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16 Mar 2026

AI Boosts Human Creativity in Brainstorming But Slows Experts During Implementation

Major studies from Swansea University and the University of Houston reveal AI functions as a creative collaborator that enhances brainstorming by 76% in novelty. However, the technology can slow experienced designers during implementation, adding 57% more time as experts revise AI-generated output to match their practiced routines.

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15 Mar 2026

ChatGPT didn't cure dog cancer, but AI tools helped researchers develop personalized treatment

Australian tech entrepreneur Paul Conyngham used ChatGPT and other AI tools to help create what may be the first bespoke cancer vaccine for a dog. His Staffordshire bull terrier mix Rosie showed tumor shrinkage after receiving the personalized mRNA vaccine. But experts warn the viral story oversimplifies AI's role—human researchers designed and manufactured the treatment, while chatbots primarily assisted with literature searches and data interpretation.

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Claude doubles usage limits for two weeks during off-peak hours as user base surges

Anthropic is doubling Claude's usage limits during off-peak hours from March 13 to March 27 for Free, Pro, Max, and Team plans. The temporary promotion applies weekdays outside 8 AM to 2 PM ET and all weekend, with extra usage not counting toward weekly caps. The move comes as Claude surged to the top App Store spot following the QuitGPT movement.

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Elon Musk launches Terafab chip plant in Austin to fuel AI ambitions across Tesla and SpaceX

Elon Musk unveiled plans for Terafab, a chip manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, aimed at producing AI chips for Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI. The project targets producing chips to support 100 to 200 gigawatts of computing power on Earth and a terawatt in space. Musk cited insufficient supply from existing semiconductor industry partners as the driving force behind building his own fabrication plant.

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US Army awards Anduril $20 billion contract to deploy AI-driven counter-drone systems

The US Army has awarded Anduril Industries a contract worth up to $20 billion to integrate advanced commercial technologies into a unified AI-powered operational system. The enterprise contract consolidates more than 120 separate procurement actions and focuses on counter-drone operations using the company's Lattice platform, marking one of the largest technology-focused deals in recent Army history.

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14 Mar 2026

AI Data Centers Face Growing Backlash as Americans Worry About Energy Costs and Environment

A recent survey reveals 39% of Americans believe AI data centers harm the environment, while 38% cite rising home energy costs as a concern. Despite these worries, many still acknowledge potential benefits like local jobs and tax revenue. The backlash has sparked rare bipartisanship, with over 300 bills proposed this year to regulate data center construction and consumption.

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ByteDance pauses Seedance 2.0 global launch after Hollywood studios pressure over copyright issues

ByteDance has suspended the global rollout of Seedance 2.0 following intense backlash from Hollywood studios over copyright infringement. The AI video generator, which launched in China in February, sparked cease-and-desist letters from Disney, Paramount Skydance, and condemnation from SAG-AFTRA after viral videos featuring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt raised concerns about unauthorized use of intellectual property and actors' likenesses.

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BuzzFeed launches AI apps through Branch Office spinoff to combat $57.3M loss

BuzzFeed unveiled Branch Office at SXSW, an independent spinoff company developing AI apps including Conjure, BF Island, and Quiz Party. The struggling media company, which posted a $57.3 million net loss last year and has "substantial doubt" about continuing as a business, is betting on AI-powered consumer apps to solve financial woes. But the Austin presentation met with silence and skepticism from the tech-forward audience.

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AI in Education Surges as Experts Warn of Critical Thinking Decline and Learning Risks

An estimated 85% of K-12 teachers and nearly 80% of university students now use AI tools like ChatGPT for schoolwork and lesson planning. But researchers warn this rapid AI integration in classrooms is creating an 'illusion of competence' that weakens critical thinking skills and undermines long-term student learning, even as policies and training lag far behind adoption rates.

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AI Fakes About Iran War Create Unprecedented Crisis of Reality on Social Media Platforms

AI-generated fake content about the Iran war has flooded social media platforms, with over 110 unique AI fakes identified in just two weeks. X's Grok and Google's Gemini are providing false information about real footage while fake videos of non-existent attacks rack up millions of views. The crisis marks a troubling shift where AI-powered disinformation is making it nearly impossible to distinguish real war footage from fabricated content.

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US Commerce Department withdraws controversial AI chip exports rule requiring foreign investments

The US Commerce Department has withdrawn a controversial export rule that would have required foreign companies purchasing AI accelerators to invest equally in American AI infrastructure. The draft rule, which targeted large-scale AI clusters, disappeared from regulatory tracking systems without explanation, reflecting internal disagreements about balancing national security concerns with American AI dominance.

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AI tackles urgent climate questions as scientists deploy tools for flood prediction and AMOC research

Climate scientists are integrating AI into their research workflow, using large language models like ChatGPT and Gemini to answer pressing questions about temperature rise, precipitation patterns, and extreme weather. Google Research released Groundsource for flash flood prediction with 82% accuracy, while Google DeepMind tested Gemini as an AI co-scientist to assess Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation collapse risks 10 times faster than traditional methods.

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Meta plans to cut 20% of workforce as AI spending reaches $600 billion, mirroring broader tech trend

Meta is preparing to slash up to 20% of its nearly 79,000-person workforce as the company ramps up artificial intelligence infrastructure investments. Top executives have signaled plans to senior leaders, citing efficiency gains from AI-assisted workers. The cuts would mark Meta's largest since 2022-2023, when it laid off 21,000 employees during its "year of efficiency."

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Travis Kalanick emerges from 8-year stealth mode with Atoms, a robotics company betting against humanoids

Uber founder Travis Kalanick has launched Atoms, a specialized industrial robotics company that's been operating in stealth since 2017. The venture absorbs his ghost kitchen company CloudKitchens and targets food, mining, and transport sectors with task-specific wheeled robots rather than humanoids, challenging the industry's current focus on general-purpose machines.

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Google Smart Glasses Use AI to Generate Fake Photos Instantly While You Shoot

Google demonstrated prototype smart glasses at MWC 2025 that can take a photo and immediately alter it using AI. The glasses use Gemini and Nano Banana to create photorealistic fake photos on the fly, transporting subjects to different locations like Barcelona's La Sagrada Família. This marks a shift in smart glasses capabilities, raising questions about photo authenticity as the technology prepares for launch later this year.

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