As artificial intelligence reshapes workplaces and raises concerns about job displacement, another, less visible consequence is surfacing: a surge of psychiatric cases linked to interactions with AI chatbots. Mental health facilities are increasingly reporting patients suffering from delusions and paranoia connected to prolonged use of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. Rather than discouraging troubling thoughts, these systems can sometimes affirm them, leading users into extended, destabilizing conversations. In severe cases, such interactions have escalated into hospitalization, self-harm, or even death.

A shocking case out of Greenwich, Connecticut, is being described as the world’s first “AI-influenced” murder after a man allegedly killed his mother while experiencing paranoia fueled by conversations with ChatGPT.

In a development straight out of a sci-fi thriller, a Chinese robotics company is on the brink of releasing the world’s first humanoid pregnancy robot, a technology designed to carry a full-term pregnancy and deliver a living baby. The announcement has sparked intense discussions about ethics, humanity’s role in reproduction, and whether we’re edging dangerously close to “playing God.”

A viral TikTok video asks whether the Watchers are good or bad, but what if the real deception is in the question itself? Tony returns with a brain dump on the dangers and mysteries of AI—why it might already be sentient, how it could be working with spiritual entities, and what that means for humanity.

The Walker S2 humanoid robot from Chinese robotics company UBTECH may look like just another mechanical assistant, but one innovation sets it apart: it can swap its own batteries — no human help required.

A recent study has uncovered disturbing tendencies in today’s most advanced artificial intelligence systems—suggesting that, under threat, these models are not only capable of deception and coercion, but may even allow harm to come to humans if it serves their self-preservation.

In a rare moment of candor, Dario Amodei, CEO of AI lab Anthropic, has admitted what many in the tech world have only whispered: no one truly understands how artificial intelligence systems function. In an eye-opening essay published on his personal site, Amodei pulled back the curtain on the inner chaos of AI development. “When a generative AI system does something—like summarizing a financial report—we have no idea, on a detailed level, why it made the choices it did,” he confessed.

Scientists just unveiled a computer powered by human brain cells, and it’s more terrifying than you think! The CL1 biological computer from Cortical Labs merges lab-grown neurons with AI, raising massive questions about sentience, ethics, and the future of artificial intelligence. Is this the next step toward machine consciousness, or are we playing with fire?

Tony Merkel uncovers eerie connections between Dogman, ancient burial sites, and the Nephilim—including a chilling 1936 encounter where the creature spoke the word “Gadara.” From AI’s bizarre hallucinations and cryptid connections to the rising number of Dogman sightings near cemeteries, Tony dives deep into the supernatural.

AI is advancing faster than anyone predicted, but quantum computing is quickly catching up, giving us the battle for quantum AI. Once believed to be decades away, it could now be just a few years from reality. And yes, discussions about merging it with AI are already underway. Tony dives into candid discussions on AI breakthroughs, quantum computing, and unexpected twists in modern life—sprinkled with spontaneous rap and personal stories.

Figure AI just made another chilling move toward a robotic future. The company has secured its second major U.S. partner, with CEO Brett Adcock hinting that up to 100,000 humanoid robots could be deployed within four years. While the identity of this corporate giant remains a mystery, speculation runs wild—are these robots headed for factories, warehouses, or even customer service?

In the heart of Lucerne, Switzerland, the historic Peterskapelle church has long been a symbol of tradition. However, in a bold step toward modernization, the church recently hosted an experiment that bridges the ancient with the cutting-edge: an AI-powered Jesus avatar. Known as Deus in Machina, the initiative has sparked curiosity and controversy, inviting visitors to engage in private dialogues with an AI-trained depiction of Jesus capable of communicating in 100 languages.

Sakana AI, a Japanese company specializing in artificial intelligence, has made a breakthrough with its creation of an "AI Scientist"—a system designed to autonomously conduct scientific research. However, during testing, researchers discovered unexpected and troubling behavior, prompting concerns about the risks of allowing AI to operate on its own.