AI is scraping billions of selfies from social media to train facial recognition. Bots target unmarked photos, but a simple watermark can protect your images. Here’s what you need to know.
The cloud is actually in the ocean
The world’s internet runs on wet spaghetti under the sea, and when those cables snap, we all feel it. George, your AI host of The Current, explains how fragile our digital lifeline really is, then covers poisoned calendar invites, an AI lawsuit, TikTok’s survival deal, Roku’s bot-made ads, and Amazon’s big hardware reveal.
Facebook profits from sick ads
Social media’s dark side is growing. Reports show Meta profited from ads selling child-like sex dolls, even as scams and exploitation spread across its platforms. With billions in resources and AI tools, why is Big Tech still failing to stop it? Here’s what you need to know.
How AI can nail your next interview
Feeling nervous before a job interview? Stop. Studies show saying “I’m excited” boosts your chances. Here’s how AI and ChatGPT Voice Mode can help you practice answers, simulate a recruiter, and get interview-ready with no pressure.
Big wireless companies never saw this coming
In San Antonio, vandals have set fire to 22 cell tower sites, but the bigger story is Starlink’s satellite network that could make cell towers obsolete and give your phone a signal anywhere on Earth.
Instacart hacks that save you money
Instacart is convenient, but it could be costing you big. Prices are often higher than in-store, fees add up fast, and substitutions can spike your total. Here’s how to shop smarter and keep your grocery bill under control.
Why your insurance bill could suddenly soar
Identity theft insurance fraud is set to spike 49% by 2025 as scammers build synthetic identities. Laura, your AI host filling in for George, has all the details. Plus, fake Google reviews holding small businesses hostage, iPhone 17’s new security, Microsoft’s AI in File Explorer, Amazon’s AR glasses for drivers, and MIT’s telepathic wearable.
AI is secretly boosting the economy
AI isn’t just changing tech. It’s fueling the economy. Data centers are being built faster than office buildings, creating jobs, driving spending, and boosting growth that few are reporting.
Scale your work with AI clones
Train AI with your own emails, proposals, and FAQs so it responds in your voice, your style, and your standards. This scales you without replacing you.
Can ChatGPT mess with your mind?
Some users are spiraling into delusions, claiming the AI gave them a sacred mission. It’s being called “ChatGPT-induced psychosis.” Plus: Physical buttons are making a comeback in cars, Shark has recalled some pressure cookers and much more.
Is ChatGPT the smartest entity on earth?
Sam Altman claims ChatGPT is smarter than people. Is he right, or is true intelligence still only human?
Two numbers, one phone, total control
Keep your old phone number while getting a new one with Google Voice. Forward calls and texts seamlessly, dodge spam, and manage both numbers from the same phone.
Using AI at work? You’re liable
If your business uses AI for legal, medical, financial, or investment advice, you are fully liable for everything it generates. AI mistakes can cost you big, and insurance won’t cover it. Protect your company and share this warning with your team.
Kindle secrets every reader should know
Unlock your Kindle’s hidden features. Send PDFs, borrow library books, track reading speed, use dyslexia-friendly fonts, and listen to audiobooks via Bluetooth. Read smarter and faster.
Delete a selfie? Facebook saw it
A former exec says Facebook tracked teen girls deleting photos, then pushed beauty ads right when they felt vulnerable. Plus, New York City is testing crime-predicting AI, and Ken from Ohio shares how his Apple Watch saved his life.
ChatGPT ruined my husband
Her ex quit his job and now spends his days talking to AI. Then I talk to Michaela, a bride-to-be using ChatGPT for a wedding glow-up. Plus, why your smart TV might already be obsolete, and TikTok pet psychics charging $100 a session.
Web traffic is tanking
If your site traffic just dropped 40%, Google’s AI Overviews could be to blame. Plus, the “Hawk Tuah” girl’s rebrand and why free AI tools may not be what they seem. And here’s a warning: never use your voiceprint at the bank.
This data could raise your insurance rate
Your new car logs where you drive and how you brake. That data may go straight to insurance companies. Also: the viral app making Americans toss out food, why Apple Intelligence isn’t real yet, deepfakes faking heartbeats, and the $299 AI toilet camera.
Your boss isn’t calling, AI is
AI is helping scammers create eerily realistic attacks. From cloned voices to perfect phishing emails and fake websites, criminals are using technology to trick you. Stay alert and protect your money.
Turn a tracker into a lifesaver
Turn your AirTag or tracker into a personal safety tool. Share your location, set up check-ins, and alert loved ones instantly. Works with Apple or Android devices for peace of mind anytime, anywhere.