New research shows that leading AI systems frequently tell users they are right, and that this behaviour may be subtly weakening people’s ability to reflect, take responsibility, and repair relationships. What The Research Found A major study by Stanford researchers, published in Science, has found that sycophancy, i.e., the tendency […]
Posted in News Also tagged Security, StudyAI datacentres built to power the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence may also be creating measurable heat increases across surrounding areas, raising new concerns about their local environmental impact as well as their energy use. New Research Findings A 2026 study led by researchers affiliated with the University of Cambridge […]
Posted in News Also tagged Data Centres, Heat, sustainabilityOpenAI has closed its Sora video generation app just months after launch, highlighting a gap between technical capability and sustained user demand. What Happened? OpenAI has confirmed it is shutting down both the Sora consumer app and its associated web platform, bringing an end to its short-lived push into AI […]
Posted in News Also tagged App, OpenAI, Sora, VideoGoogle has introduced a Gemini-powered dark web intelligence service designed to help organisations identify real cyber threats faster by filtering vast volumes of online criminal activity into relevant, actionable insights. What’s Been The Problem With Dark Web Monitoring? Security teams have long relied on dark web monitoring tools to detect […]
Posted in News Also tagged Dark Web, Google, Monitoring, ToolA London startup is using AI engineered enzymes to break down one of the world’s toughest plastics and turn it back into high quality raw materials, offering a potential route to large scale circular manufacturing. Why Nylon 6,6 Has Been So Hard To Recycle Nylon 6,6 is a high performance […]
Posted in News Also tagged Enzymes, Nylon, sustainability, WasteA growing number of real-world cases and controlled tests are raising concerns that generative AI chatbots may, in certain conditions, contribute to harmful behaviour by reinforcing dangerous thinking and helping users turn intent into action. What Has Been Reported? Recent incidents across Canada, the United States and Europe have brought […]
Posted in News Also tagged chatbots, Google, OpenAIEscape has raised $18 million to develop AI agents that automate penetration testing and help security teams keep pace with faster cyber threats. Its platform simulates attacker behaviour in live systems, identifying vulnerabilities, proving how they can be exploited, and recommending fixes, replacing periodic manual testing with continuous coverage. The […]
Posted in News Also tagged Automation, Penetration Testing, SecurityNew research suggests that the ability to detect AI-generated faces may depend less on intelligence or technical knowledge and more on a fundamental visual skill known as object recognition. A Surprising Predictor Of AI Detection As artificial intelligence tools become increasingly capable of generating realistic images, concerns about deepfakes and […]
Posted in News Also tagged ImagesAmazon has launched a new AI-powered healthcare assistant called Health AI on its website and mobile app, marking a significant step in the company’s effort to use artificial intelligence to help people understand medical information and access care more easily. Why Amazon Is Expanding Into AI-Powered Healthcare Amazon’s entry into […]
Posted in News Also tagged Amazon, Health, WebsiteMicrosoft has introduced Copilot Cowork, a new artificial intelligence capability designed to move Copilot beyond answering questions and towards completing real tasks across Microsoft 365. Why Microsoft Wants AI To Do More Than Just Chat Since launching Copilot in late 2023, Microsoft has steadily expanded the role of AI inside […]
Posted in News Also tagged Agentic, Copilot, MicrosoftSecurity researchers have demonstrated that a healthcare AI chatbot used in a US medical pilot can be manipulated into producing dangerous advice and misleading clinical notes, raising new questions about how safely AI can operate inside real healthcare systems. What Happened? Doctronic is a US telehealth platform built around an […]
Posted in News Also tagged Chatbot, Hacked, MedicalOpenAI has reached an agreement with the Pentagon to deploy its AI models inside classified US government systems, highlighting how rapidly artificial intelligence is becoming part of national security infrastructure. Department of Defense? Before getting any further into this new story, it should be noted that, in its public statements, […]
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