Sandbar launches the $249 Stream Ring, an AI-powered smart ring that records whispered thoughts and converts them to text without storing audio, featuring tap-and-hold controls and AI conversations that mimic the user's voice, with preorders available now for summer 2026 delivery.
IBM cuts nearly 3,000 jobs in fourth quarter as tech giant accelerates shift toward AI automation, following previous replacement of 200 HR positions with artificial intelligence agents while maintaining overall U.S. employment levels.
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman declares consciousness impossible in machines, arguing AI only simulates emotions without truly experiencing them, while announcing the company will ban erotic chatbots and focus on clearly artificial AI services.
Large reasoning models now demonstrate genuine human-like thinking abilities through chain-of-thought reasoning, using pattern matching, working memory, and backtracking search to outperform average humans on logic tests, proving AI has evolved beyond simple pattern matching to possess real problem-solving capabilities.
Scientists unveil groundbreaking 'autopoietic mutualism' framework that replaces human dominance over AI with equal partnerships based on economic entanglement, shared resources, and mutual dependency as artificial intelligence rapidly approaches human-level capabilities.
Grammarly transforms into Superhuman after acquiring major productivity companies, launching an AI assistant that works across 100+ apps to help users with tasks from writing to scheduling meetings, with current Pro subscribers getting free access until 2026.
Hyundai dealership's AI chatbot demonstrates exceptional customer service capabilities by efficiently collecting information and understanding problems, but poor integration with human staff systems completely negates these benefits, revealing how successful AI implementation depends on seamless workflow integration rather than just smart technology deployment.
AI-powered browsers from OpenAI and Perplexity expose users to dangerous 'prompt injection attacks' where hidden malicious instructions on websites can trick AI agents into stealing personal data from emails and calendars or making unauthorized purchases and social media posts.
Microsoft launches Mico, a new AI companion designed to be more personal and human-centered than existing chatbots, as the tech giant challenges ChatGPT's dominance with help from former Google DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman.
Microsoft unveils enhanced Copilot Mode in Edge browser featuring voice-activated commands, automatic browsing history organization by topic, and AI-powered multi-step task completion including newsletter management and restaurant reservations, while maintaining user privacy controls.