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.
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.
The AI revolution is accelerating, but it’s running into a surprising bottleneck: electricity. The grid wasn’t built for this, and companies are scrambling. The next decade will be about energy, not just software.
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.
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 Startup Radar from GeekWire profiles four Pacific Northwest companies taking on big industries. They’re automating health insurance claims, orchestrating hospital ORs, fine-tuning AI models, and reviewing construction plans. Here’s our take on their potential.
A team at MIT has developed a radical new approach to brain implants. They’re using the body’s own immune cells to ferry microscopic electronic devices to precise locations in the brain, powered entirely by external light.
Everyone is rushing to add AI, but it’s often just for show. A new MIT study using a sophisticated labor tool predicts AI could replace 11.7% of the U.S. workforce, highlighting a coming divide.
According to the Financial Times, a survey of 10,000 desk workers found executive urgency to adopt AI has increased sevenfold in six months. Yet, two-thirds of employees aren’t using it, creating a dangerous disconnect fueled by fear, guilt, and a lack of trust.
