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Sam Altman Says Bots Are Making Social Media Feel Fake

Sam Altman Says Bots Are Making Social Media Feel Fake

OpenAI chief Sam Altman posted on X that the surge of bots is turning social media into a landscape where it’s hard to tell if posts are written by real people. He cited the flood of Reddit posts about OpenAI’s Codex as an example, noting that many may be generated by automated accounts or astroturfed campaigns. Altman highlighted broader industry data indicating that a majority of internet traffic is non‑human, raising concerns about authenticity and the influence of AI‑driven content on online discourse.

AMD Expands FSR 4 AI Upscaling to Most FSR 3.1 Games

AMD Expands FSR 4 AI Upscaling to Most FSR 3.1 Games

AMD’s latest 25.9.1 driver brings its FSR 4 AI‑upscaling and frame‑generation technology to the majority of games that already support FSR 3.1 with DirectX 12. By toggling a setting in the AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition app, users can force FSR 4, which leverages machine‑learning, to replace the older implementation. The update officially adds support for more than 85 titles, including recent releases such as Cyberpunk 2077, Ghost of Tsushima, and F1 25. AMD positions FSR 4 as a significant leap forward and a direct competitor to Nvidia’s DLSS 4.

Massive npm Supply‑Chain Attack Compromises Hundreds of Packages

Massive npm Supply‑Chain Attack Compromises Hundreds of Packages

Hackers orchestrated what is likely the largest supply‑chain attack ever 2 billion weekly npm downloads, compromising nearly two dozen open‑source packages. The breach began with a phishing email that tricked maintainer "Qix" into revealing his two‑factor authentication credentials. Within an hour, malicious code was added to dozens of packages, enabling the theft of cryptocurrency by monitoring transactions and redirecting payments to attacker‑controlled wallets. Researchers say the targeted selection of foundational JavaScript libraries vastly expands the attack’s reach across the ecosystem.

Judge Rejects Anthropic’s $1.5 B Settlement in AI Copyright Lawsuit

Judge Rejects Anthropic’s $1.5 B Settlement in AI Copyright Lawsuit

U.S. District Judge William Alsup has refused to give preliminary approval to a record‑breaking $1.5 billion settlement that Anthropic reached with a class of authors alleging the AI company used pirated works to train its large language models. Alsup said the deal was “nowhere close to complete” and raised concerns about inadequate notice to class members, a vague list of works, and the lack of a clear opt‑in process. He gave the parties a deadline to submit a finalized list of works by September 15 and required court‑approved notice and claim forms by early October before any settlement can move forward.

Vodafone Tests AI-Generated Spokesperson in German-Language Campaign

Vodafone Tests AI-Generated Spokesperson in German-Language Campaign

Vodafone is experimenting with an AI-generated character that appears as a German‑speaking woman in a red hoodie to promote its high‑speed home internet services. The AI figure has been featured in multiple TikTok videos posted on the company’s official account, collectively drawing over  2 million views, and the clips have also run as ads on X. Vodafone says the test is part of broader advertising experiments, emphasizing the growing role of AI in everyday marketing. Industry observers note that such AI spokespeople raise questions about transparency, brand safety and consumer trust.

OpenAI Introduces Conversation Branching to ChatGPT

OpenAI Introduces Conversation Branching to ChatGPT

OpenAI has rolled out a new conversation‑branching feature for ChatGPT on the web. The tool lets users create a new chat thread from any prior message, preserving the original dialogue while exploring alternative directions. It is available now to logged‑in users without a paywall, and is intended to make brainstorming, multi‑option planning, and iterative revisions easier. The feature has been described as a small but impactful addition that mirrors version‑control concepts for conversational AI.

Google Considers Making AI Mode the Default Search Experience

Google Considers Making AI Mode the Default Search Experience

Google is reportedly weighing a shift from its traditional list‑of‑links search results to an AI‑driven "AI Mode" that offers conversational answers powered by Gemini. Lead product manager Logan Kilpatrick hinted at the possibility, while Google Search vice‑president Robby Stein cautioned against reading too much into the comments. Publishers have already noted traffic declines from AI Overviews that answer queries without clicks, and a default AI Mode could amplify those effects. The company continues to promote AI Mode through a dedicated homepage and reports millions of active users, signaling a potential strategic pivot for how users discover information online.

The Weirdest Gadgets Unveiled at IFA 2025

The Weirdest Gadgets Unveiled at IFA 2025

IFA 2025 showcased a parade of off‑beat technology, from a chess‑playing robot on the X Sense stand to an AI‑driven ironing machine that blasts garments with high‑speed air. A self‑flushing cat toilet from Petgugu promised litter‑free living, while Eufy introduced a stair‑climbing robot that ferries vacuums between floors. Switchbot rounded out the lineup with AI companion robots Noa and Niko, designed solely for companionship. The show highlighted how AI and robotics are venturing into niche, sometimes whimsical, consumer products.

Meta Accused of Suppressing VR Youth Safety Research as New Whistleblowers Speak Out

Meta Accused of Suppressing VR Youth Safety Research as New Whistleblowers Speak Out

Four current and former Meta employees have come forward, alleging that the company has limited internal research on the potential harms of its virtual reality products for children and teens. They say Meta’s legal team reviewed and sometimes blocked studies after earlier disclosures by whistleblower Frances Haugen. Meta disputes the claim, noting it has approved many Reality Labs studies and introduced parental controls. The allegations will be discussed at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on hidden harms. In a related development, the former head of security at WhatsApp has filed a lawsuit accusing the platform of ignoring privacy and security concerns.

Google Filing Claims Open-Web Advertising Is Rapidly Declining

Google Filing Claims Open-Web Advertising Is Rapidly Declining

In a recent court filing, Google stated that advertising on the open web is experiencing a rapid decline, a characterization the company later contested as a misreading of its remarks. Google clarified that the decline refers specifically to open‑web display ads, not the health of the web itself, emphasizing growth in non‑open‑web formats such as connected TV, retail media, and in‑app advertising. The filing also highlighted a 45 percent rise in indexable web content since 2023, a metric Google cites to argue that the web remains vibrant despite advertising shifts. Critics argue the decline signals changing incentives for Google’s search and AI services.

Gartner Predicts AI to Power All IT Work by 2030

Gartner Predicts AI to Power All IT Work by 2030

Gartner analysts forecast that by 2030 every IT task will involve artificial intelligence, a shift from today’s 81 percent of work that proceeds without AI. They anticipate that a quarter of IT workloads will be fully automated by bots, while the majority will be performed by humans aided by AI. Despite the automation surge, Gartner sees limited job displacement, noting only 1 percent of current IT job losses stem from AI and warning that entry‑level positions may feel the greatest impact. The firm argues the overall effect will be transitional rather than catastrophic.

Apple Unveils iOS 26 Features Ahead of iPhone Event

Apple Unveils iOS 26 Features Ahead of iPhone Event

Apple detailed the upcoming iOS 26 operating system, highlighting a new "Liquid Glass" translucent design, a revamped Phone app with Hold Assist, live translation across Phone, FaceTime and Messages, spam‑filtering for unknown senders, and Visual Intelligence that lets users search for items seen on screen. The update also restores Photos tabs, adds customizable lock‑screen options, and introduces new AirPods capabilities such as studio‑quality audio recording and remote camera control. iPadOS 26 will receive the same design overhaul and optional multitasking windows. The preview sets expectations for the iPhone launch scheduled for September 9.