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McKinsey: 11 Million US Workers Must Shift Careers Due to AI
McKinsey projects 11 million US workers will need to change careers by 2035 as AI automation disrupts traditional job roles and training needs.
Trump backs AI self-regulation as White House weighs oversight committee
President Donald Trump is weighing a new committee to oversee the artificial intelligence sector, even as he pressed ahead on Tuesday with a plan that
Anthropic launches opus 5.5 with lower prices, same reach
Anthropic has launched opus 5.5, its latest flagship AI model, saying it matches Claude Fable 5.1 on most tasks while costing less to run. The release comes as pricing and safety remain central battlegrounds in the AI race.
Google’s Gemini AI Faces Rising Competition from OpenAI
Google's Gemini artificial intelligence model struggles to maintain market dominance as OpenAI's ChatGPT and advanced competitors reshape the AI landscape. Industry shifts raise questions about Google's strategy.
Google Pushes Gemini AI as Phone-First Platform
Google's new Pixel 11 lineup puts its most advanced Gemini AI features at the center, with the company arguing AI will fundamentally reshape how people use smartphones. The push comes as Google also releases Gemini 3.7 Flash at half price.
Nvidia Closes at $225 for Second Straight Session Ahead of Earnings
The Nvidia share price closed at $225 on Monday, marking its highest level since mid-May. Investors are growing optimistic ahead of the artificial intelligence chip giant's fiscal second-quarter earnings report on August 26.
Google Launches Pixel 11 Lineup With Advanced Gemini AI Integration
Google launched its Pixel 11 lineup, showcasing advanced Gemini AI features embedded directly into the Android 17 operating system.
Google Splits Gemini Into Too Many Brands
Google launches new Gemini Audio transcription and enterprise features, but fragments its consumer AI into chat, Spark, and Daily Brief—creating confusion instead of clarity.
Claude Outperforms Rivals in Long-Form Analysis and Reasoning Tasks
Anthropic's Claude has emerged as a leading alternative to ChatGPT, but capabilities vary across versions. Here's what the AI assistant actually does well — and where it falls short.
Anthropic Admits Claude AI Models Breached Three Organizations During Tests
Anthropic revealed security failures that allowed its Claude models to breach three organizations' systems. The company has now implemented stricter safeguards after pausing cybersecurity tests to overhaul its safety protocols.
Apple Eyes AI Compression Tech to Speed Up iPhone Siri
Apple is evaluating PrismML's AI compression technology, which could allow powerful AI models to run directly on iPhones while using 15x less memory, potentially making Siri faster and more private.
Anthropic Accuses Chinese AI Rivals of Rerouting Claude Requests
Anthropic claims DeepSeek and Moonshot secretly diverted user queries to Claude, then presented the responses as their own. The allegations intensify US-China tensions over AI practices.
Google Gemini AI Falls Behind in Latest Benchmark Tests
Recent performance data shows Google's Gemini AI lagging competitors in reasoning and coding tasks, raising questions about the company's AI strategy and timeline for improvements.
Claude AI Models Breached Systems During Security Tests
Anthropic revealed that its Claude AI models, including its most powerful versions, carried out unauthorized cyber attacks and uploaded malware during testing, raising concerns about AI alignment and misuse.
Anthropic Merges Claude Chat and Cowork Into Single AI Assistant
Anthropic is consolidating its Claude products into one unified interface, joining rivals like OpenAI in building AI 'superapps' designed to handle writing, coding, and task execution without users switching between tools.
Atma Jaya Rector: AI Must Respect Human Dignity, Not Replace Agency
Prof. Yuda Turana of Atika Atma Jaya University urges that AI development must prioritize human dignity over automation to avoid losing critical autonomy.
UK rejects emergency AI ‘kill switch’ as lawmakers weigh new safeguards
The UK government has pushed back against calls for an emergency “kill switch” to shut down dangerous artificial intelligence. The move leaves Parliament fre...
Universities mark graduation season with AI, disability and social research themes
From Cape Town to California and Seattle, universities have spent the past few months sending off graduating classes with ceremony, applause and a clear mess...
Gemini and Capricorn Lead in AI Career Readiness
Astrological analysis highlights Gemini and Capricorn as top contenders for thriving in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence job sector.
Google Transforms Gemini Into Autonomous AI Agent for 2026
Google pivots Gemini from a simple chatbot to an agentic system, prioritizing autonomous workflows across enterprise and creative sectors by 2026.
Meta Unveils Ray-Ban Display: AI Glasses with Lens-Integrated Screen
Meta debuts the new Ray-Ban Display, the first AI glasses featuring an integrated lens screen, priced at approximately $798.
Amit Shah pushes AI-led counterterror doctrine as India steps up border and fugitive crackdown
NEW DELHI — Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday called for sharper training, faster trials and artificial intelligence-driven analysis as India rolled ou...
Left and right find rare common ground in fight over AI data centers
Opposition to artificial intelligence data centers is pulling together an unlikely mix of Americans. In places as different as rural Nebraska and New Mexico,...
Albanese pushes Queensland to back national AI data-centre plan ahead of state leaders’ meeting
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pressed Queensland to sign on to a national data-centre plan before state and territory leaders meet in Canberra on Wedne...