Governments in India, France, and Malaysia are investigating X’s AI chatbot Grok for generating nonconsensual, sexualized synthetic images. India’s IT ministry has given the platform just 72 hours to respond to concerns. The fallout could strip X of its critical legal safe harbor.
Samsung is deepening its partnership with AI search startup Perplexity. New code hints at a “Hey Plex” hotword for Galaxy devices, potentially pre-installed on the S26 series.
According to a new report, more than half of all venture capital dollars are now flowing to AI companies. With massive rounds closing in days, the investor hunger for AI seems completely insatiable heading into 2026.
SwitchBot has announced the onero H1, a “completely automatic and collaborative” robot butler. It features multiple Intel RealSense cameras and 22 degrees of freedom, but the actual functionality remains a mystery.
For over a century, Alzheimer’s has been seen as a one-way street. But new research from Case Western Reserve University is flipping that script, showing that restoring a key energy molecule in the brain allowed mice with advanced Alzheimer’s to fully recover cognitive function. It’s a stunning find
As companies plan for 2026, leadership teams are focusing corporate training on five essential human growth skills for an AI-driven workplace. These skills are designed to boost engagement, foster innovation, and guide the effective use of AI tools.
Elon Musk is betting Tesla’s future on humanoid robots that could generate “infinite” revenue. But behind the dance routines and bold promises, engineers are wrestling with basic dexterity and real-world usefulness.
According to a Wall Street Journal survey, VCs are predicting a major shakeout for application-layer AI startups in 2026. They say the market will shift from measuring engagement to measuring tasks completed by autonomous AI agents.
Nvidia is using its AI cash hoard to become the most powerful venture capitalist in tech. Its investment pace has exploded, with nearly 67 deals in 2025 alone. But this strategy of funding its own customers is full of potential conflicts and pitfalls.
An analyst with a track record of calling ChatGPT’s rise lays out six specific predictions for AI in 2026. The forecast includes a new OpenAI model, Google’s aggressive comeback, and AI’s expansion into mental health and physical robotics.
