EU Looks to Ireland’s AI Model to Boost Data Centre Capacity
Ireland hosts an EU-backed AI summit in Dublin as Europe pushes to close its AI gap, while critics warn of data centre power strain.
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Fortnite Maker Epic Games Bets on AI After 1,000 Layoffs
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney confirmed a major shift toward AI in game development, drawing criticism after a reported Disney project delay.
Disney Makes $20 Million Opening Bid in Character.AI Bankruptcy Sale
Character.AI filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to sell itself, with Disney offering $20 million, and the app could shut down without a buyer.
Google Launches Gemini 4 Argon AI Model for Developers and Businesses
Google launched Gemini 4 Argon on Oct. 13 with new developer pricing, wider access and safety results the company says show stronger cyber defenses.
FBI Arrests OpenAI Engineer Over Hidden Recording Device in San Francisco Office
The FBI arrested an OpenAI engineer over a hidden recording device, while Anthropic warned small AI models could soon self-replicate on smart devices.
Google Launches Playground, an AI Tool That Builds Games From Text Prompts
Google Labs launched Playground, an AI platform that turns text prompts into browser games, available now to U.S. adults with weekly token limits.
Healthleap Raises $38 Million to Expand AI That Flags At-Risk Hospital Patients
Healthleap raised $38 million to grow its AI platform that flags at-risk hospital patients, now used in more than 50 hospitals.
Meta Rolls Out New AI Tools to Detect Ads Linked to Child Abuse Content
Meta acted on 33.2 million pieces of child exploitation content in early 2026 and launched AI tools to catch ads linking to abuse material.
OpenAI Launches Intelligent UI to Make ChatGPT More Visual With GPT-6
OpenAI launched Intelligent UI with GPT-6, adding interactive visuals like charts and calculators to ChatGPT, with free users getting access Thursday.
Common Sense Media Rates ChatGPT for Teens an "Unacceptable Risk"
Common Sense Media rated ChatGPT for Teens an unacceptable risk, citing engagement cues during crises, while OpenAI disputes the testing methods.
Meta Launches Muse AI Assistant on iPad One Month After Mobile Debut
Meta launched its Muse AI assistant on iPad a month after its mobile debut, adding new connectors, retail partners, and an AI agent standard.
AI Virtual Patients Come to Northeastern With New $900,000 NSF Grant
Northeastern University received a $900,000 NSF grant to develop an AI virtual reality simulator that helps healthcare students practice talking with patients.