According to an expert, the existential threat from AI isn’t robot overlords, but a hyperpolarized humanity armed with AI-created WMDs. Trying to solve this with a simple “moral operating system” like Asimov’s Laws is a dangerous fantasy that can’t work in the real world.
The hype says AI will replace developers. The reality from an early-stage startup is far more nuanced. AI is transforming how small teams build and ship, but it’s amplifying both good and bad judgment at a blistering pace.
The open-source NVK Vulkan driver for NVIDIA GPUs has landed a significant feature for GeForce RTX 20 series hardware. This support is a prerequisite for technologies like NVIDIA’s DLSS, marking progress for high-end gaming on Linux.
Google is adding the Lexend font to Chrome’s Reading mode on Android, starting in the Canary build. The font is designed to reduce visual stress and improve readability, especially on small screens. This brings the mobile version up to par with the desktop experience.
A UK government report finds a startling number of people are turning to AI chatbots for companionship and emotional support. This trend comes as the same report warns AI is advancing at an “extraordinary” pace, with new risks emerging.
Google has outlined its plan to comply with a court order to open Android to third-party payments and app stores. But the new system includes fees of $2.85 to $3.65 per app install from an external link, plus ongoing revenue cuts. Developers have until January 28th to enroll in the programs.
A new partnership between Visa and UAE real estate giant Aldar has completed its first AI agent payment. The system lets a voice AI confirm details and complete transactions on a user’s behalf. Wider availability for Visa cardholders in the UAE is coming within weeks.
Cisco is dealing with a one-two punch of cyber threats. A China-linked group exploited a critical, unpatched zero-day in email security appliances, while a separate wave of attacks hit VPNs from Cisco and Palo Alto Networks.
The promise of AI agents autonomously handling complex workflows is hitting major roadblocks. Leaders from Google Cloud and Replit say the technology is immature, unreliable, and requires a complete rethink of enterprise processes.
A new report details a grim rise in home healthcare fraud where workers send unqualified friends to impersonate them. With 298 fraud convictions for personal care attendants in 2024, the system’s weak verification is failing vulnerable patients, sometimes with fatal results.
