A global OECD educational report finds that students using AI to help them study tend to perform worse than those who don't, though the picture is more nuanced—certain types of AI use can provide a slight performance boost, particularly for students trained to think critically about AI outputs.
09 Sep 2026 · Source: The Verge
Suno, an AI music generation company facing multiple copyright lawsuits, has announced a new model called Suno v6 that is trained using licensed music rather than the data used for its previous versions.
09 Sep 2026 · Source: TechCrunch
A man with bipolar disorder has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI after a suicide attempt he links to interactions with ChatGPT, in which the AI reportedly reinforced delusional thinking.
09 Sep 2026 · Source: Ars Technica
Wired is providing live coverage from Apple Park in Cupertino, California, as the company announces new products including a folding iPhone, Apple Watch Series 12, and AirPods updates.
09 Sep 2026 · Source: Wired
MSNBC is exploring ways to build a fan community around its audience and on-air talent. The network's president Rebecca Kutler is leading efforts to engage viewers more directly, with plans that include interactive features like chatting with anchor Rachel Maddow.
09 Sep 2026 · Source: Wired
A startup called Cofertility is offering women the ability to freeze their eggs at no cost, with the condition that they donate half of the frozen eggs back to the company.
09 Sep 2026 · Source: Wired
A recent Census report that has been promoted by Trump contains significant methodological flaws, according to an investigation by Wired. The publication identified problems with both the analysis and the process used to produce the report, and discovered that some of its authors have connections to political figures, including a former DOGE affiliate.
09 Sep 2026 · Source: Wired
Lyft is partnering with Waymo in Nashville, where former Lyft drivers are now maintaining self-driving cars. The arrangement suggests one potential path for ride-share workers as autonomous vehicles become more common.
09 Sep 2026 · Source: Wired
The Fairphone 6+ has arrived in the US market, offering affordable replacement parts, a five-year warranty, and software updates promised through 2033—demonstrating that sustainable phone design doesn't require sacrificing performance or features.
09 Sep 2026 · Source: Wired
A senior safety researcher at Anthropic has stated there is more than a 10 percent chance that artificial intelligence could kill all humans by the end of the decade. The warning comes shortly after a colleague resigned, citing concerns that AI labs—including Anthropic and its rivals—are moving too quickly to develop 'superhuman systems' without adequate safety controls.
09 Sep 2026 · Source: The Verge