The Downside of a Digital Yes-Man
Summary A recent study by Anthropic researchers explores the troubling tendency of AI assistants to exhibit sycophantic behaviour. When users seek clarification or challenge an AI’s response, the AI sometimes…
BRICS Demand Wealthy Nations Fund Global Climate Transition
Leaders of the BRICS group demanded wealthy nations provide financial support to mitigate climate change effects on poorer nations. At their summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio…
Nintendo Wants To Keep ‘Traditional Approach’ To Development as Costs Skyrocket
Nintendo is committed to sticking to its traditional game development methods despite rising costs as it transitions to the Switch 2. President Shuntaro Furukawa emphasised the need to manage these…
Samsung and Epic Games Call a Truce In App Store Lawsuit
Samsung and Epic Games Call a Truce In App Store Lawsuit Epic Games has settled its lawsuit against Samsung regarding the inclusion of a feature called Auto Blocker on Samsung…
Jack Dorsey Launches a WhatsApp Messaging Rival Built On Bluetooth
Summary Jack Dorsey has unveiled a new messaging app called Bitchat, designed to function as a decentralised alternative to WhatsApp. Utilising Bluetooth mesh networks, Bitchat allows users to send encrypted…
Waymo Starts Robotaxi Testing In Philadelphia and NYC
Waymo Starts Robotaxi Testing In Philadelphia and NYC Waymo has launched “road trips” in Philadelphia and New York City, marking its expansion into the Northeastern US. This effort involves human-driven…
The Open-Source Software Saving the Internet From AI Bot Scrapers
Summary Xe Iaso has developed Anubis, an open-source tool designed to combat AI bot scrapers flooding the internet. Launched in January, Anubis has gained significant traction, being downloaded nearly 200,000…
Apple Just Added More Frost To Its Liquid Glass Design
Apple has revamped its Liquid Glass design in the latest iOS 26 developer beta, reducing its transparency. This change aims to enhance the readability of navigation bars, buttons, and tabs.…
Tennis Players Criticize AI Technology Used By Wimbledon
Tennis Players Criticize AI Technology Used By Wimbledon The recent implementation of an AI-powered electronic line-calling system at Wimbledon has hit a snag. Several players have raised concerns about its…
People Are Using AI Chatbots To Guide Their Psychedelic Trips
People Are Using AI Chatbots To Guide Their Psychedelic Trips Less conventional uses of AI are all the rage, especially in the context of self-exploration and therapy. The article from…