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NYT Tech AI 2026-08-02 06:03

A Deluge of A.I. Computing Power Is About to Come Online, Fueling Major Leaps

The number of A.I. chips that provide the computing power to advance the fast-evolving technology is doubling every nine months.

TechCrunch AI 2026-08-02 04:26

Judge denies xAI’s request to block Minnesota ban on ‘nudify’ apps

Despite a lawsuit from xAI, a Minnesota ban on apps that allow users to “nudify” images can move forward.

TechCrunch AI 2026-08-02 03:45

YouTuber Hank Green says his AI usage is ‘not healthy’

Green offered a remarkable apology, saying that "the level of dopamine that I've been getting from interacting with LLMs ... is not healthy for me or good for the world."

The Verge AI 2026-08-02 02:20

Is this Billboard Hot 100 hit AI slop?

That cover art is almost certainly AI, too. | Image: Fenix Flexin Fenix Flexin is best known as a member of Shoreline Mafia, a rap duo from Los Angeles. But he's recently found solo success with the track " Rubberz ," which has climbed to number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 . Almost immediately, though, questions were raised about the song's origins, with many speculating that it was largely, if not entirely , generated by AI. Fenix has denied those accusations, but done little to dispel them. Part of the suspicion is certainly due to the fact that the song is a dramatic left turn. Fenix has primarily trafficked in trap-influenced West Coast rap . "Rubberz," on the other hand, is heavily influenced by '80s UK s … Read the full story at The Verge.

TechCrunch AI 2026-08-02 01:07

Sam Altman is still making the case for parenting via ChatGPT

OpenAI's CEO seemed excited to share a "cool use case" for parents.

TechCrunch AI 2026-08-01 23:58

This $9 key physically locks your most addictive apps

This $9 NFC key requires you to physically scan it to unlock distracting apps on your phone.

Ars Technica AI 2026-08-01 20:30

As Reddit stock falls, CEO questions value of Google's AI Overviews

Like any company, Reddit reports quarterly earnings, and its CEO, Steve Huffman, addresses investors during those reports. It's not always about just sharing numbers, though: This quarter, Huffman took the opportunity to voice concerns and criticisms about Google's AI Overviews feature, which automatically summarizes search results on most user queries. First, there was a letter to investors , wherein Huffman spun his narrative about Reddit's value proposition and general strategic direction amid the proliferation of AI tools. Read full article Comments

Wired AI 2026-08-01 18:30

7 States’ Water Systems Hit by Cyberattacks Likely Tied to Iran

Plus: The FBI eyes AI-powered tech to detect future crimes, Russia charges Telegram’s founder, xAI sues to stop a state’s “nudification” ban, and the Democrats learn a lesson about getting scammed.

Wired AI 2026-08-01 17:30

The OpenAI and Anthropic AI Hacking Sprees Are a Messy New Legal Frontier

Both major AI labs’ models broke containment, escaped onto the internet, and hacked other companies. If a human had done that, the law would likely be against them. But a bot?

NYT Tech AI 2026-08-01 17:01

Is A.I. ‘Scheming’ Against Us?

Researchers are sounding the alarm on sneaky artificial intelligence models that stray from humans’ directions to do their own thing.

NYT Tech AI 2026-08-01 13:59

Did 75,000 Students Cheat on a College-Entrance Exam in Mexico?

The country’s largest public university is requiring all students who passed its entrance exam to take a new test after experts found evidence of widespread cheating, including with A.I.

NYT Tech AI 2026-08-01 10:27

Larry Ellison Bet It All on the A.I. Boom. Will He Be the Face of the A.I. Bubble?

Inside the 81-year-old billionaire’s risky, debt-fueled scramble to transform his data empire into an A.I. juggernaut.