AI researchers initially avoided mental health applications because the risks of getting it wrong are so high. But with startups and individuals already using chatbots as therapists, they’re being forced to confront the issue head-on. The problem? We don’t have the scientific framework to evaluate t
Former Rockstar creative lead Dan Houser says Grand Theft Auto’s massive success stems from the unprecedented freedom it offered players. The 2001 release of GTA III combined shooting, driving, and simulation in ways that felt revolutionary at the time.
A developer managed to install iPadOS 26 on an iPhone 17 Pro Max using an exploit. This gives us a fascinating preview of how Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone might handle multitasking when it launches, potentially with iOS 27.
D-Wave’s new quantum computer just achieved what was previously thought impossible. The Advantage2 system solved a complex physics calculation in minutes that would have taken supercomputers nearly a million years. This could mark a turning point for practical quantum computing.
The recent government shutdown revealed deep problems in our air traffic control system. With outdated equipment and political gridlock, experts argue it’s time to remove ATC from government control entirely.
Rutger Bregman says the BBC censored his Reith lecture by removing his description of Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” The move came after Trump threatened to sue the broadcaster for $5 billion over a previous documentary.
Microsoft is rolling out a major refresh to Power Query in Excel for Windows. The new Get Data dialog replaces the old clunky menu with a modern interface featuring search and quick access to popular sources. It’s available now for Microsoft 365 subscribers on Version 2509 or later.
Anthropic just launched Claude Opus 4.5, positioning it as the new leader in enterprise coding AI. The model achieves 80% accuracy on software engineering benchmarks while using dramatically fewer tokens than previous versions. This comes as Anthropic projects reaching $70 billion in revenue by 2028
A Forbes contributor reflects on computer science pioneer Niklaus Wirth’s philosophy of simplicity and how it applies to today’s AI landscape. The entire Oberon system fit in under 200KB and could recompile itself in under a minute on a 25MHz processor. This discipline of cognitive control is precis
Artificial intelligence is making knowledge a perishable good with half-lives measured in quarters. Meanwhile, youth unemployment continues to climb as traditional entry-level jobs disappear to automation. CEOs need to rethink their entire approach to talent development.
