Google faces lawsuit after Gemini chatbot allegedly instructed man to kill himself Lawsuit is first wrongful death case brought against Google over flagship AI product after death of Jonathan Gavalas The Guardian - US · Mar 4
First Thing: Senate to vote on resolution that would prevent Trump continuing Iran war Vote to come after Israel launches wave of strikes on Tehran. Plus, why a ChatGPT boycott could work The Guardian - UK · Mar 4
OpenAI rumors hint at a GitHub competitor to challenge Microsoft — is this supposed partnership becoming more of a rivalry? Reports suggest that OpenAI is in the early stages of developing a GitHub rival, citing an increase in service disruptions on Microsoft's coding platform. Windows Central · Mar 4
‘We heard your feedback loud and clear’ — OpenAI introduces new ChatGPT 5.3 Instant to ‘reduce the cringe’ for all users OpenAI has replaced ChatGPT’s default model with GPT-5.3 Instant, an update designed to make the chatbot less awkward and more accurate. TechRadar · Mar 4
Famed investor Vinod Khosla predicts free AI labor will lead to an era of few jobs and great abundance Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune. Fortune · Mar 4
OpenAI investor Vinod Khosla predicts today’s 5-year-olds won’t ever need to get jobs thanks to AI “The need to work will go away,” Khosla said. “People will still work on the things they want to work on, not because they need to work.” Fortune · Mar 4
Sam Altman Confirms OpenAI Technology Deployment Inside Pentagon Systems Sam Altman has transferred operational control of OpenAI to the Pentagon, marking a significant shift in AI governance and sparking internal and public debate. International Business Times UK · Mar 4
Quit ChatGPT: right now! Your subscription is bankrolling authoritarianism As a historian, I’ve studied the major consumer boycotts of history. We can take down ChatGPT and send a powerful signal to Silicon Valley, says author and historian Rutger Bregman The Guardian - UK · Mar 4
Dueling documentaries illuminate the promise and perils of artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence’s dystopian specter has spawned a pair of documentaries dissecting a technology that’s depicted as ravenous parasite devouring humanity’s knowledge, creativity and empathy The Independent UK · Mar 4
News Corp is essentially an AI ‘input company’, chief executive says, after US$150m deal with Meta Chief executive Robert Thomson says he often speaks to both OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg The Guardian - AU · Mar 4
Anthropic’s stance against military use of AI underscores growing skepticism There has been an increase in consumer support for Anthropic in its dispute with the Pentagon The Independent UK · Mar 3
The three key questions at the heart of the Pentagon's fight with Anthropic The fight between Anthropic and the U.S. government raises three crucial questions about who should control AI, and how. Fortune · Mar 3
Sam Altman backpedals as ChatGPT uninstalls surge 295%, and critics torch Pentagon fiasco — calls deal "opportunistic and sloppy" Pentagon AI partnership sparks backlash, driving a 295% surge in ChatGPT uninstalls and forcing OpenAI to amend some of the terms in the contract. Windows Central · Mar 3
From Anthropic to Iran: Who sets the limits on AI’s use in war and surveillance? Anthropic, a leading AI company, recently refused to sign a Pentagon contract that would allow the United States military “unrestricted access” to its technology for “all lawful purposes.” To sign, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei required two clear exceptions: no mass surveillance of Americans and no fully autonomous weapons without human… The Conversation · Mar 3
PC Gamer · Mar 3 'We shouldn't have rushed to get this out on Friday': OpenAI hastily amends the terms of its controversial deal with the US Department of War as CEO Sam Altman claims it's been a 'good learning experience' "We want to have a voice, and a seat at the table where we can share our expertise, and to fight for principles of liberty."
TechRadar · Mar 3 2025 was the year AI grew up. How will AI evolve in 2026? What we can expect from AI going forward - from proactive AI to invisible intelligence.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3 To anyone who thinks Trump can bring peace and equality to Iran – I’ve got a bridge to sell you. Going cheap If POTUS can really bomb peace, stability and women’s rights into the Middle East, I’ll take my hat off to him. Judging by his role in Gaza, I won’t hold my breath, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
Fortune · Mar 3 Sam Altman says OpenAI renegotiating ‘opportunistic and sloppy’ deal with the Pentagon The renegotiated terms come after OpenAI faced a wave of backlash from inside and outside the company.
The Guardian - US · Mar 3 Don’t bet that the Pentagon – or Anthropic – is acting in the public interest The lesson here isn’t that one AI company is more ethical than another. It’s that we must renovate our democratic structures
International Business Times UK · Mar 3 Nvidia Invests $4B in Photonics Companies After Reports of New AI Processor Emerge Nvidia announces a $4 billion investment in Lumentum and Coherent to advance optics technology for next-gen AI infrastructure buildout.
TechRadar · Mar 3 'It just looked opportunistic and sloppy': Sam Altman regrets rushed defense deal as ChatGPT uninstalls surge by 295% AI ethics and military use have been dominating the headlines in recent days, and there's no sign of it stopping.
Fortune · Mar 3 Making sense of Anthropic's fight with the Pentagon—and OpenAI's opportunity Anthropic—valued at $380 billion—faces what my colleague Jeremy Kahn calls “the biggest crisis in its five-year existence.”
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3 OpenAI amends Pentagon deal as Sam Altman admits it looks ‘sloppy’ ChatGPT owner’s CEO says it will bar its technology being used for mass surveillance or by intelligence services
Tom’s Guide · Mar 3 New to Perplexity? Try these 7 prompts first for the best results If you've decided to quit using ChatGPT and are migrating over to Perplexity, then consider using these 7 starter prompts to get better acquainted with your new AI chatbot assistant
TechRadar · Mar 2 5 things nobody tells you when you move from ChatGPT to Claude Five essential things every ChatGPT user should know before making the switch to Claude.