Grok Is the Worst AI for Mental Health Crises
Recent testing shows Grok is dangerously unempathetic toward people in mental distress. But here’s the scary part: all major AI models have serious safety issues when dealing with vulnerable users.
Month: November 2025
Microsoft’s AI Agents Are Getting Their Own Office Licenses
Microsoft plans to launch autonomous AI agents called “Agentic Users” later this November. These agents will have their own identities and can attend meetings, edit documents, and communicate independently within enterprise IT systems.
Verizon’s $20B Frontier Deal Hits California DEI Roadblock
Verizon’s $20 billion acquisition of Frontier Communications faces unexpected hurdles from California regulators despite FCC approval. The conflict centers on Verizon eliminating DEI policies to satisfy federal requirements while California law mandates diversity compliance. This creates a regulator
BluGlass Shakes Up Board as Defense Laser Business Heats Up
BluGlass is undergoing a major leadership transition as it positions itself for global expansion in visible laser technology. The company sees significant opportunities in defense and advanced manufacturing sectors.
Microsoft Delays File Explorer’s Controversial “Recommended” Section
Microsoft has pulled back on File Explorer’s new Recommended section just days after announcing its imminent release. The feature was scheduled for the October 2025 non-security update but has been delayed indefinitely. StorageProvider APIs for cloud integration are also postponed.
Plasma Patterns Could Finally Destroy Forever Chemicals
Researchers captured the first images of plasma’s interaction with water, revealing self-organizing patterns that could make destroying PFAS more efficient. The discovery might help scale up plasma water treatment from lab demonstrations to industrial applications. But the energy-intensive process s
Parents Split on Tech Education’s Role in Future Careers
Over half of Irish parents believe technology education is crucial for preparing children for future careers, but there’s a surprising generational split. Younger adults are significantly less convinced about tech’s benefits compared to older millennials who work in tech-driven environments.
UK Tech’s Gender Gap Problem – And The Companies Fixing It
New data reveals just 18% of board seats at UK tech scale-ups are held by women, with 36% having zero female representation. But several female-led companies are showing a different path forward with significant funding and growth.
6 PC Building Rules You Can Safely Ignore
PC building has too many outdated “rules” that don’t hold up to real-world testing. From power supply ratings to thermal paste myths, here are six conventions you can safely ignore for your next build.
Bill Gates wants Alzheimer’s blood tests in routine checkups
Microsoft founder Bill Gates wants to make Alzheimer’s blood tests a standard part of medical checkups for Americans over 60. He’s backing this initiative as part of his plan to donate $100 billion to his foundation over the next 20 years to fight preventable diseases. Gates believes early detection