Google DeepMind Appoints Resident Philosopher to Address AI Ethics
Google DeepMind has hired Henry Shevlin as its first resident philosopher to explore AI ethics, following a 2023 initiative to integrate ethical considerations into AI development.
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Anthropic Engineer Focuses on Making Claude AI Agent Trustworthy
IEEE Senior Member Gurmeet Saran is working to ensure Claude's accuracy through data systems, according to a recent profile.
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Nikon Disqualifies AI-Enhanced Video in Small World in Motion Contest
Nikon disqualified a video from Ning Xu for using AI, awarding the title to Nguyen Nam Nhat of Vietnam. The decision followed an investigation into AI use in the 2026 competition.
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Extend Creates Detailed Elizabeth Holmes Desk Simulator
Extend engineer Bo Lau built a website simulating Elizabeth Holmes’ 2016 Theranos desk, using real documents from the US v. Holmes trial.
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Ben Affleck Discusses AI in Filmmaking, Shares Python Skills
Ben Affleck, who sold his AI filmmaking startup to Netflix for $587 million, has gone viral for his detailed knowledge of AI technology and its applications in film.
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AI Hacking Tools Enabled Single Attacker to Breach South Korean Banks
A likely single attacker used AI-powered tools to breach multiple South Korean banks, stealing over 25,000 records from Shinhan Bank in late September 2026.
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Teen Airlifted After AI-Guided Hike on Crown Mountain
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Michael Smith Sentenced for AI-Driven Streaming Fraud
A North Carolina man, Michael Smith, received an 18-month prison sentence for using AI to generate songs and steal millions from music streaming platforms.
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Artificial Depicts AI Titans as Self-Regarding Dweebs
Artificial, a new film about OpenAI, portrays its leaders as vain and reckless, with a $50 billion deal with OpenAI causing controversy.
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Pinterest's AI Turns Beauty Pins Into Action Plans
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