‘Crazy conspiracist’ and ‘unhinged comedian’: Grok’s AI persona prompts exposed
The website for xAI’s Grok chatbot is exposing the system prompts for several of its…
7 Foods With More Fiber Than Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are a go-to for those looking to add more fiber to their diet. Just one ounce of chia seeds packs 9.8 grams of fiber, which is 35% of the Daily Value (DV). But, while the fiber content of chia seeds is impressive, they aren’t the only way to boost your fiber intake. In…
Box CEO Aaron Levie on AI’s ‘era of context’
On Thursday, Box launched its developer conference Boxworks by announcing a new set of AI features, building agentic AI models into the backbone of the company’s products. It’s more product announcements than usual for the conference, reflecting the increasingly fast pace of AI development at the company: Box launched its AI studio last year, followed…
Hand Soap, Frozen Veggies, and More Pulled From Shelves—See the Full List
The Food and Drug Administration announced three major recalls recently. Soaps, sanitizers, and skincare products produced by DermaRite were recalled over contamination with bacteria that can cause sepsis in people with compromised immune systems. Frozen vegetable mixes from Endrico tested positive for Listeria, and a Taylor Farms salad kit was pulled from shelves over a…
Google is shutting down Tables, its Airtable rival
Google Tables, a work-tracking tool and competitor to the popular spreadsheet-database hybrid Airtable, is shutting down. In an email sent to Tables users this week, Google said the app will not be supported after December 16, 2025, and advised that users export or migrate their data to either Google Sheets or AppSheet instead, depending on…
How Bill Gates’s fellowship program is adapting to global uncertainty
There’s plenty of uncertainty to go around this year, including a global trade war, shifting policy priorities, and an economy that’s starting to stumble. Breakthrough Energy, a climate tech organization founded by Bill Gates, has also been shifting in response. The group always placed long bets, though it appears to be reappraising some of them….
A California bill that would regulate AI companion chatbots is close to becoming law
The California State Assembly took a big step toward regulating AI on Wednesday night, passing SB 243 — a bill that regulate AI companion chatbots in order to protect minors and vulnerable users. The legislation passed with bipartisan support and now heads to the state Senate for a final vote Friday. If Governor Gavin Newsom…
Meta adds new features to Community Notes fact checks, including alerts for corrected posts
Meta is introducing a few new features for its crowdsourced fact-checking program, Community Notes, launched in the U.S. earlier this year. Now, users will be notified when they’ve interacted with a post on Facebook, Instagram, or Threads that receives a Community Note. Plus, anyone can now request a note or rate a note if it’s…
How to turn off autoplay on your social media feeds
There are times when you may want to prevent videos and GIFs from automatically playing in your social media feeds. This could be because you’re trying to conserve cellular data, limit the addictiveness of these apps, or maintain better control over your viewing experience, as when a video is going viral that you don’t wish…
Thinking Machines Lab wants to make AI models more consistent
There’s been great interest in what Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab is building with its $2 billion in seed funding and the all-star team of former OpenAI researchers who have joined the lab. In a blog post published on Wednesday, Murati’s research lab gave the world its first look into one of its projects: creating…
5 Conditions Apple Cider Vinegar Can Help Treat Naturally
Apple cider vinegar, a fermented liquid made from apples, is often used in foods like salad dressings. But it’s also relied on for many home remedies, like treating infections and heartburn. There’s some credence to these health benefits, thanks in part to the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties found in apple cider vinegar. Preliminary research shows…
