ChatGPT safety researcher quits, says he’s ‘pretty terrified’ of the speed of AI
These days, the AI news cycle is dominated by DeepSeek. DeepSeek is a Chinese startup that released a reasoning model as powerful as ChatGPT o1 despite …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2007. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he closely follows the events in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
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Open-R1 is a truly open version of DeepSeek AI
On Monday, DeepSeek R1 crashed the stock market once it became clear to some of the investors trading AI-related stocks that the Chinese startup had …
Here’s another reason not to use DeepSeek AI
DeepSeek R1 is the most important development in AI so far in 2025. It’s an AI model that can match the performance of ChatGPT o1, …
DeepSeek AI bans in the US have begun
The other day, I wondered whether the US should consider a DeepSeek ban amid all the excitement. It wasn’t just about US-based AI chatbots being banned …
OpenAI says it has evidence DeepSeek used ChatGPT to train its AI
Chinese startup DeepSeek stunned the world with its sophisticated DeepSeek R1 reasoning model, which is as good as ChatGPT o1. That’s not a surprising achievement; …
DeepSeek’s AI breakthrough may actually benefit Apple Intelligence
Sanctions prevented DeepSeek from buying the NVIDIA GPUs it needed to train AI models as powerful as OpenAI’s ChatGPT o1 reasoning model. Unable to purchase …
ChatGPT isn’t available in China, so should the US ban DeepSeek?
The DeepSeek AI innovation is all the tech world is thinking about right now. It’s a great example of Chinese innovation despite the sanctions that …
DeepSeek AI collects tons of data about you and sends it all to China
DeepSeek AI is the newest app from China to go viral. It currently sits at the top of the App Store, where it displaced its …
Here’s why DeepSeek won’t let you sign up for its breakthrough AI right now
Chinese startup DeepSeek has taken the world by storm in a matter of days with a ChatGPT o1 reasoning model rival that’s reportedly much cheaper …
Developers caught DeepSeek R1 having an ‘aha moment’ on its own during training
Chinese startup DeepSeek took the world by storm this month, and especially in the past few days, with its ChatGPT rivals. The latest is called …
Perplexity AI may save TikTok with a merger that’s half owned by the US government
President Trump delayed the US TikTok ban a few days ago, but the reprieve is still temporary. ByteDance, the giant Chinese corporation that owns the …
Why is DeepSeek AI suddenly so popular?
OpenAI released its Operator AI agent for ChatGPT on Thursday, which should have been a major milestone for the company and AI development in general. …
iPhone SE 4 design shown in hands-on videos and photos
If you were still unconvinced that Apple would release an iPhone SE 4 variant this year, the latest wave of leaks should dispel any questions. …
Apple AR glasses and AirPods with cameras are all about AI
The iPhone is Apple’s most important Apple Intelligence product right now, but it’s not the only one. The iPad and Mac also run Apple Intelligence, …
Samsung’s noninvasive blood sugar monitor tech is a game-changer
Health is the number one reason I care about wearables. That’s why I’ve been wearing an Apple Watch for years. I want the Watch to …
Here’s why my Apple Watch Series 10 has been driving me insane lately
I’m a longtime runner who has completed two marathons. I want to get better, so I won’t stop running for as long as my body …
Hour-long unskippable ads are showing up on YouTube
Google started a big fight against ad blocker use on YouTube a few years ago, which was perfectly understandable. YouTube is free for people who …
Here’s why you should start talking to ChatGPT even if AI scares you
I have this distinct memory of looking at a Samsung billboard in Times Square and telling someone that I should soon buy one of those …
Watch ChatGPT’s Operator AI agent solve a CAPTCHA like a human
It’s 2025, and we still have to deal with CAPTCHAs on the web, the online browsing disruption we never wanted and can’t get rid of. …
ChatGPT Operator is brilliant, but it’s not worth $200/month
OpenAI surprised the world on Thursday when it announced Operator AI agents for ChatGPT. Given the latest leaks, I knew the Operator launch was imminent, …
Netflix’s new idea to keep you glued to your TV: Board games and party games
The worst possible news came out of Netflix this week, as the company announced another round of price hikes for all the Netflix plans. The …
I can’t wait to see if the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s ceramic glass shatters in drop tests
With every new flagship smartphone generation, I’m hopeful that we’re getting close to achieving a feature that’s still elusive: unbreakable glass. I’m dying to get …
Identity Check is Android 15’s most important new security feature
Having my iPhone stolen is one of my worst nightmares, but I’m prepared to deal with the problem. I’ve enabled all the anti-theft protections Apple …
DeepSeek AI might be the best ChatGPT rival – here’s why you should stay away
DeepSeek is one of the new names you might have seen pop up more frequently in the past few months as an alternative to ChatGPT. …
Galaxy S25 Edge may show us the compromises to expect from Apple’s iPhone 17 Air
Rumors said that Samsung would unveil the Galaxy S25 Slim phone at Unpacked on Wednesday, but the device wouldn’t be available for purchase for several …
Anthropic CEO says Claude may match some of ChatGPT’s key features this year
If you’re a fan of generative AI programs like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and others, and you have half an hour to spare, you should watch …
Galaxy S25 lineup is official, and it’s all about Galaxy AI
It’s finally that time of the year when Samsung releases a new Galaxy S generation to the masses. Like the Galaxy S24, the Galaxy S25 …
It sure sounds like Oakley and Meta are making the best smart glasses ever
I’m a long-distance runner, always training for the next half-marathon or marathon race. That involves running dozens of miles every week to build up endurance …
Truecaller’s real-time caller ID is now available on iPhone
Truecaller’s real-time caller ID feature can be a useful tool for dealing with spam, scams, and robocalls. The service can identify callers, even if they’re …
The ChatGPT AI model nobody talks about might add years to your life
ChatGPT users have plenty of options to choose from, especially if they subscribe to one of the premium tiers OpenAI offers. GPT-4o is the base …
