ATLANTA — Using AI applications to create obscene, computer-generated images of real people could soon become a serious crime in Georgia. State senators on Monday considered a proposal to create the crime of “virtual staring” by using artificial intelligence to virtually undress people. The technology would have been considered science fiction several years ago, but…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly touching nearly every aspect of our modern life, from simple predictive models for text completion when composing messages and emails to highly sophisticated content creation, such as prompt-based realistic video generation. Yet despite AI’s widespread prevalence, there remains unawareness or misunderstanding about what AI truly is and how it operates….
Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) is back on investors’ radar after a 4.4% surge, which was accompanied by a broader semiconductor rally tied to enthusiasm for artificial intelligence at CES and evolving expectations for Federal Reserve policy. Check out our latest analysis on monolithic electrical systems. This 4.4% jump is part of a mixed but generally…
Insider Brief A new military-focused study suggests quantum artificial intelligence is unlikely to arrive first as a weapon but could influence military planning, simulation and operational management long before quantum systems are deployed in combat. The researchers identify potential uses for quantum AI in areas such as drone coordination, logistics optimization, battlefield simulation and data…
Anxiety over AI-driven employment disruptions is growing. But until new paths to success become clearer, many will stick to the beaten path: elite colleges, coveted bachelor’s degrees. Parents and students view admissions reference charts during an information session on predicted scores and application strategies for 2026 regular admissions held by Jongro Academy at the 600th…
AI is no longer optional in banks. The roadmap, and showing how it pays off, is the hardest part. Alexandra Mousavizadeh, co-founder and co-CEO of Evident, which tracks the use of AI in the financial sector, said some AI capabilities are currently “table stakes” for banks – think back-office functions like legal document review and…
OpenAI will integrate 750 megawatts of ultra-low latency computing from the chipmaker Cerebral to accelerate the response time of its artificial intelligence (AI) models. The capacity resulting from the agreement will be put into service in several stages, starting this year and lasting until 2028, according to press releases issued by the companies on Wednesday…
SoundHound AI Inc. (NASDAQ:HER) is one of hidden AI stocks under $10 to buy. On January 21, SoundHound AI partnered with Bridgepointe Technologies to accelerate enterprise adoption of its Amelia 7 AI agent platform and Autonomics solution. Bridgepointe is a technology consulting firm with a network of more than 12,000 companies and will use its…
By Thomas B. Fowler (bio – articles – email) | January 21, 2026 Introductory note from Jeff Mirus: In 2024, Thomas Fowler wrote a series of four articles on artificial intelligence for CatholicCulture.org: At the end of 2025, Tom published a major book on this subject: Artificial intelligence: foundations, limits, advantages and dangers….
Jeffrey Shaffer, director of the Lindner College of Business Applied AI Labspoke with 700WLW about the future of AI in the workplace. “The first thing is: don’t be afraid. I think you need to look at the technology. Pandora’s box is open. It’s all AI,” he said. He explained how at Lindner, faculty and students…