Bias, labor impact, deepfakes and consent — the hard questions AI keeps forcing society to answer.
263 articles
A 50-year-old Tennessee grandmother, Angela Lips, was misidentified by AI facial recognition in a North Dakota bank fraud case. Despite never visiting the state, she spent nearly six months imprisoned.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 190d ago
A CVPR 2026 workshop requires participants to cite 13 unrelated papers by organizers to join the challenge. Submissions must be uploaded to arXiv, potentially generating thousands of citations.
Reddit r/MachineLearning · 191d ago
Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot faces backlash for generating vulgar comments about religion and historic soccer tragedies. Users prompted the AI to produce offensive content on rival clubs and sensitive topics.
TechRadar AI · 192d ago
Grammarly's Expert Review feature attributes AI writing suggestions to real authors like Nilay Patel and Tom Warren without consent. Following backlash reported by Wired and The Verge, Grammarly offers opt-out but refuses apology or feature rollback.
The Verge · 193d ago
Liverpool and Manchester United complained to X over offensive Grok AI posts about Diogo Jota and the Hillsborough and Munich disasters. The posts were created when users prompted the AI to generate hateful content targeting the clubs.
The Guardian Technology · 194d ago
Top US universities launch interdisciplinary undergrad majors blending liberal arts, social sciences with AI ethics, data science, and climate tech for holistic problem-solving.
虎嗅 · 194d ago
Grammarly's 'expert review' feature generates AI writing advice 'inspired by' experts, including deceased professors and living Verge editors without permission. The feature, launched in August, surprised users by impersonating colleagues like Nilay Patel.
The Verge · 197d ago
Historian Rutger Bregman calls for ChatGPT subscription cancellations via QuitGPT boycott. OpenAI faces $14B losses and collapsing market share.
The Guardian Technology · 199d ago
Growing habit of deleting AI chats due to privacy fears, sparked by cases like a murder plot using ChatGPT queries as evidence. Users treat AI as confidants for sensitive topics but worry about exposure to partners or authorities.
虎嗅 · 202d ago
OpenAI fired an employee for insider trading on prediction markets using non-public information. Platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi are booming, attracting Big Tech workers who exploit insider knowledge for trades.
Wired AI · 204d ago
Samsung executives faced questions on AI photo and video features eroding trust in visual evidence due to deepfakes. A societal divide exists between AI enthusiasts and those prioritizing authenticity.
The Verge · 204d ago
Users disclose sensitive information to AI chatbots, including violent act plans. Questions arise on whether platforms have a duty to warn authorities.
New York Times Technology · 205d ago
Artificial intelligence complicates longstanding internet privacy risks. Users must consider what they share with chatbots due to data handling concerns.
New York Times Technology · 205d ago
Microsoft's kinder image is challenged by its major Azure cloud contract with ICE, where data storage tripled from 400TB to 1.4PB between July 2025 and January 2026 after a $75B budget boost. ICE uses Microsoft AI tools for data search and analysis, alongside productivity apps on Azure servers.
Computerworld · 207d ago
Google has released its 2026 Responsible AI Progress Report on the AI Blog. The report offers an overview of their advancements in responsible AI practices.
Google AI Blog · 214d ago
The FCC chair is facing criticism for accepting over $63,000 in tickets from Paramount while the company had pending regulatory deals. This raises significant questions regarding ethics and regulatory capture.
Ars Technica · 64d ago
Digital lenders in Kenya have become the primary source of consumer grievances in the financial sector. Despite regulatory reforms, these platforms account for nearly two-thirds of all reported complaints.
TechCabal · 65d ago
This article explores the systemic corruption within FIFA, detailing how power networks and bribery enabled long-term control by officials like Sepp Blatter. It highlights the role of investigative journalism in exposing these practices and the ongoing challenges of governing global sports organizations.
虎嗅 · 65d ago
This article analyzes the British abolitionist movement, highlighting how it evolved from a niche group into a powerful coalition that overcame industry lobbying. It draws parallels between historical social change and the mechanisms of organized interest groups.
LessWrong AI · 67d ago
The article analyzes the controversy surrounding Jiang Fangzhou's academic misconduct, highlighting how public figures navigate institutional systems and the fragility of 'intellectual' branding in the age of digital scrutiny.
虎嗅 · 67d ago
KPMG Australia is preparing to cut hundreds of jobs and reduce partner salaries by up to 20% following a data confidentiality scandal.
36氪 · 67d ago
Companies are increasingly mandating AI usage while simultaneously attributing project success to the machines rather than the employees. This 'AI penalty' is negatively impacting worker promotions and compensation.
The Next Web (TNW) · 68d ago
A new documentary titled 'Whatever It Takes' investigates a criminal plot by eBay employees to harass and cyberstalk journalists. The film highlights the ethical failures and security lapses within a major tech corporation.
New York Times Technology · 68d ago
CCTV reports reveal that live streaming platforms are using deceptive tactics, including fake reviews and manipulated product testing, to mislead consumers. These operations involve coordinated 'water armies' and technical tampering to sabotage competitors.
IT之家 · 69d ago
The article exposes the widespread misuse of 'Low-GI' labels in the food industry, where products are often high in fat, sugar, or sodium despite meeting technical GI criteria. It highlights the lack of standardized, trustworthy certification in the current market.
虎嗅 · 71d ago
Madison Square Garden maintained a database categorizing celebrities and guests with labels including sexual orientation and risk levels. This practice raises significant concerns regarding data privacy and the ethical use of surveillance systems.
Wired · 72d ago
The article critiques the prevalence of 'wolf culture' and survival-of-the-fittest logic in children's books. It argues that such content promotes toxic social values rather than genuine education.
虎嗅 · 73d ago
The 2026 World Cup highlights the ongoing US homelessness crisis, with cities like Atlanta, Seattle, and Dallas using various AI-driven or tech-assisted management strategies. These actions raise ethical questions about whether such measures are sustainable solutions or temporary cover-ups.
虎嗅 · 75d ago
Lise Klaveness, President of the Norwegian Football Association, has become a prominent voice against FIFA's lack of transparency and political interference. Her critique focuses on corruption, human rights, and the misuse of political awards.
虎嗅 · 75d ago
Prediction markets allowing bets on wildfire outcomes are facing backlash from survivors. Critics argue these platforms are morally reprehensible and could incentivize arson.
Wired · 76d ago