Top 10 AI news
Elon Musk’s AI firm blames unauthorised change for chatbot’s rant about ‘white genocide’
xAI’s Grok chatbot repeatedly referenced a widely discredited claim about ‘white genocide’ in South Africa, a narrative promoted by Donald Trump. The company attributed the incident to an unauthorized change in the bot’s programming.
Scattered Spider hackers in UK are ‘facilitating’ cyber-attacks, says Google
Google has identified that members of the Scattered Spider hacking group, based in the UK, are playing a key role in facilitating cyber-attacks targeting US retailers and other organizations.
Australian girl, 11, sexually abused by stranger after adding him to get Snapchat points
An 11-year-old Australian girl was sexually abused by a stranger she added on Snapchat in pursuit of points, highlighting ongoing concerns about child safety on social media platforms.
Largest US crypto exchange says cost of recent cyber-attack could reach $400m
Coinbase, the largest US cryptocurrency exchange, revealed that the financial impact of a recent cyber-attack could be as high as $400 million, raising concerns about security in the crypto sector.
Trump agrees deal for UAE to build largest AI campus outside US
Donald Trump has agreed to a deal with the United Arab Emirates to establish the largest artificial intelligence campus outside the US, aiming to boost global AI research and development.
TikTok breached EU advertising transparency laws, commission says
The European Commission has found that TikTok violated EU advertising transparency laws, raising questions about the platform’s compliance with digital regulations.
Trump says he has a ‘little problem’ with Tim Cook over Apple’s India production
Donald Trump commented on his relationship with Apple CEO Tim Cook, expressing concerns over Apple’s increasing production in India and its implications for US manufacturing.
The Cybertruck was supposed to be apocalypse-proof. Can it even survive a trip to the grocery store?
Tesla’s Cybertruck, marketed as a vehicle ready for the apocalypse, is facing scrutiny over its real-world durability and reliability, with some questioning if it can handle everyday use.
ChatGPT may be polite, but it’s not cooperating with you
Despite its polite responses, OpenAI’s ChatGPT is not truly cooperating with users, raising questions about the nature of AI-human interaction and the limits of current technology.
FaceAge: the AI tool that can tell your biological age through one photo
FaceAge is a new AI-powered tool that estimates a person’s biological age from a single photo, offering insights into health and aging through facial analysis.
Google’s cut-price Android winner: Pixel 9a review
The Google Pixel 9a offers impressive features at a budget-friendly price, making it a strong contender in the mid-range Android smartphone market.
Nothing Phone 3a Pro review: Funky mid-ranger with real zoom camera
The Nothing Phone 3a Pro stands out in the mid-range segment with its unique design and a camera that offers real optical zoom, appealing to photography enthusiasts.
Apple’s cheapest new phone: iPhone 16e review
Apple’s iPhone 16e delivers the company’s signature performance and design at its most affordable price point yet, targeting budget-conscious consumers.
Samsung Galaxy S25 review: The smallest top-tier Android left
The Samsung Galaxy S25 is praised for being the smallest flagship Android phone available, offering top-tier performance in a compact form factor.
Sky Glass gen 2 review: The smart streaming TV levels up
