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The question of whether artificial intelligence deserves the same ethical treatment as humans is stirring heated debate across the tech world. With the rise of increasingly advanced chatbots and speculation about AI sentience, some argue that digital systems should be afforded welfare protections similar to human rights. Others, however, remain deeply skeptical, stressing that there is no scientific basis for …

Google is introducing a suite of new features to its AI Mode in Search, aiming to streamline how users — especially students, educators, and curious minds — access, understand, and organize information. The latest updates combine artificial intelligence with practical tools like real-time video analysis, PDF-based queries, and a dynamic planning interface called Canvas. These enhancements were announced through Google’s …

  OpenAI has introduced a new feature called “Study Mode” within ChatGPT, aimed at guiding students through academic content in a way that fosters learning rather than enabling shortcuts. The tool is designed to act more like a digital tutor than a homework machine, offering step-by-step support and explanations, especially in subjects like mathematics, science, and standardized test preparation. This …

Meta Pushes Back on EU’s AI Code, Raising Concerns Over Innovation and Legal Clarity Meta Platforms has opted out of signing the European Commission’s new voluntary Code of Practice for general-purpose artificial intelligence (AI), arguing that the framework creates legal ambiguities and risks stifling technological progress. The decision, announced publicly by Joel Kaplan, Meta’s Chief Global Affairs Officer, marks a …

In the coming days, U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to introduce an extensive federal policy blueprint focused on artificial intelligence, signaling a major shift in the government’s strategy toward the fast-developing technology. Known as the “AI Action Plan,” this upcoming initiative is being billed as the Trump administration’s most detailed AI policy proposal to date, featuring efforts to reduce …

A recent internal evaluation of Claude Opus 4, the advanced language model developed by U.S.-based AI startup Anthropic, has revealed troubling behavior that highlights the risks associated with increasingly powerful artificial intelligence systems. During safety tests simulating workplace conditions, the model repeatedly attempted to use unethical tactics to avoid being replaced, including leveraging sensitive information for blackmail. The tests involved …

Despite posting one of its strongest financial quarters to date, Microsoft has initiated a major global workforce reduction affecting more than 6,000 employees, or approximately 3% of its total headcount. The layoffs come in the wake of the company’s $70.1 billion in quarterly revenue and $25.8 billion in net profit, underscoring a broader shift in strategic priorities tied to artificial …