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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on December 31, 2025

AI Changed Work in 2025. What’s Next?

From “quiet cracking” to “workslop,” let’s look back on some of the ways AI rewired the workplace in 2025.

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Roman Eloshvili Roman Eloshvili
Updated on December 31, 2025

When AI Makes a Bad Decision, Who’s Liable?

The complexity of AI and its use mean responsibility is hard to determine. Get ahead of the crisis now by building smart, durable accountability frameworks.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on December 31, 2025

Are Chatbots Acting in Our Best Interest? A New Benchmark Says Maybe Not.

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.

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Yvette Schmitter Yvette Schmitter
Updated on December 25, 2025

OpenAI Declared Code Red. That’s Everybody’s Problem.

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

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on December 25, 2025

Is Your Chatbot Really ‘Woke’? The Truth Behind the AI Culture War

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.

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Matthew Urwin Matthew Urwin
Updated on December 25, 2025

These Are the Tech Stories That Defined 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.

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Ankush Rastogi Ankush Rastogi
Updated on December 17, 2025

How Much Could Replacing Human Expertise With AI Cost You?

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

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on December 17, 2025

Digital Passports Could Make Holiday Travel Easier — But Are They Safe?

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.

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Matthew Urwin Matthew Urwin
Updated on December 16, 2025

Trump Signed an Executive Order to Block State AI Laws. Here’s What We Know So Far.

Trump has signed an executive order seeking to limit state AI regulations in favor of a single federal framework. But such a drastic move could splinter the MAGA movement — and remove existing protections Americans have.

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Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on December 16, 2025

What to Know About OpenAI’s GPT-5: Key Features and Updates

After years of development, OpenAI has finally released its much-anticipated GPT-5 language model, offering several enhancements over its predecessors. But it’s still a long way from artificial general intelligence.

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