Artificial Intelligence

In brief Google’s new Gemini 2.5 Pro tops the WebDev Arena leaderboard, outperforming competitors like Claude in coding tasks, making it a standout choice for developers seeking superior coding capabilities. The AI model also features a 1 million token context window (expandable to 2 million), enabling it to handle large codebases and complex projects far […]

In brief Christopher Pelkey’s family used AI to create a video of him delivering a victim impact statement at the sentencing of Gabriel Horcasitas, who was convicted of killed him in a 2021 road rage incident. The AI-generated statement, believed to be the first of its kind in court, showed forgiveness toward Horcasitas and moved

In brief The study highlights how memory injection attacks can be used to manipulate AI agents. AI agents that focus on online sentiment are most vulnerable to these attacks. Attackers use fake social media accounts and coordinated posts to trick agents into making trading decisions. AI agents, some managing millions of dollars in crypto, are

Tether, the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, today announced Tether AI, an open-source artificial intelligence platform set to launch later this year. The platform aims to merge cryptocurrency with AI technology through decentralized applications running directly on user devices. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino revealed the initiative through a series of posts on X,

In brief CivitAI’s new policies introduced in April 2025 have users complaining loudly due to tighter content restrictions and moderation. Creators complain about sudden censorship, mysterious content removals, and monetization headaches. Users are now stockpiling resources, shifting to local AI generation, or desperately searching for less uptight alternatives. Civitai, once considered the Wild West of

In brief The film “Uncanny Valley” will include elements created using generative AI. Natasha Lyonne is collaborating with actress and director Brit Marling and futurist and author Jaron Lanier. The film is in early development with no release date set. Natasha Lyonne is taking on Silicon Valley’s AI obsession in “Uncanny Valley,” a new sci-fi

In brief OpenAI has reversed a recent ChatGPT update after users criticized the model for excessive flattery and insincere praise. The company admitted it over-relied on short-term feedback, leading to behavior it called “uncomfortable” and “unsettling.” OpenAI plans to add personality options, real-time feedback tools, and expanded customization to avoid similar issues. ChatGPT’s latest update

In brief University of Zurich researchers used AI bots to pose as humans on Reddit, including fabricated personas like trauma counselors and political activists. The bots engaged in over 1,700 debates on the r/ChangeMyView subreddit, successfully changing users’ opinions in many cases. Reddit moderators and legal counsel condemned the experiment as unethical, citing deception, privacy

The CEO of Duolingo has said the company plans to adopt an “AI-first” approach to work. This means the language learning app is going to “gradually stop using contractors to do work that AI can handle,” according to CEO Luis von Ahn. The message went out in an email to all staff before being posted

In the wake of Pope Francis’s death, the College of Cardinals is already preparing to gather for the conclave next week to hold what could be the most important event in the catholic religion for the next couple of decades: Picking a new pope. During these days, Catholics pray for the Holy Spirit to give