How Elon Musk’s ‘truth-seeking’ chatbot lost its way
Grok has proved popular with X users. But a string of bizarre blunders has undercut its credibility.
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Tired of political attacks, Musk turns back to Mars and autonomous cars
As he retreats from Washington, Elon Musk says he will spend “a lot less” on politics. Close advisers says he is eager to return to prior obsessions.
Trump’s threat of 25% tariff on iPhones makes price hikes more likely
President Trump’s latest tariff maneuver all but ensures a price hike on new iPhones launching this year, experts say
The White House is worried about kids’ screen time. Here are five things parents can do.
The White House’s “Making Our Children Healthy Again” report is heavy on the dangers of screen time. Experts say the issue is more nuanced, and recommend doing these five things now.
Who is Justin Sun, the Chinese billionaire at Trump’s crypto dinner?
Sun, known for his showy publicity stunts, has spent more than $20 million on the $TRUMP meme coin, making him one of its largest holders.
Cyberdefense cuts could sap U.S. response to China hacks, insiders say
Some Trump administration officials want to hit back at China for its hacks on U.S. infrastructure — a risky strategy, experts say, in light of personnel and budget reductions.
Ukraine scrambles to overcome Russia’s edge in fiber-optic drones
Ukraine pioneered the use of small drones on the battlefield. But in Russia’s Kursk region, Moscow’s fiber-optic cables helped turn the tide.
Judge rejects claim chatbots have free speech in suit over teen’s death
In a wrongful death lawsuit, Character.AI argued that its chatbot users had a First Amendment right to hear even harmful speech. The judge wasn’t persuaded.
Do chatbots have free speech? Judge rejects claim in suit over teen’s death.
In a wrongful death lawsuit, Character.AI argued that its chatbot users had a First Amendment right to hear even harmful speech. The judge wasn’t persuaded.
iPhone designer Jony Ive will join OpenAI to build AI-powered devices
Jony Ive, a famed former Apple designer, said he will work at OpenAI on new products that make it easier to use AI tools like ChatGPT.