OpenAI Executive Kevin Weil Is Leaving the Company

The former Instagram VP is departing the ChatGPT-maker, which is folding the AI science application he led into Codex.

The Battle for OpenAI’s Soul

In Musk v. Altman, a jury will soon determine whether OpenAI has strayed from its founding mission to ensure AGI benefits humanity. Here’s what to know.

The UK Launches Its $675 Million Sovereign AI Fund

In a bid to minimize dependence on technology from other countries, the UK government is plowing resources into homegrown AI startups.

Anthropic Plots Major London Expansion

As tensions with the US government mount, Anthropic has leased a new office with enough space to quadruple its 200-person head count in London.

AI Could Democratize One of Tech’s Most Valuable Resources

AI is making it easier to design chips and optimize software for different silicon. Some startups envision a revolution in chipmaking.

Allbirds Is Pivoting to AI Compute. Sure, Why Not

Once a $4 billion apparel juggernaut, Allbirds will rebrand as NewBird AI, a “GPU-as-a-Service” company. Hey, if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.

AI Slop Is Making the Internet Fake-Happy

A new study examines the impact of the rise of AI-generated websites on the internet—and found some surprising results.

The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought

An analysis by WIRED and Indicator found nearly 90 schools and 600 students around the world impacted by AI-generated deepfake nude images—and the problem shows no signs of going away.

Anthropic Opposes the Extreme AI Liability Bill That OpenAI Backed

Anthropic and OpenAI are clashing over a proposed Illinois law that would let AI labs largely off the hook for mass deaths and financial disasters.