1 ChatGPT helped the Tumbler Ridge shooter focus on attack tactics
A new investigation found it also advised on evading safeguards. (Mother Jones)
+ British Columbia is suing OpenAI over its failure to alert police. (BBC)
+ And wants OpenAI to pay for a replacement school. (Ars Technica)
+ Do AI chatbots cause delusions or amplify them? (MIT Technology Review)
2 Ukraine just used drones to drop military robots behind Russian lines
The “world-first” assault sent the devices into enemy territory. (Ars Technica)
+ The robots can attack, scout and clear routes for troops. (Business Insider)
+ Europe has a drone-filled vision for future wars. (MIT Technology Review)
3 Google is about to launch AI chips into space
The satellite will run simple AI queries from orbit. (Reuters $)
+ The project is part of plans to put AI data centers in space. (Gizmodo)
+ Here’s how we could put data centers in space. (MIT Technology Review)
4 A new DNA test can diagnose brain tumors in hours
The technology analyzes a tumor’s DNA to identify its type. (BBC)
5 Tesla’s Semi is finally ready to hit the road
The long-delayed electric truck is reaching customers this week.(Verge)
+ It could be a big deal for electric trucking. (MIT Technology Review)
6 Meta has gained an early lead over OpenAI in the AI device market
The Muse Charm is expected to ship before OpenAI’s hardware. (CNBC)
+ Meta promises to put privacy at the center of the products. (Axios)
7 A mathematician has discovered a rare eight-faced shape
He argues that the strange three-holed object can exist in 3D. (New Scientist $)
8 AI agents are flooding researchers with collaboration requests
Some bots are asking for data, money, and research partnerships. (Nature)
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