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Is SpaceX Working on Its Own Smartphone?

Rumors are swirling: SpaceX is reportedly working on a 'phone-like' AI device and recently presented a prototype. Elon Musk dismisses the speculation. What's behind it?

Olena Bilyk·3 min read·7/3/2026

AI Colleague 'Alex' or Nameless Chatbot? The Name Affects Your Error Rate, Warns Researcher

Imagine arriving at work to find out your new colleague is an AI tool named Alex. Research shows that labeling AI as a colleague affects performance and responsibility. Discover the implications for the workplace.

Ryan Kessler·4 min read·7/3/2026

Austria Wants to Lure Anthropic to the EU – How Realistic Is It?

In the USA, Anthropic is increasingly under pressure. The government in Vienna is now urging the EU to recruit the AI company to relocate its headquarters. However, the chances are slim.

Ryan Kessler·3 min read·6/30/2026

Anthropic Confirms: US Government Partially Lifts Ban on Mythos 5

After the company fueled security concerns itself, the government under President Donald Trump issued an 'export ban.' Now, some companies can access the AI model again.

Olena Bilyk·3 min read·6/28/2026

ChatGPT and Claude Under Lock and Key: Why Europe Shouldn't Worry

The US government is increasingly controlling access to top AI models. However, the author argues that access to these language models is less relevant than ever, especially for Europe.

Olena Bilyk·5 min read·6/27/2026

Google Hides Opening Hours Behind AI Tips – And You Can't Turn It Off

Google Gemini provides unsolicited food recommendations, raising concerns about the influence of AI on user experience and content accessibility.

Olena Bilyk·3 min read·6/22/2026

Researchers Alarmed: AI Models Find Legal Loopholes for Tax Avoidance | t3n

Researchers have trained an open-source model to find regulatory gaps to minimize taxes, discovering even entirely new loopholes. This behavior, known as 'Society Hacking', raises concerns about the potential misuse of AI in exploiting legal frameworks.

Olena Bilyk·4 min read·6/20/2026

Applied AI: Meta's AI Course Causes Frustration Among Developers

Meta's 'Applied-AI' team is facing significant frustration among developers, with internal criticisms and management acknowledging the challenging work environment.

Olena Bilyk·3 min read·6/15/2026

Are Academics More Easily Replaceable by AI? What German Companies Think | t3n

One in five companies believes AI could replace academics. But how much trust is behind this – and where do they see the limits of technology?

Olena Bilyk·2 min read·6/13/2026

Identifying Stressful Colleagues with AI and Heart Rate Monitoring

A developer wanted to find out which colleagues caused him the most stress at work. He accomplished this using AI, a health tracker, and some custom code. Now he has a leaderboard of the biggest troublemakers.

Olena Bilyk·3 min read·6/13/2026

Amazon, Nvidia, and More: Tech Giants Invest Record Sum in German Robotics Startup

Neura Robotics has raised $1.4 billion in a funding round – a record. Companies like Amazon, Nvidia, Bosch, and Schaeffler participated. The funds will be directed towards the production of AI-driven humanoid robots.

Ryan Kessler·3 min read·6/11/2026