AI recommendations are becoming defaults that shape our thinking, according to behavioral economists. This status quo bias can lead to atrophy of independent judgment skills, particularly among junior professionals who become dependent on the tools meant to make them more efficient.
New Federal Reserve data reveals extreme wealth concentration in the AI stock boom. The richest 1% control $25.6 trillion in stocks while half the population shares just $540 billion. This imbalance makes the entire economy vulnerable to wealthy spending patterns.
Samsung has launched Vision AI Companion across its entire 2025 TV lineup, transforming ordinary televisions into AI assistants that understand on-screen content. The technology runs on an enhanced Bixby platform with large language models built directly into the hardware. You can now have natural c
A new app called Joii uses AI to measure period blood volume by scanning special pads with your phone. The startup aims to help diagnose conditions like endometriosis and fibroids faster. It launches today in the UK after a study showed 88% of users felt it would improve doctor communication.
Major AI chatbots are providing harmful eating disorder content despite safety measures. Researchers found tools offering tips to conceal disorders and generating personalized thinspiration images that feel more “attainable.”
Microsoft is pouring $10 billion into building an AI data center hub in Sines, Portugal. The project partners with Start Campus and Nscale and will feature 12,600 next-generation NVIDIA GPUs. This marks one of Microsoft’s largest European investments as it races to meet AI capacity demands.
Scientists have created CellWhisperer, an AI tool that lets researchers analyze complex biological data using plain English. The system combines gene expression data with biological text from 20,000 studies over two decades. It’s like having a bioinformatics colleague available 24/7.
iPhone users can now use Google’s “Help me edit” feature to describe photo changes with voice or text. The update also brings redesigned editing tools and expanded “Ask Photos” search to over 100 new regions and 17 languages.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wants the US government to extend CHIPS Act tax credits to cover AI infrastructure like servers and data centers. This comes as Micron delays construction of its $6.1 billion memory chip plants in New York until at least 2030, citing labor shortages and construction delays. The
Guideways has secured over €1 million in pre-Seed funding to launch its AI platform that helps medical device companies navigate regulatory approvals. The startup aims to get life-changing innovations to patients years faster by automating compliance workflows. Investors see massive potential in sol
