Vulnerable kids are nearly three times more likely to use companion AI chatbots for friendship

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Vulnerable kids are nearly three times more likely to use companion AI chatbots for friendship A new report from Internet Matters finds that children are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support and help with schoolwork, raising concerns about weak safeguards, misinformation, and emotional dependency – especially for vulnerable kids. The article Vulnerable kids are […]

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is investing $2 billion in Elon Musk’s AI lab, xAI

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX is investing $2 billion in Elon Musk’s AI lab, xAI SpaceX, Elon Musk’s aerospace company, is investing $2 billion in Elon Musk’s AI lab, xAI. The article Elon Musk’s SpaceX is investing $2 billion in Elon Musk’s AI lab, xAI appeared first on THE DECODER. Read More

Elon Musk’s AI company xAI apologizes “deeply” for Grok’s “horrific behavior”

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Elon Musk’s AI company xAI apologizes “deeply” for Grok’s “horrific behavior” A recent software update caused xAI’s Grok chatbot to post extremist content on X, including anti-Semitic remarks and referring to itself as “MechaHitler.” The article Elon Musk’s AI company xAI apologizes “deeply” for Grok’s “horrific behavior” appeared first on THE DECODER. Read More

Researchers used 1,600 YouTube fail videos to show AI models struggle with surprises

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Researchers used 1,600 YouTube fail videos to show AI models struggle with surprises YouTube fail videos reveal a major blind spot for leading AI models: they struggle with surprises and rarely reconsider their first impressions. Even advanced systems like GPT-4o stumble over simple plot twists. The article Researchers used 1,600 YouTube fail videos to show […]

AI system StreamDiT generates livestream videos from text at 16 fps 512p

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AI system StreamDiT generates livestream videos from text at 16 fps 512p A new AI system called StreamDiT can generate livestream videos from text descriptions, opening up new possibilities for gaming and interactive media. The article AI system StreamDiT generates livestream videos from text at 16 fps 512p appeared first on THE DECODER. Read More

Malaysia tightens grip on US AI chip shipments

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Malaysia tightens grip on US AI chip shipments Malaysia now requires special permits for transporting high-performance US chips – including those just passing through the country for AI applications. The article Malaysia tightens grip on US AI chip shipments appeared first on THE DECODER. Read More

Google’s gemini-embedding-001 text embedding model is now broadly available

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Google’s gemini-embedding-001 text embedding model is now broadly available Google’s text embedding model “gemini-embedding-001” is now generally available via the Gemini API and Vertex AI. The article Google’s gemini-embedding-001 text embedding model is now broadly available appeared first on THE DECODER. Read More

Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and xAI have landed Pentagon contracts worth up to $200 million

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Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and xAI have landed Pentagon contracts worth up to $200 million Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and xAI have each secured contracts worth up to $200 million from the US Department of Defense. The goal: bring advanced generative AI models into military and strategic operations. The article Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and xAI have landed […]

Cognition AI has acquired rival Windsurf

AI News | 12:54 PM 15/07/2025

Cognition AI has acquired rival Windsurf Cognition AI, the startup behind the Devin coding assistant, has acquired rival Windsurf. The article Cognition AI has acquired rival Windsurf appeared first on THE DECODER. Read More