‘I’m radiating pure joy and ready to make your day incredibly amazing’ — Alexa+ just got a big upgrade with three new personalities (but they all sound annoying)

Amazon has added three customizable personality styles to Alexa+, letting users control how the assistant responds without changing its core functionality.

‘If AI is the only place people feel heard, that’s a societal problem’ — why one charity is pushing back on mental health chatbots

A growing number of people are turning to AI for mental health support due to cost and accessibility — but charities warn it’s risky and are offering safer, free alternatives

OpenClaw should terrify anyone who thinks AI agents are ready for real responsibility

Recent mishaps involving OpenClaw and other AI assistants highlight why entrusting too much authority to automated AI agents is a serious mistake

I’ve been watching Seedance 2.0 videos so you don’t have to and they are a nightmare dreamscape

AI-generated videos are everywhere, especially since the arrival of Seedance 2.0, but how do they get made? I got some details from one creator.

Sam Altman says ChatGPT water use claims are ‘completely untrue’ — but admits AI energy use is a concern

Sam Altman dismisses viral claims about ChatGPT’s water use — but the bigger question of AI’s growing energy and environmental impact remains unresolved.

OpenAI’s first ChatGPT gadget could turn out to be a smart speaker with a camera attached

We have a few more leaked details on the ChatGPT gadget that is apparently in the OpenAI pipeline.