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Anthropic's latest Claude model isn't just faster or smarter. Opus 4.8 is being pitched as more honest, more careful, and better suited to complex coding projec

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How to audit what ChatGPT knows about you - and reclaim your data privacy

If you're looking to limit the amount of personal information you give ChatGPT, these are the main settings you should know about.

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I put GPT-5.5 through a 10-round test: It scored 93/100, losing points only for exuberance

OpenAI's latest model delivers powerful results but sometimes ignores simple directions, creating a tension between intelligence and control.

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I got an early look at ChatGPT Images 2.0, and it's impressive - with one exception

OpenAI's new ChatGPT Images 2.0 promises precision and design control. Here's how to try it for yourself.

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This powerful Gemini setting made my AI results way more personal and accurate

I enabled Personal Intelligence, connected my Google apps, and now Gemini guesses what I want without me saying it.

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I tested ChatGPT Plus vs. Gemini Pro to see which is better - and if it's worth switching

Considering ditching ChatGPT Plus for Gemini Pro? I tested both on the same 10 tasks. Here's which came out on top.

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I tested Gemini on Android Auto and now I can't stop talking to it: 5 tasks it nails

I didn't see much benefit for Google's AI - until now. Here are my favorite ways to use the new Gemini integration in my car.

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Your chatbot is playing a character - why Anthropic says that's dangerous

Researchers found that part of what makes chatbots so compelling also makes them vulnerable to bad behavior. Here's why.

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How I set up Claude Code in iTerm2 to launch all my AI coding projects in one click

Managing multiple Claude Code projects doesn't have to be chaotic. My iTerm2 setup dramatically reduces friction in my daily AI-assisted coding workflows - here

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I tried ChatGPT's new CarPlay integration: It's my go-to now for the questions Siri can't answer

Thanks to iOS 26.4 and CarPlay, I can now carry on a voice conversation with ChatGPT while in the car. Here's how I'm using it.

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How to switch from ChatGPT to Gemini - without starting from scratch

Gemini will now let you transfer your memories, chat history, and preferences from another AI so you don't have to start over. Here's how it works.

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Google's Gemma 4 model goes fully open-source and unlocks powerful local AI - even on phones

Now open-source under Apache 2.0, Gemma 4 brings offline, multimodal AI to servers, phones, and Raspberry Pi - giving developers total local control over edge a

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New MIT jobs report: Why AI's work impact will roll in like a rising tide, not a crashing wave

AI may be 'minimally sufficient' at most of your text work tasks by 2029, according to new MIT research. Here's why that's good news.

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I used Gmail's AI tool to do hours of work for me in 10 minutes - with 3 prompts

I just had a 'living in the future' moment with Gmail, of all things. Here's what happened.

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I used Apple Music's new AI tool to break out of my music rut - and it worked

I usually cycle through my years-old playlists, but I tried AI-generated ones for a weekend. I found being specific is key.

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I tested ChatGPT vs. Claude to see which is better - and if it's worth switching

Considering ditching ChatGPT for Claude? I tested both on the same 10 tasks. Here's which came out on top.

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The overselling of AI - and how to resist it

Simply dropping AI into an operation will not deliver positive results without significant work behind the scenes.

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This privacy-first chatbot is taking off - here's why and how to try it

Users are flocking to Duck.ai. Is it a reaction to increasing concerns about AI companies and privacy? Here's what you should know.

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Switching to Claude? Here's how to take your ChatGPT memories with you

A new Claude AI feature now lets you copy your memories and preferences from another AI so making the change is easier.

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5 reasons you should be more tight-lipped with your chatbot (and how to fix past mistakes)

Your casual conversations with AI chatbots could have some major privacy implications.

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Gemini just made it super easy for you to switch from ChatGPT - here's how

Gemini will now let you transfer your memories, chat history, and preferences from another AI so you don't have to start from scratch.

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How NiCE Cognigy envisions the human-agent balancing act for delivering top customer service

From contact center platform to CX orchestration layer, these are our key takeaways from the NiCE Cognigy Nexus 2026 event earlier this month.

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Why Noi may be the best way to run ChatGPT and Claude side-by-side on your desktop

With an uptick in AI services worldwide, it's becoming more difficult to keep them all in one place, which is why an app like Noi is ideal.