AI

More than 6,000 artists signed an open letter calling on Christie's to cancel its Augmented Intelligence AI-generated art auction, arguing it threatened their livelihoods. The auction was held anyway and brought in more than $728,000. Continue Reading →

Google is in the middle of its own Innovator’s Dilemma: disrupting its $260 billion-a-year search business before someone else does. The question isn’t who will build the AI version of Google Search – the answer is obvious: Google – so our friends in Mountain View have a couple of things they're testing. Continue Reading →

The Los Angeles Times has introduced an AI-driven labeling system to flag articles that take a stance or are written from a personal perspective. Announced in a letter from billionaire owner Patrick Soon-Shiong, the “Voices” label applies not only to opinion pieces but also to news commentary, criticism, and reviews. Some articles will also include AI-generated “Insights,” which summarize key points and present alternative viewpoints. Continue Reading →

Opera, a Norwegian-based browser company, has long positioned itself as an alternative to mainstream browsers like Chrome and Edge, focusing on privacy, speed, and built-in features. Known for innovations such as a free VPN, native ad blocker, and integrated messaging apps, Opera has built a loyal user base among those seeking a more streamlined and customizable browsing experience. Continue Reading →

The world isn’t "safe for work," but most foundational models are. OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and other popular model builders aggressively filter training data to exclude harmful content—adult entertainment, hate speech, extremism, and even controversial political perspectives. The result? Polished, sanitized models that align with corporate and legal safety standards. That’s great—or is it? The real world is messy, complicated, and filled with morally gray areas, which raises the question: Do unfiltered AI models have a valid place in the AI landscape? Continue Reading →

Billed as OpenAI's "last non-chain-of-thought model," GPT-4.5 is the company's most advanced language model to date. OpenAI says the model offers substantial enhancements over its predecessors, particularly in advanced reasoning, problem-solving, and contextual understanding. Continue Reading →

In a "better late than never" moment, Amazon has unveiled Alexa+: an advanced version of its voice assistant that integrates generative AI to enhance user interactions. Priced at $19.99 per month (but free for Amazon Prime members), the service is set to launch with early access in the U.S. next month, initially available on Echo Show devices, with plans for broader international and device expansion. Continue Reading →

OpenAI has expanded access to its Deep Research tool – originally exclusive to users with a $200 Pro subscription – to Plus, Team, Edu, and Enterprise plan subscribers. This broadened accessibility commenced as part of OpenAI's commitment made earlier this year to extend the tool's availability. If you haven't used it yet, you should stop what you're doing and try it now. It's really interesting. Continue Reading →

Anthropic announced Claude 3.7 Sonnet, its latest AI model they say is designed for practical use in business and development. The company describes it as a hybrid system, blending fast responses with detailed reasoning, adjustable for tasks like quick answers or complex problem-solving. Anthropic claims this makes it versatile, avoiding the need for separate models. They say it is particularly strong in coding, with a high success rate on real-world software tasks. Continue Reading →

Google’s Veo 2, the AI video generator unveiled in December, has a price tag that’s turning heads: 50 cents per second. That’s $30 a minute, $1,800 an hour. It sounds steep—until you stack it up against the cost of actual video production. Continue Reading →