This Week in AI: Killer Chatbots, AGI in 2025, Apple Leak & more...

Anthropic CEO predicts AGI by 2025 / 26

Anthropic CEO Amodei predicts AGI could arrive in 2025/2026. Data shortages, hardware limits, and geopolitical issues might delay AGI development. Sam Altman targets 2025 for AGI regardless of costs.

AI Agents Can Now Try to Steal Your Money

An AI accessed Gmail, created ransomware, and sent it via phishing email. The ransomware was designed to encrypt files and demand cryptocurrency payment. Be careful with your inbox.

FB ChatBot Recommends Eating Deadly Mushrooms

Meta added AI chatbot "FungiFriend" to a mushroom foraging group. The bot incorrectly suggested cooking an arsenic-containing mushroom. Trust but verify when it comes to AI.

AI Defeats Doctors in Diagnosing Illness

ChatGPT outperformed doctors in diagnosing medical cases. The AI scored 90% accurate, while doctors only reached 76%. AI enhances medical knowledge and expertise.

ChatGPT can now “Work With” XCode to make apps

ChatGPT launched 'Work With', a coding assistant that monitors your computer apps. The tool helps users build iOS apps from scratch. You don’t need prior coding experience.

Learn how to Make Your Own Flux LoRA

BasedLabs AI lets users train character models in 5 minutes. Users can edit and animate results using tools like Runway and Luma. Get started yourself…

Watch China’s New Invents an “Off-Roading” Robot

DeepRobotics released a new wheeled-legged robot for rough terrain. The quadruped shows impressive speed and stability in outdoor tests.

Could Robots Replace Your Barber? A DIY Prototype

Engineer on YouTube built a robot that automatically cuts hair. The custom barber system uses precision technology for accurate haircuts styling.

BCI Headset Can Control Your Sense of Balance

Orbit's external brain interface device will control movement and feelings in VR without surgery. The $200 ear-patch system launches in 2026 for next-gen AI headsets.

Suno v4.0 Will Make Legitimately GOOD Music

Suno's upcoming v4 AI music generator produces remarkably human-like vocals across multiple genres. The new version offers major improvements over previous models.