How ELIZA Helped Invent the Modern Chatbot — and the Human Habit of Confiding in Machines
The ELIZA effect shaped the first chatbot and still explains why people trust ChatGPT-like systems with private thoughts.
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HUD’s AI Policy Files Are Withheld as the Government Cites Privilege
HUD withheld records on AI policy work tied to DOGE, sparking questions about FOIA, prompts and government transparency.
New York halts new hyperscale data centers for up to a year in first-in-the-nation move
New York enacts the first statewide data center moratorium, pausing large permits as regulators assess AI’s energy and environmental impact.
Tech’s old guard is racing back into AI’s front line
The AI talent shift is pulling top founders and executives back into hands-on roles at Anthropic and new startups as the race intensifies.
Uber’s product chief says travel, AI and autonomy are reshaping the app — but not into an everything app
Uber product strategy is expanding into hotels, AI and autonomous data as the company pushes travel growth without becoming an everything app.
PixVerse tops $2B valuation as $439M Series C extension fuels global video AI push
PixVerse says its video generation round reached $439M, pushing valuation above $2B as it expands world models and global sales.
Nous Research pursues fresh $1.5B funding round as Hermes gains momentum
Nous Research is reportedly raising at least $75M at a $1.5B valuation as demand for AI agents and Hermes heats up.
Apple’s Revamped Siri AI Turns the iPhone Into a Context-Aware Assistant
Siri AI arrives in iOS 27 public beta, giving iPhone users a context-aware assistant that searches apps, reads screens, and drafts messages.
Satya Nadella warns AI buyers are paying twice — with cash and data
Satya Nadella warns AI models may make companies pay twice — in cash and proprietary data — and urges more control, routing and open-source use.
Apple’s New Siri Beta Shows the Future of iPhone Control — and Its Limits
Apple’s Siri AI beta in iOS 27 hints at a smarter iPhone, but full app support and better accuracy are still needed.
