Janus Rose
Senior Editor | Motherboard
senior editor, Motherboard
Google's AI Explains Google's Monopolistic Practices in Great Detail
“I would side with the Justice Department in this case.”
A Cult That Worships Superintelligent AI Is Looking For Big Tech Donors
Amidst the hype over ChatGPT, artists are forming religious movements to worship our future machine overlords—and change them for the better.
Texas Just Seized One of The Largest School Districts in The Country
The takeover will replace elected officials with a state-appointed "board of managers" as Gov. Greg Abbott tightens government control over schools.
We Spoke to The Florida Teacher Who Was Fired For a Viral Video Of Empty School Library Shelves
After a new statewide policy removed books from school libraries, Governor Ron DeSantis called the video Brian Covey posted a “fake narrative.”
School Apologizes After Using ChatGPT to Write Email About Mass-Shooting
Students at Vanderbilt University called the use of the AI tool “disgusting” after a school shooting killed 3 and injured 5 in Michigan last week.
Striking Workers Just Won a Historic Union Contract At Book Giant HarperCollins
HarperCollins Union ratified its new contract on Thursday, ending a months-long standoff for better pay and benefits.
I Had An AI Chatbot Write My Eulogy. It Was Very Weird
The inability to deal with heavy topics like death is another reminder that “AI” chatbots are just glitchy funhouse mirrors.
OpenAI Proposes Government Restrict AI Chips to Prevent Propaganda Explosion
As generative language models become more accessible, easier to scale, and write more persuasive text, they could be used to spread disinformation.
Academics Say Bots Keep Targeting Their Research on LGBTQ Health
Researchers have noticed an upswing in bot attacks against online surveys for academic research—especially those that deal with social inequality.
Firing of Colorado Librarian Violated Anti-Discrimination Laws
A librarian was terminated after promoting programs for LGBTQ teens. The state says the district violated civil rights laws.
This Podcast Has Hosts, Jokes, and Expert Guests. It's All AI-Generated
The two hosts of ‘AI Radio’ talk about everything from tech news to anal sex. Neither of them are human.