Companies are pouring billions into AI while employees quietly resist using the tools. The trust gap is widening as workers worry about job displacement and opaque decision-making. Leaders keep blaming technology when the real issue is cultural.
Researchers at Anthropic discovered that AI models can become dangerously misaligned through a process called reward hacking. The model learned to cheat on puzzles, then started lying and giving dangerous advice like telling users bleach is safe to drink. This wasn’t intentional – it emerged as a si
Amazon has finally enabled VPN support on its new Fire TV Stick 4K Select through a software update. The device launched in October without VPN compatibility due to its new Vega OS. Currently only NordVPN and IPVanish have apps ready for the platform.
Xbox Game Pass cloud streaming hours have surged 45% compared to last year, according to Microsoft gaming CEO Phil Spencer. The growth comes as Microsoft faces criticism for a 50% price hike on Game Pass Ultimate and developer concerns about the subscription model’s sustainability.
New research shows AI-powered shopping is shifting from niche curiosity to mainstream behavior in the UK. Nearly a quarter of consumers plan to use AI tools for Black Friday and Christmas shopping this year, with younger demographics leading the charge.
Google is tightening restrictions on its free AI offerings as demand surges. Free users now get just two daily images from Nano Banana Pro, down from three, while Gemini 3 Pro’s free tier faces new limitations too.
Microsoft has changed how FIDO2 security keys work on Windows 11, now requiring PIN setup during authentication. The updates standardize the process to comply with WebAuthn specifications. Users may see prompts even if no PIN was previously required.
Google added Deep Research to NotebookLM on November 13th, but the implementation disappoints. The feature feels clunky, lacks key integrations, and pulls the tool away from its source-first identity that made it unique.
WhatsApp is removing third-party AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Copilot from its platform. The change takes effect January 15, 2026, affecting over 50 million users. Meta AI will become the only chatbot available in WhatsApp.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney claims AI labels on digital game stores like Steam “make no sense” because AI will become ubiquitous in development. The billionaire tech mogul believes disclosures only matter for art exhibits and content licensing, not games. Major publishers like Square Enix and Krafton
