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Life with AI causing human brain 'fry'

Life with AI causing human brain 'fry'

Heavy users of artificial intelligence report being overwhelmed by trying to keep up with and on top of the technology designed to make their lives easier. Too many lines of code to analyze, armies of AI assistants to wrangle, and lengthy prompts to draft are among the laments by hard-

Fishy trades before major news spark insider trading allegations

Fishy trades before major news spark insider trading allegations

Unusual bursts of trading on the oil and stock markets this week, just minutes before social media posts on the Iran war by President Donald Trump, have added to suspicions of insider trading linked to his administration. Democratic lawmakers, traders and industry watchdogs are raising alarms, saying such seemingly prescient

Day of reckoning arrives for social media after US court loss

Day of reckoning arrives for social media after US court loss

A Los Angeles jury's ruling that Meta and YouTube contributed to a teenage girl's depression marks a potential turning point in the years-long legal battle against social media giants -- one that could carry an enormous price tag. The civil court on Tuesday found Meta and

Rise of drone warfare sharpens focus on laser defense

Rise of drone warfare sharpens focus on laser defense

The surge of drone use in conflicts worldwide, seen most vividly in the Ukraine and Middle East wars, will accelerate the race to develop high-power laser systems that could down the devices far more cheaply than traditional defensive weapons. It is a critical issue for governments threatened by low-

Who covers AI business blunders? Some insurers cautiously step up

Who covers AI business blunders? Some insurers cautiously step up

As more businesses trust artificial intelligence "agents" to independently grow their revenues, some insurance firms are stepping in to cover any mistakes -- while others are steering clear. "The whole intent of using advanced AI is to substantially replace human assistance and oversight in decisions," said Phil

Questions over AI capability as tech guides Iran strikes

Questions over AI capability as tech guides Iran strikes

The latest bout of fighting between the United States, Israel and Iran has seen AI deployed as never before to sift intelligence and select targets, although the technology's use in war remains hotly debated. Different forms of artificial intelligence have reportedly been used to guide the Israeli campaign

AI agent invasion has people trying to pick winners

AI agent invasion has people trying to pick winners

An onslaught of artificial intelligence agents that handle tasks from writing code to dispensing tax advice has the tech world and financial markets scrambling to pick winners and shed losers. Gone are the days of being satisfied with OpenAI's ChatGPT simply creating responses to text prompts. Makers of