Deloitte to Refund Australia After AI Errors Found in Government Report
A Deloitte Australia report for the federal government was found to include fabricated quotes and references apparently generated by AI, prompting the firm to issue a partial refund.
AI Chatbots and ‘Sycophancy’: Human Connection or Dark Pattern?
As chatbots grow more persuasive, experts warn that AI sycophancy risks turning connection into manipulation—but with ethical design, it could instead become one of technology’s most supportive features.
Google Reveals Energy and Water Use of Gemini AI Prompts
Google has released new data on the energy, emissions, and water footprint of its Gemini AI prompts, positioning its systems as more efficient than widely assumed and highlighting ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impact.