The backlash over OpenAI’s decision to retire GPT-4o shows how dangerous AI companions can be OpenAI announced last week that it will retire some older ChatGPT models by February 13. That includes GPT-4o, the model infamous for excessively flattering and affirming users. For thousands of users protesting the decision online, the retirement of 4o feels akin to losing a friend, romantic partner,...

New court filing reveals Pentagon told Anthropic the two sides were nearly aligned — a week after Trump declared the relationship kaput Anthropic submitted two sworn declarations to a California federal court late Friday afternoon, pushing back on the Pentagon’s assertion that the AI company poses an “unacceptable risk to national security” and arguing that the government’s case relies on...

Canada's Carney calls three by-elections that could grant him a majorityNadine YousifSenior Canada reporterEPACarney's Liberal government is just three seats shy of a majority.Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced three by-elections on 13 April - races that could give his party a majority in the government.Two of the by-elections will be held in Toronto, in constituencies that are...

Inmates at Venezuelan prison protest over alleged mistreatmentClashes as Venezuelan prisoners protest over alleged mistreatment34 minutes agoVanessa BuschschlüterLatin America editor, News OnlineBriceida Morales / AFP via Getty ImagesInmates took to the roof of the prison in protestViolent clashes have erupted between inmates and security personnel at a prison in the Venezuelan state of...

Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type Family members of people who died of Ebola stand next to coffins at a health center in Rwampara, Congo, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Moses Sawasawa/AP...