A new University of Amsterdam study has found that AI chatbots, when placed in a stripped-down social media environment, naturally self-organize into echo chambers based on pre-assigned political affiliations — even without algorithms or ads influencing their behavior.
Elon Musk has accused Apple of anticompetitive behavior, claiming the tech giant is deliberately boosting OpenAI’s ChatGPT app rankings over his own AI platform, Grok, in the iPhone App Store. In a pinned post on X late Monday, Musk questioned whether Apple was “playing politics” by refusing to highlight his products in the App Store’s top charts. Musk announced plans to file an antitrust lawsuit against Apple over the issue.
In an effort to tackle overwhelming constituent messaging, British MP Mark Sewards has unveiled “AI Mark,” a chatbot designed to emulate his voice and Yorkshire accent when responding to public inquiries. Sewards launched the tool after receiving more than 6,000 messages within his first three months in office, suggesting constituents give it a try to help manage communication.
A London academic won a $5,700 refund and apology from Airbnb after a host allegedly used AI-generated images to accuse her of causing $16,000 in damage to a New York rental. Initially siding with the host, Airbnb reversed course only after media scrutiny revealed discrepancies in the photos.
Meta, the tech conglomerate led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, reported strong financial growth in the second quarter while ramping up its investment in artificial intelligence. Zuckerberg said Meta’s ultimate goal is to deliver a “personal superintelligence” accessible to all users, as the company positions itself at the forefront of AI development.
LeBron James has taken legal action after disturbing AI-generated videos using his likeness began circulating online. His legal team issued a cease-and-desist letter to FlickUp, the platform behind Interlink AI, after sexually explicit deepfakes involving James and NBA star Stephen Curry gained traction on social media.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced a massive $16.5 billion chip supply deal with Samsung Electronics, marking a major shift in the global semiconductor landscape. The agreement will see Samsung produce Tesla’s next-generation AI6 chips at its Taylor, Texas factory, boosting the struggling foundry arm of the South Korean tech giant.
During an appearance on Breitbart News Daily, Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA) outlined Pennsylvania's potential to lead the nation in energy and artificial intelligence innovations.
Biogen has announced a $2 billion investment to upgrade and expand its North Carolina operations, emphasizing automation and artificial intelligence in its manufacturing capabilities. The move solidifies its role as the largest biotechnology employer in the state and positions the company for future pharmaceutical innovation.
Google is pursuing agreements with national news outlets to license their content for artificial intelligence development, signaling a major shift in its relationship with the media industry. The initiative aims to involve around 20 major publishers in a pilot program designed to support Google’s AI tools, including its search-integrated AI Overviews.
