URBAN AI has launched a six-week 'AI in Urban Planning' program to educate professionals on integrating artificial intelligence into city development. The course covers predictive modeling, generative AI, and regulatory planning, taught by globally recognized experts. Designed for urbanists, policymakers, and real estate professionals, the program aims to shape the future of AI-powered urbanism.

Elon Musk’s xAI is set to release Grok 3, a powerful AI model with advanced reasoning and adaptability. With enhanced computational power and refined training techniques, Grok 3 aims to challenge industry leaders. Will it redefine AI capabilities, or does it come with hidden trade-offs?

South Korea has halted new downloads of China’s DeepSeek AI chatbot, citing privacy and national security concerns. This follows Italy’s earlier ban, with other countries imposing restrictions. Despite its cost-effective AI model, DeepSeek faces scrutiny over data collection and compliance with global privacy laws. Will it adapt to regain access?

ByteDance's Seed-Music is redefining AI-generated music, offering powerful composition tools for beginners and professionals. With advanced AI models, it lowers barriers to music creation but also sparks debate over ethics, copyright, and industry impact. Explore the potential and concerns of this groundbreaking AI innovation.

Apple's partnership with Alibaba brings AI-powered iPhones to China, but raises concerns over data security and compliance. As AI competition intensifies, will this alliance strengthen Apple's market position or compromise user privacy?

AI chatbots are revolutionizing human services by providing companionship, guidance, and support. While they enhance accessibility and efficiency, concerns arise about their impact on real human connections. Could over-reliance on AI weaken social skills and reduce valuable human relationships? This report examines the balance between AI innovation and preserving genuine interpersonal bonds.

AI is redefining governance, but will it serve the people or the state? This report explores the contrast between AI as a tool for fairness and public good (Rule of AI) versus AI as a mechanism for control and surveillance (Rule by AI). As AI-driven decision-making spreads across governance, law enforcement, and society, understanding its ethical and political implications is crucial for shaping our digital future.

Meta is making a bold move into AI wearables with six new devices set for 2025. As the company shifts focus from its struggling metaverse ambitions, it aims to revolutionize smart glasses and mixed reality. However, challenges like battery efficiency, market acceptance, and competition could impact its success. Will this be the future of AI-driven tech or another failed experiment?

As global concerns over AI security intensify, China’s AI sector faces heightened scrutiny over data privacy, surveillance, and geopolitical influence. While Beijing defends its AI governance, nations worldwide are tightening regulations, restricting Chinese firms, and investing in domestic AI development. Amid restrictions, China is forging AI partnerships in Africa and Southeast Asia to expand its global influence.

Helsing, a leading European defense tech company, is producing 6,000 AI-powered HX-2 strike drones for Ukraine. These drones boast electronic warfare resilience and swarm intelligence, but the rise of AI-driven autonomous weapons raises ethical and security concerns. Helsing promotes responsible AI governance, but the debate on autonomous warfare continues.

A recent investigation reveals that DeepSeek AI provides different answers based on language, igniting debate over AI governance, bias, and content moderation. This case highlights the challenges of balancing localization with factual accuracy in AI-generated content.

At the Paris AI Action Summit, the US and UK refused to sign a global AI governance declaration, citing concerns over excessive regulation and national security risks. While 60 nations backed the agreement, French President Emmanuel Macron stressed the need for international cooperation to ensure fair and inclusive AI development.

Christie’s upcoming AI art auction has ignited controversy, with thousands of artists protesting the use of AI models trained on copyrighted works. While supporters see it as a milestone for AI in art, critics argue it legitimizes unethical practices. The event raises pressing questions about AI’s role in the creative industries and the future of human artists.

NYSEG is revolutionizing power grid maintenance with AI-powered image recognition, drones, and vehicle-based imaging to inspect and upgrade over 45,000 miles of overhead lines. This initiative enhances grid reliability and safety by identifying and addressing equipment issues before they cause failures.

South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) has issued a security warning about DeepSeek, a Chinese AI chatbot accused of excessive data collection and keylogging. The agency claims the chatbot tracks users' keyboard input patterns and transfers data to Chinese servers, raising concerns about privacy, government surveillance, and potential security threats. Some countries have already banned the app.

DeepSeek’s new AI license offers open-source flexibility but introduces ethical and legal restrictions, including remote enforcement and jurisdiction in China. While enabling commercial AI applications, businesses must navigate compliance risks and data privacy concerns.

AI chatbots struggle with misinformation in non-English languages, with Russian, Chinese, and Spanish showing the highest failure rates. A new study suggests using French as a translation baseline to improve multilingual fact-checking. Discover the risks, implications, and possible solutions for AI-generated misinformation.

The Beatles' Now and Then showcases AI’s role in music restoration, reviving John Lennon's vocals without artificial generation. While AI-powered tools enabled audio separation, ethical questions remain about AI’s future in music.

Could AI be the key to preventing the next asteroid disaster? From AI-powered meteor tracking to autonomous recovery drones, artificial intelligence is reshaping planetary defense and meteoritics. Learn how cutting-edge AI tools are enhancing asteroid detection, impact predictions, and space exploration, ensuring a safer future for Earth.

DeepSeek AI's recent performance issues raise questions about its stability, transparency, and potential censorship. With frequent server errors, delayed status updates, and vague responses to key inquiries, is DeepSeek a viable competitor to OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4? Our in-depth analysis explores its reliability, budget feasibility, and the trust concerns surrounding this AI model.