South Korea’s ‘Silicon Valley’ struggles to live up to its global ambitions
South Korea’s Pangyo continues to anchor the nation’s tech economy, though accessibility and competition test its edge.
The Download: OpenAI’s US military deal, and Grok’s CSAM lawsuit
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Where OpenAI’s technology could show up in Iran OpenAI has controversially agreed to give the Pentagon access to its AI. But where exactly could its tech show up, and which applications…
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The AI Hype Index: Cracking the chatbot code
Separating AI reality from hyped-up fiction isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve created the AI Hype Index—a simple, at-a-glance summary of everything you need to know about the state of the industry. Millions of us use chatbots every day, even though we don’t really know how they work or how using them affects us. In…
How Al Gore used AI to track 660M polluters
A new tool from Climate Trace allows people to track the path of fine particulate matter, or PM2.5, which causes as many as 10 million deaths annually.
It’s surprisingly easy to stumble into a relationship with an AI chatbot
It’s a tale as old as time. Looking for help with her art project, she strikes up a conversation with her assistant. One thing leads to another, and suddenly she has a boyfriend she’s introducing to her friends and family. The twist? Her new companion is an AI chatbot. The first large-scale computational analysis of…
OpenAI is building five new Stargate data centers with Oracle and SoftBank
OpenAI is continuing to build out massive AI data centers to train and serve increasingly powerful AI models.
Why You’re Losing Top Talent — and How to Win Them Back
With talent scarcer than ever, companies that go beyond pay to offer growth, flexibility and real leadership will win the loyalty of top performers.
AI Is Wiping Out Entry-Level Jobs — Here’s How to Safeguard Your Talent Pipeline
As AI automates entry-level roles, business leaders are left with critical choices. Should you hire for AI expertise, a human touch or a combination of the two?
AI-Generated Workslop Is a $9 Million Productivity Problem, Say Stanford Researchers
More than half of workers surveyed were “annoyed” to receive AI-generated work, according to a new study.
Google’s AI Mode arrives in Spanish globally
Google’s AI Mode is now available to Spanish-speaking users worldwide.
Uber’s CEO Says Drivers Will Be Replaced By Robotaxis in About 10 Years: ‘This Is Going to Be a Real Issue’
More than seven million people drive or deliver with Uber every month.