6 Scary Predictions for AI in 2026

Could the AI industry be on the verge of its first major layoffs? Will China spread propaganda to slow the US data-center building boom? Where are AI agents headed?

‘The Housemaid’ Snaps Sydney Sweeney’s Rotten Tomatoes Streak

Sydney Sweeney’s new movie, The Housemaid, has broken a Rotten Tomatoes streak of underperforming films. It could do so at the box office, as well.

iOS 18.7.3—Which iPhones Can Run Apple’s Critical New Update?

Apple has released iOS 18.7.3, but it’s not available for all iPhones. As Apple tries to push users to iOS 26.2, which iPhones can run iOS 18.7.3?

Trump’s High Schooler ‘Patriot Games’ Draws ‘Hunger Games’ Comparisons

Trump has announced The Patriot Games, selecting a boy and a girl from each state to compete in an athletic showcase. Obviously, everyone thinks of The Hunger Games.

The ‘Pluribus’ Season 1 Finale Has Quietly Changed Its Release Date

The Pluribus season 1 finale was originally set to air the night of Christmas Day, but now Apple has changed that to avoid holiday conflict.

Dark Speculation: A New Way To Assess AI’s Most Dangerous Risks

How policymakers and technologists are debating AI tail risks, using dark speculation, wargaming and insurance-style analysis to guide future AI standards.

Overcoming False Claims About AI Reaching AGI Is A Daily Challenge

False claims about AI reaching AGI is a booming industry. How can we cope with it? Here are key insights, along with why the falsehoods are devilish. An inside scoop.

Andrew Tate Vs. Chase DeMoor: Ring Walk Times And Watch Info

Andrew Tate and Chase DeMoor fight Saturday in Dubai. Ring walks are expected around 5 p.m. ET. Here’s how to watch on Rumble Premium.

TikTok Sale Advances While Meta, Google Reset XR Priorities

TikTok’s U.S. deal advances. Meta defends its VR strategy, Google and Xreal preview Android XR glasses.

NYT ‘Pips’ Hints & Answers For Friday, December 19

Looking for help with today’s New York Times Pips? We’ll walk you through today’s puzzle and help you match dominoes to tiles.