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Al Gore is making headlines again, this time weighing in on artificial intelligence. In a TechCrunch interview, the former vice president said his concern isn't the energy footprint of data centers — it's the warnings coming from inside the AI industry itself, from the very leaders building these systems. That's a notable distinction, and one worth sitting with.
Snap is placing a significant bet on its new Specs smart glasses, unveiling what it's calling Specs Intelligence — an anticipatory AI assistant that connects your digital accounts to help manage work, travel, and daily tasks. The pitch sounds familiar, echoing Meta and Google's recent moves, but Snap is betting its hardware-first approach sets it apart in a crowded field.
And for those who want to run personal AI agents at home without the bulk of a full workstation, a company called Autonomous dot ai has released something called the Intern Two — a small, glowing pyramid-shaped machine designed specifically for local AI agents. It's an unusual form factor, but it signals a growing appetite for personal, offline AI infrastructure that doesn't route everything through the cloud.
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