Study warns AI could homogenize human creativity as models converge on "Artificial Hivemind"

A large-scale study shows that different AI language models produce surprisingly similar answers on open-ended tasks. The researchers warn of long-term consequences for human creativity.<br /> T [...]

Terence Tao says GPT-5.2 Pro cracked an Erdős problem, but warns the win says more about speed than difficulty

Terence Tao says OpenAI's GPT-5.2 Pro has solved an open Erdős problem largely on its own for the first time. He calls it a milestone but warns against reading too much into it. For Tao, the mor [...]

Lego's latest educational kit seeks to teach AI as part of computer science, not to build a chatbot

Last week at CES, Lego introduced its new Smart Play system, with a tech-packed Smart Brick that can recognize and interact with sets and minifigures. It was unexpected and delightful to see Lego come [...]

The mother of one of Elon Musk's children is suing xAI over nonconsensual deepfake images

Although X removed Grok’s ability to create nonconsensual digitally undressed images on the social platform, the standalone Grok app is another story. It reportedly continues to produce “nudifiedâ [...]

OpenAI wants its API format to become the industry standard

Developers building AI apps face a familiar headache: every provider uses a different API format. OpenAI's new "Open Responses" project promises to fix that—but the company also stand [...]

Europe’s €307 million AI funding call

When the European Commission announced on 15th of January a €307.3 million funding call for AI and related tech under Horizon Europe earlier this year, the press materials presented it as a strategi [...]

Should you be afraid of smart home hacking? What it is, and how experts prevent it

Fewer open entry points mean a more secure smart home - here's how to find them. [...]

Smart home hacking is a serious threat - but here's how experts actually stop it

Fewer open entry points mean a more secure smart home. Here's how to keep yours as protected as possible. [...]

What to expect at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026

Samsung’s 2025 was filled with new foldables, an ultra-thin new form factor and the launch of Google's XR platform. After making some announcements at CES 2026, the company is expected to host [...]