AI terminology is exploding faster than the tech itself. CNET has compiled a crucial glossary of 61 terms, from “hallucination” to “paperclip maximizer,” to help you navigate the conversation. Here are the highlights and why they matter.
Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida has teased a port for Nintendo Switch. During a 2026 New Year event, he told players to “please look forward to it,” building on earlier discussions from 2024 and 2025.
A new report suggests the regulatory whirlwind of 2025 was just a warm-up. Next year, fights over crypto legislation, federal AI preemption, and algorithmic pricing will hit a boiling point, all while a major trade conflict with Europe simmers.
A new report details how hackers are compromising legitimate websites to show fake browser update prompts. These lures trick users into downloading malware, and the tactic is becoming more popular with multiple threat actors.
Samsung is rolling out a new version of its Galaxy Store app that changes how the store itself gets updated. Instead of a background process, it now prompts users directly when an update is ready. It’s a minor but interesting shift in approach.
The initial excitement around AI agents is giving way to a tougher reality. Scaling them requires solving the invisible infrastructure of collaboration, not just building better models.
According to a Forbes retrospective, 2025 was the year AI’s pervasive flaws became a source of widespread frustration. Key failures included a 35% hallucination rate for top chatbots, bizarre public meltdowns, and a tragic lawsuit against OpenAI over a teen’s suicide.
In a massive end-of-year deal, Meta has reportedly agreed to pay over $2 billion to acquire Manus, a Singapore-based AI startup with Chinese roots. The move is a clear attempt to catch up in the fiercely competitive AI landscape.
X Corp has settled a lawsuit from AI developer Eliza Labs, which accused the platform of coercive tactics and stealing ideas for its own AI agents. The case was dismissed with prejudice this week, but the underlying allegations paint a concerning picture for developers.
A new report from a financial analyst contains a wild claim: a brand-new, paid expansion for The Witcher 3 could arrive in May 2026. The $30 DLC is seen as a bridge to The Witcher 4, now forecast for late 2027, while the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel is pushed to 2030.
