These days, young people are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for help with their personal finances. A recent survey by Experian found that a large majority of Gen Zers and millennials are using AI tools to manage their money. About 67% of Gen Zers and 62% of millennials are relying on AI for
In a surprising turn of events, Netflix has recently announced a new project focused on generative AI, just days after rumors swirled about the closure of their AAA game studio. This news was shared by Mike Verdu, the former vice president of Netflix Games, who is now leading the "GenAI for Games" d
In the small town of Homer, Alaska, a shocking case has come to light. Two middle school boys are under investigation for allegedly using AI technology to create and distribute nude photos of their classmates. The story started with one girl reporting the incident, but it soon became clear that many
Ever wondered why some photos don't show your skin tone right? Chinese smartphone company Tecno has stepped up to fix this. They've launched the #ToneProud campaign to tackle skin tone bias in imaging technology. This isn't just a small issue; a study from MIT and Stanford back in 2018 showed that s
Have you seen a picture online showing two Tesla Cybertrucks in a big crash? Don't believe it! The image is not real. It was created using AI. Here's what happened. In November 2024, someone shared a photo on a social media site. They said it showed two Tesla Cybertrucks in a crash. Many people saw
In 2024, a new record was set: more Americans used inheritance money to help buy their first home. This comes from a survey by the National Association of Realtors. It shows that first-time homebuyers were older and wealthier than before. This is a sign of how tough it is for many people to buy a ho
There's been some big news in Russia. A top general, Major General Alexander Ogloblin, has been arrested again. This time, it's for taking bribes. It's not his first time in trouble—he was already sentenced for embezzlement in 2022. What's interesting is that he was arrested after his former boss, V
Have you ever wondered how to tell if a text was written by a human or an AI? DeepMind and Hugging Face have teamed up to create a solution called SynthID Text. This tool adds a special tag, or watermark, to text generated by large language models (LLMs). Here's how it works: Imagine you have a mag
Artificial Intelligence is making it easier for people to create disturbing images of children. These fake pictures are beginning to spread online. Law enforcement is working hard to stop this. They say that making or sharing such images is a serious crime. Justice Department officials explained th
It's no secret that foreign countries are stirring up trouble online ahead of the US election. Microsoft's Threat Analysis Center (MTAC) is warning that Russia, China, and Iran are all stepping up their online campaigns. Russia is busy bad-mouthing Vice President Kamala Harris with fake videos. Thes
