OpenAI researchers say large language models continue to hallucinate because current evaluation methods encourage them to guess rather than admit uncertainty.
Hallucinations, defined as confident but false statements, persist despite advances in models such as GPT-5. Low-frequency facts, like specific dates or names, are particularly vulnerable.
The study argues that while pretraining predicts the next word without true or false labels, the real problem lies in accuracy-based testing. Evaluations that reward lucky guesses discourage models from saying ‘I don’t know’.
Researchers suggest penalising confident errors more heavily than uncertainty, and awarding partial credit when AI models acknowledge limits in knowledge. They argue that only by reforming evaluation methods can hallucinations be meaningfully reduced.
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The rise of AI puts traditional entry-level roles under pressure, raising concerns that career ladders may no longer function as they once did. Industry leaders, including Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, warn that AI could replace half of all entry-level jobs as machines operate nonstop.
A venture capital firm, SignalFire, found that hiring for graduates with under one year of experience at major tech firms fell by 50% between 2019 and 2024. The decline has been consistent across business functions, from sales and marketing to engineering and operations.
Analysts argue that while career pathways are being reshaped, the ladder’s bottom rung is disappearing, forcing graduates to acquire skills independently before entering the workforce.
Experts stress that the shift does not mean careers are over for new graduates, but it does signal a more challenging transition. Universities are already adapting by striking partnerships with AI companies, while some economists point out that past technological revolutions took decades to reshape employment.
Yet others warn that unchecked AI could eventually threaten entry-level roles and all levels of work, raising questions about the future stability of corporate structures.
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Founded in 2023 by ex-Google DeepMind and Meta researchers, Mistral has quickly gained global attention with its open-source models and consumer app, which hit one million downloads within two weeks of launch.
Mistral AI is now seeking fresh funding at a reported $14 billion valuation, more than double its worth just a year ago. Its investors include Microsoft, Nvidia, Cisco, and Bpifrance, and it has signed partnerships with AFP, Stellantis, Orange, and France’s army.
Its growing suite of models spans large language, audio, coding, and reasoning systems, while its enterprise tools integrate with services such as Asana and Google Drive. French president Emmanuel Macron has openly endorsed the firm, framing it as a strategic alternative to US dominance in AI.
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OpenAI is supporting the production of Critterz, an AI-assisted animated film set for a global theatrical release in 2026. The project aims to show that AI can streamline filmmaking, cutting costs and production time.
Partnering with Vertigo Films and Native Foreign, the film is being produced in nine months, far faster than the usual three years for animated features.
The film, budgeted under $30 million, combines OpenAI’s GPT-5 and DALL·E with traditional voice acting and hand-drawn elements. Building on the acclaimed 2023 short, Critterz will debut at the Cannes Film Festival and expand on a story where humans and AI creatures share the same world.
Writers James Lamont and Jon Foster, known for Paddington in Peru, have been brought in to shape the screenplay.
While producers highlight AI’s creative potential, concerns remain about authenticity and job security in the industry. Some fear AI films could feel impersonal, while major studios continue to defend intellectual property.
Warner Bros., Disney, and Universal are in court with Midjourney over alleged copyright violations.
Despite the debate, OpenAI remains committed to its role in pushing generative storytelling. The company is also expanding its infrastructure, forecasting spending of $115 billion by 2029, with $8 billion planned for this year alone.
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Production at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is to remain halted until at least next week after a cyberattack crippled the carmaker’s operations. Disruption is expected to last through September and possibly into October.
The UK’s largest car manufacturer, owned by Tata, has suspended activity at its plants in Halewood, Solihull, and Wolverhampton. Thousands of staff have been told to stay home on full pay while ‘banking’ hours are to be recovered later.
Suppliers, including Evtec, WHS Plastics, SurTec, and OPmobility, which employ more than 6,000 people in the UK, have also paused their operations. The Sunday Times reported speculation that the outage could drag on for most of September.
While there is no evidence of a data breach, JLR has notified the Information Commissioner’s Office about potential risks. Dozens of internal systems, including spare parts databases, remain offline, forcing dealerships to revert to manual processes.
Hackers linked to the groups Scattered Spider, Lapsus$, and ShinyHunters have claimed responsibility for the incident. JLR stated that it was collaborating with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to restore systems in a controlled and safe manner.
The AI startup, Anthropic, has agreed to pay $1.5 billion to settle a copyright lawsuit accusing the company of using pirated books to train its Claude AI chatbot.
The proposed deal, one of the largest of its kind, comes after a group of authors claimed the startup deliberately downloaded unlicensed copies of around 500,000 works.
According to reports, Anthropic will pay about $3,000 per book and add interest while agreeing to destroy datasets containing the material. A California judge will review the settlement terms on 8 September before finalising them.
Lawyers for the plaintiffs described the outcome as a landmark, warning that using pirated websites for AI training is unlawful.
The case reflects mounting legal pressure on the AI industry, with companies such as OpenAI and Microsoft also facing copyright disputes. The settlement followed a June ruling in which a judge said using the books to train Claude was ‘transformative’ and qualified as fair use.
Anthropic said the deal resolves legacy claims while affirming its commitment to safe AI development.
Despite the legal challenges, Anthropic continues to grow rapidly. Earlier in August, the company secured $13 billion in funding for a valuation of $183 billion, underlining its rise as one of the fastest-growing players in the global technology sector.
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A US district judge has declined to order a breakup of Google, softening the blow of a 2024 ruling that found the company had illegally monopolised online search.
The decision means Google can press ahead with its shift from a search engine into an answer engine, powered by generative AI.
Google’s AI Mode replaces traditional blue links with direct responses to queries, echoing the style of ChatGPT. While the feature is optional for now, it could become the default.
That alarms publishers, who depend on search traffic for advertising revenue. Studies suggest chatbots reduce referral clicks by more than 90 percent, leaving many sites at risk of collapse.
Google is also experimenting with inserting ads into AI Mode, though it remains unclear how much revenue will flow to content creators. Websites can block their data from being scraped, but doing so would also remove them from Google search entirely.
Despite these concerns, Google argues that competition from ChatGPT, Perplexity, and other AI tools shows that new rivals are reshaping the search landscape.
The judge even cited the emergence of generative AI as a factor that altered the case against Google, underlining how the rise of AI has become central to the future of the internet.
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For decades, quantum mechanics has powered tools like semiconductors, GPS and fibre optics, a foundation often described as Quantum 1.0. The UN has declared 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology to mark its impact.
Researchers are now advancing Quantum 2.0, which manipulates atoms, ions and photons to exploit superposition and entanglement. Emerging tools include quantum encryption systems, distributed atomic clocks to secure networks against GPS failures, and sensing devices with unprecedented precision.
Experts warn that disruptions to satellite navigation could cost billions, but quantum clocks may keep economies and critical infrastructure synchronised. With quantum computing and AI developing in parallel, future breakthroughs could transform medicine, energy, and security.
Achieving this vision will require global collaboration across governments, academia and industry to scale up technologies, ensure supply chain resilience and secure international standards.
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Australia has announced plans to curb AI tools that generate nude images and enable online stalking. The government said it would introduce new legislation requiring tech companies to block apps designed to abuse and humiliate people.
Communications Minister Anika Wells said such AI tools are fuelling sextortion scams and putting children at risk. So-called ‘nudify’ apps, which digitally strip clothing from images, have spread quickly online.
A Save the Children survey found one in five young people in Spain had been targeted by deepfake nudes, showing how widespread the abuse has become.
Canberra pledged to use every available measure to restrict access, while ensuring that legitimate AI services are not harmed. Australia has already passed strict laws banning under-16s from social media, with the new measures set to build on its reputation as a leader in online safety.
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Nigeria has pledged to become one of the top 50 AI-ready nations, according to presidential adviser Hadiza Usman. Speaking in Abuja at a colloquium on AI policy, she said the country needs strong leadership, investment, and partnerships to meet its goals.
She stressed that policies must address Nigeria’s unique challenges and not simply replicate foreign models. The government will offer collaboration opportunities with local institutions and international partners.
The Nigerian Deposit Insurance Commission reinforced its support, noting that technology should secure depositors without restricting innovators.
Private sector voices said AI could transform healthcare, agriculture, and public services if policies are designed with inclusion and trust in mind.
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