A joint essay with Daniel Thilo Schroeder and Jonas R. Kunst, based on a new paper on swarms with 22 authors (including myself) who just published in Science. (A preprinted version is hereand you can see WIRED’s coverage here.) Automated bots spreading misinformation have been a problem since the early days of social media, and…
Solos Technology has filed a major patent infringement lawsuit against Meta Platforms (NasdaqGS: META) regarding smart glasses technology, challenging Meta’s push into wearable hardware. Chinese regulators are conducting a thorough review of Meta’s proposed $2 billion acquisition of Manus AI, increasing the risk of delays or changes to the terms of the deal. CEO Mark…
Local investors in China are excited about a new stock market trend linked to artificial intelligence. As trading volumes in mainland Chinese stocks, dominated by retail investors, reached record levels this month, one of the main themes centered on generative engine optimization, or GEO. The idea is that advertisers will spend more for brands to…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing faster than the network that powers it. As Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella recently warnedthe real limit of AI isn’t the chips… it’s the electricity. Energy has become the main bottleneck in AI, pushing tech giants to create their own energy source and reboot all available energy sources. Whoever gains this…
As classrooms continue to integrate artificial intelligence tools across campus, Penn professors spoke to The Daily Pennsylvanian about how they are adopting the technology without compromising the learning process. Penn first announced its university-wide AI policy in November 2023, which outlined formal guidelines for the use of generative AI and machine learning tools. While the…
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….
CarGurus (CARG) is rolling out a new wave of AI-powered products, including CarGurus Discover, Dealership Mode and PriceVantage, along with updated branding that will be showcased at the 2026 NADA Show. Check out our latest analysis for CarGurus. Despite the excitement over its AI-powered tools and its 20th anniversary, CarGurus’ recent stock price performance has…
Five9 announced its decision to collaborate with Google Cloud for common customer experience solutions. This follows a series of announcements from the contact center giant earlier this week focused on improving customer experience with AI services. Their latest partnership will see both providers collaborate towards an effective customer solution, enabling enterprise customers to improve their…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is also entering the race 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, Italy, which runs through February 22, bringing a layer of artificial intelligence to an event long defined as a showcase of human performance. From athlete training and broadcast production to fan engagement and judging, AI systems are increasingly integrated into the…
Many people, including children, use AI chatbots instead of professional advice. (Image: Cheryl Murfin) Not long ago, when a child was having emotional difficulties, the adults around them worried about who they were talking to at school, online, or late at night on the phone. Now there is a new, quieter concern: who – or…