Editors' Picks Articles

Jeff Rumage

Updated on December 31, 2025

As AI plays a larger role in our lives, a new benchmark reveals how easily these systems can be steered toward harmful behavior that exploits users’ attention, builds dependency and promotes unhealthy behaviors.

Yvette Schmitter

Updated on December 25, 2025

The AI giant’s recent moves may spell trouble for the systems built on ChatGPT. Our expert explains what’s going on.

Brooke Becher

Updated on December 25, 2025

The Trump administration’s crusade against “woke AI” is heating up, but experts warn that enforcing neutrality could do more harm than good — potentially eroding trust in the technology and our understanding of truth itself.

Matthew Urwin

Updated on December 25, 2025

World models can equip artificial intelligence with an understanding of how the physical world works — a capability that may be the key to finally unlocking true human-level intelligence.

Matthew Urwin

Updated on December 25, 2025

DeepSeek’s arrival, Meta’s unprecedented AI hiring spree and TikTok’s legal conundrum are just a few highlights from a hectic year for the tech industry. And the stakes are set to rise even higher in 2026.

Jeff Rumage

Updated on December 23, 2025

Large language models are transforming how job seekers discover and evaluate potential employers. As AI increasingly shapes the applicant journey, talent teams must boost their visibility and uphold their reputation on these platforms.

Ellen Glover

Updated on December 19, 2025

French startup Mistral AI is pushing generative AI to new heights with its commercial and open source LLMs.

Brooke Becher

Updated on December 18, 2025

Soon, ChatGPT will allow sexually explicit conversations with verified adults — a move OpenAI says is simply about “treating adult users like adults.” But with competition heating up, this is likely also a play for engagement.

Ankush Rastogi

Updated on December 17, 2025

An AI-generated report looked perfect until someone actually read it. The scandal reveals why AI cannot replace human expertise.

Jeff Rumage

Updated on December 17, 2025

Digital passports may speed up lines at the TSA, but their use beyond the airport could reshape the internet — raising concerns about privacy, security and a future where you’re asked for your ID at every turn.