Some people are defending Perplexity after Cloudflare ‘named and shamed’ it
In a debate likely to get louder as AI agent usage grows, some people say Perplexity crawling blocked websites isn’t a simple matter.
How the “censorship-industrial complex” is changing the Internet and US policy
I first heard the term “censorship-industrial complex” on April 15, 2025. That’s when I got the tip that a small office in the U.S. State Department, which focused on monitoring and countering foreign disinformation from the likes of Russia, Iran, and China, was facing imminent shutdown—the next day. And the reason? R/FIMI, as the office…
The EU AI Act aims to create a level playing field for AI innovation. Here’s what it is.
The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act, known as the EU AI Act, has been described as “the world’s first comprehensive AI law” by the European Commission.
Is Your ChatGPT Session Going On Too Long? The AI Bot Will Now Alert You to Take Breaks
ChatGPT is set to reach 700 million weekly users, a fourfold increase from the same time last year.
‘Thought It Had Been Deleted’: Elon Musk Says His Team at X Found the Vine Video Archive
Like many former Vine creators, Musk thought the data was gone, but the archive was “recently” found.
Google’s NotebookLM is now available to younger users as competition in the AI education space intensifies
The removal of age restrictions is intended to provide younger students with access to the AI research tool, allowing them to better understand their class materials.
WhatsApp adds new features to protect against scams
The company announced that it took down over 6.8 million WhatsApp accounts linked to criminal scam centers targeting people around the world.
Three weeks after acquiring Windsurf, Cognition offers staff the exit door
Cognition is also laying off 30 employees. Those who take the buyout are expected to work 80+ hour weeks.
This Is the Courage Formula You Need to Transform How You Lead
Courageous leadership is about embracing vulnerability and integrity, especially in uncomfortable moments like giving tough feedback.
Our Mental Health System is Broken — So Let’s Build a Better One
It’s no secret that our mental health system is failing millions of Americans every year. Instead of trying to mend a broken model, it’s time to reinvent the whole thing.
ElevenLabs launches an AI music generator, which it claims is cleared for commercial use
The AI audio-generation unicorn ElevenLabs announced the launch of a new model that allows users to generate music that’s cleared for commercial use.