The 4GB AI Model Chrome Quietly Downloaded to Your Computer
Google Chrome silently installed a 4GB AI model on users' devices without consent, raising privacy and environmental concerns.
What ChatGPT's Goblin Obsession Tells Us About AI
ChatGPT’s unexpected mentions of goblins and other creatures stemmed from an incentive misalignment during its training, leading to a widespread issue that OpenAI needed to address.
The AI Roundup - May 2026 | Bumper Edition | Your regular look at what's happening in AI
The AI Roundup welcomes new subscribers and highlights the growing demand for practical AI and automation training, while also addressing recent developments and challenges in the AI landscape.
If the AI Is the Tutor, Who's Doing the Learning?
Details from a recent supported workshop utilising a custom AI bot helped diverse participants clarify their business problems and create actionable plans by focusing on structured problem-solving, and how this looks like it could be the future for education.
QuitGPT - I sat on this article for two months. Here's what changed.
I wrote a version of this piece in March and never published it. Why? The world was moving fast enough that anything I filed would have aged badly within a fortnight. That instinct turned out to be right. Because what’s happened since then is one of the stranger business stories of the year, and you’d miss the full picture reading the headlines as they arrive. So here’s the whole arc, in one place.
The Mel Robbins Copilot post got it wrong on three counts
Mel Robbins’ Copilot backlash is about more than one bad prompt. It exposes a bigger problem with AI advice, data safety, and the lazy habit of treating women as if they are somehow “behind” on a technology that has already become mainstream.
Open Learning is already telling us something important
We asked people what training they actually want. The answer came back quickly and clearly: practical AI, automation, and modern workplace skills, delivered in ways that fit around real work. Open Learning by Techosaurus is live, with Automation Fundamentals selling fast and 2 new courses launching today: AI Fundamentals and Copilot 365 Fundamentals.
The AI Roundup | April 2026 | Final Edition | Your regular look at what's happening in AI
April’s highlights include the launch of the “Automation Fundamentals” course aimed at enhancing business automation skills amidst significant advancements in AI technologies from OpenAI and Anthropic.
Have Skills and Workspace Agents Killed the Custom GPT?
The transition from Custom GPTs to workspace agents marks a shift from focusing on AI personality to enhancing automated workflows.
Workspace Agents Are What Custom GPTs Were Pointing Towards
Workspace agents in ChatGPT are designed to automate and streamline repeatable business workflows, transforming AI from a personal assistant into a collaborative operational tool.
Digital Somerset DS20: Brand, Channels and Trademarks in a Saturated Digital World
Digital Somerset’s DS20 event in Yeovil fostered community learning on digital marketing, featuring talks on brand courage, omni-channel strategy, and trademark protection.
AI adoption is failing for a very human reason
Effective AI adoption relies on building communication and delegation skills among employees, rather than merely implementing the technology.
What IKEA Got Right That Everyone Else Is Getting Wrong
IKEA successfully transformed its chatbot’s limitations into a revenue-generating opportunity by reskilling call center workers rather than cutting jobs, illustrating the importance of curiosity and leadership in leveraging AI effectively.
The Future Belongs to the Curious, and the Curious Are Coming
AI’s future success will hinge on neurodivergent thinkers and vocational skills rather than traditional qualifications, as highlighted by Palantir CEO Alex Karp.
The AI Roundup – April 2026 – Part 2
A free half-day workshop for Somerset businesses ready to turn AI ideas into practical solutions, plus an update on what actually happened with Anthropic’s Mythos model (spoiler: the hype was louder than the reality), three thought leadership pieces on burnout, fear, and the future belonging to the curious, and a UK government consultation that deserves your ten minutes.
FOBO Is Not Your Identity. It’s Your Wake-Up Call.
Fear of becoming obsolete due to AI, known as FOBO, is widespread among workers, especially Gen Z, but understanding this fear and engaging with AI tools can help individuals adapt and thrive amidst technological change.
The Goldfish Effect: Why AI's Biggest Risk Isn't Job Losses, It's Burnout
High-performing individuals using AI are at risk of burnout as they tend to overfill their workloads instead of taking advantage of the efficiencies gained.
OpenAI Quit Its Side Quests and That Might Save Them
OpenAI shut down its AI video generation app Sora, recognizing the need to refocus on more practical applications amid financial losses and mounting copyright issues.
Claude Mythos: The Model That Leaked, and Why Cybersecurity Got There First
A data leak from Anthropic revealed the existence of a powerful new AI model called Claude Mythos, which excels in areas like cybersecurity, prompting the company to take a cautious approach in its rollout.
Xero Just Partnered with Anthropic. Here's What That Actually Means for Your Business.
Xero’s new partnership with Anthropic will integrate AI-powered financial analysis into its platform, enhancing business insights for small business owners.