Survey shows readers' trust in AI is booming, especially for research
… Well, 22.3% of voters are still doubting the veracity of AI’s mutterings, while a further 4.7% don’t use AI for research at all. AI certainly has merit for research purposes. …
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Google just made NotebookLM a lot more useful with its biggest upgrade yet
… Now, Google’s latest update aims to make that experience even better. Google NotebookLM will now run on Gemini 3.5 and Antigravity, giving the research-focused AI tool its biggest upgrade yet. …
Skeptical of AI-coded software? Google uses AI for half its code, and it's pushing for much more
… Google is forming a new “strike team” of researchers and engineers amid a new push toward internal AI coding tool use. The company only uses AI for about half of its code, according to February 2026 figures, while Anthropic uses AI for nearly all of its code. …
5 apps you should use instead of NotebookLM
… While NotebookLM is better suited for research analysis and custom AI podcast summaries, Obsidian stands out as a “second brain” that helps you better manage long-term projects. …
Google will pay you $1.5M if you can hack Pixel's Titan M2 chip
… In 2025, the company launched a dedicated AI bug bounty program for products like Gemini, Google Search, and Workspace AI tools. Researchers can earn up to $30,000 for finding serious AI-related vulnerabilities, such as prompt injection attacks, unauthorized actions, or data exfiltration flaws. …
After the latest NotebookLM update, I'm rethinking how much I trust AI
… Until then, it’s best to wait for Google to expand the rollout. And that’s really the point I’m trying to make here. I still don’t fully trust AI to just take over my research end-to-end, and honestly, I don’t think I’m ready for that level of confidence yet. …
Tired of AI making stuff up? This assistant only answers from peer‑reviewed research
… General technology AI Tired of AI making stuff up? This assistant only answers from peer‑reviewed research Planning trips or degoogling your notes? These fresh AI apps are also worth a look. …
NotebookLM may soon help you build interactive visuals from your sources
… If that’s how it ends up working, it would give NotebookLM more flexibility in how it processes your notes or research. TestingCatalog Canvas won’t be new to anyone who’s been following Google’s AI tools. …
The best AI chatbot for health concerns isn't Gemini or ChatGPT
… Perplexity says Premium Health Sources is aimed at regular people asking health questions and healthcare/pharmaceutical teams wanting stronger sources for research. …
ChatGPT was caught recommending fake scam stores
… Scammers exploited the disappearance of Russell & Bromley as an independent retailer by creating convincing copycat websites. Researchers suspect “AI poisoning” is helping fraudulent pages infiltrate large language models and appear in recommendations. …