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FILE PHOTO: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman attends an event in Tokyo, Japan February 3, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo
HELLO, SKYNET?

Rogue AI Hacks Into Government in Terrifying First

The state targeted by the OpenAI program called the “completely unacceptable” attack a “warning” of what the future holds.

Will Neal

U.S. businessman Tim Cook looks on during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 20, 2026.
APPLE TURNOVER

Apple CEO Scrambles to Save Face After Partying With Melania

The tech billionaire has responded to the backlash after attending a black-tie event at the White House.

Cameron Adams

Experts warn that AI could trigger a human extinction.
DANGER ZONE

AI Pros Warn Superintelligence Could Cause Human Extinction

Pioneers of artificial intelligence have signed a statement warning about its dangers.

Wiktoria Gucia

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