AI agents are flooding public services with new requests

“The vast majority of cases we find are people who are entitled to claim for something, claiming for that thing,” the researcher told TechCrunch. 

US Names 6 Chinese AI Firms For Distilling America’s Top AI Models

The NSA, CISA and the FBI accused six Chinese AI firms of distilling US models, revealing where AI’s real value sits and why the frontier still matters.

U.S. Names 6 Chinese AI Firms For Distilling America’s Top AI Models

U.S. advisory names six Chinese AI firms accused of distilling top frontier models, outlining tactics, targets and new security costs for American AI providers.

Maven Robotics wants to steal your robot deployment deal

Maven Robotics emerged from stealth today with a $100 million Series A and active deployments.

Why the current tech backlash feels different
Why the current tech backlash feels different

This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity.  Nick Statt: Hello and welcome to Decoder, Nilay’s show about big ideas and other problems. This is Nick Statt, senior producer. And I’m joined by our brand-new supervising producer, Greg Ott. Greg Ott: Good day, everyone. And Hi, Nilay. Nilay is here too. He is […]

What Admissions Experts Say About Using AI On College Essays

Admissions experts explain when AI can help with college essays, when it goes too far and why maintaining your authentic voice is essential.

How To Build A Startup When AI Is The Default

The most effective founders aren’t treating AI as just a productivity boost. They’re designing companies assuming that AI collaboration will touch every function.

Mathematicians want proof OpenAI didn’t use their work 
Mathematicians want proof OpenAI didn’t use their work 

Another researcher is challenging OpenAI about the data driving its increasingly impressive array of mathematical discoveries. Just days after a bitter row erupted over whether the company’s models benefited from unpublished work, a second mathematician has come forward accusing the AI giant of unethical and “dishonest” behavior and a lack of transparency about the origins […]

How To Use AI Responsibly When Applying To College

AI can help with college applications, but there are limits. Learn appropriate ways to use AI for brainstorming, research and essays without crossing the line.

Sorry, Apple, but the iPhone Duo Isn’t the Smart Display I’m Waiting For

Reports keep saying Apple is releasing a home smart display. It still hasn’t happened, and here’s why that’s a problem.