OpenAI has delayed its planned ChatGPT 'adult mode' after advisors warned the erotic feature could become a 'sexy suicide coach.' Experts also cited a 12% failure rate in age-prediction systems meant to protect minors.
Amazon's third annual Big Spring Sale is set for March 25-31, 2026, offering six days of deals across tech, beauty, and home. Early discounts from brands like Apple and Shark are available now to all shoppers.
A Virgin Australia flight triggered an emergency response at Melbourne Airport after a passenger's vape ignited during final approach. The Boeing 737 landed safely with firefighters removing the device, marking another incident highlighting lithium battery risks in aviation.
Pi Day 2026 celebrates the mathematical constant 3.14159 with festivities at San Francisco's Exploratorium, where the holiday began in 1988. From NASA's interstellar communications to cancer research, pi's infinite digits continue to shape scientific advancement across every field.
Scrubs star Zach Braff took to Instagram to deny viral rumors that he's dating an AI chatbot, explaining that the speculation likely stemmed from an upcoming episode storyline. The actor called the gossip "bizarre" and urged gossip sites to update their reporting.
Baseball's tallest hitters, including Washington's James Wood and the Yankees' Aaron Judge, are welcoming MLB's new Automated Ball-Strike System as a solution to inconsistent strike zones. The challenge-based system debuts in regular-season games this year after extensive minor league testing.
A technical glitch at Lloyds Banking Group allowed customers to view strangers' banking data, affecting users of Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland apps. Consumer advocate Martin Lewis received over 3,000 complaints and raised concerns about potential GDPR violations.
Sworn testimony reveals DOGE operatives Nathan Cavanaugh and Justin Fox used ChatGPT prompts to identify over 1,400 NEH grants for termination without consulting subject matter experts, eliminating tens of millions in federal humanities funding in under a month.
Sky Sports has unveiled major broadcast upgrades for its Formula 1 coverage in 2026, including an immersive sidebar, onboard cameras for every driver, and UHD viewing. The enhancements come as the season features new cars and rule changes.
China's Washington embassy released an AI-generated video mocking President Trump's Shield of the Americas Summit, depicting U.S. protection as imprisonment for Latin American nations. The 18-second animation transforms a patriotic shield into a cage trapping doves, as a suited bald eagle declares, "sometimes security comes with a little control."
A new report from UK food regulators predicts lab-grown meats, edible insects and 3D-printed foods could reach consumers by 2035, as regulators work to ensure safety standards keep pace with rapidly evolving food technology.
Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel's invitation-only lecture series on the Antichrist in Rome has drawn intense interest while sparking controversy, with multiple Catholic universities distancing themselves from the event. The four-day conference highlights Thiel's growing focus on apocalyptic themes even as his company Palantir assists the Trump administration's deportation efforts.
