AI

White House AI adviser Sriram Krishnan steps down as Trump eyes tech stakes

Krishnan did not give a reason for leaving, but wrote in the post that he intends to help "tackle some of the large challenges facing America" related to AI.

Sriram Krishnan (L), next to US Senator Ted Cruz and Donald Trump.
An employee badge that is actually a tiny computer

Microsoft introduced Project Solara: Operating system for wearable AI devices

The robots that direct traffic and answer questions on the street

The robots that direct traffic and answer questions on the street

Elon Musk attends the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 19, 2025.

UK lawmaker Jess Asato sues Elon Musk’s xAI over non-consensual Grok deepfakes


YouTube bans pro-Iran 'Explosive Media' AI animation channel

Explosive Media had initially been suspended on March 27, with US media outlets reporting on Wednesday that the group's account had been removed from Instagram.

A screenshot from an AI-generated Iranian video mocking US President Donald Trump, represented as a LEGO minifigure.

MyHeritage's Scribe AI decodes world's oldest love letter, reveals 15th century familial tensions

Brews’ letter is part of the “Paston Letters” collection of correspondence between the Paston noble family and others iduring the 15th century, including state papers and other important documents.

Margery Brews "Letter to a Lover," April 16, 2026.

Meta is developing an artificial intelligence duplicate of Mark Zuckerberg

The company is developing an AI figure based on the CEO’s personal style, statements, and strategic perception; the tool is intended to provide responses to employees when Zuckerberg is unavailable.

Mark Zuckerberg

Apple leak: Tim cook’s future smart glasses and what they will look like

Apple is developing smart glasses to compete with Meta, according to Mark Gurman. The device will have camera, audio, and AI features without a display. Launch expected in 2026–2027.

Glasses simulation. AI-integrated technologies.

Iranian embassy posts AI-generated photo comparing Netanyahu with Hitler

In a separate instance, Iran's Embassy in Tajikistan shared an AI-generated video of Jesus hitting Trump and sending him to Hell.

A banner in Tehran's Palestine Square calling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a Nazi, pictured August 11, 2025; illustrative.

Chrome is changing something fundamental about the way you browse

Google is finally adding a requested feature alongside an upgrade to Reading Mode – and signaling how much new browsers and AI are starting to influence it as well.

Google Chrome

The new cyber threat: Fake CEOs and real consequences - opinion

The world has changed, and dealing with deepfake requires preparedness, not just sophistication.

An illustrative image of a distorted figure meant to symbolize deepfakes.

'The regime is a customer': BBC interviews activist behind pro-Iran Lego propaganda videos

A creator behind viral Lego-style pro-Iran videos told BBC that Tehran is a client, while spreading false claims about the US, Israel, and war events.

IRGC propaganda showing officers planning missile launches towards Tel Aviv, created using Lego, March 10, 2026.

Alexander Kopylkov: How organizational gaps are slowing enterprise AI deployment in 2026

“Enterprises fail to scale AI not due to technology, but because outdated structures, workflows, and data readiness block deployment.”

Crisis contractor for OpenAI, Anthropic eyes a move to combat extremism

ThroughLine, a startup hired in recent years by ChatGPT owner OpenAI, is exploring ways to broaden its offer to include preventing violent extremism.

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT.