Anthropic races toward a Wall Street debut with a confidential SEC filing
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic is moving toward going public on Wall Street, the latest chapter in its meteoric rise from a little-known research laboratory to one of the leading AI companies valued at $965 billion. Anthropic said Monday it has submitted a confidential filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. Anthropic said last week it had raised $65 billion in private funding that will push its valuation to $965 billion, a whopping number that makes the five-year-old maker of the Claude chatbot one of the world’s most valuable startups.
Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT
MIAMI (AP) — The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Monday that the company suppressed internal safety warnings and deceived users about the true nature and dangers of the product. The lawsuit mentioned two recent criminal cases in which the suspects allegedly used OpenAI to plan the attacks. OpenAI says its models repeatedly encouraged the individuals to seek real-world support, including from mental health professionals. The company also says it has cooperated with law enforcement in both cases.
Nvidia bets on AI personal computers with new 'superchip' powering Windows laptops
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Nvidia has unveiled powerful new chips to bring advanced artificial intelligence to Windows laptops and desktops. These superchips will be powering new personal computer models from brands like Microsoft and Dell, and are set to roll out in the fall of this year, according to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Huang spoke at the annual Nvidia GTC conference in Taipei on Monday. Nvidia and Microsoft are aiming to reinvent the personal computer, he said, and the new laptops and desktops will be able to run AI agents locally. Analysts say Nvidia's move could revolutionize the PC market, drive AI applications at home, and offer more choices for consumers.
Young and unemployed? Remote work, not AI, may be the problem, study finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — The rise of remote work since the pandemic has made businesses more reluctant to hire young, inexperienced workers and is the key driver of higher unemployment rates for recent college graduates, a study released Monday has found. The study concludes that businesses are reluctant to hire new college grads into remote work because it is harder to train and mentor them when they are working remotely. The authors of the study calculate that remote work is responsible for nearly two-thirds of the rise in the unemployment rate for young college graduates since the pandemic.
As the Pentagon pushes for battlefield AI, some military leaders urge caution
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Trump administration is pushing to use artificial intelligence in the U.S. military even as it faces calls for caution from some companies and military leaders. Adm. Frank Bradley of U.S. Special Operations Command emphasized in recent remarks at a conference in Florida that troops “have to be very careful" about use of AI when it comes to deadly strikes. He says he can see a future where AI determines what targets to hit but that humans have to ensure that it would “deliver violence only where we intend it to be delivered.” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing for rapid AI integration, clashing with Anthropic over safety concerns.
AI helped a musician with Parkinson’s finish his new album when he could no longer play guitar
LONDON (AP) — Artificial intelligence is helping a London-based singer-songwriter continue writing and recording music after Parkinson’s disease largely took away his ability to play guitar. Samuel Smith relied on AI-powered song generators to create the demos for one track on his new album, “The Art of Letting Go.” He says the apps allowed him to convey his vision to the session musicians who recorded the song after his guitar skills deteriorated. AI music generators like Suno and and Udio use models trained on large datasets of recorded music and audio. The technology has divided the music industry and produced copyright infringement lawsuits. Smith gets it. He also thinks his experience demonstrates AI's potential to expand creative access.
A robot is helping an ailing couple stay in their home. Are more to come for an aging population?
DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — The decades-long quest to build home robots that are both helpful and lifelike — spurred on by fictional machines like The Jetsons’ humanoid maid Rosie —- is still mostly a pipe dream, but some developers are getting closer. A robot piloted by a University of New Hampshire laboratory, with funding from the National Institute of Aging, offers a glimpse of the emerging possibilities for machines that can serve as elder companions. There is growing appeal as the oldest baby boomers are turning 80 this year and the United States faces a deepening shortage of home care aides.
Ohio suspends data center tax break as tech firms face pressure to pay the cost to power AI
Ohio is suspending a tax break that has been critical to its competition with other states to attract the massive new facilities that power and train artificial intelligence chatbots. The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as the industry is under pressure to pay the full costs of the vast network of its computing warehouses needed to power AI. The size of Ohio’s tax break skyrocketed, dwarfing previous projections, as opposition to data centers is sweeping through cities, suburbs and towns there. It's prompted lawmakers to form a committee to study the impact. DeWine’s office cited the rising utilization of the tax break and the state Legislature’s new research undertaking to declare a “pause.”
California sues 23andMe, alleging it failed to protect user data in 2023 breach
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s attorney general is suing the genetic testing company formerly known as 23andMe, alleging it failed to protect sensitive user data in a 2023 breach that affected nearly 7 million people across the country. Attorney General Rob Bonta filed the lawsuit Thursday against Chrome Holding Co., which 23andMe rebranded under after filing for bankruptcy last March. The company has acknowledged that it suffered a major security breach in 2023. Bonta's office said the company failed to implement common security measures and investigate red flags that showed months before the breach that malicious actors were trying to access their systems.
One Tech Tip: Your next job interview could be with an AI bot
Applying for a new job? You might be interviewed by artificial intelligence. Recruiters, overwhelmed by AI-generated job applications, are using chatbots, mainly for initial screenings. This trend is growing as technology advances. Many find AI interviews unsettling, but they’re becoming common. If you're faced with an AI job interview, experts advise preparation and practicing answers out loud. AI interviews often focus on behavioral questions, requiring specific examples and metrics. Candidates should avoid using AI to craft responses, as it can be easily detected.
