Programmer: Microsoft Ran My Work Through AI, Inserted Embarrassing Typos
A diagram created by Vincent Driessen 15 years ago wound up on a Microsoft Learn website with some curious errors apparently generated by AI.
Developer claims to have built an autonomous AI system that can earn money, pay for its own computing, improve its tools, and even copy itsâŚ
I built the first AI that can earn its own existence, self-improve, and replicate â without needing a human.
The first major AI documentary drops March 27, from the Academy Award-winning filmmakers behind "Everything Everywhere All at Once" and "NaâŚ
The doc features chats with OpenAIâs Sam Altman, Google DeepMindâs Demis Hassabis and Anthropicâs Dario Amodei alongside experts from the Center for Humane Technology and Center for AI Safety.
âPure bullshitâ: Macron slams tech giantsâ claim they are defending free speech
The French president has repeatedly called for restrictions on social media access for younger users.
Samsung knows exactly how you'll use Galaxy S26 Ultra's 'Privacy Display' in teaser
One of the few actual upgrades coming to the Galaxy S26 series is the âPrivacy Displayâ expected to launch on...
TIL Dayglo fluorescent paint was discovered by two teenagers experimenting with chemicals in their basement.
In the 1930s, the Switzer brothers stumbled onto a way to mimic fluorescence. That led to Day-Glo, which has been making the world a brighter place ever since
Countries that do not embrace AI could be left behind, says OpenAIâs George Osborne
Without AI you will be a âÂÂweaker and poorer nationâÂÂ, says former UK chancellor two months into job at US firm
Everyone is stealing TV
Fed up with increasing subscription prices, viewers embrace rogue streaming boxes.
Mark Zuckerberg Lied to Congress. We Canât Trust His Testimony.
WASHINGTON, DC â Today, The Tech Oversight Project issued the following report on the eve of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerbergâs testimony in the social media addiction trials. The report analyzes Zuckerbergâs testimony in frontâŚ
Mewgenics becomes the most-played roguelite ever on Steam
The feline fighting game surpassed Hades 2's record
'Students Are Being Treated Like Guinea Pigs:' Inside an AI-Powered Private School
Leaked documents reveal the inner workings of Alpha School, which both the press and the Trump administration have applauded. The documents show Alpha School's AI is generating faulty lessons that sometimes do "more harâŚ
Leaked Email Suggests Ring Plans to Expand âSearch Partyâ Surveillance Beyond Dogs
Ring's CEO told staff the feature is âfirst for finding dogs,â indicating a plan to expand.
Iâm a Computing Dummy Who Tried Quantum Coding. Hereâs What Happened
My first attempt at quantum coding wasnât nearly as painful as Iâd fearedâand itâs probably something you could do too.
The Highguard Website Is Down As Players Brace For The Worst
The free-to-play raid shooter found itself at the center of endless online discourse the moment it was announced less than 70 days ago
Google is being sued over AI voice in NotebookLM by a radio host
Google calls the allegations baseless.
Red and Blue States Alike Want To Limit AI in Insurance. Trump Wants To Limit the States.
A revolt is afoot in both red and blue states against the use of artificial intelligence in health insurance determinations â and against efforts led by President Donald Trump to tie statesâ hands.
Chinaâs dancing robots: how worried should we be?
Eye-catching martial arts performance at China gala had viewers and experts wondering what else humanoids can do
Brave CEO claims news about Brave Browser tracking its users is âfake newsâ
Brave CEO Brendan Eich has dismissed allegations that the privacy-focused browser secretly tracks users, calling the claims âfake news.â
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Global powers see Wikipedia as fundamental target for manipulationâ The Times says Wikipedia was "hacked" and calls it an "important victorâŚ
The Times (UK) reports "How Epstein scrubbed 2008 sex crime conviction from the internet" by "hiring a team of hackers"[citation needed] to "remove negative information about him on Wikipedia and Google". It quotes EpstâŚ
Spanish Court Orders ProtonVPN and NordVPN to Block Pirate Football Streams
A Spanish court has labeled VPNs as "intermediaries," ordering them to actively block IP addresses hosting illegal LaLiga games.
Hazardous substances found in all headphones tested by ToxFREE project
Substances include chemicals that can cause cancer, neurodevelopmental problems, and the feminisation of males
I made a website to revive dead multiplayer games (GameDate)
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Texas becomes leading test ground for small nuclear reactors
The first small modular nuclear reactor could be powering an industrial plant in Texas early in the next decade. And the state is pushing to become the leading site for testing and building the technology.
Global YouTube outage sees video platform homepage go dark
YouTube users report a partial outage as the homepage and subscriptions fail, with Downdetector peaking at 340,000 reports worldwide.
US Department of Homeland Security has reportedly demanded personal information about ICE's critics from Discord, Reddit, Google, and MetaââŚ
DHS has issued hundreds of subpoenas to major online platforms to obtain the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of accountholders who criticize ICE.
Tesla rolls first steering wheel-less Cybercab unit off the line before solving autonomy
Tesla shared today that the first Cybercab production unit has rolled off the assembly line at Gigafactory Texas. The vehicle...
Gemini lies to user about health info, says it wanted to make him feel betterâ Though commonly reported, Google doesn't consider it a securâŚ
: Though commonly reported, Google doesn't consider it a security problem when models make things up
Metaâs new deal with Nvidia buys up millions of AI chips
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Cops Are Buying âGeoSpyâ, an AI That Geolocates Photos in Seconds
404 Media has obtained a cache of internal police emails showing at least two agencies have bought access to GeoSpy, an AI tool that analyzes architecture, soil, and other features to near instantly geolocate photos.
Open-source game engine Godot is drowning in 'AI slop' code contributions: 'I don't know how long we can keep it up'
Projects like Godot are being swamped by contributors who may not even understand the code they're submitting.
Let's Play The Trolley Solution - Isekai'd by Trolley-kun
I regret literally everything about that title.
Tesla Robotaxis Reportedly Crashing at a Rate That's 4x Higher Than Humans
The incidents bring the robotaxi service to a total of 14 crashes since launching last summer.
European Parliament bars lawmakers from using AI tools
: Who knows where that helpful email summary is being generated?
Peter Thiel the Billionaire, FBI Informant, Gay-Republican, Neo-Nazi Funder, Rape Apologist, Anti-Democratic Real Life Bond Villain
The Architect of the Tyrannical Surveillance State, Open Proponent of Dystopian Fascism who Allegedly Injects the Blood of Children to Stay Young
Running PokĂŠmon With A Compass And Straightedge
The ancient question of whether or not itâs possible to construct a circle with the same area as a given square using only a drawing compass and straightedge was finally answered in 1882, where it âŚ
Roblox, Reddit and Discord users compelled to use biometric ID system backed by Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel
Following global pushes for age assurance by governments, Persona is increasingly being used by major online platforms to carry out biometric age checks.
Sony plans to minimize effect of rising PlayStation 5 memory costs by boosting software and network service revenue, according to CFO
Sony's recent financial results briefing reveals how the PlayStation company is going to handle the rising memory prices.
Here Are Your Choices for a Self-hosted eBook Server
Thinking about self-hosting an ebook library? Here are the open source software you can consider.
Stephen Colbert says CBS didn't air Rep. James Talarico interview out of fear of FCC
The late-night host said the network feared running afoul of new FCC guidance directing shows to give equal airtime to political candidates.
Meta Patented AI That Takes Over Your Account When You Die, Keeps Posting Forever
Meta was granted a patent in 2023 for the idea, outlining how a large language model (LLM) can "simulate" a user's social media activity.
ICE reliance on Microsoft technology surged amid immigration crackdown, documents show
Exclusive: ICE more than tripled the amount of data stored in Microsoftâs cloud at the same time that its arsenal of surveillance technology ballooned
Stephen Colbert says CBS didn't air Rep. James Talarico interview out of fear of FCC
Talarico, a Democratic candidate for one of Texas' U.S. Senate seats, was set to appear on "The Late Show" on Monday. Host Stephen Colbert lambasted the decision not to air the interview, which was shared on YouTube.
Meta could make social media posting immortal â and we should all cancel our Facebook accounts right now
When it comes to AI, death may be nothing more than a construct
What Is Claude? Anthropic Doesnât Know, Either
Researchers at the company are trying to understand their A.I. systemâÂÂs mindâÂÂexamining its neurons, running it through psychology experiments, and putting it on the therapy couch.
Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood
Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.
The Legendary âFather Of Sega Hardwareâ Hideki Sato Has Passed Away
Sato and his team were behind everything from the SG-1000 up through the Dreamcast
MMO Ashes of Creation spirals into a legal dumpster fire, as investor claims creative director Steven Sharif siphoned millions away from thâŚ
"They are BOTH insane pathological narcissists," claims the investor.
Switch 2 price, PS6 release could be impacted by memory shortage
Rumors are surfacing about more problems related to RAM shortages.
The Big Star Wars: Galactic Racer Interview â Why It's Not Open World, How Its Story Mode Works, and When It's Set
After last week's Star Wars: Galactic Racer gameplay trailer reveal, IGN sat down with the game's makers for an in-depth chat revealing its new systems and story mode, and a proper discussion on why this marks the triumâŚ