AI Models Get Brain Rot, Too
A new study shows that feeding large language models low-quality, high-engagement content from social media lowers their cognitive abilities.
A new study shows that feeding large language models low-quality, high-engagement content from social media lowers their cognitive abilities.
Open source language models are crucial to AI innovation. Can open robotics models do the same for physical machines?
The Federal Trade Commission received 200 complaints mentioning ChatGPT between November 2022 and August 2025. Several attributed delusions, paranoia, and spiritual crises to the chatbot.
The new ChatGPT-powered web browser is OpenAI’s boldest play yet to reinvent how people use the web.
This holiday season, more shoppers are expected to use chatbots to figure out what to buy. ‘Tis the season for GEO.
The Federal Trade Commission removed several blog posts in recent months about open source and potential risks to consumers from the rapid spread of commercial AI tools.
A degree in computer science used to promise a cozy career in tech. Now, students’ ambitions are shaped by AI, in fields that blend computing with analysis, interpretation, and data.
Anthropic partnered with the US government to create a filter meant to block Claude from helping someone build a nuke. Experts are divided on whether its a necessary protection—or a protection at all.
Google’s Gemini AI has offended my dog, but at least it can automatically turn the lights on for me.
Cory Doctorow’s theory of “enshittification” explains how tech platforms rot from within. As AI grows more profitable—and powerful—it risks the same fate.