News reporting focused on AI and machine learning, covering the companies behind these technologies, their real-world applications, and the ethical concerns they raise. This includes areas like generative AI (large language models, text-to-image and video), speech tech, and predictive analytics.
The EU AI Act transparency obligations took effect on August 2, 2026, requiring companies to disclose AI interactions and label AI-generated content. New AI systems must comply immediately, while existing ones have until December 2, 2026. Non-compliance risks fines up to €15 million or 3% of global turnover.
OpenAI claims its Astra model solved ten long-standing mathematical problems for under $2,000 each in token costs, releasing formal proofs and a paper. The announcement contrasts with Anthropic's $100,000 cryptographic research, highlighting a growing gap in AI research economics and transparency. The mathematics community reacts with a 'Deep Blue' moment, while Terence Tao's vision of AI-assisted 'big mathematics' gains traction.
Anthropic, the AI startup valued at nearly $1 trillion, is urging states to adopt stricter AI regulations beyond the transparency laws it supported in California and New York last year. The company's head of state government relations says self-reporting is no longer sufficient for the most powerful AI systems. Critics accuse Anthropic of regulatory capture, but the company denies the claim.
A look inside the growing industry of selling AI tools to police departments. From report-writing software to real-time crime centers, companies are pitching automation as a solution to data overload. Critics warn that these black-box algorithms could erode transparency and accountability in law enforcement.
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich launched a website mapping U.S. data centers based on community reports, aiming to bring transparency to construction and local impact. She received nearly 4,000 submissions in a month, with transparency being the top concern among residents.
Canonical will introduce AI features to Ubuntu Linux throughout 2026, focusing on background enhancements and optional native tools. The company stresses that Ubuntu will not turn into an AI product. VP Jon Seager detailed priorities like model transparency, local processing, and uses for accessibility and automation.