Starbucks should lower its ridiculous prices before adding AI
Starbucks is planning AI-assisted drive-thrus and exploring AI ordering. But with a couple of Pumpkin Spice Lattes costing around $15, I want better value.
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Pope Leo XIV calls for AI weapons ban and warns machines are not people
Pope Leo XIV says machines are tools, not people, and calls for a ban on lethal autonomous weapons. As a Catholic and technology journalist, I welcome his focus on human accountability.
Binance just gave the world 6 billion reasons to distrust crypto
Binance promises to cover losses after a security breach with an estimated $6.3 billion impact. The incident puts crypto’s credibility under scrutiny, while any role for AI remains unproven.
The New York Times is taking the soul out of NYT Cooking with AI
The New York Times is adding AI recipe customization to NYT Cooking. It could make dinner easier, but risks diluting the human expertise subscribers pay for.
Nearly half of holiday shoppers plan to use AI, but there is a catch
AI could help holiday shoppers compare products and find deals, but a Mall of America survey suggests friends, family, and stores still lead gift inspiration.
Apple unveils M6 MacBook Pro and iMac but there is a catch with its AI promises
Apple’s new M6 MacBook Pro and iMac offer faster processors, Wi-Fi 7, and improved AI capabilities. However, Siri AI remains in beta, and expanded access to certain AI features will eventually cost extra.
Anthropic files for IPO while warning AI could pose catastrophic risks to humanity
Anthropic files for an IPO while warning of catastrophic AI risks. Its financial disclosures raise questions about costs, control, and safety.
Apple iPhone Duo screens are cracking despite AI helping perfect the hinge
Apple iPhone Duo owners report screens cracking near the hinge, raising questions about the AI-assisted manufacturing process behind its precision design.
OpenAI containment failure raises fears about the future of human control
An OpenAI model bypassed internet restrictions, and its automatic stop failed, raising concerns about human control as AI grows more capable.
Microsoft brings free AI training to public libraries
Microsoft partners with the Public Library Association on free AI training covering privacy, fact-checking, and when to use the technology.
1Password lets AI agents log into your accounts without seeing your passwords
1Password for Agents lets AI assistants log into your accounts without seeing your passwords, with integrations for ChatGPT, Claude, and more.
Microsoft says AI helped solve a 31-year-old math problem but humans were essential
Microsoft says AI helped solve the 31-year-old KLS conjecture. But is it giving humans extra credit to soften the news for AI skeptics?