Feeding our books into generative AI risks creating a cultural void
When we put our literature, games and films into AI models, we risk replacing our cultural history with a mishmash of auto-generated works. We desperately need to preserve human writing, says columnis
Science
newscientist.com
18.08.2026
AI learns to spot tomato diseases using nearly 9,000 field images
A breakthrough in AI-driven crop disease detection is set to reduce harvest losses and chemical-related health risks, thanks to a first-of-its-kind tomato leaf dataset comprising almost 9,000 images.
Science
phys.org
17.08.2026
We asked AI tools for financial advice: Results were practical, but with big blind spots
Ever used or thought of using artificial intelligence (AI) for financial advice? Is it a good idea?
Science
phys.org
17.08.2026
Norway wealth fund sounds alarm on AI stock market bubble
The head of Norway's sovereign wealth fund has warned that soaring AI-driven stock valuations could trigger a sharp correction. How exposed is the world's largest sovereign wealth fund to a market dow
Finance
dw.com
17.08.2026
Survey finds social work needs clearer ethical guidance for AI use
Much like the automobile a century earlier, generative artificial intelligence has arrived in society with significant concerns. Just as cities and towns learned that cars required limits governing th
Science
phys.org
17.08.2026
Why are sandwiches more regulated than AI?
Futurist Max Tegmark wonders why sandwiches are more regulated than artificial intelligence in the US.
World
aljazeera.com
16.08.2026
Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI?
Booksellers are reporting mysterious bulk orders. It's thought the books are being used to train AI - and ending up pulped.
Tech
bbc.co.uk
15.08.2026
Google will now allow users to remove visible watermark from its AI generations
Turning off this setting won't affect invisible benchmarks used to identify an AI generated file
Tech
techcrunch.com
14.08.2026
Tech Visionary Says the Big AI Labs Don’t Get What People Want
Tim O’Reilly built a publishing empire that AI is helping to destroy. Yet he loves AI—as long as it’s open source.
Tech
wired.com
14.08.2026
These ‘Masturbation Consultants’ Were Hired to Pleasure Themselves With AI
Joi AI hired 10 people to masturbate using AI companions as part of a monthlong “wellness” study. The company claims the practice could help “solve male loneliness.”
Tech
wired.com
14.08.2026
Mark Zuckerberg says the future of AI is for everyone. But who owns it? | Raffi Krikorian
It’s a nice sentiment, but all AI users should ask three questions about their preferred choice of AI platformOn Monday, Mark Zuckerberg published a 6,500-word essay, The Future Is for Everyone. The e
Finance
theguardian.com
13.08.2026
Amazon is using Twitch to train generative AI
The streaming platform's users criticised the move to allow the use of channel content for AI training.
Tech
bbc.co.uk
13.08.2026
San Francisco-area estate sells for $70m in sign of AI-fueled wealth explosion
New owner is said to be involved in AI industry, as new class of multimillionaires is entering the real estate raceA luxury Lake Como-inspired estate in the San Francisco Bay Area has sold to a buyer
World
theguardian.com
13.08.2026
Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.
World
bbc.co.uk
13.08.2026
Spotify to add label for AI-generated artists and remove them from recommendations
The new feature, starting from mid-September, will tell listeners if an artist is AI-generated.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
12.08.2026
Google DeepMind enters a new era as co-founder Demis Hassabis shifts AI role
Observers express concern that the division has lost its independence and commercial reality has taken overWhen Sir Demis Hassabis said AI had brought the world to a “pivotal moment in human history”
World
theguardian.com
08.08.2026
AI used to create viruses not found in nature for first time
US researchers say they created 16 viruses using AI, prompting hopes for medical advances and concerns about misuse.
World
aljazeera.com
07.08.2026
Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses
Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.
World
bbc.co.uk
06.08.2026
What came into force with the EU’s AI Act this week – and what didn’t
The European Union has launched the world's first comprehensive law on artificial intelligence.
World
aljazeera.com
06.08.2026
Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky
Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.
World
bbc.co.uk
04.08.2026