AI NewsTuesday, August 18, 2026

27 stories
  1. 1 OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, a new mode that limits high-risk chats around self-harm, eating disorders, and other topics, adds studying tools, and more (Cecilia Kang/New York Times) Cecilia Kang / New York Times : OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, a new mode that limits high-risk chats around self-harm, eating disorders, and other topics, adds studying tools, and more The artifi Research 61 4 src
  2. 2 OpenAI institutes new safeguards after Hugging Face breach The new safeguards include more detailed monitoring of models during the development process, as well as greater emphasis on alignment and security during the post-training process. Models 58 2 src
  3. 3 Why Apple s camera-equipped AirPods may not be the pervert pods consumers fear Apple’s leaked camera-equipped AirPods might avoid the privacy pitfalls of other AI wearables by preventing users from recording photos and videos. Products 58 2 src
  4. 4 Z.ai's GLM-5.3 with max reasoning scores 60 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, on par with Kimi K3 but below Opus 5 at 63 and Fable 5 at 62 (@artificialanlys) @artificialanlys : Z.ai's GLM-5.3 with max reasoning scores 60 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, on par with Kimi K3 but below Opus 5 at 63 and Fable 5 at 62 GLM-5.3 achieves 60 on the Ar Models 56 2 src
  5. 5 Broadcom vs. Nvidia: 1 Metric Shows Which Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chipmaker Is the Better Bargain Broadcom vs. Nvidia: 1 Metric Shows Which Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chipmaker Is the Better Bargain Yahoo Finance Models 54 2 src
  6. 6 Introducing ChatGPT for Teens: Built for learning, backed by protections ChatGPT for Teens helps teens learn, think critically, and use AI with confidence, with stronger built-in protections, healthy-use features, and additional controls for parents. Models 46 1 src
  7. 7 How NVIDIA scales expertise with ChatGPT Work NVIDIA teams use ChatGPT Work to reduce manual tasks, connect fast-moving signals, and scale successful workflows globally. Models 46 1 src
  8. 8 AI in the Classroom: How local school districts are managing the tech expansion AI in the Classroom: How local school districts are managing the tech expansion WSMV Models 38 8 src
  9. 9 FDA seeks feedback on potential regulatory approaches for generative AI-enabled medical devices FDA seeks feedback on potential regulatory approaches for generative AI-enabled medical devices American Hospital Association Policy 36 2 src
  10. 10 Etched s valuation doubles to $21B in a month Jane Street has installed Etched's first shipped AI cluster system, and was so impressed, it led another massive round, the startup says. Funding 34 2 src
  11. 11 Broadcom's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revenues Are Forecast to Exceed $100 Billion in 2027: Should You Buy the Dip? Broadcom's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revenues Are Forecast to Exceed $100 Billion in 2027: Should You Buy the Dip? Yahoo Finance Funding 32 2 src
  12. 12 Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Has 34.7% of Berkshire Hathaway's Portfolio Invested in These 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Has 34.7% of Berkshire Hathaway's Portfolio Invested in These 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Yahoo Finance Funding 32 2 src
  13. 13 Strengthening Democratic Oversight in National Security OpenAI launches an initiative to strengthen democratic oversight of AI in national security, supporting government institutions with tools, training, and expertise. Models 27 1 src
  14. 14 Safe Pro Awarded Subcontract for Artificial Intelligence Powered Demining Software Under US Department of State Program Safe Pro Awarded Subcontract for Artificial Intelligence Powered Demining Software Under US Department of State Program EIN News Policy 26 2 src
  15. 15 Shaping the Future: How AI is Redefining the Modern Classroom Shaping the Future: How AI is Redefining the Modern Classroom WCAX Models 26 2 src
  16. 16 Partnering with CodeAI to prepare the first AI generation OpenAI and CodeAI are partnering to help students build AI literacy, think critically about AI, and develop the skills to use and shape it responsibly. Models 24 1 src
  17. 17 Pacing model development in an era of cyber-critical capabilities OpenAI is strengthening monitoring, alignment, and security for frontier AI models. See how new safeguards are guiding the pace of model development. Models 24 1 src
  18. 18 We still don’t know how people are really using AI AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI regularly publish reports on how people are using products like Claude and ChatGPT, but they only release the data they want us to see, AI researchers say. “Ther Models 24 1 src
  19. 19 AI’s recursive self-improvement might not come so quickly after all The AI industry’s boldest promise right now is that AI will soon improve itself, with almost no need for human oversight. LLMs can already write code, generate synthetic data for training, and optimiz Models 24 1 src
  20. 20 Asana cleared 5 years of engineering work in 2 weeks with Codex Asana used OpenAI Codex to replace an outdated testing system in two weeks, completing work expected to take five years for about $12K. Models 24 1 src
  21. 21 Impacts of Artificial Intelligence in the workplace Impacts of Artificial Intelligence in the workplace CityNews Calgary Models 18 2 src
  22. 22 Chinese Tech Giants Pivot Away From Gaming To Fuel Artificial Intelligence Race Chinese Tech Giants Pivot Away From Gaming To Fuel Artificial Intelligence Race Yahoo Finance Models 15 2 src
  23. 23 Teens risk critical thinking, learning as they lean into AI for schoolwork Teens risk critical thinking, learning as they lean into AI for schoolwork katu.com Models 15 2 src
  24. 24 In America’s classrooms, AI and VR prompt calls for new guardrails for students In America’s classrooms, AI and VR prompt calls for new guardrails for students KATU Models 15 2 src
  25. 25 ADRES Enters Medical Claims Auditing Through Artificial Intelligence, Built with Blend ADRES Enters Medical Claims Auditing Through Artificial Intelligence, Built with Blend finance.yahoo.com Models 15 2 src
  26. 26 EdgeRunner and U.S. Army Artificial Intelligence Integration Center Collaborate to Build Army-Specific LLM EdgeRunner and U.S. Army Artificial Intelligence Integration Center Collaborate to Build Army-Specific LLM Yahoo Finance Models 15 2 src
  27. 27 Baidu reports Q2 revenue down 2% YoY to ~$4.62B, below ~$4.69B est. and its fifth straight quarterly decline, and net income of ~$341M, as it lags AI rivals (Bloomberg) Bloomberg : Baidu reports Q2 revenue down 2% YoY to ~$4.62B, below ~$4.69B est. and its fifth straight quarterly decline, and net income of ~$341M, as it lags AI rivals Baidu Inc.'s revenue fell for a Models 15 2 src

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