J.R. Johnivan

Google has rolled out a new iOS feature called Simplify that uses Gemini’s large language models to turn dense technical jargon such as what you would find in legal contracts or medical reports into plain, readable language without sacrificing key details.  A recent Google Research blog post states, in part: “Achieving this requires models to […]

The team at Meta has been testing out AI-generated ads for a few years now. But will their strategy lead to a massive shift in online advertising?

A group of researchers with the University of Zurich recently used AI to run an unauthorized AI experiment on Reddit users—and many are crying foul.

In order to ensure alignment with the AI model’s original training, the team at Anthropic regularly monitors and evaluates the efficacy of Claude.

The rise of agentic AI could lead to the implementation of virtual employees within a year, according to Anthropic — even if the technology isn’t quite perfect.

A new AI startup hopes to save $60 trillion per year by replacing the entire global workforce with AI — and it plans on starting with white collar jobs.

Excessive social media use has long been associated with negative psychological effects. Now, the rise of agentic AI–AI-powered companions in particular—introduces a new set of risks for tech-savvy users. “As AI capabilities advance,” according to a recently published research paper, “we face a new challenge: the emergence of deeper, more persistent relationships between humans and […]

Companies of all sizes are finding it increasingly difficult to differentiate between real and fake job applications — and much of the challenge is due to AI. Generative AI tools can easily be used to create headshots, mimic voices, and even fabricate credentials; in addition, hackers and scammers often use advanced AI writing tools to […]

Two Microsoft employees were dismissed on Monday, April 7, following high-profile protests surrounding the Israeli military’s usage of Microsoft AI products. Ibtihal Aboussad, a former AI software engineer with Microsoft, was fired for disobedience, willful misconduct, willful neglect of duty, and just cause, according to the company. She interrupted a keynote speech of Microsoft AI […]

With a trial set to start March 16, 2026, the legal battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI will hopefully be resolved, but will it be enough to end the long-standing feud?