Category: Artificial Intelligence

Corporate Profits Are at Record Highs. These 4 Factors Could Sink Them.

Experts have different theories about what’s driving steep gains. But many agree the window for growth is shrinking.
Washington’s Scramble to Get Mythos, Anthropic’s Powerful New Model

Federal agencies have requested access to Claude Mythos Preview, which Anthropic says can rapidly identify — and potentially create — new cyberthreats.
Sneaker Company Allbirds Plans to Pivot to A.I. Yes, A.I.

After selling its business for $39 million last month, the company said it planned to buy powerful computer chips and rebrand itself NewBird AI.
Snap Is Laying Off 16% of Full-Time Staff as It Embraces A.I.

The company, which owns the social media app Snapchat, said it was laying off about 1,000 employees as it increases its reliance on artificial intelligence.
That Meeting You Hate May Keep A.I. From Stealing Your Job

As artificial intelligence makes many tasks easier, the human work of cajoling, arm-twisting and reassuring appears to be rising in importance.
The ‘Annoyance Economy’ Is More Than Just Annoying

A new estimate puts the cost of dealing with robocalls, hidden fees and customer service chatbots that can’t solve most problems at $165 billion.
The Escalating Global A.I. Arms Race

China, the U.S., Russia and others have ramped up their contest over artificial-intelligence-backed weapons and military systems. The buildup has been compared to the dawn of the nuclear weapons age.
Banks Warned About Anthropic’s New, Powerful A.I. Technology

In an unusual move, the Treasury secretary and the Federal Reserve chair gathered bank executives to caution about cyberthreats posed by artificial intelligence.
Bessent and Powell’s A.I. Anxiety

The Treasury secretary and the Fed chairman reportedly summoned banking leaders to discuss the potential systemic risks of Anthropic’s new model.
Half of Gen Z Uses AI, but Their Feelings Are Souring, Study Shows

A new study from Gallup found that young adults have grown less hopeful and more angry about artificial intelligence.
Adam Back Denies He Is Satoshi Nakamoto in Response to Times Investigation

“Dr. Adam Back has consistently stated that he is not Satoshi Nakamoto,” his company said in a statement. “What is not speculative is Adam’s foundational contribution to Bitcoin.”
ProPublica Journalists Strike for a Day, Partly Over A.I.

Other sticking points for journalists at the investigative nonprofit included demands for wage increases and layoff protections.