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Quiet cracking fuels debate on AI mental health role
Quiet cracking fuels debate on AI mental health role
Instead of quitting, some workers quietly endure stress and dissatisfaction, a pattern known as quiet cracking, with AI emerging as a possible aid.
Aug. 18, 2025
Alibaba unveils AI agent to transform global trade for SMEs
Alibaba unveils AI agent to transform global trade for SMEs
The platform allows users to conduct market research, plan products, design prototypes, check regulations, and find distributors in minutes rather than weeks.
Aug. 18, 2025
Employees of OpenAI eye multi-billion dollar stock sale
Employees of OpenAI eye multi-billion dollar stock sale
OpenAI employees prepare $6 billion share sale, lifting valuation towards $500 billion.
Aug. 17, 2025
Geoffrey Hinton warns AI could destroy humanity
Geoffrey Hinton warns AI could destroy humanity
Former Google scientist warns AI has a 20 per cent chance of wiping out humanity.
Aug. 17, 2025
Claude AI gains power to end harmful chats
Claude AI gains power to end harmful chats
Researchers identified thousands of values shaping Claude’s decisions in real-world chats.
Aug. 17, 2025
GPT-5 impresses in reasoning but stumbles in flawless coding
GPT-5 impresses in reasoning but stumbles in flawless coding
Developers praise GPT-5’s insights while stressing the need for human oversight.
Aug. 17, 2025
Researchers use AI to speed up quantum computing experiments
Researchers use AI to speed up quantum computing experiments
AI helps assemble atoms for future quantum computers.
Aug. 17, 2025
Top cybersecurity vendors double down on AI-powered platforms
Top cybersecurity vendors double down on AI-powered platforms
AI-driven platforms are transforming cybersecurity as leading vendors consolidate capabilities, integrate automation, and strengthen defences against evolving global cyberthreats.
Aug. 16, 2025
Google adds memory to Gemini AI for personalised conversations
Google adds memory to Gemini AI for personalised conversations
The new Gemini AI memory feature builds on past chats, rather than starting fresh each time, aiming to make conversations more personal.
Aug. 15, 2025
How Anthropic trains and tests Claude for safe use
How Anthropic trains and tests Claude for safe use
Anthropic's layered safeguards for Claude combine rules, testing, and monitoring to keep AI helpful while reducing the risk of harmful misuse.
Aug. 15, 2025
Igor Babuschkin leaves Elon Musk's xAI for AI safety investment push
Igor Babuschkin leaves Elon Musk's xAI for AI safety investment push
Leadership changes at xAI continue as cofounder Babuschkin leaves to back AI safety innovation through Babuschkin Ventures.
Aug. 15, 2025
Employees trust managers less when emails use AI
Employees trust managers less when emails use AI
Staff judge their own AI use more kindly than their bosses'.
Aug. 15, 2025