AI Anthropomorphization. Gigawatt Data Center. AI Virus Design. Quantum Computing Breakthrough.

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The AI news for September 22nd, 2025

Here are the details of the day's selected top stories:

Super-Eliza or Sociopath? On the Dangers of AI Anthropomorphization
Source: https://www.heise.de/hintergrund/Super-Eliza-oder-Soziopath-Ueber-die-Gefahren-der-KI-Anthropomorphisierung-10660876.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag
Why did we choose this article?
This article explores the psychological implications of anthropomorphizing AI, a topic that is both timely and relevant as AI becomes more integrated into daily life. It provides a balanced view on the supportive role of AI companions while cautioning against over-reliance on them for therapeutic purposes.

Colossus 2: xAI builds the first gigawatt data center and lags behind OpenAI
Source: https://the-decoder.de/colossus-2-xai-baut-das-erste-gigawatt-rechenzentrum-und-bleibt-hinter-openai-zurueck/
Why did we choose this article?
This article discusses the ambitious plans of xAI to construct a massive data center, highlighting the competitive landscape of AI development. It offers insights into the infrastructure race among AI companies and the challenges of keeping up with industry leaders like OpenAI.
AI designs functional virus genomes
Source: https://the-decoder.de/ki-entwirft-funktionsfaehige-viren-genome/
Why did we choose this article?
This article covers a groundbreaking development in AI's ability to design virus genomes, marking a significant step towards AI-designed life forms. It raises important ethical and scientific questions about the future of biotechnology and AI's role in it.
The beginning of the end for PCs?
Source: https://www.all-ai.de/news/news24/pc-quanten-neu
Why did we choose this article?
This article reports on a major breakthrough in quantum computing that could revolutionize the future of computing. It explains how researchers have achieved communication between atomic nuclei in silicon chips, paving the way for scalable quantum processors compatible with existing semiconductor manufacturing methods.

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