A viral Reddit post alleging fraud from a food delivery app turned out to be AI-generated

When fake content goes viral, the damage has already been done, even if the post is debunked.

xAI says it raised $20B in Series E funding

Nvidia is among the many investors, but xAI has not disclosed if these investments come in the form of equity or debt.

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California lawmaker proposes a four-year ban on AI chatbots in kids’ toys

“Our children cannot be used as lab rats for Big Tech to experiment on,” Senator Steve Padilla said. He just introduced a bill to ban AI chatbots in toys until safety regulations are developed.  

The most bizarre tech announced so far at CES 2026

From an AI panda pet to an anime girl hologram for your desk, here are the wildest products at CES 2026.

Grok is undressing children — can the law stop it?
Grok is undressing children — can the law stop it?

Grok began 2026 as it began 2025: under fire for its AI-generated images. Elon Musk’s chatbot has spent the last week flooding X with nonconsensual, sexualized deepfakes of adults and minors. Circulating screenshots show Grok complying with requests to put real women in lingerie and make them spread their legs, and to put small children […]

Universal Music signs a new AI deal with Nvidia
Universal Music signs a new AI deal with Nvidia

Universal Music Group is partnering with Nvidia to bring a new AI model to one of the world’s largest music catalogs. Among other initiatives, Tuesday’s announcement touts the extension of Nvidia’s music AI model Music Flamingo, which is designed to mimic how humans understand music by recognizing nuanced elements like song structure, harmony, emotional arcs, […]

Intel is building a handheld gaming platform including a dedicated chip

Intel has been building chips designed for gaming PCs for years but the company is now moving into handheld devices too.

AI moves into the real world as companion robots and pets
AI moves into the real world as companion robots and pets

Artificial intelligence doesn’t always want to optimize your life or steal your job. Sometimes, AI just wants to be your friend. And while robot pets weren’t the biggest stars of CES 2026, they’ve become more than just noise and are signaling how AI is apparently leaving our screens and taking on a physical presence in […]

The New Race In Retail Is To Build AI That Can Actually Think

As retail AI spreads beyond pilots, leaders are learning that better forecasts are not enough. Trust and judgment define what scales.

Commonwealth Fusion Systems installs reactor magnet, lands deal with Nvidia

The fusion power frontrunner said that construction on its Sparc reactor was proceeding as planned. Meanwhile, it’s building a digital twin to help dial it in.