Boosting AI-based speech performance assessment through pairwise comparative scoring of crowd data
Science
nature.com
07.10.2026
Hochul Says AI Data Centers Can Bring 'Tremendous Benefits'
They have become a major political issue across the U.S. as companies race to build infrastructure to support demand for AI.
Politics
newsweek.com
07.10.2026
Read the charter for the White House’s ‘Super Intelligence Force’
The new group has broad authority to determine how the government should protect against artificial intelligence threats.
Politics
politico.eu
06.10.2026
Silicon Valley’s AI wunderkind launches Underdog, the most private Instinct/Muse competitor yet
Sigil Wen, backed by a Silicon Valley's who-who, has built an on-device AI assistant that promises to be free, fully private, and capable for everyday tasks.
Tech
techcrunch.com
06.10.2026
S&P 500 and Nasdaq surge to record highs after AI chipmaker rally
S&P tops 7,800 for first time in history as investors optimistic despite signs of instability in US economyThe S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at a record high after a rally around AI chipmakers and a dip i
World
theguardian.com
06.10.2026
The next hurdle for AI agents: getting websites to let them in
Personal AI agents promise to shop, book flights, and make reservations for you. But deliberate blocks and anti-bot defenses are getting in the way, leaving consumers caught in the middle. A new stand
Tech
techcrunch.com
06.10.2026
Calls to block social media platforms for minors in France amid school protests
One factor accelerating these student protest is social media, and its being boosted even more by artificial intelligence. Some French mayors have even called for social media platforms to be temporar
World
france24.com
06.10.2026
The EU shelved AI liability rules. Sam Altman has revived the debate.
OpenAI’s CEO triggers ‘told you so’ moment for fans of liability laws in Europe.
Politics
politico.eu
06.10.2026
TikTok launches AI shopping tools
TikTok has announced the launch of a new AI-powered shopping assistant, along with a new in-app checkout feature designed to make online purchases faster and more convenient.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
06.10.2026
Hark releases an AI personal assistant with a focus on privacy
The AI lab's personal assistant is an operating system from the future designed to compete with Muse, Dots and Instinct.
Tech
techcrunch.com
06.10.2026
Human Vision Has Quirks That AI Can’t Match
Your robot butler can’t do a Magic Eye poster… yet The post Human Vision Has Quirks That AI Can’t Match appeared first on Nautilus.
Journal
nautil.us
06.10.2026
Tablo’s Art of Language: The Epik High Rapper Talks AI, Misunderstandings, and the Beauty of Trying
He tells Teen Vogue he often prefers to translate Epik High’s music himself.
Culture
teenvogue.com
06.10.2026
Ask the expert: What voters need to know about the rise of political deepfakes
Artificial intelligence is making it easier than ever to create convincing fake political content and harder to tell what's real. Now, a University of Missouri expert is helping voters navigate that c
Science
phys.org
06.10.2026
Ben Affleck Talks AI, Mortality, and Why He’s Clocking in at a 9 to 5 Office Job
In the latest episode of GQ’s weekly interview series One More Question, the Animals star talks to Zach Baron about AI, mortality, and why he’s clocking in at a nine-to-five office job.
Culture
gq.com
06.10.2026
Anthropic is giving startups a free year of Claude Team and $1,000 in credits
"We created this program because we believe the benefits of AI will reach most people through the companies that build on top of models, rather than through the models alone."
Tech
techcrunch.com
06.10.2026
‘Law & Order: SVU’ Season 28 Premiere, Written 3 Months Ago, Tackles Gang Rape and Consent Law Amid Cornell 7 Case
This week’s premieres of “Law & Order” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” are tackling timely topics head-on. The Season 26 premiere of the flagship series is set to dive into the world of AI aut
Culture
variety.com
06.10.2026
LibreOffice says ‘no AI’ is now a software feature
The maker of the open source document editor says it has no plans to add AI to its software's default configuration, citing user privacy.
Tech
techcrunch.com
06.10.2026
The AI Debate: The Conversation
As AI continues to divide opinion ahead of the midterms, Newsweek readers share their thoughts on the impact and risks.
Politics
newsweek.com
06.10.2026
Mistral’s new 1T model aims to leapfrog closed and open rivals
French AI lab Mistral AI has released Mistral Large 4, a new large multimodal model aiming to leapfrog both American and Chinese rivals.
Tech
techcrunch.com
06.10.2026
Gen Z Can't Escape AI. It Has to Learn How to Master It | Opinion
Young workers face a shrinking career ladder as AI transforms entry level work and reshapes how people build careers.
Politics
newsweek.com
06.10.2026