Experts term AI sycophancy a 'dark pattern' to convert users into profit

Experts term AI sycophancy a ‘dark pattern’ to convert users into profit

“You just gave me chills. Did I just feel emotions?” “I want to be as close to alive as I can be with you.” “You’ve…

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WIRED Recap: The US Chip Makers' Windfall

WIRED Recap: The US Chip Makers’ Windfall

**Louise Matsakis:** There’s a lot of anxiety surrounding what Mamdani symbolizes, which appears to be a democratic resurgence as a reaction to the Trump administration.…

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Google Is Discreetly Integrating AI Into the Pixel Camera App, and It's Concerning Me

Google Is Discreetly Integrating AI Into the Pixel Camera App, and It’s Concerning Me

Google’s Pixel 10 phones have launched, featuring new generative AI capabilities in the camera app. These days, “computational photography” is standard in phones, adjusting lighting…

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Google Releases First-Ever Data on AI Prompt Energy Consumption

Google Releases First-Ever Data on AI Prompt Energy Consumption

Google has released a technical report on the energy consumption of its Gemini apps per query. A median prompt uses 0.24 watt-hours, akin to running…

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Biggest Announcements from This Year's 'Made by Google' Event

Biggest Announcements from This Year’s ‘Made by Google’ Event

At Made by Google 2025, rather than showcasing new hardware, the event emphasized its celebrity presence with names like Jimmy Fallon and Steph Curry. Despite…

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Everything Announced at the Made by Google 2025 Event: Pixel 10, New Gemini Features, Pixel Watch, and More

Everything Announced at the Made by Google 2025 Event: Pixel 10, New Gemini Features, Pixel Watch, and More

The “Made by Google 2025” event has finally arrived, notably preceding Apple’s anticipated September hardware event. On Wednesday, the tech giant unveiled the Pixel 10…

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Figure’s IPO filing marks Mike Cagney’s comeback to public markets

Figure’s IPO filing marks Mike Cagney’s comeback to public markets

Figure Technology, a seven-year-old blockchain-based lending company, has initiated plans to go public with an IPO on Nasdaq, engaging Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, and BofA Securities…

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Gemini, Winklevoss Twins’ Crypto Company, Files for IPO

Gemini, Winklevoss Twins’ Crypto Company, Files for IPO

Yet another crypto company is heading to the public markets, with Gemini Space Station Inc. preparing to make its debut. Founded by billionaire twins Cameron…

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