One of AI's Fiercest Critics Says All the Doom Talk Is'Meant to Distract Us' Timnit Gebru argues that AI companies are stoking fears of extinction to avoid discussing actual harms, like autonomous weapons. Here at WIRED we've been trying to make sense of at least two incidents in the AI industry this week: First, the major fight over a million-dollar math problem and whether OpenAI surreptitiously borrowed the work of other researchers to solve the problem first. A day later, an Anthropic researcher--who had previously worked at OpenAI--very publicly quit his job, citing concerns about how both companies were handling AI safety. Another technical staffer at Anthropic said in response that people at the company "really do earnestly believe AI could kill all humans! I personally think it is >10% within the next decade."

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Here's how to add USB-C ports to an older Windows PC, from cheap USB-A adapters to more powerful PCIe expansion cards for desktops. Over the past few years, USB-C has become the go-to connection for IT devices. Smartphones, external SSDs, cameras, and docking stations now rely almost exclusively on this standard. However, many older Windows PCs still have no USB-C ports, or just one.

Say More Look Up Trending Now Mashable Selects Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Creator Playbook Back to School Good Connection: Uplifting stories for a digital age Switch Off Mashable Voices Safety Net Versus All Series Shannon Connellan is Mashable's Senior Editor, General Assignments, based in London. She has been Mashable's UK Editor (and still manages the illustrious UK team) and Australia Editor, but emotionally, she lives searching for . A Tomatometer-approved critic, Shannon writes about entertainment, tech, social good, science, culture, and Australian horror, and loves to nerd out with movie stars, filmmakers, and TV creators . Teodosia is a video producer at Mashable UK, focussing on stories about climate resilience, urban development, and social good. 'The Uprising' trailer sees Andrew Garfield leading the Peasants' Revolt 2:25 'Artificial' teaser: Andrew Garfield's Sam Altman movie gets unsettling first look Pixel 11 Pro XL Camera Walk: Does Generative AI Ruin Real Photos?

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset . Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions . Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG . Floating solar panels could save cities millions. Amazon's Alexa for Shopping can now verify suspicious messages Should you use a separate computer for online banking? Former Anthropic researcher warns'AI takeover' could happen by end of decade Former Treasury advisor says social media is a'gain of function for mind viruses' promoting alleged malign foreign influence Can'Data Center Dividends' Help Rural Americans Cash In on the AI Boom and Boost Local Support?

Follow this section to personalize your feed and get instant alerts. Follow Go to your personalized feed WHY FOLLOW? Smart Alerts: Get notified about major news as it happens. Follow this tag to personalize your feed and get instant alerts. Follow Go to your personalized feed WHY FOLLOW?

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Today AOC is offering a 27-inch, QHD model for more than ten percent under the cheapest brand name equivalent. The price floor for OLED monitors has been about $350 for most of the year. If you wanted something cheaper, you generally needed to look for a refurb model. Today AOC is offering its standard 27-inch, 1440p, 240Hz model for just $309.99 on Amazon .

PCWorld reports on a quirky new Skyrim mod created by Ikea, adding furniture-themed content to the popular RPG. The mod, called Kallax Storageborn, features actor Matt Berry voicing a sentient Kallax shelving unit, alongside meatball helmets and Allen key weapons. Players can explore Ikea-inspired cave environments, with the mod available now through the Skyrim Creations website, marking an unusual but creative gaming expansion for the furniture brand. The Swedish furniture giant Ikea continues to venture into the world of gaming. A few weeks ago, they unveiled the new Yxstaby collection in collaboration with Microsoft's gaming division, Xbox, but the company has now brought its furniture into the gaming world in the form of an officially licensed mod for the hit game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The'Kallax Storageborn' mod introduces Ikea's classic Kallax shelving unit as a companion in the game, designed to help you carry around all the junk you collect in Skyrim. Actor Matt Berry, known for his role in the TV series, among other things, provides the voice of the Kallax shelving unit in the game. The developers at Kinggath Creations have also added "meatball helmets," an Allen key as a weapon, and an adventure that takes the player into two Ikea-inspired caves. The "Kallax Storageborn" mod can be downloaded from the Skyrim Creations website .

Say More Look Up Trending Now Mashable Selects Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Creator Playbook Back to School Good Connection: Uplifting stories for a digital age Switch Off Mashable Voices Safety Net Versus All Series From single-serve mornings to full 12-cup pots, Braun's sub-$200 OptiBrew Pro wants to replace your entire coffee station. Soumya is a deals writer who covers consumer tech, shopping deals, and the products people use every day. With experience writing about everything from AI tools and software to smartphones and home gadgets, she enjoys breaking down product research into clear, useful recommendations. When she's not tracking deals, she's usually comparing products, digging through reviews, and figuring out what actually makes a purchase worth it. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers.

Say More Look Up Trending Now Mashable Selects Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Creator Playbook Back to School Good Connection: Uplifting stories for a digital age Switch Off Mashable Voices Safety Net Versus All Series Narwal's newest lineup features powerful steam mopping and a $799 robot vac -- here's all we know Because spending your weekend manually scrubbing sticky floors or detangling hair from roller brushes should be illegal. Soumya is a deals writer who covers consumer tech, shopping deals, and the products people use every day. With experience writing about everything from AI tools and software to smartphones and home gadgets, she enjoys breaking down product research into clear, useful recommendations. When she's not tracking deals, she's usually comparing products, digging through reviews, and figuring out what actually makes a purchase worth it. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers.

Say More Look Up Trending Now Mashable Selects Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Creator Playbook Back to School Good Connection: Uplifting stories for a digital age Switch Off Mashable Voices Safety Net Versus All Series Magic: The Gathering's Marvel Super Heroes Play Booster Box is back to under $150 on Amazon -- save $60 Or save an extra $30 off at TCGplayer. Ben Williams is a freelance writer at Mashable, having joined the team in June 2025. With over 10 years experience in gaming, tech, TV, anime, and film, there's nothing he hasn't covered. Alongside Ben's other work at IGN, Radio Times, Eurogamer, UNILAD Tech, and Rock Paper Shotgun, he also has bylines at sites like GamesRadar+, PCGamesN, ScreenSphere, Twinfinite, ScreenRant, GGRecon, and more. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers.