Peer reviewers report widespread AI-generated citations and slop in conference submissions
An analysis of 22 paper submissions to NeurIPS, WACV, and a TerraBytes workshop found that 68 percent contained entirely fabricated citations, fake author lists, or were clearly generated by large language models.
» readAmazon earnings surge on cloud growth and AI investment, but spending raises questions
Amazon reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings on Thursday, with net sales rising 20% and cloud revenue highlighted as a key driver. The positive results boosted Amazon’s stock by nearly 10% in after-hours trading.
» readFriend AI pendant relaunches at higher price with speaker and monthly subscription
The AI wearable company Friend, previously known for a controversial advertising campaign, has announced a new version of its pendant.
» readIran suspected in wave of cyberattacks on Minnesota water utilities
A memo circulated within the water industry has linked a series of disruptive cyberattacks on Minnesota water utilities to Iran, marking the widest and most destructive strike by Iranian hackers against the US since the war began.
» readSilicon Valley gripped by fresh AI anxiety as industry leaders clash over pace and power
A wave of anxiety has swept through Silicon Valley over the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, with more than 1,000 employees from OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI labs signing a petition calling for a coordinated pause or slowdown in…
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