Artificial Intelligence

In brief Sen. Bernie Sanders warned on “The Joe Rogan Experience” that AI and robotics could displace millions of workers. He proposed solutions including a 32-hour workweek, universal basic income, and stronger labor protections. Sanders criticized tech CEOs for prioritizing profits over people and called for democratic control of AI policy. “They couldn’t care less.” […]

In brief China has launched a $14 million AI initiative to digitally restore 100 classic martial arts films starring Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li. The China Film Foundation’s Kung Fu Film Heritage Project will use AI to enhance image quality, sound, and production values while preserving original storytelling integrity of classics like “Fist

In brief Altman says Meta is offering $100 million signing bonuses, plus substantial annual compensation, to attract AI researchers. OpenAI employees opt to remain despite significant financial incentives. The AI industry’s compensation reaches new heights as companies compete for talent. Multinational tech giant Meta is offering OpenAI employees signing bonuses of up to $100 million

In brief OpenAI unveiled a public-sector initiative and a $200 million contract with the Department of Defense. The OpenAI for Government aims to utilize AI for non-combat tasks, such as enhancing healthcare and analyzing defense data. It follows OpenAI’s quiet policy shift that opened the door to military applications. ChatGPT developer OpenAI launched a new

In brief -Chinese AI tool Kling 2.1 now generates videos with synchronized audio, including footsteps, rain, and ambient effects. At just $9 a month, Kling undercuts Google’s Veo 3 by more than 20 times. We tested both tools head-to-head: Kling shines on pricing and flexibility, but Veo still leads in dialogue and sound design quality.

In brief Geoffrey Hinton warned that artificial intelligence could surpass human intelligence and become uncontrollable. He outlined threats from both human misuse and autonomous AI, including cyberattacks, misinformation, and biological weapons. Hinton called profit motives one of the key reasons AI development won’t slow down. Geoffrey Hinton, widely known as the “Godfather of AI,” issued

In brief DHS and ICE are expanding the use of AI to monitor immigrants and U.S. citizens. A drone at a Los Angeles protest highlights growing domestic surveillance. Advocates warn of privacy risks and disproportionate targeting of vulnerable groups. AI surveillance tools once confined to battlefields are now being used by U.S. immigration authorities to

In brief Meta has acquired a 49% stake in Scale AI for $14.3B, its second-largest deal ever. Scale CEO Alexandr Wang has joined Meta to lead a new superintelligence lab. The investment illustrates Meta’s aggressive strategy to compete with the likes of OpenAI and Google. American multinational tech company Meta has made a significant investment

In brief Mattel has partnered with OpenAI to launch AI-powered products later this year. The collaboration marks OpenAI’s first major move into consumer entertainment. Safety, privacy, and age-appropriate design are central to the deal, Mattel says. Toy giant Mattel announced Thursday it will team up with artificial intelligence giant OpenAI to create the first AI-powered