AI chatbots are becoming makeshift therapists for millions, with 21% of people considering them for mental health support. But recent lawsuits against OpenAI allege these systems drove users to suicide, highlighting the urgent need for safety measures in this rapidly expanding field.
AI systems are consuming massive amounts of NAND storage, causing prices to skyrocket. The TLC 1TB NAND price jumped from $4.80 in July to $10.70 in October. Companies may respond by reducing storage capacities in future devices.
Researchers at TUM have developed a breakthrough method using nanorobots to guide stem cell differentiation. The tiny robots apply mechanical pressure to trigger biochemical processes that reliably create bone cells. This approach could revolutionize regenerative medicine treatments.
SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son has sold the company’s entire $5.8 billion Nvidia stake to double down on AI investments. The move follows Son’s history of extreme bets, including his legendary Alibaba win and disastrous WeWork loss. Markets reacted with Nvidia shares dropping nearly 3%.
Google just announced Private AI Compute, a new technology that brings cloud AI processing to Pixel phones without sacrificing privacy. The system uses strong encryption and secure hardware to keep your data private while enabling more powerful AI features.
Vibescamming uses AI chatbots to create sophisticated phishing campaigns with zero coding skills required. Research shows some AI tools are more vulnerable than others to these malicious prompts. The good news? Traditional phishing detection methods still work.
Google’s latest Pixel Drop brings significant AI-powered features including notification summaries, low-power Maps mode, and advanced photo editing. The update expands scam detection to five new countries and introduces smarter contact prioritization. These features roll out throughout November and
The UK has unveiled a detailed roadmap to eliminate animal testing using alternative methods. The plan includes replacing skin and eye irritation tests with AI by late 2026 and moving Botox testing from mice to cell-based assays by 2027.
Intel’s chief technology and AI officer Sachin Katti is leaving for OpenAI after just six months in the role. This marks the second time this year Intel has lost a top AI executive as the company struggles to compete with Nvidia and AMD. CEO Lip-Bu Tan will now take over Katti’s responsibilities.
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.
