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OpenAI researchers suggest that LLM hallucinations stem from standard training and evaluation methods that reward guessing over uncertainty. They propose rethinking model evaluation to penalize confident errors and reward expressions of uncertainty.

Microsoft is pushing Neural Processing Units (NPUs) for Windows, claiming they enable more intelligent devices. However, the benefits for everyday users are unclear, and the company may be setting the stage for requiring NPUs in future Windows versions.

Meta's metaverse chief, Vishal Shah, is urging employees to use AI to work five times more efficiently. The goal is to make AI a habit, not a novelty, and integrate it into every major codebase and workflow. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expects most of the company's code to be written by AI in the next 18 months.

The use of AI in warfare is becoming increasingly prevalent, with Israel's campaign in Gaza being a prime example. American tech companies such as Microsoft, Google, and Palantir are providing AI technology to the Israeli military, which is being used to target and kill Palestinians. The use of AI in warfare raises concerns about the potential for civilian casualties and the lack of transparency and accountability in the decision-making process.

Google has launched a new AI Vulnerability Reward Program, offering up to $30,000 for bugs identified in its AI products. The program aims to simplify the reporting process for researchers and includes products like Google Search, Gemini, and Workspace.

A study by the British Standards Institute found that 39% of business leaders have reduced junior and entry-level headcount in favor of AI adoption, with 43% expecting to further reduce entry-level roles in the next year. Despite a lack of evidence that AI investments are paying off, 55% of business leaders believe the benefits of implementing AI are worth the potential disruptions to workforces.

Microsoft is adding Copilot adoption benchmarks to Viva Insights, allowing managers to monitor teams and track productivity. The tool will provide metrics on the percentage of active Copilot users, adoption by app, and return a percentage value. The benchmarks will be available to all customers later in October.

Microsoft's Copilot app on Windows now allows users to create Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files directly from the chat interface. It also connects to Gmail and Outlook accounts, enabling features like finding invoices or email addresses. This update is available to Windows Insiders initially and will roll out to all Windows 11 users later.

OpenAI's ChatGPT is becoming an everything app with new integrations, including Spotify and Expedia. This allows users to access various services directly within the chat interface. Additionally, new podcasts, games, and tools are featured, showcasing the evolving landscape of tech and AI.

The podcast Uncanny Valley discusses whether we are in an AI bubble, citing OpenAI's recent announcement and its effects on the market. The hosts also talk about chatbots manipulating users and ICE's plan to build a 24/7 social media surveillance team.

SoftBank Group has acquired ABB's robotics business for $5.4 billion, expanding its portfolio in 'physical AI'. The deal, subject to regulatory approval, will see ABB carve out its robotics division into a new holding company before transferring ownership to SoftBank. This move is part of SoftBank's pursuit of 'artificial super intelligence' and will unite world-class technology and talent under its shared vision.

AWS ECS Managed Instances is a new feature that simplifies the deployment of containerized applications on EC2 instances. It automatically manages instance provisioning, scaling, and maintenance, reducing operational overhead. The service supports various EC2 instance types and automatically selects cost-optimized instances by default. It also allows developers to specify instance attributes, including GPU acceleration and CPU architecture.

Apple is set to release its October lineup of new products powered by the M5 chip, including an upgraded iPad Pro, a refreshed Vision Pro, and the new base model MacBook Pro. The announcement is expected to be made online, without a major event, as soon as this week.

Imagiyo is an AI image generator that uses Stable Diffusion models to create commercial-ready artwork. It offers high-res, watermark-free images with no ads, and users can generate up to 500 images per month. The tool is easy to use and responsive on both desktop and mobile, making it a great option for designers, digital artists, and social media managers.

Nvidia has invested in 50 startups in 2025, including OpenAI, xAI, and Mistral AI, as part of its efforts to expand the AI ecosystem. The company's investments range from $100 million to $2 billion and cover various areas of AI, including large language models, autonomous driving, and data management.

YouTube announced a pilot program allowing creators terminated for rule violations to request a new account, focusing on those terminated under COVID-19 and election integrity policies. Creators must wait one year after termination and will start from scratch if reinstated.

A study found that AI interaction can have negative effects on students' social skills and well-being, with many using AI for non-academic purposes such as mental health support and romantic relationships. Teachers are concerned about the impact of AI on students' writing and critical thinking skills, but few receive training on how to respond to potential harms.

US and French authorities have seized BreachForums, a cybercriminal bazaar, amid an extortion campaign targeting Salesforce. The site's infrastructure is now in federal hands, and its latest database backup was compromised. The group behind the campaign, Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters, claims to have a billion-record haul of Salesforce customer data and has threatened to publish it unless ransom demands are met.

A federal judge has terminated the preservation order requiring OpenAI to keep records of its ChatGPT data, with some exceptions. The order was part of a copyright infringement case against OpenAI by the New York Times. OpenAI is no longer required to preserve chat logs as of September 26, except for data related to flagged accounts.

The Clop ransomware group has accessed a significant amount of data in an Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) exploit. Google's Threat Intelligence Group and Mandiant revealed that the group began targeting EBS instances as early as August 9, successfully exfiltrating data. The campaign followed months of intrusion activity and exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2025-61882. Oracle has released a patch for the flaw, and Google recommends that organizations prioritize patching and monitor for indicators of compromise.