Latest AI (Artificial Intelligence) News
Americans Want Tougher AI Regulation
A new Annenberg survey finds only 17% of Americans expect AI to have a positive impact on the U.S. over the next decade, while 42% expect negative effects. Nearly two-thirds say the government has done too little to regulate AI, showing broad bipartisan concern .
Public Skepticism Grows Over AI’s Broader Impact
Americans are most pessimistic about AI’s effects on mental health, household costs, and U.S.-China relations, with very few expecting clear benefits in those areas. The survey suggests that public trust is lagging behind the pace of AI deployment .
Medical Research Is the Main Area of AI Optimism
Among seven major domains, medical research stands out as the only area where a majority of respondents expect AI to be beneficial. Over half of those surveyed believe AI will help discoveries and improve outcomes in medicine .
New AI Weather Model Improves Extreme Storm Forecasting
Researchers from the ETH Domain introduced an AI model that learns interactions between atmosphere, land, and water without human guidance. The system better handles missing data and more accurately tracks extreme events such as typhoons .
AI Model Predicts Weather More Reliably With Missing Data
The new ESFM approach combines heterogeneous data sources and fills gaps more effectively than earlier weather AI systems. Researchers say this gives it a more realistic, systemic understanding of weather patterns .
Oracle Plans Major Job Cuts to Fund AI Push
Oracle reportedly plans to eliminate between 20,000 and 30,000 jobs this year as it redirects spending toward artificial intelligence. The move reflects a broader industry trend in which companies are reallocating resources from labor to AI-driven automation .
Block Cuts 4,000 Roles Amid AI Transition
Block, formerly Square, is reducing its workforce by about 4,000 employees, nearly 40% of its total staff. The company cites AI as a key factor behind the layoffs as it streamlines operations and adjusts to new automation opportunities .
Samsung Union Deal Fails
Samsung Electronics has not finalized a union agreement with workers, leaving employee benefits and job security unresolved. The parties plan to continue negotiations, but the dispute has created uncertainty over workplace conditions .
Google Launches Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite
Google has unveiled Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite, a faster and cheaper AI model designed to boost performance and accessibility. According to the report, it runs 2.5 times faster than previous versions and costs $0.25 per million tokens .
MIT Highlights Emerging AI Trends for 2026
MIT Technology Review is highlighting several AI trends expected to shape the sector, including stronger natural language processing and more emphasis on ethical AI. The discussion underscores how quickly AI is moving into mainstream business and policy decisions .
White House Signals a Shift Toward AI Vetting
A report from Puck says the White House is moving away from a permissive stance and is now discussing vetting new AI models and adding more oversight. The policy shift suggests Washington may be preparing for tighter guardrails around powerful AI systems .
Governance Tools Aim to Close AI Infrastructure Gaps
emma Technologies says it is adding AI infrastructure capabilities into an existing governance platform to help engineering teams manage compliance and oversight. The company’s pitch reflects growing demand for governance tools as organizations expand AI adoption .