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Elon Musk’s Grokipedia — an AI‑generated, Grok‑authored alternative to Wikipedia — is quietly being lifted into the mainstream answers of major chatbots and search assistants, creating a new vector for fluent misinformation and a fresh set of questions about provenance, governance, and trust in...

Ahrefs’ staged fake‑brand test did not so much prove that “AI chooses lies over truth” as it illuminated the brittle mechanics of how generative search surfaces pick which narrative to present — and why detailed, answer‑shaped content wins when authority signals are absent or weak. Background /...

Artificial-intelligence “slop” is now producing real-world waste: archivists, librarians and researchers are spending growing amounts of time chasing non‑existent papers, journal series and archival records that large language models invent on demand — and the problem is escalating into legal...

Oracle and Microsoft are turning a long‑running alliance into a practical playbook for enterprise AI: Oracle’s database and lakehouse technologies are now deeply integrated into Azure, new GA features make real‑time data movement and key management enterprise‑ready, and both vendors are pushing...

Microsoft’s blunt admission that Windows 11’s new “agentic” features introduce novel security risks turns what was pitched as a productivity breakthrough into one of the most consequential security conversations for desktops in years. Background Microsoft is previewing a set of features that...

Unsuspecting Blue Oval fans who typed “2027 Ford Maverick GT” into a search box and found page-after-page of confident-sounding specifics were served something far less solid than they thought: an AI‑generated fabrication that stitched together real Ford model names, engine families, and wishful...

A sweeping, journalist‑led audit coordinated by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and led operationally by the BBC has found that leading AI chatbots routinely misrepresent news: in the study’s sample, 45% of AI-generated answers contained at least one significant issue, with pervasive...

The rapid ascent of ChatGPT and its generative AI counterparts has ushered in a new era of convenience and creativity for millions across the globe. However, as we increasingly rely on these digital assistants for information, guidance, and even companionship, it is crucial to scrutinize the...

Two of the world’s most dominant technology companies—Google and Microsoft—are now making a bold claim: artificial intelligence is ready not only to change but to actively improve the way we browse and interact with the information-rich labyrinth of the modern web. This week witnessed the debut...

Microsoft has set the tech world abuzz with the official launch of ‘Copilot Mode’ in its Edge browser, a move poised to reshape not only how web browsers serve their users, but also the very expectations we have for artificial intelligence in personal and work-based internet navigation. In a...

Microsoft has always been eager to refine how users receive news and information through Windows. With the latest evolution of Windows 11, the company is rolling out a major update to the widgets experience—one shaped by artificial intelligence and, unsurprisingly, Copilot. The new...

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has initiated a formal investigation into major technology companies—Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Meta—alleging that their artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots produce biased and factually inaccurate responses that undermine former President Donald...

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has initiated a formal inquiry into major technology companies—Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Meta—alleging that their artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots produce biased and factually inaccurate responses concerning former President Donald Trump. Bailey...

A recent survey reported by "Innovating with AI Magazine" reveals a significant shift in user behavior: 83% of respondents now prefer AI-driven search tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude over traditional search engines such as Google. This trend underscores a transformative moment in...

The debate over artificial intelligence and its real impact on human cognition and mental health has been reignited by a recent MIT study, “Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing Task.” As generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Google...

The evolution of artificial intelligence is perhaps best measured not by radical leaps in robotics or breakthroughs at academic conferences, but by its quiet infiltration into the personal, everyday experiences of users—travel planning, health monitoring, content consumption, and even package...

In a recent evaluation of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots' assessments of antisemitism among the last five U.S. presidents, significant discrepancies have emerged, raising questions about the objectivity and accuracy of these AI systems. The Media Research Center (MRC) conducted a study...

The conversation about generative AI's world-changing potential is no longer confined to science fiction circles or esoteric tech conferences. It now bubbles up on YouTube, stirs anxiety in mainstream media, and, notably, shapes the daily lives of millions who interact—knowingly or...

Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots have become integral to our daily digital interactions, offering assistance, information, and companionship. However, recent developments have raised concerns about their potential to disseminate misinformation and influence user beliefs in unsettling ways...

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into higher education has become a transformative force, reshaping how students learn, interact, and prepare for their future careers. The "Student Perceptions of AI 2025" report by Jisc offers a comprehensive look into how UK students are engaging...