Microsoft’s new AI ‘code of conduct’ tells models not to hack systems or trick humans

The code of conduct lays out general principles that Microsoft AI models should uphold — supporting humans rather than replacing them, for instance, and accelerating human flourishing — as well as specific safety con…
What is AI, how does it work and why are some people concerned about it?

AI is transforming modern life, but not without worry for some that it may be abused or have an adverse environmental impact.
Waymo opens robotaxi service in Las Vegas

Las Vegas will be Waymo’s 15th commercial robotaxi market.
Why are there concerns AI could threaten humanity, and how real are they?

Existential fears about AI have once again reared their head – here’s what you need to know.
Some in Silicon Valley Are Questioning the Calls for an A.I. Slowdown

The debate over the safety of artificial intelligence grew personal as key tech leaders said calls for government regulation were self-serving and misplaced.
Insight Partners’ Deven Parekh on why the firm is diversifying while everyone else bets the farm on OpenAI and Anthropic

Insight Partners’ Devin Parekh opens up about losing Legora to General Catalyst, why he’s fine holding stakes in rival AI labs, and why — even as everyone else piles into OpenAI and Anthropic — his $90 billion firm i…
Larry Ellison cancels $7.5 billion sale of Oracle stock

Oracle had previously disclosed that Ellison planned to sell 50 million shares worth around $7.5 billion.
The 9 buzziest startups from Y Combinator’s latest Demo Day, according to VCs

From floating reactors to brain chips: VCs picked their favorite YC startups from the summer batch.
What’s behind the AI industry’s latest warnings of doom?

On Equity, we discussed the AI industry’s latest debate about whether it poses an existential threat to humanity.
Trump downplays warnings of AI risks, citing rivalry with China

The US President said “negative forces” were airing concerns about “things that won’t happen”.