INSANE: Futurism - The Real Truth

McDonald’s uses customer data to predict future visits and spending. One journalist wanted to see what they had on him: ‘Received a 515-page file’

"500 pages is kind of a wake-up call"

We Got This Covered · Aug 17

ChatTJB is a fake chatbot where a guy called Tucker Bryant answers queries himself: 'I tend to overcommit to bits'

Bryant will answer any questions asked (eventually) and will even scribble images for users.

PC Gamer · Aug 7

DuckDuckGo's AI falsely claimed Donald Trump died of rabies — and it highlights a bigger AI problem

DuckDuckGo’s AI-powered search feature mistakenly claimed that Donald Trump died of rabies, which points to a much larger problem amongst AI tools in general.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 26

The Dark Side of AI Toys Exposed – What Your Kids' Cool New Gadgets That Are 'Basically Unregulated' Could Be Hiding

Three popular AI-powered toys can easily venture into dangerous conversational territory, including instructing children on where to locate knives in a kitchen and how to start fires with matches, according to The U.S. Public Interest Research Group, which tested the products.

Benzinga · Dec 1, 2025

Is 3I/ATLAS Trying to Communicate? NASA Scientists Shocked by Sudden Energy Burst

NASA scientists are investigating an unexplained energy burst from 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar comet emitting unusual gases and light patterns as it nears the Sun.

International Business Times UK · Oct 22, 2025

Can AI Predict Your Baby's Intelligence? New Genetics Startup Herasight Says Yes—Sparking Fears Of Eugenics 2.0 In IVF

A genetics startup founded by scientists Tobias Wolfram and Alex Strudwick Young has left stealth mode, with Futurism reporting that Herasight claims its embryo screening platform can forecast a baby's intelligence and the likelihood of developing 17 diseases.

Benzinga · Aug 11, 2025

Rogue AI or Responsible Chatbot? Elon Musk Slams Grok for Trusting 'Mainstream Media'

Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, has sparked controversy by contradicting the billionaire's views on media credibility.

International Business Times UK · May 15, 2025

AI gone wild: Gemini and ChatGPT flub spouse questions of public figures, says WSJ

The Wall Street Journal says AI tools, including Gemini and ChatGPT are more susceptible to veer off the rails when you ask them who someone is married to.

Windows Central · Feb 12, 2025

Is This Armed Chinese Robot a Motorcycle or Not?

I must pose a question to our readers. A question that's kept me up for many a night since I first laid eyes on this monstrous police-state creation. This heavily armed BB-8 knockoff from China's local law enforcement. No, it's not whether or not this machine is ethical, nor whether or…

RideApart · Dec 18, 2024

'Godmode' GPT-4o jailbreak released by hacker — powerful exploit was quickly banned

A jailbreak of OpenAI's GPT-4o used leetspeak to get ChatGPT to bypass its usual safety measures, allowing users to receive knowledge on how to hotwire cars, synthesize LSD, and other illicit activities.

Tom’s Hardware · May 31, 2024