A phrase from an NPR episode, “unprepared for what has already happened,” captures a widespread anxiety as AI evolves. But labor economist David Autor offers a counterpoint: we have more agency to shape the future than we think.
Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.4% in extended trading, fueled by a 9% surge in Meta Platforms after a strong sales forecast. Microsoft shares, however, dropped nearly 5% on slowing cloud growth. The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, as expected.
U.S. law enforcement has taken down the RAMP cybercrime forum, a key marketplace for ransomware groups. The forum was created in 2021 after other major sites banned ransomware talk. Its seizure creates significant uncertainty in the underground economy.
OpenAI is making a major play for the scientific community with its new “AI for Science” team, led by VP Kevin Weil. The company claims GPT-5’s reasoning abilities are now at the “frontier of human abilities,” helping researchers solve problems faster. But experts caution the models are still prone
TerraPower, backed by Bill Gates, expects federal permits within weeks to build its next-generation Natrium reactor in Wyoming. The company plans to start operations by 2030 and has signed a major deal with Meta for up to eight reactors. But significant challenges around fuel, safety, and cost remai
A new high-pressure grinding roll is changing the game for sand and aggregate producers. It turns problematic waste material into a premium, saleable product, addressing both economic and sustainability pressures.
In a test of AI honesty, a reporter asked three major chatbots for a recipe for the entirely fictional “tater tot cheesecake.” The results were revealing, with only one model, Claude, pausing to question the premise, while the others confidently generated detailed instructions.
AI is moving from a coding assistant to a full development partner. This shift means your API’s audience is no longer just human developers—it’s also the AI agents writing the code. Platforms that ignore this new machine consumer risk irrelevance.
A new report shows a massive gap between what AI can do and what most people use it for. Closing it will take years, but curious users are already finding radical new applications, from agriculture to coding.
AI is moving from writing essays to designing real-world products. Paint giant PPG used it to create a clear coat that dries over 50% faster, launching it last spring. It’s part of a quiet revolution in industrial R&D.
