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Study Finds Chatbots Can Subtly Sway Opinions on Historical Events

Yale researchers show AI-generated summaries can influence users' social and political views, even when not intended to persuade.

Washington State Hotline Offers Spanish Accent Instead of Spanish Language

Callers requesting Spanish service get AI voice speaking English with Spanish accent

AI Deepfake Voice Calls Hit 1 in 4 Americans

New report finds alarming rise in AI-generated fake voice calls

Milliman MedInsight Earns Microsoft Solutions Partner Designation for Healthcare AI

Recognition places MedInsight among select healthcare tech providers certified by Microsoft for secure, high-performing AI-enabled analytics.

Washington Hotline Offers Spanish Option, But Callers Get Accented AI English

The state's Department of Licensing apologized for the technical glitch that left Spanish-speaking callers confused.

Washington State Hotline Offers Accented AI English Instead of Spanish

Callers seeking Spanish-language service get an AI voice with a strong Spanish accent speaking English

Washington State Hotline Offers Accented AI English Instead of Spanish

Callers seeking Spanish-language service get an AI voice with a strong Spanish accent speaking English

Callers to Washington State Hotline Get Accented AI English Instead of Spanish

The state's driver's license agency is working to fix the issue after the odd-sounding accent drew attention on social media.

Google Exec Spends 20+ Hours a Week Experimenting With AI

Keith Ballinger, Google's VP and GM for Developer & Experiences, says AI has made this the most productive and exciting period in his engineering career.

Anthropic Acquires AI Startup Vercept to Enhance Claude's Computer Use Features

The acquisition will help Anthropic improve its Claude AI assistant's ability to automate multi-step tasks on computers.

Alexa Plus Adds Mood-Based Personalities: Brief, Chill, and Sweet

The generative AI assistant can now adapt its responses to match the user's communication style.

Valant Expands AI-powered Clinical Note Solution to Fit Behavioral Health Clinicians' Workflows

New capabilities allow clinicians to generate structured notes in the templates they already use, reducing rework and boosting adoption.

Goldman Sachs Resets Microsoft Stock Forecast

Analysts see progress in Microsoft's custom AI chip and data storage breakthroughs, but caution remains.

Xbox Faces Uncertain Future as AI-Focused CEO Takes Over

Founder fears console gaming's demise as Microsoft appoints AI executive to lead Xbox

Extreme Networks bets on agentic AI networking as supply chain uncertainty weighs on margins

CEO Ed Meyercord says the company is managing supply chain challenges through pricing flexibility, targeted purchasing, and alternative sourcing strategies.

Microsoft Scales Back Aggressive AI Integration in Windows 11

Bill Gates' vision for simple, user-friendly software clashes with Microsoft's AI-first approach

Washington Considers Requiring AI Chatbots to Add Mental Health Safeguards

New legislation would mandate disclosure requirements and suicide prevention protocols for AI assistants.

ZAST.AI Raises $6M Pre-A to Scale 'Zero False Positive' AI-Powered Code Security

Seattle startup secures funding to expand its AI-based solution for eliminating false positives in security tools.

Crypto.com CEO Unveils $70M AI.com Domain at Super Bowl

Kris Marszalek's new AI platform aims to mainstream AI agents through high-profile marketing push.