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Still not sure what AI can actually do for you? Explore all the possibilities with our expert tips, advice, and analysis.

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Secret Buyer Places $300M Order for AMD GPUs Cooled With Lab-Grown Diamonds

Peter Thiel-backed Akash Systems says lab-grown diamonds can slash energy consumption in AI data centers by acting as a 'new layer in the data center cooling stack.'

By Emily Forlini
Diamond gem

OpenAI Admits ChatGPT Is 'Cringe,' Releases Less 'Preachy' 5.3 Model

After a public roasting in Anthropic's Super Bowl ad and across social media, OpenAI introduces a new model that cuts down on the 'moralizing preambles.'

By Emily Forlini
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

Nvidia Turns Its AI Ambitions Toward 6G, Argues It Should Be Open Source

Nvidia will work with BT Group, Cisco, Deutsche Telekom, Nokia, SK Telecom, Softbank, and T-Mobile, among others, to transform global telecom networks into 'AI infrastructure everywhere.'

By Jon Martindale
OpenRAN 6G logo at Digital X 2025.

Can an AI Chatbot Teach a 30-Year-Old Man to Moisturize?

A deeply humbling investigation.

By Ruben Circelli
I Used AI to Make a Skincare Routine, and the Results Are Great

AI Art Remains Ineligible for Copyright As Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case

The Copyright Office has said copyright applies only to works created by humans.

By Jibin Joseph
The US Supreme Court is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC

Sick of Babysitting Claude? 100K Coders Are Asking an Orc to Do It

Gary Sheng's Warcraft III-inspired tool brings playfulness to vibe coding. It's part of a bigger open-source movement shaping AI development.

By Emily Forlini
Peon Ping

Microsoft Effort to Ban 'Microslop' on Copilot Discord Didn't Go As Planned

After people just used workarounds like typing out 'm1cr0sl0p,' admins seemingly dropped the ban. But that only accelerated the posting.

By Jon Martindale
Copilot Microslop comments on the Discord.

Anthropic's Claude AI Takes Apple App Store Top Spot, Dethrones ChatGPT

Anthropic’s tool has gained popularity following its battle with the Pentagon over the government's updated use of its AI models.

By James Peckham
Various AI apps on the Apple App Store

Qualcomm’s Newest 5G Modem Is Built to Power Agentic AI Features

If you buy a new Android smartphone over the next year, the Qualcomm X105 5G may be the modem that keeps it connected.

By James Peckham
The Qualcomm X105 modem

Online Platforms Are Not Liable for What Users Post. Should That Include Gen AI?

The co-author of the pivotal 'Section 230' does not believe chatbots qualify for all of its protections, which could be bad news for ChatGPT, Grok, and other generative AI tools.

By Rob Pegoraro
Icons for Grok and ChatGPT on a mobile device's screen, with an image of the Moon as the home-screen wallpaper

China Asked ChatGPT for Help Crafting Online Harassment Campaigns

One Mainland China-based user wanted ChatGPT to edit plans for 'cyber special operations' meant to harass and intimidate critics of the Communist Party of China.

By Will McCurdy
China Cropped

Burger King AI Tool Tracks How Often Employees Say 'Please' and 'Thank You'

AI has a new use case: tattletale. However, the fast food chain says its OpenAI-powered assistant, Patty, will also help employees with questions about recipes and equipment.

By Jibin Joseph
Burger King logo outside a store in London

Google Rolls Out Nano Banana 2, Borrows 2 Notable Features From Pro Model

The new model, now the default image generator in Gemini, promises better text-heavy outputs.

By Jibin Joseph
Google's header image for Nano Banana 2 annoucement

Anthropic Refuses to Remove AI Safeguards Despite Pentagon Pressure

The Pentagon is giving Anthropic until 5:01 p.m. ET on Friday to make a final decision. If it declines, the company will be deemed a supply chain risk.

By James Peckham
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei at a tech event speaking

ChatGPT's New Erotica Mode May Be Called 'Naughty Chats'

Spotted in the latest version of ChatGPT's code, the feature is designed to allow for more adult-themed conversations.

By James Peckham
An adult logo next to the ChatGPT icon

Brief, Chill, or Sweet? Amazon's Alexa+ Now Lets You Pick Your AI's Personality

Amazon wants Alexa+ to adjust to people's moods and preferences. It is starting with three personalities for the AI assistant, with more to be added later.

By Jibin Joseph
Alexa Plus's new personalities

Nvidia Warns of 'Very Tight' GPU Supplies for at Least Next 2 Quarters

Nvidia signals it might not see any year-over-year growth in gaming GPU revenue as it prioritizes chips for data centers.

By Michael Kan
Nvidia GPU

As Energy Costs Soar, Trump Pushes AI Giants to 'Produce Their Own Electricity'

In his State of the Union, Trump said he'd negotiated a 'ratepayer protection pledge.' He didn’t say who signed on, but several companies previously committed to covering their own electric costs.

By Rob Pegoraro
President Trump during the State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday

Before You Turn On Firefox's AI Kill Switch, Consider Keeping These 6 Features

Mozilla is letting people turn off Firefox's AI features with a single click. But you can also pick and choose which ones to ditch or disable. Here's why you might want to keep a few of them around.

By Lance Whitney
Isometric Vector Illustration AI Robots Analyzing Searching Managing And Storing Data With Digital Automation Technology - stock illustration

Android Update Puts Gemini AI In the Driver's Seat for Ride-Hail, Food Orders

The new feature only runs on Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 phones, with Samsung’s new series also getting call scam detection and improved Circle to Search.

By Rob Pegoraro
A DoorDash courier with a bicycle in Washington, DC's Truxton Circle neighborhood