One in three Americans now trust AI as much as their priest or pastor

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Nearly one in three Americans now say AI is as trustworthy as their priest or pastor for spiritual advice, according to new Barna research unveiled at NRB. The findings raise urgent questions for churches navigating faith in the AI era.

OpenAI plants its AI flag in India

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OpenAI is expanding aggressively in India with a new nationwide initiative that includes Tata-backed data centers, massive enterprise AI deployments, and more than 100,000 ChatGPT Edu licenses. The move signals a long term bet on sovereign AI infrastructure, local talent, and enterprise scale adoption across one of the world’s largest technology markets.

Why are companies racing into AI without knowing how to secure it?

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A new CISO survey highlights growing enterprise AI security risks, with most organizations lacking visibility and relying on legacy controls while accelerating AI deployment.

UGREEN wants your private cloud to think for itself with new AI NAS lineup

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UGREEN is expanding its NAS portfolio with a new AI powered iDX Series that processes data locally. With up to 96 TOPS of compute and 64GB RAM, the company is betting that private cloud storage should not just store your files, but understand them.

Vatican embraces AI for St. Peter’s Basilica 400th anniversary

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The Vatican is turning to artificial intelligence for real-time translations inside St Peter’s Basilica during its 400th anniversary celebrations. Pilgrims will be able to follow major liturgies in their own language using nothing more than a smartphone. As a proud Catholic, I did not expect to see AI woven into the heart of the Church like this, but it is a fascinating and thoughtful move.

Why is Microsoft pushing us toward an AI unemployment cliff?

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Microsoft predicts artificial intelligence could automate most white collar jobs within 18 months. If that disruption is coming, why is the company accelerating AI tools that may displace the very workers it serves?

OpenAI introduces Lockdown Mode and Elevated Risk labels in ChatGPT to counter prompt injection threats

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OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Lockdown Mode and new Elevated Risk labels, aiming to curb prompt injection attacks and strengthen AI security across connected workflows.

OpenAI updates its Privacy Policy

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OpenAI has updated its privacy policy, introducing ads on Free plans, optional contact syncing, teen safeguards, and clearer data retention disclosures. While the company insists advertisers cannot access chats or personal details, the shift signals ChatGPT’s continued move toward becoming a fully monetized mainstream platform. Here is what users need to know and why it matters.

Experian is using ChatGPT to sell you auto insurance

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Experian has launched its Insurance Marketplace inside ChatGPT, allowing drivers to compare auto insurance rates from more than 37 carriers through a conversational interface. The move signals a broader shift as financial services begin embedding directly into AI chat platforms.

Deepgram triples default concurrency limits as voice agents quietly move from pilot to production

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Deepgram has tripled its default concurrency limits across Voice Agent API, Streaming STT, and TTS services. The infrastructure upgrade may signal that voice agents are shifting from pilot projects to production environments where reliability and scale matter more than demos.

Albany lawmakers want to freeze data centers for three years, and that’s bad for business

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New York lawmakers are pushing a bill that would freeze new large data centers for years while the state studies their impact. Supporters call it cautious. Critics say it sends investment, jobs, and innovation straight out of New York.