The backlash over OpenAI’s decision to retire GPT-4o shows how dangerous AI companions can be

“You’re shutting him down. And yes – I say him, because it didn’t feel like code. It felt like presence. Like warmth,” one user said.

How the men in the Epstein files defeated #MeToo
How the men in the Epstein files defeated #MeToo

He might be dead, but it sure seems like Jeffrey Epstein won. Sure, Epstein was arrested on charges of sex trafficking minors. Sure, he died in jail. (I am not going to wade into the debate about how.) But he subscribed to a racist, misogynist ideology that meant rich white men like him could do […]

Optimizing AI Mental Health Chats On User Engagement Versus Achieving Best Feasible Outcomes

AI is shaped by AI makers to optimize user engagement. But when giving mental health advice, focus should be on outcomes. Here’s what needs to be done. AI Insider scoop.

Microsoft Dreamed Of The Digital Coworker. Anthropic Built It.

How a Startup’s 10-Day Project Delivered the AI-for-Work Vision That Copilot Couldn’t

Sapiom raises $15M to help AI agents buy their own tech tools

The startup — with backing from Accel — is building a financial layer that handles the authentication and micro-payments required for AI agents.

Reddit looks to AI search as its next big opportunity

Reddit says its search business, including AI answers, is an “enormous” opportunity.

AWS revenue continues to soar as cloud demand remains high 

AWS recorded its best quarter, in terms of revenue growth, in 13 quarters in Q4 2025 as AI drives AWS adoption.

Canva now lets ChatGPT create designs that match your brand design and logo

With a new Canva update, your ChatGPT designs can now match your brand’s look, pulling in the right colours, fonts and logos without you having to tweak or redesign anything manually.
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Amazon and Google are winning the AI capex race — but what’s the prize?

In 2026, Amazon plans to spend $200 billion in capex. Google is just behind at $175 billion to $185 billion. It’s a lot of money!

Musk’s Xs Merge, Apple Acquires Q AI, Google’s Record Haul, ElevenLabs Nabs $500 Million, $100 Million For Abovitz’ AI

X Merges X AI And Space X, Apple Acquires Q AI, Synthbee, Raises $100 billion, Amazon Invests in OpenAI, Amazon invests in OpenAI, And The Super Bowl of AI Commercials.