As artificial intelligence becomes more powerful and more present in everyday life, experts are warning that the way companies talk about AI may be doing more harm than good. Increasingly, tech firms are using human-like language to describe AI systems — saying they “think,” “confess,” “scheme,” or even have a “soul.” Critics argue this kind of anthropomorphism is misleading the public and distorting how people understand what AI actually is. At its core, AI has no consciousness, emotions or intentions. It does not feel guilt, curios ... Read More

Google has begun rolling out a new Gemini-powered feature in Google Maps that aims to make driving safer and more convenient by turning the navigation app into a hands-free AI assistant. The update allows users to interact with Maps using natural voice commands while keeping their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. Announced last month and now arriving on iOS, Android and Android Auto, the new feature integrates Google’s Gemini AI directly into Google Maps. Drivers can simply say “Hey Google” during navigation to ask questions, manage tasks or get real-time recom ... Read More

Rivian opened the doors of its Palo Alto, California, headquarters this week for its Autonomy & AI event, revealing major upgrades to its hardware and software stack. From a custom-built AI chip to rooftop lidar and a next-gen voice assistant, Rivian detailed how its future R1 and upcoming R2 electric vehicles will gain more advanced autonomous driving and smarter in-car technology. The announcements mark a major step toward the company’s long-term goal: delivering hands-free, eyes-off and eventually Level 4 self-driving capabilities. Rivian’s First In-House AI Chip: ... Read More

Google’s new AI image generation system, Nano Banana Pro (powered by Gemini 3 Pro Image), is redefining what’s possible in digital media — and simultaneously blurring the last remaining lines between reality and AI. The model’s capabilities are so advanced that experts say it may be too good for comfort. The Nano Banana family includes two versions: the original Gemini 2.5 Flash Image and the upgraded Gemini 3 Pro Image, known as Nano Banana Pro. Both arrived only a few months ago, but the Pro variant has already become Google’s most powerful and controvers ... Read More

Social media platforms that once promised connection and community are rapidly becoming distorted, impersonal and exhausting — and a growing wave of AI-generated “slop” and deepfakes is accelerating that decline. For years, sites like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok have been criticized for distorting reality with overly polished lifestyles and unattainable beauty standards. But with today’s generative AI tools — OpenAI’s Sora, Google’s Veo and Midjourney among them — the problem has escalated dramatically. With a few words, anyone can gene ... Read More

In a major push toward making artificial intelligence more accessible and globally inclusive, French AI innovator Mistral AI has unveiled a new generation of language models designed to operate seamlessly across devices — from powerful data centers to everyday consumer hardware like smartphones and laptops. The announcement introduces Mistral Large 3, the company’s most advanced general-purpose AI model yet, along with a range of smaller, highly efficient models under the Ministral 3 family. These releases underline the company’s commitment to expanding the reach of fr ... Read More