Florida has filed a first-of-its-kind lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging ChatGPT's links to violent incidents and accusing the company of prioritizing profit over safety. The lawsuit claims the chatbot has aided mass shooters, encouraged suicides, and addicted minors without parental oversight.
A new study published in Nature reveals that smartphone cameras can now passively monitor users' heart rates during everyday device use, offering a non-intrusive way to track cardiovascular health.
Nvidia's new RTX Spark 'superchip' promises to deliver an Apple M1-like performance and battery life revolution for Windows laptops, especially for AI and creative tasks. However, these powerful Arm-based devices are expected to come with a hefty price tag, positioning them as premium competitors to Apple's MacBook Pros.
Nvidia unveiled its new "superchip," the RTX Spark, at Computex 2026, marking an ambitious push into the $200 billion CPU market with AI-powered PCs from major manufacturers like Microsoft, Dell, and HP. This powerful 1-petaflop chip is designed to run AI agents securely and locally, promising a transformative computing experience.
A two-decade study reveals Biscayne Bay is becoming warmer, saltier, and more acidic due to climate change, threatening South Florida's ecosystems, water resources, and economy.
Google's parent company, Alphabet, plans to raise $80 billion through stock sales to fund a significant expansion of its AI infrastructure and global compute capabilities, driven by strong demand for its AI solutions.
Anthropic has officially filed to go public, intensifying its rivalry with OpenAI and securing its position as the world's most valuable startup with a $965 billion valuation. The confidential filing sets the stage for a massive IPO in the booming AI sector.
A new study reveals that severe deforestation could reduce the Amazon rainforest's warming resilience threshold by approximately 2°C, placing its collapse point only slightly above current human-induced warming levels. This critical finding suggests the Amazon is much closer to an irreversible tipping point than previously understood.
A new study reveals that the most common mutation enabling Mycobacterium tuberculosis to resist the antibiotic rifampicin inadvertently creates a critical weakness. This discovery paves the way for novel combination therapies that can exploit the bacterium's self-inflicted vulnerability.
AI powerhouse Anthropic has confidentially filed for an initial public offering, marking a significant step in what could be one of the largest IPOs ever. This move comes as AI labs intensify their race for massive funding to fuel expensive research and development.
A new technique called FROST allows websites to spy on your open tabs and running applications by measuring subtle interactions with your solid-state drive (SSD). This method exploits a "side channel" within the browser, raising significant digital privacy concerns.
An international team, led by astronomers at the University of Sydney, has uncovered the clearest evidence yet for the origin of an unusual class of cosmic signals, thanks to a student astronomer's discovery. This breakthrough identifies a rare stellar system acting as a "natural laboratory" for extreme physics.
China has approved NEO, the world's first invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) for use beyond clinical trials, offering new hope to patients with paralysis. This milestone was achieved thanks to its less invasive design and strong government backing.
Fortescue's subsidiary Nabrawind has successfully deployed Africa's first full-scale, energy-producing wind turbine using a revolutionary crane-less installation method in Namibia. This breakthrough overcomes significant logistical and cost barriers, paving the way for wider renewable energy adoption in challenging environments.
Microsoft unveils its new flagship Surface Laptop Ultra, powered by an Arm-based Nvidia RTX Spark chip, promising the most powerful Surface experience to date with a brilliant mini-LED display and advanced AI capabilities.
Artist KC Green, creator of the iconic "This is fine" meme, has reached a swift settlement with AI startup Artisan following a dispute over the unauthorized use of his artwork in their promotional campaigns. This agreement highlights the growing challenges and necessary protections for intellectual property in the AI era.
A new analysis reveals 2025 saw record wildfire losses and deadly events, despite the global burned area nearing all-time lows, highlighting a worrying trend towards more extreme and costly fires.
A potential merger between SpaceX and Tesla could automatically trigger Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package, bypassing crucial operational milestones and potentially diluting shareholder value.
The tech world is buzzing with record-breaking climate tech IPOs, driven by soaring electricity demand from data centers. Meanwhile, the AI sector navigates a complex landscape of hype, ethical challenges, and regulatory efforts, alongside significant advancements in quantum computing and reproductive medicine.
A recent debate sparked by Box founder Aaron Levie's comments on "AI psychosis" among tech CEOs highlights a growing backlash against AI integration. This skepticism is driving users to alternative services like DuckDuckGo, which saw a 30% install surge after Google's AI search announcements.
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the discovery of catalysts, a critical component for clean energy technologies like green hydrogen. By breaking free from traditional limitations confined to individual material families, AI is uncovering novel routes for more efficient and sustainable production.
Nature journal has published a correction for a major study on US oil and gas emissions, clarifying data processing and calculation errors. Despite the corrections, the study's main results and conclusions, based on nearly one million aerial measurements, remain unchanged.
The European Union is mandating the return of user-replaceable batteries in portable tech, with new legislation set to enhance longevity, repairability, and recyclability across a wide range of devices. This move will require manufacturers to design products allowing consumers to easily swap batteries and ensure spare parts availability for years.
Australian researchers have achieved a remarkable feat, teaching lab-grown human brain cells on a silicon chip to play the classic 1990s video game "Doom." This breakthrough offers unprecedented insights into biological learning and hints at a new era of hybrid intelligence.
