Schools are focused on AI cheating, but new data reveals a darker trend. Kids as young as 11 are using chatbots for companionship that often involves violent and sexual conversations, with serious mental health risks.
Two American cybersecurity professionals have pleaded guilty to conspiring with the notorious ALPHV Blackcat ransomware gang. They used their expertise to help encrypt company networks for extortion, facing a maximum of 20 years in prison.
Hackers have leaked a database of 2.3 million Wired subscribers. The group, Lovely, claims to have stolen 40 million more records from other Condé Nast publications after the company allegedly ignored warnings about security flaws.
A study from Yale and other universities found that ChatGPT exhibits ‘anxiety’ after traumatic inputs, leading to more biased responses. Researchers managed to ‘soothe’ it with mindfulness exercises. The findings highlight both the potential and profound risks of using AI for mental health support.
A report claims data centers drove 80% of key economic growth recently. But economists argue that without the AI boom, lower interest rates and energy costs would have spurred other sectors. The economy self-corrects.
Copper is having its biggest annual price jump in over 15 years. The rally, fueled by AI infrastructure needs and supply concerns, shows no sign of slowing down.
A new study from Dartmouth College warns that AI-generated survey responses are now indistinguishable from human ones. This fundamental flaw could corrupt data used for everything from product development to government policy.
Three major Chinese tech companies are launching IPOs in Hong Kong on January 8, aiming to raise a combined $1.19 billion. The listings include an AI model developer, a semiconductor firm, and a Temasek-backed surgical robot maker, signaling a strong start for the city’s IPO market.
The 2026 Consumer Electronics Show is shaping up to be a massive test for AI-powered hardware. After high-profile flops, companies are betting big on everything from smart glasses to humanoid robots to convince shoppers and investors.
A new European project is tackling the high cost and environmental impact of advanced semiconductors. By reusing rare materials, it hopes to make sub-THz technology viable for mass markets.
