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Kenco triples warehouse robotics lab to test 30 systems at scale
The 3PL's expanded Chattanooga facility will validate integrated automation workflows before live deployment, targeting mixed-SKU palletizing and end-to-end dock operations.
Suno Pulls Mary J. Blige Ad After Unauthorized Deal
The AI music company worked with someone who falsely claimed to represent the R&B icon, sparking backlash and raising questions about verification practices.
Nvidia Acquires Hugging Face for $12.9 Billion
The chip giant's purchase of the open-source AI model platform marks a major bet on accessible artificial intelligence development.
27% of U.S. Adults Form Emotional Bonds with AI Chatbots
New Elon University research reveals widespread social and emotional reliance on large language models, with users both benefiting from and worried about the trend.
Bernie Sanders Proposes Permanent Ban on Superintelligent AI
The Vermont senator's new legislation marks the first call by a major U.S. politician to prohibit the most advanced form of artificial intelligence.
OpenAI Offers Subsidized AI Access to Critical Infrastructure
Water systems, power grids, and local governments will gain affordable access to OpenAI models for cyber defense as AI-enabled attacks loom.
NYC Bans Generative AI Through Grade 8, Pilots Programs in High Schools
The nation's largest school district restricts AI for younger students while launching limited trials for teens, drawing mixed reactions from parents and teachers.
ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, and Gemini Hit by Simultaneous Outages
A rare cascade of service interruptions struck four leading AI platforms within hours Thursday morning, raising questions about infrastructure dependencies.
OpenAI's Astra Model Uses Looped Transformers, Raising AI Safety Concerns
The architecture makes models more efficient but obscures reasoning steps that safety teams rely on to monitor AI behavior.
Sanders and Casar propose federal ban on superintelligent AI
The lawmakers want to halt advanced model development until a new oversight agency is established to assess risks.
John Deere Launches Hands-Free Baling System
The agricultural equipment maker combines existing tractor automation with baler technology to eliminate manual steering during hay collection.
Zuckerberg Pushed Back on AI Regulator Plan in Trump Call
Meta's CEO voiced concerns about a FINRA-style oversight body during an August conversation, highlighting tech industry resistance to federal AI governance.
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini suffer simultaneous outages
All major AI chatbot platforms experienced downtime Thursday morning in a rare coordinated disruption before services were restored.
OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra Claims Human-Level Computer Control
The company's latest model can navigate software and browsers faster than people, executives say, while raising new safety monitoring concerns.
AI agents shift software sales from seats to completed work
As AI takes on tasks once done by employees, vendors face new questions about pricing, accountability, and what customers actually want to buy.
OpenAI Ends $1B Cursor Partnership After SpaceX Acquisition
The AI giant walked away from a lucrative coding tool deal to avoid entanglement with Elon Musk's companies.
Unions and Shorter Workweeks: Proven Tools for AI Prosperity
Economist Dean Baker argues that postwar policies—not new inventions—can ensure AI productivity gains benefit all workers.
Seattle AI BioDesign Initiative Targets $95M Protein Engineering
Allen Institute, UW, and Fred Hutch will use machine learning to create biological molecules that evolution never produced.
Nvidia to Acquire Hugging Face for $13 Billion
The chip giant's largest platform acquisition positions it as an AI ecosystem player beyond hardware.
Federal Government to Deploy AI Interviews for Tech Hires
CodeSignal platform will screen applicants for Tech Force initiative as agencies test automated interview tools with human oversight.
U.S. Electric Grid Can't Keep Pace with AI Data Center Buildout
Tech giants are constructing AI infrastructure years faster than utilities can deliver the power to run it, creating a fundamental mismatch that threatens to delay half of planned facilities.
Google launches voice assistants for Gmail, Docs, and Keep
Gmail Live, Docs Live, and Keep Live bring hands-free conversational AI to Google's productivity apps, starting with mobile platforms.
Office Workers Turn Against AI While Executives Embrace It
New Glassdoor data reveals a stark divide in workplace AI sentiment, with insurance claims adjusters showing 98% negativity.
MIT Study Identifies 10 Levers for Deploying AI That Improves Work
Research from 20+ companies reveals how to avoid disuse, misuse, and overuse when implementing generative AI tools.