OpenAI expands Codex beyond coding with computer use, memory, and plugins

This major update marks a significant shift for OpenAI, as it positions the Codex desktop app not just as a chatbot but as a ...

Malicious WordPress Plugins with Backdoors Compromise Thousands of Websites

More than 30 WordPress plugins were shut down after a supply-chain backdoor compromised thousands of sites through the ...
Science Daily

This cow uses tools like a primate—and scientists are stunned

A cow named Veronika has stunned scientists by using tools in a flexible and purposeful way. She chooses different ends of a brush depending on the part of her body and adjusts her movements ...
Searchenginejournal.com

Vibe Coding Plugins? Validate With Official WordPress Plugin Checker

Vibe coding WordPress plugins with AI can raise concerns about whether a plugin follows best practices for compatibility and security. WordPress.org’s Plugin Check Plugin offers a solution for those ...
Geeky Gadgets

6 Powerful Free Al Tools Every Researcher Should Be Using in 2026

Artificial intelligence continues to influence academic research by providing practical methods for handling information and tackling intricate problems. Andy Stapleton highlights six free AI systems ...
NBC News

U.S. military is using AI to help plan Iran air attacks, sources say, as lawmakers call for oversight

As the U.S. military expands its use of AI tools to pinpoint targets for airstrikes in Iran, members of Congress are calling for guardrails and greater oversight of the technology’s use in war.
Business Insider

Using too many AI tools at once can actually make you less productive and cause 'brain fry,' study finds

Researchers have found a potential warning sign among some workers using AI. They say that some employees are experiencing "AI brain fry." AI brain fry happens when workers experience mental fog and ...
Harvard Business Review

When Using AI Leads to “Brain Fry”

A new study finds that certain patterns of AI use are driving cognitive fatigue, while others can help reduce burnout. by Julie Bedard, Matthew Kropp, Megan Hsu, Olivia T. Karaman, Jason Hawes and ...
Wall Street Journal

U.S. Strikes in Middle East Use Anthropic, Hours After Trump Ban

Within hours of declaring that the federal government will end its use of artificial-intelligence tools made by tech company Anthropic, President Trump launched a major air attack in Iran with the ...
The Motley Fool

Whetstone Capital Exits GitLab as Enterprises Rethink AI-Driven Software Development Tools

Whetstone Capital Advisors has sold its stake in GitLab, a unified DevOps platform competing in the fast-changing market for AI-assisted coding and secure software delivery. As companies look at ...
EdTech

Best AI Tools for College Students: A Guide for Higher Ed

As artificial intelligence continues to rapidly transform the landscape of higher education, IT leaders and other administrators are tasked with making critical decisions about which AI tools should ...