Artificial Intelligence
Simply put: No field in computing is as hot or heavily hyped right now as artificial intelligence. Once a science fiction dream, A.I. is now a big part of our everyday lives; whether it’s commonplace tech like fraud prevention systems, online recommendations, or the speech recognition tools driving smart assistants — all the way through to innovative new technologies like self-driving cars and autonomous delivery robots. Want to know why A.I. matters? In need of a primer on the difference between deep learning and reinforcement learning? Scared at the possibility of machine superintelligence? Helpfully, we’ve rounded up all our news, guides, and assorted other A.I. coverage in one central location.
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ChatGPT just landed ads, Now, Google won’t rule out ads in Gemini app, of course.
Ads have started appearing inside ChatGPT, and Google is already leaving room for Gemini to follow. The chatbot ad era may be closer than users expected.
I never thought AI would add typos – but it kind of makes sense
A new AI tool deliberately adds typos to emails, reflecting a shift where imperfect writing is seen as more human and trustworthy in the age of AI-generated communication.
NotebookLM can now automatically organize your research sources for you
Google has rolled out automatic source labeling and categorization to NotebookLM. The feature activates automatically once you have five or more sources in a notebook.
The best trick AI can pull is disappear into my gadgets instead of turning into a product
AI may finally become more useful when it stops acting like a product and starts quietly improving the gadgets people already own.
DeepSeek V4 is out, touting some disruptive wins over Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude
DeepSeek V4 launched April 24, 2026, with two open-source models that rival closed-source leaders on coding and agentic benchmarks, at up to 9x lower API costs than OpenAI and Anthropic.
Sony’s table tennis robot made me think about what happens when AI gets a body
Sony’s table tennis robot looks like a lab flex with a paddle. The real story starts when AI stops answering prompts and learns to move through our world.
Scientists pretended to be delusional in AI chats. Grok and Gemini encouraged them.
esearchers tested five major AI chatbots with a simulated user showing signs of psychosis. Some made things worse. Others told the user to log off and call someone.
X is closing communities. But hey, you now have custom timelines and group chats
X is closing its Communities feature and replacing it with AI-powered custom timelines and expanded group chats, shifting focus to real-time and personalized interactions.
OpenAI pushes ChatGPT toward autonomous work with GPT-5.5
OpenAI has launched GPT-5.5, focusing on improving ChatGPT’s ability to handle complex tasks and real-world workflows.
Microsoft Copilot can now do actual work inside your Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files
Copilot's new Agent Mode can draft and restructure Word documents, build formulas and tables in Excel, and update PowerPoint decks, all in real time.
Google Meet will soon jot down notes for you, even if it’s an in-person meeting
Google announced at Cloud Next 2026 that its popular "Take Notes for Me" feature now covers in-person and third-party meetings, putting Gemini in direct competition with Otter.ai and Fireflies.
ChatGPT workspace agents turn AI into a team member
OpenAI introduces workspace agents in ChatGPT, allowing teams to automate workflows, run tasks in the background, and turn AI into a collaborative work assistant.
Workspace Intelligence turns Gemini into an all-knowing do-it-all AI agent for your work
A few weeks ago, Google announced a new feature called Personal Intelligence. Broadly, the idea is to let Gemini access the content saved in your Gmail inbox and Photos library. The next time you ask the AI about travel plans, projects, or anything relevant, it will seamlessly reference your stored information to offer helpful responses, […]
Gemini can now create documents, slides, meetings and more in chat
Google has integrated Gemini into Chat, allowing users to create documents, slides, and manage tasks directly within conversations.
ChatGPT lawsuit claims it advised a shooter on how and where to strike
Florida's attorney general claims ChatGPT advised the FSU shooter on what gun to use, which ammo to buy, and when to strike. OpenAI says the chatbot did nothing wrong.
ChatGPT Images 2.0 is here, and it’s way more than an upgrade
ChatGPT Images 2.0 brings smarter, more accurate image generation with better text handling and consistency, pushing AI visuals closer to real-world usability.
You can finally have human-like conversations with Google’s smart home Gemini
Google is adding Continued Conversation to Gemini for Home, letting Nest and Google Home users ask follow-up questions without repeating the wake phrase every time.
Your iPhone is getting smarter: Here’s what Apple Intelligence can do in iOS 27
I’d absolutely enjoy a smarter iPhone, especially with the new Apple Intelligence features on the horizon.
Gemini Live gets a minimalist app redesign that lets you do more
Google has redesigned Gemini Live with a cleaner interface, making AI conversations more seamless and easier to access within the main app.
This AI tech can understand words that are not even spoken out loud
Researchers have developed a wearable AI sensor that reads neck movements to convert silent speech into audible voice, opening new possibilities for communication.
Character.AI turns books into roleplay bots amid ongoing safety concerns
Character.AI’s Books feature turns literature into interactive roleplay, but past safety concerns raise questions about how far AI companionship should go.
8 Siri features that could make iOS 27 a blockbuster upgrade
From a standalone chatbot app to Google Gemini under the hood to actions across the apps, here are 8 rumored Siri features that could make iOS 27 the update Apple fans have been waiting for.
AI has blocked out Windows laptops in the race against the MacBook
Windows laptops finally got interesting, but AI turned into the wrong selling point at the exact wrong moment.
I’ve been using “Ask Maps,” and it has forever changed Google Maps for me
I started using this AI feature on Google Maps, and now I really can’t go back to the old way
A Google Pixel laptop might be on its way, but does anyone actually want one?
A new Google Pixel laptop might be in the works, but history, rising hardware costs, and a $599 MacBook Neo suggest it could be dead on arrival.
AI is entering the Skynet debate moment in the social media hype circles
A growing wave of “AI doom influencers” is shaping public perception as real-world developments amplify concerns about advanced AI systems.
All Gemini users can now access Notebook projects on the web without paying a dime
Gemini now lets all free users create Notebooks on the web, a shared workspace that syncs with NotebookLM. You can store files, past chats, and sources in one place for smarter AI responses.
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