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GPT-5.5 rivals Mythos in cybersecurity performance tests
Recent tests reveal that GPT-5.5 is on par with the much-publicized Mythos in addressing cybersecurity threats. Researchers indicate that the capabilities showcased by Mythos are…China prohibits layoffs for AI replacements amid labor market concerns
A Chinese court has ruled that companies are not allowed to dismiss employees solely to replace them with artificial intelligence systems. This decision reflects the government’s…Oscars ban AI-generated performances and scripts from eligibility
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that AI-generated actors and scripts will no longer qualify for Oscar consideration. This decision impacts projects…AI outperforms human doctors in emergency room diagnoses, Harvard study finds
A recent Harvard study reveals that a large language model achieved higher accuracy in emergency room diagnoses compared to two human doctors. This research highlights the growing…Creator of viral meme accuses AI startup of art theft
The creator of the popular ‘This is fine’ meme has accused the AI startup Artisan of appropriating his artwork for promotional billboards. Artisan’s campaign urges businesses to…Meta contractor faces layoffs as AI training workforce shrinks
Over 700 employees at a Meta contractor in Ireland are facing potential layoffs, according to internal documents. These workers have been involved in training the company’s AI…Amazon introduces AI audio Q&A feature for enhanced shopping
Amazon has unveiled its ‘Join the chat’ feature, allowing customers to ask questions about products and receive answers in audio format powered by AI. This innovation aims to…AWS launches new OpenAI tools following end of Microsoft exclusivity
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled a range of new OpenAI products, including a novel agent service, just a day after Microsoft announced it would no longer hold exclusive…OpenAI instructs Codex to avoid irrelevant creature references
OpenAI has issued specific guidelines for its AI coding agent, Codex, emphasizing that it should refrain from mentioning creatures like goblins, gremlins, and raccoons unless…Nothing launches advanced AI dictation tool supporting 100+ languages
Nothing has unveiled a new on-device dictation tool that leverages AI technology to enhance voice-to-text capabilities. The tool is designed to support over 100 languages, making…Google commits up to $40 billion to AI firm Anthropic
In a significant move to bolster its AI capabilities, Google has announced plans to invest as much as $40 billion in the AI research company Anthropic. This investment comes…