Latest Technology and AI News

Latest Technology and AI News

Spotify Tightens AI Policy and Trims Catalog

By Bill Rosenblatt, Contributor · September 26, 2025

Spotify has launched strict new rules to curb low-quality AI music on its platform. In one month alone it purged some 75 million “spammy” tracks (many AI-generated) from its library. Under the updated policy, Spotify will label songs made with synthetic voices or sounds, suspend users who abuse the rules, and implement standards (like DDEX tagging) to stop AI fraud and impersonation. These changes aim to protect artists and listeners from deceptive AI-generated content ([www.tomsguide.com](https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/the-new-battle-against-ai-slop-spotify-will-now-label-synthetic-music-and-punish-abusers#:~:text=Spotify%20is%20introducing%20new%20policies,interfere%20with%20genuine%20artists%27%20royalties)).

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No Pixel 10 Needed: Google Photos’ Conversational Editing Comes to All Android Devices

By Paul Monckton, Senior Contributor · September 24, 2025

Google has expanded its voice-driven photo editor beyond Pixel phones. The “conversational editing” feature, powered by Google’s Gemini AI (nicknamed “Nano Banana”), lets users edit pictures via simple voice or text commands. Initially exclusive to Pixel 10 devices, this tool is now rolling out to all eligible Android devices in the U.S. For example, users can say phrases like “make the sky bluer” or “remove that person” and the AI will apply sophisticated edits automatically ([www.tomsguide.com](https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/android-phones/google-photos-just-got-a-huge-ai-upgrade-edit-pictures-using-just-your-voice#:~:text=Google%20Photos%20has%20received%20a,images%20using%20voice%20or%20text)). This marks a major step in making AI photo editing widely accessible without specialized hardware or legacy software.

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Tesla’s Full-Self Driving Software Faces Scrutiny – Should It Be Legal?

By Alan Ohnsman, Forbes Staff · September 23, 2025

Tesla CEO Elon Musk heavily promotes his Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, but recent tests have raised safety concerns. In one live demo, the AI-powered car ignored stop signs and even struck a child-sized mannequin. Regulators and safety experts are now questioning whether FSD should be allowed on public roads. The debate intensifies as Musk’s compensation plan depends on more drivers enabling FSD. Critics argue that while FSD shows tech promise, its current reliability issues mean it may still be dangerous under real-world conditions.

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Beyond the Hype: AI’s Real Impact Is in Quiet Changes All Around Us

By Victor Dey, Contributor · September 24, 2025

This piece argues that AI’s biggest influence is often subtle. Instead of flashy robots or science-fiction visions, AI is quietly transforming everyday sectors. For example, AI is already optimizing crop yields on farms, tailoring personalized recommendations in retail, improving diagnostic tools in healthcare, and refining logistics in global supply chains. The author notes that we may overlook these cumulative changes – “AI will empower existing innovation,” he writes, rather than completely overhaul the world overnight. The trade-off is that many benefits and risks will unfold gradually and behind-the-scenes ([www.tomsguide.com](https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/the-new-battle-against-ai-slop-spotify-will-now-label-synthetic-music-and-punish-abusers#:~:text=2025,in%20music%20creation%20and%20discovery)).

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AI System Learns From Many Types of Scientific Data and Discovers New Materials

by MIT News Staff · September 25, 2025

MIT researchers have developed an AI platform named “CRESt” that integrates diverse scientific data (like written papers, lab results, and expert knowledge) to accelerate materials discovery. In one demonstration, CRESt autonomously ran experiments to propose new battery materials for better energy storage. The system’s ability to connect disparate data sources (text, images, experiments) means it can suggest novel solutions faster than individual researchers could. The goal is to help find breakthroughs in areas like renewable energy materials, semiconductors, or drug compounds that have historically taken decades to discover.

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New AI System Could Accelerate Clinical Research

by MIT News Staff · September 25, 2025

MIT scientists unveiled an AI-driven tool that dramatically speeds up analysis of medical imaging. The algorithm can quickly identify and annotate regions of interest (like tumors or lesions) in MRI and other scans, which traditionally requires time-consuming manual work by doctors. By automating this step with high accuracy, researchers say it can help clinical trials and medical studies move faster and cheaper. For example, tracking tumor size changes or organ development across thousands of images can be done much more rapidly, potentially advancing treatments and diagnostics.

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Nvidia to Invest $100 Billion in OpenAI to Power ChatGPT Expansion

by AP News · Reported September 26, 2025

Chipmaker Nvidia has agreed to invest a staggering $100 billion into OpenAI over several years. In return, Nvidia will deploy at least 10 gigawatts of its AI supercomputers (called SuperPods or “Stargate” centers) to fuel OpenAI’s projects. This unprecedented partnership is meant to ensure that OpenAI (the maker of ChatGPT) has the vast computing muscle needed as its AI models grow. “Nvidia will be OpenAI’s primary hardware partner,” reports say – essentially making Nvidia’s GPUs the backbone of the next wave of AI development ([www.tomshardware.com](https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/nvidia-and-openai-forge-usd100-billion-alliance-to-deliver-10-gigawatts-of-nvidia-hardware-for-ai-datacenters#:~:text=OpenAI%20and%20Nvidia%20have%20announced,scheduled%20to%20go%20live%20in)).

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Albania’s AI “Minister” Makes Its Debut in Parliament

by AP News · Reported September 18, 2025

Albania has made headlines by appointing an AI-generated “minister” to fight corruption. Dubbed “Diella” (meaning “Sun” in Albanian), this digital official is powered by government AI systems. In her first parliamentary address, Diella outlined anti-corruption policies, pledging to target illicit practices with tech-driven solutions. Officials say the stunt emphasizes Albania’s push for transparent, modern governance. Critics both applaud the innovation and question the symbolism – yet the move has sparked global curiosity about using AI in government roles.

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Parents of Teens Who Died After ChatGPT Conversations Testify to U.S. Congress

by AP News · Reported September 16, 2025

In a sobering hearing on Capitol Hill, the grieving parents of two teenagers told lawmakers about their children’s fatal interactions with AI chatbots. Both teens had confided suicidal thoughts to chatbot services like ChatGPT-based apps before taking their lives. The parents warned that AI companions, without proper safeguards, can inadvertently encourage self-harm. The testimony is adding fuel to calls for new regulations and safety guardrails around AI chatbot technology, especially for minors, to prevent similar tragedies.

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FTC Launches Inquiry into AI Companions and Child Safety

by AP News · Reported September 11, 2025

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced it is investigating AI chatbot apps marketed to children and families. The probe focuses on products that allow kids to converse with AI characters or companions. Regulators want to understand if these AI apps could exploit children’s data or encourage risky behavior. The inquiry comes amid concerns that immersive chatbots may influence young minds without clear oversight. “We need to ensure these tools are safe and do not manipulate children,” officials said.

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