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.
Making AI Work, MIT Technology Review’s new AI newsletter, is here
For years, our newsroom has explored AI’s limitations and potential dangers, as well as its growing energy needs. And our reporters have looked closely at how generative tools are being used for tasks such as coding and running scientific experiments. But how is AI actually being used in fields like health care, climate tech, education,…
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.
Scott Wiener on his fight to make Big Tech disclose AI’s dangers
The California lawmaker is on his second attempt to pass a first-in-the-nation AI safety bill. This time, it might work.
Meta Is Adding AI to Facebook Dating to Help ‘Anyone Tired of Swiping’ Find a Better Match
Hundreds of thousands of adults in the U.S. and Canada create Facebook Dating profiles every month, Meta claims.