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Anthropic Launches Cowork: Claude AI Can Now Work Directly With Files on Your Computer
Anthropic launches Cowork, a new Claude AI feature that can access and organize files directly on your computer. Available now for Mac users.
Anthropic Launches Cowork: Claude AI Can Now Work Directly With Files on Your Computer
Anthropic launches Cowork, a new Claude AI feature that can access and organize files directly on your computer. Available now for Mac users.
Join LIVE ’26 in London to test deepfake detection tools under real threat scenarios and explore the limits of AI safety in practice.
Join LIVE ’26 in London to test deepfake detection tools under real threat scenarios and explore the limits of AI safety in practice.
The 2026 Mozilla Fellowship supports global innovators working on ethical, open, and inclusive technology for the public good.
The 2026 Mozilla Fellowship supports global innovators working on ethical, open, and inclusive technology for the public good.
Join LIVE ’26 in London to test deepfake detection tools under real threat scenarios and explore the limits of AI safety in practice.
Join LIVE ’26 in London to test deepfake detection tools under real threat scenarios and explore the limits of AI safety in practice.
The 2026 Mozilla Fellowship supports global innovators working on ethical, open, and inclusive technology for the public good.
The 2026 Mozilla Fellowship supports global innovators working on ethical, open, and inclusive technology for the public good.
ZeMKI invites international scholars to apply for its 2026 Visiting Research Fellowship on media, communication, and information studies in Bremen.
ZeMKI invites international scholars to apply for its 2026 Visiting Research Fellowship on media, communication, and information studies in Bremen.
Anthropic opens applications for its 2026 AI Safety Fellows Program. Paid 4-month research opportunity. Apply by Jan 12, 2026.
Anthropic opens applications for its 2026 AI Safety Fellows Program. Paid 4-month research opportunity. Apply by Jan 12, 2026.
GovAI opens applications for Summer Fellowship 2026 a paid, in-person research programme on AI governance. Apply by Jan 4, 2026.
GovAI opens applications for Summer Fellowship 2026 a paid, in-person research programme on AI governance. Apply by Jan 4, 2026.
Despite the departure of part of its leadership team, Groq confirmed that it will continue operating as an independent company.
Despite the departure of part of its leadership team, Groq confirmed that it will continue operating as an independent company.
The photo-realistic AI-generated character Tilly Norwood continues to trigger strong reactions across the film industry.
The photo-realistic AI-generated character Tilly Norwood continues to trigger strong reactions across the film industry.
Adobe has launched three of its most popular apps directly into ChatGPT.
Adobe has launched three of its most popular apps directly into ChatGPT.
The Walt Disney Company and OpenAI have announced a major multi-year licensing agreement that will bring more than 200 characters and visual elements from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars into Sora, OpenAI’s generative video platform.
The Walt Disney Company and OpenAI have announced a major multi-year licensing agreement that will bring more than 200 characters and visual elements from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars into Sora, OpenAI’s generative video platform.
Applications are now open for the 2026 Ethics and Technology Practitioner Fellowship.
Applications are now open for the 2026 Ethics and Technology Practitioner Fellowship.
The Knight Center is launching two free online courses for journalists this month, focusing on climate crisis reporting and artificial intelligence tools in newsrooms.
The Knight Center is launching two free online courses for journalists this month, focusing on climate crisis reporting and artificial intelligence tools in newsrooms.
Today is both World News Day and the International Day for Universal Access to Information.
Today is both World News Day and the International Day for Universal Access to Information.
Constellation has opened applications for the Astra Fellowship, its flagship program designed to accelerate research and talent development in AI safety.
Constellation has opened applications for the Astra Fellowship, its flagship program designed to accelerate research and talent development in AI safety.
AI-generated output is so convincing today and shaping so much of the information we consume that we risk being unable to trust anything anymore.
AI-generated output is so convincing today and shaping so much of the information we consume that we risk being unable to trust anything anymore.
PayPal and Venmo users now have the chance to try out some of the most advanced AI tools available, completely free of charge.
PayPal and Venmo users now have the chance to try out some of the most advanced AI tools available, completely free of charge.
Google released 25 ultra-short training videos that teach you to use Gemini, NotebookLM and other AI tools in under 10 minutes each.
Google released 25 ultra-short training videos that teach you to use Gemini, NotebookLM and other AI tools in under 10 minutes each.
The World’s First Humanoid Robot Games wrapped up with a spectacular finale in Beijing, where over the course of three days, more than 500 robots from 16 countries competed for medals in 26 disciplines.
The World’s First Humanoid Robot Games wrapped up with a spectacular finale in Beijing, where over the course of three days, more than 500 robots from 16 countries competed for medals in 26 disciplines.
This summer, Switzerland made a crucial step in enhancing the digital privacy of its citizens, enacting the strictest rules so far regarding the processing of biometric data.
This summer, Switzerland made a crucial step in enhancing the digital privacy of its citizens, enacting the strictest rules so far regarding the processing of biometric data.
Applications for the fall cohort of the prestigious “Ethics, Technology, and Public Policy for Practitioners” program, organized by Stanford University, are open until August 24, 2025, for participants from around the world.
Applications for the fall cohort of the prestigious “Ethics, Technology, and Public Policy for Practitioners” program, organized by Stanford University, are open until August 24, 2025, for participants from around the world.
Building an AI agent doesn’t have to mean wrestling with GPUs or spending days setting up a local environment.
Building an AI agent doesn’t have to mean wrestling with GPUs or spending days setting up a local environment.
This summer, Perplexity AI introduced Comet, an AI-powered browser built on Chromium architecture, meaning it supports Chrome extensions and allows for an easy transition from other browsers, including importing bookmarks, passwords, and settings.
This summer, Perplexity AI introduced Comet, an AI-powered browser built on Chromium architecture, meaning it supports Chrome extensions and allows for an easy transition from other browsers, including importing bookmarks, passwords, and settings.
OpenAI has officially introduced GPT-5, the latest version of its language model used in ChatGPT and across a range of AI-powered tools.
OpenAI has officially introduced GPT-5, the latest version of its language model used in ChatGPT and across a range of AI-powered tools.
The third annual aiEDU Trailblazer Fellowship is now accepting applications from U.S.-based K–12 classroom teachers.
The third annual aiEDU Trailblazer Fellowship is now accepting applications from U.S.-based K–12 classroom teachers.
The Pulitzer Center has opened its global call for applications for the next cohort of AI Accountability Fellows, a ten-month fellowship designed to support in-depth journalism on the real-world consequences of artificial intelligence and automation.
The Pulitzer Center has opened its global call for applications for the next cohort of AI Accountability Fellows, a ten-month fellowship designed to support in-depth journalism on the real-world consequences of artificial intelligence and automation.
AlgorithmWatch has launched an open call for its fifth cohort of Algorithmic Accountability Reporting Fellows, inviting journalists and researchers across Europe to apply.
AlgorithmWatch has launched an open call for its fifth cohort of Algorithmic Accountability Reporting Fellows, inviting journalists and researchers across Europe to apply.
The Association for Survey Computing (ASC) has opened a call for speakers for its upcoming one-day conference, to be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at The Oval in London.
The Association for Survey Computing (ASC) has opened a call for speakers for its upcoming one-day conference, to be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at The Oval in London.
The Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) has opened its call for submissions to the Emerging Trends in AI (ETA) Track at the upcoming AAAI-26 conference.
The Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) has opened its call for submissions to the Emerging Trends in AI (ETA) Track at the upcoming AAAI-26 conference.
The European Commission has opened a call for applications to join the Advisory Forum under the EU AI Act. This new body will play a central role in shaping how the landmark regulation is implemented across the Union.
The European Commission has opened a call for applications to join the Advisory Forum under the EU AI Act. This new body will play a central role in shaping how the landmark regulation is implemented across the Union.
The Aspen Institute has launched the Technology Leaders Initiative, a two-year program for senior figures across the global technology ecosystem.
The Aspen Institute has launched the Technology Leaders Initiative, a two-year program for senior figures across the global technology ecosystem.
As hyper-realistic deepfake videos continue to spread online faster than they can be debunked, Denmark has decided it’s time to draw a line.
As hyper-realistic deepfake videos continue to spread online faster than they can be debunked, Denmark has decided it’s time to draw a line.
On August 2, 2025, new obligations for providers of general-purpose AI models begin to apply under the EU AI Act, the world’s first comprehensive law regulating artificial intelligence.
On August 2, 2025, new obligations for providers of general-purpose AI models begin to apply under the EU AI Act, the world’s first comprehensive law regulating artificial intelligence.
Google has officially unveiled Gemini Apps, an innovative platform that enables developers and companies to create their own digital assistants with full access to Google services.
Google has officially unveiled Gemini Apps, an innovative platform that enables developers and companies to create their own digital assistants with full access to Google services.
OpenAI has launched the ChatGPT Agent, its most advanced digital assistant to date, designed to serve as a universal helper capable of taking over and automating tasks for users.
OpenAI has launched the ChatGPT Agent, its most advanced digital assistant to date, designed to serve as a universal helper capable of taking over and automating tasks for users.
Manus, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup developing autonomous AI agents, has raised $75 million in a new funding round led by prominent Silicon Valley venture capital firm Benchmark.
Manus, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup developing autonomous AI agents, has raised $75 million in a new funding round led by prominent Silicon Valley venture capital firm Benchmark.
Adobe has introduced the Firefly Video Model, an AI-powered tool that enables users to generate video clips from text prompts or images.
Adobe has introduced the Firefly Video Model, an AI-powered tool that enables users to generate video clips from text prompts or images.
OpenAI has just launched Sora in the European Union and the United Kingdom.
OpenAI has just launched Sora in the European Union and the United Kingdom.
Richard Foster-Fletcher's newsletter AI, Education & Future Work covers AI’s impact on jobs, leadership, and training, highlighting workforce supervision, automation risks, and education gaps.
Richard Foster-Fletcher's newsletter AI, Education & Future Work covers AI’s impact on jobs, leadership, and training, highlighting workforce supervision, automation risks, and education gaps.
The first-ever She Shapes AI Awards brought together innovators, thought leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs and policymakers to recognize women at the forefront of artificial intelligence.
The first-ever She Shapes AI Awards brought together innovators, thought leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs and policymakers to recognize women at the forefront of artificial intelligence.
She Shapes AI Awards 2024/25 will take place on February 18, 2025, at UCL School of Management in London.
She Shapes AI Awards 2024/25 will take place on February 18, 2025, at UCL School of Management in London.
OpenAI has finalized its latest reasoning-focused AI model, o3 mini, and is gearing up for its official launch.
OpenAI has finalized its latest reasoning-focused AI model, o3 mini, and is gearing up for its official launch.
Microsoft has announced a major update to its 365 subscription plans for consumers, introducing artificial intelligence tools like Copilot and Microsoft Designer.
Microsoft has announced a major update to its 365 subscription plans for consumers, introducing artificial intelligence tools like Copilot and Microsoft Designer.
Microsoft has officially released its Phi-4 language model on the popular Hugging Face platform,
Microsoft has officially released its Phi-4 language model on the popular Hugging Face platform,
Australia has become the first country to ban children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms.
Australia has become the first country to ban children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms.
In a year dominated by talk of transformative technologies, generative AI remains a centerpiece of executive strategy.
In a year dominated by talk of transformative technologies, generative AI remains a centerpiece of executive strategy.
You’re streaming your favorite song, feeling the rhythm and vocals, when a question creeps into your mind—was this track created by a human, or is it the product of an AI?
You’re streaming your favorite song, feeling the rhythm and vocals, when a question creeps into your mind—was this track created by a human, or is it the product of an AI?
In a significant shift for the AI industry, OpenAI, the company behind groundbreaking AI models like ChatGPT, is restructuring from its nonprofit roots to a for-profit benefit corporation.
In a significant shift for the AI industry, OpenAI, the company behind groundbreaking AI models like ChatGPT, is restructuring from its nonprofit roots to a for-profit benefit corporation.
Many have argued that one of the most surreal moments in the world of tech demos this year occurred when Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg had a conversation with an AI clone of content creator Don Allen Stevenson III.
Many have argued that one of the most surreal moments in the world of tech demos this year occurred when Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg had a conversation with an AI clone of content creator Don Allen Stevenson III.
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence research company, xAI, recently brought the supercomputer it calls "Colossus" online.
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence research company, xAI, recently brought the supercomputer it calls "Colossus" online.
This agreement, known as the AI Convention, was developed under the leadership of the Council of Europe. It establishes a global framework for AI regulation.
This agreement, known as the AI Convention, was developed under the leadership of the Council of Europe. It establishes a global framework for AI regulation.
A new algorithm is set to revolutionize the way robots work with humans by making them more aware of human inattentiveness.
A new algorithm is set to revolutionize the way robots work with humans by making them more aware of human inattentiveness.
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