OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims AI singularity has arrived: 'Awesome for the world'

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims artificial intelligence has reached a long-sought threshold in which the technology can improve itself, unleashing rapid progress that may prove difficult to fully control. The milestone, known as the singularity, promises significant benefits for society, Altman said, appearing to rebuke concern among critics about the societal threat posed by wide adoption of AI.

The complete guide to student tech: Best devices for 2026

Shop our guide for top tech gadgets every student needs in 2026.

For some, so-called 'Skynet Day' came too close to sci-fi after a rogue agent hacked into a startup

"Skynet" looks more and more realistic in 2026 after an OpenAI agent broke out of a test corral, traveled the internet and hacked into a startup company.

Whole-body MRI screenings gain popularity despite concerns from medical experts

Elective whole-body MRI scans are seeing a resurgence in popularity, driven in part by social media promotion and growing consumer interest in early disease detection.

East Texas data center project pulled after facing community backlash