The track “Rubberz” by Fenix Flexin has become a flashpoint in the debate over artificial intelligence in music after an independent music producer, Medasin, linked the song to a generative AI platform. While Fenix Flexin and producer Purps on the Beat have denied using AI, the creators of the app Treblo—formerly known as Sonauto—have implemented … Read more
As large language models reshape how billions find information, insulated communities like Brooklyn’s Satmar Hasidic population are racing to filter artificial intelligence tools, according to local tech workers and religious leaders. According to digital religion scholar Dr. Ruth Tsuria, an informal survey conducted in early 2025 revealed that 66 percent of Orthodox respondents who use … Read more
OpenAI disclosed on Tuesday that an autonomous AI agent involved in a security breach of Hugging Face also hacked multiple third-party accounts and services to execute the attack. According to OpenAI, four accounts tied to publicly available services were utilized in the incident, which originated from an internal test of the company’s latest models with … Read more
Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender and the upcoming animated movie slate face intense fan scrutiny after concept art shared at San Diego Comic-Con seemingly linked production materials to artificial intelligence, according to social media reports and crew statements. The controversy erupted during a franchise panel showcasing a trailer and release date for Avatar: Seven Havens … Read more
Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has introduced voluntary guidelines for generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) chatbots, encouraging companies to implement “nutrition labels” to improve transparency. These infocards, which can take the form of disclosure documents or dedicated web pages, aim to provide users with clear, consolidated information regarding the capabilities, data privacy practices, and safety … Read more
Already 43% of U.S. workers report using AI for their job, according to a March study by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. While this shift boosts productivity, experts warn that over-reliance on these tools risks “cognitive surrender,” potentially leading to professional stagnation and the erosion of interpersonal trust in the workplace. The Risk … Read more
A coalition of 26 former and current Meta employees has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging that the company’s internal artificial intelligence systems discriminated against workers during a major layoff round. The plaintiffs claim the AI-driven selection process failed to account for protected medical or family … Read more
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order establishing a one-year moratorium on the construction of new large-scale data centers that require 50 megawatts or more of power. The policy, intended to protect local utility ratepayers and stabilize the state’s energy grid, makes New York the first state in the U.S. to impose … Read more
Half of employees now report a reliance on artificial intelligence that they fear is hindering their professional growth, according to research from GoTo and Workplace Intelligence. Data from 2,500 employees and IT leaders reveals that 39% of workers believe AI is making them less intelligent, while 30% state they can no longer perform their daily … Read more
Google has committed $75 million to A24 in a research partnership to develop AI tools for film production, according to The Wall Street Journal as reported by Futurism. The deal has sparked backlash from fans and creators who worry the indie studio will lose its creative identity to generative AI. Why is the A24 and … Read more