OpenAI traces the strange origin story behind AI’s recurring goblins
A new OpenAI post digs into why bizarre goblin-like motifs can surface in AI outputs — and why that quirky behavior says something serious about how models absorb patterns from the internet.
Trump removes entire National Science Board in sweeping shakeup
The Trump administration has dismissed the full National Science Board, a rare and far-reaching move affecting the body that helps oversee the National Science Foundation.
Researchers say everyday conversation is shrinking
A new study points to a drop in how much people talk each day, adding weight to broader concerns about loneliness, digital life, and the changing rhythm of in-person connection.