The last time Google released a smart speaker, the world was in the throes of a pandemic. Yes, it’s been six years since the company…
Category: Primers
‘Dangerous’ AI Models Are Coming No Matter What
Late last week, Anthropic took its new Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models offline following a United States government export-control directive barring “any…
My Father Wants to Age in Place. AI Will Be Watching
Weeks later, out of curiosity, I requested the transcripts of everything Sensi was recording in my father’s home. Reading his personal conversations, I suddenly felt…
What Do We Need From Our Homes Right Now?
There’s no place like home—even if it keeps changing. After all, the places where we reside in 2026 look remarkably different than they did even…
‘Pretty Crazy’ Token Usage Is Testing Bosses’ Bet on AI
At the software company 8×8, employees are using Anthropic’s Claude to draft emails, analyze customer feedback, and write code, but so far, their growing reliance…
DOJ Lawyers Argue xAI Is ‘Vital’ for National Security in NAACP Lawsuit
The Department of Justice intervened in a lawsuit over xAI’s gas turbines on Monday. In a filing, the agency sided with Elon Musk’s company, saying…
Anthropic Is Still at Odds With the White House Over Claude Fable 5
Trump administration officials concluded talks with Anthropic on Monday without lifting export controls that were imposed last week on the company’s most advanced AI models…
A German Court Has Ruled That Google Is Liable for False Statements Generated by AI Overviews
A local court in Germany has issued a ruling that could reshape the operation of search engines and artificial-intelligence-based chatbots worldwide. The Munich Regional Court…