Tom's Guide – AI

Character.AI has filed for bankruptcy and could shut down. Here's what happens to your AI chats, characters and subscriptions — and how to save your data.

OpenAI and Anthropic want outside experts to help stop AI from going rogue, but the companies still control how much those watchdogs can see.

T.J. Marlin took the time to give his thoughts on the assorted risks that come with the rise of AI systems.

Armando Pantoja gives his perspective on the fears that workers express, tied to AI being their biggest fear regarding job loss.

Michael Burry says AI apocalypse warnings may be good for business. Here’s why the industry’s push to slow AI raises some uncomfortable questions.

What does an AI doomsday actually look like? Experts point to biological threats, cyberattacks and autonomous systems humans may struggle to control.

Proposed EPA rule changes could limit public notice on new data centers, sparking debate over local transparency as AI infrastructure expands.

Sam Altman says 38,000 ChatGPT queries use as much water as growing one almond. We checked the math — and found there’s more to the story.

AI data centers have quietly been built behind NDAs, shell companies and code names. Now states are pushing back and demanding more transparency.

Is AI really going wild? From OpenAI stress tests to Big Tech calling for brakes, here's what "rogue" AI agents actually mean for you.

Can AI replace a seasoned gardener’s eye? I put it to the test.

With the recent news that Texas announced a moratorium on all data center approvals, there are plenty of other states also considering banning them.

Open source AI is everywhere in 2026. Here's why companies are releasing open models— and what it means for ChatGPT users and developers.

I tested the Flowtica Scribe AI pen to see if it can accurately record, transcribe and summarize meetings, interviews and handwritten notes.

My mom is in her 70s and uses AI every day. Here are the five ChatGPT features she relies on most, from spotting scams to finding quilting fabric.

Spotify’s new AI assistant lets you speak directly to the app and type out your requests to find an assortment of new artists and songs that’ll widen your playlists.

Your iPhone includes a hidden Apple Intelligence feature that can read restaurant menus, labels and other tiny text aloud. Here's how to enable Scene Description in Magnifier.

I used ChatGPT to generate a single prompt that managed to create a personal operating system for me—I used it to make some changes to my workflow.

Ghost Font hides messages inside moving dots that humans can read — but AI often can't. Here's how the viral optical illusion works and how to test ChatGPT yourself.

In an effort to address labor and efficiency needs, Japan has entrusted the Noetra company with deploying 10 million robots by 2040 across 18 job fields.