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I Am Begging AI Companies to Stop Naming Features After Human Processes

In a recent move that has sparked debate among tech enthusiasts, AI company Anthropic unveiled a new feature at its developer conference, dubbed "dreaming," which enables AI agents to sift through their "memories." While the feature itself

WIREDMay 6
Research May 6

When the Uncertainty Is Bigger Than the Shock: Scenario Modelling for English Local Elections

In the world of election forecasting, a recent study has highlighted the importance of scenario modeling in predicting local election outcom

Towards Data Science
Research May 6

Beyond Lists: Using Python Deque for Real-Time Sliding Windows

Python developers have long relied on lists to manage data streams, but a more efficient alternative has been hiding in plain sight. The `co

Towards Data Science
Tools May 6

Your Claude agents can 'dream' now - how Anthropic's new feature works

Anthropic, a leading AI research firm, has unveiled a groundbreaking new feature for its Claude AI agents, dubbed "Dream". This innovative u

ZDNet AI
Models May 6

Google speeds up Gemma 4 threefold with multi-token prediction

Google has made significant performance improvements to its Gemma 4 open model family, a suite of AI-powered text generation tools. By intro

The Decoder
Industry May 6

5 gardening tips you can try right in Search

Google Unveils Innovative Gardening Solutions with AI-Powered Search

Google AI Blog
Industry May 6

Hackers Hate AI Slop Even More Than You Do

Cybercriminals are expressing frustration with the abundance of low-quality AI-generated content on online platforms used for illicit activi

WIRED
Startups May 6

Khosla-backed robotics startup Genesis AI has gone full stack, demo shows

In a significant milestone, Genesis AI, a robotics startup backed by prominent investor Vinod Khosla, has made a major breakthrough by showc

TechCrunch
Industry May 6

Tinder owner Match Group is slowing hiring to pay for its increased use of AI tools

Match Group, the parent company of popular dating app Tinder, has announced a significant shift in its hiring strategy. In a bid to adapt to

TechCrunch
Industry May 6

HP and the art of AI and data for the enterprise

HP Prepares to Showcase AI and Data Expertise at San Jose Expo

AI News
Models May 6

Timer-XL: A Long-Context Foundation Model for Time-Series Forecasting

Researchers at Meta AI have unveiled a cutting-edge foundation model called Timer-XL, designed specifically for time-series forecasting task

Towards Data Science
Industry May 6

Why I Don’t Trust LLMs to Decide When the Weather Changed

Physicist and researcher, Dr. Andrew Tridgell, has expressed skepticism about the reliability of Large Language Models (LLMs) in determining

Towards Data Science
Tools May 6

ChatGPT ads are now open to small businesses as OpenAI builds a full self-serve ad platform

OpenAI has expanded its advertising platform for ChatGPT, making it accessible to small businesses in the US. This move marks a significant

The Decoder
Startups May 6

Deepseek nears $45 billion valuation as China's state chip fund leads round

Chinese AI Lab Deepseek is on the cusp of securing a massive funding round, which could catapult its valuation to a staggering $45 billion.

The Decoder
Tools May 6

Google’s AI search summaries will now quote Reddit

Google has rolled out an update to its AI-powered search feature, allowing users to gain a more comprehensive understanding of their search

The Verge
Industry May 6

Google and Meta race to build personal AI agents as Anthropic and OpenAI pull further ahead

In a move to catch up with the leaders in the field, tech giants Google and Meta are racing to develop personal AI agents that can manage ev

The Decoder
Industry May 6

Anthropic commits $200 billion to Google Cloud over five years

In a significant move, AI startup Anthropic has pledged to spend a staggering $200 billion on Google Cloud services over the next five years

The Decoder
Regulation May 6

US government increases AI suppliers and rethinks Anthropic’s role

The US government has expanded its list of trusted artificial intelligence (AI) suppliers, signing agreements with four new companies to pro

AI News
Industry May 6

The Download: seafloor science and military chatbots

Seafloor Exploration Takes a Leap Forward with Low-Cost Submersibles. In a groundbreaking development, two oceanic submersibles, designed to

MIT Tech Review
Tools May 6

I tested ReMarkable's 'cheap' Paper Pure tablet, and it hardly feels like a downgrade

ReMarkable, a company known for its high-end e-paper tablets, has introduced a more affordable option called the Paper Pure. In a recent han

ZDNet AI
Research May 6

Deconstruct Any Metric with a Few Simple ‘What’ Questions

Data storytelling and flashy dashboards often present a misleading picture of reality, hiding more than they reveal. According to experts, o

Towards Data Science
Industry May 6

Microsoft’s Office and LinkedIn chief now runs Teams in latest reshuffle

Microsoft has made a significant move in its leadership structure, appointing Ryan Roslansky, the current CEO of LinkedIn, to oversee the co

The Verge
Tools May 6

AlphaEvolve: How our Gemini-powered coding agent is scaling impact across fields

AlphaEvolverecursive, a cutting-edge technology firm, has been making waves with its innovative Gemini-powered coding agent. This sophistica

DeepMind
Regulation May 6

Apple Will Pay $250 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over Siri's AI Features

In a significant development, Apple has agreed to pay a substantial $250 million to settle a lawsuit related to its AI-powered virtual assis

WIRED
Industry May 6

Chrome’s AI features may be hogging 4GB of your computer storage

Google Chrome users are discovering that the browser is quietly consuming a significant chunk of their computer's storage space. In some cas

The Verge
Open Source May 6

10 trillion downloads are crushing open-source repositories - here's what they're doing about it

The world's most popular open-source repositories are facing a daunting challenge: managing an unprecedented number of downloads. According

ZDNet AI
Industry May 6

Get Amazon Prime for 6 months totally free if you're age 18-24 - here's how

Amazon recently introduced a new Prime for Young Adults plan, offering a six-month free trial to eligible individuals aged 18-24. This exclu

ZDNet AI
Industry May 6

Hasan Piker, Self-Described ‘Ayatollah of Woke,’ Wants AI to Die

Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, known for his outspoken views on social issues, has expressed his skepticism towards artificial intelligence (A

WIRED
Tools May 6

Google tests Remy AI agent for Gemini as focus turns to user control

Google is currently conducting internal tests for Remy, a cutting-edge AI personal agent designed to streamline work and daily tasks for use

AI News
Industry May 6

The best 40-inch TVs of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

In a comprehensive review, our team has evaluated the top 40-inch TVs from leading manufacturers, including Samsung, Hisense, and others, to

ZDNet AI
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