GSU pilots AI tools for enhanced learning
Georgia State University is actively exploring the integration of artificial intelligence into its teaching and learning practices, with a recent pilot program concluding on August 14, 2026. This initiative aims to leverage AI to foster critical thinking and effective communication among students, while also providing faculty with resources and best practices for ethical AI use. […]
US-Korea Drills, Chinese AI Discussed on GPS
A recent episode of Fareed Zakaria GPS, released on August 23, 2026, explored several pressing global issues, including the reduction of US-South Korea military drills, the rapid advancement of China’s artificial intelligence industry, and the impact of climate change. The program also examined the V-Dem Institute’s recent downgrade of US democracy. The discussion began with […]
Mysterious Ox Alpha AI Model Sparks Silicon Valley Interest
A new, free artificial intelligence model named Ox Alpha has emerged, capturing the attention of developers and tech leaders in Silicon Valley since its appearance on OpenRouter on Thursday. The model, described as a stealth offering from an anonymous third-party provider, is designed for coding, sustained agentic work, and production workloads, excelling in long-horizon software […]
Musk Drops Fraud Claims Against OpenAI as Trial Opens in Oakland
Elon Musk narrowed his lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman to two claims — unjust enrichment and breach of charitable trust — as jury selection opened Monday in federal court in Oakland, California.
Apple Names Hardware Chief John Ternus as CEO, Signaling a Device-First Era
John Ternus, Apple’s incoming CEO and a career hardware engineer, is expected to push the company toward AI-powered devices — a shift that intersects with Spartanburg County’s growing tech talent pipeline.