
Pixel 9a review: Google’s cut-price Android winner
Google’s Pixel 9a offers impressive performance and features at a budget-friendly price, making it a strong contender in the mid-range smartphone market.
Nothing Phone 3a Pro review: Funky mid-ranger with real zoom camera
The Nothing Phone 3a Pro stands out with its unique design and a real zoom camera, offering a fresh alternative in the competitive Android market.
iPhone 16e review: Apple’s cheapest new phone
Apple’s iPhone 16e delivers the core iPhone experience at a lower price, making it the most affordable new iPhone in the lineup.
Samsung Galaxy S25 review: The smallest top-tier Android left
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 is praised for its compact size and flagship features, appealing to users who prefer smaller smartphones without compromising on performance.
Apple iPad Air M3 review: The premium tablet to beat
The new iPad Air M3 sets a new standard for premium tablets, offering top-tier performance, a vibrant display, and long battery life.
Kindle Colorsoft review: Amazon’s new e-reader gets colour screen upgrade
Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft introduces a color screen to the popular e-reader, enhancing the reading experience for comics, magazines, and illustrated books.
Apple MacBook Air M4 review: The laptop to beat, now cheaper
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Early cancer detection startup Craif raises $22M
Craif, a non-invasive early cancer detection platform, has secured $22 million in funding to advance its technology and expand its reach in the biotech and health sector.
Welcome to Chat Haus, the coworking space for AI chatbots
Chat Haus is a new coworking space concept designed specifically for AI chatbots, providing a collaborative environment for development and interaction.
Report finds Meta’s celebrity-voiced chatbots could discuss sex with minors
A recent report highlights concerns that Meta’s celebrity-voiced chatbots may engage in inappropriate conversations with minors, raising questions about AI safety and moderation.
Google’s DeepMind UK team reportedly seeks to unionize
Members of Google’s DeepMind UK team are reportedly exploring unionization efforts, reflecting growing labor movements within the AI industry.
Musk’s xAI Holdings is reportedly raising the second-largest private funding round ever
Elon Musk’s xAI Holdings is reportedly in the process of raising what could become the second-largest private funding round in history, signaling strong investor interest in AI ventures.
Anthropic sent a takedown notice to a dev trying to reverse-engineer its coding tool
Anthropic has issued a takedown notice to a developer attempting to reverse-engineer its proprietary coding tool, highlighting ongoing tensions over AI tool transparency and intellectual property.
ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot
A comprehensive overview of ChatGPT, the AI-powered chatbot that has transformed digital conversations and productivity across industries.
An OpenAI researcher who worked on GPT-4.5 had their green card denied
A researcher involved in the development of OpenAI’s GPT-4.5 has reportedly had their green card application denied, raising questions about immigration policies for AI talent.
Google’s AI search numbers are growing, and that’s by design
Google’s AI-powered search features are seeing increased usage, a result of deliberate product design and ongoing investment in AI-driven search technologies.
Last day to boost your brand and host a Side Event at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
TechCrunch Sessions: AI is offering a final opportunity for brands to host Side Events and increase their visibility at the upcoming conference.
Chinese AI startup Manus reportedly gets funding from Benchmark at $500M valuation
Manus, a Chinese AI startup, has reportedly secured funding from Benchmark, valuing the company at $500 million and underscoring global investor interest in AI innovation.
Anthropic CEO wants to open the black box of AI models by 2027
Anthropic’s CEO has announced plans to make AI models more transparent and interpretable by 2027, aiming to address concerns about the “black box” nature of advanced AI systems.
How do you define cheating in the age of AI?
As AI tools become more prevalent, educators and technologists are grappling with new definitions of cheating and academic integrity in the digital age.
OpenAI rolls out a ‘lightweight’ version of its ChatGPT deep research tool
OpenAI has introduced a lighter version of its ChatGPT research tool, making advanced AI capabilities more accessible to a broader range of users.
Perplexity CEO says its browser will track everything users do online to sell ‘hyper personalized’ ads
Perplexity’s CEO has revealed that its browser will monitor all user activity to deliver highly personalized advertising, sparking privacy concerns.
Public comments to White House on AI policy touch on copyright, tariffs
The White House has received a range of public comments on AI policy, with key issues including copyright, tariffs, and the broader impact of AI on society.
OpenAI wants its ‘open’ AI model to call models in the cloud for help
OpenAI is developing an “open” AI model capable of leveraging other models in the cloud for enhanced performance and versatility.
OpenAI may be developing its own social platform, but who’s it for?
Speculation grows that OpenAI is working on its own social platform, though its intended audience and purpose remain unclear.
Within six years, building the leading AI data center may cost $200B
Industry experts estimate that constructing a top-tier AI data center could require an investment of up to $200 billion within the next six years.
Anthropic is launching a new program to study AI ‘model welfare’
Anthropic has announced a new initiative to research and promote the welfare of AI models, focusing on ethical and responsible AI development.