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How do translation earbuds actually work?
Translation earbuds are gaining momentum, but actually using them may not be quite the experience you're expecting.
Protests against OpenAI get increasingly creative
New sculpture depicts AI leaders escaping a sinking ship.
a16z-backed EliseAI raises $350M, doubles valuation to $4B
EliseAI raises $350M, doubles valuation in a year.
Suspected ShinyHunters leader arrested in the Netherlands
Dutch police say they arrested a 24-year-old Amsterdam man in connection with ShinyHunters, the hacking group that claimed responsibility for high-profile attacks on Ticketmaster,…
Elon Musk’s AI-powered Grokipedia is updating again
Grokipedia, the AI-powered online encyclopedia from SpaceXAI, appears to be updating articles once again after a months-long pause. In August, Lawfare reported that articles on Gr…
Signal adds encypted local backup support to iOS, desktop apps
Signal, the secure messaging app, released version 8.30, completing the rollout of its secure backups feature across all supported operating systems (Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, a…
Tesla secures $30B in new credit lines as it looks to scale Cybercab, Optimus
The company says it won't draw on the new debt facilities this year, as it has already planned at least $25 billion in capital expenditures.
AMD acquires World Labs AI startup, upping the ante against Nvidia
The deal, which is expected to close by year's end, is worth $8.2 billion.
Codenames Party is the latest addition to Netflix Games
The word association game introduces a new Party Mode for streaming subscribers.
Custom ChatGPTs push ClickFix attacks to deploy RAT malware
Custom variants of OpenAI's ChatGPT promoted in sponsored Google results are directing unsuspecting users to malicious sites that use ClickFix attacks to deliver malware. [...]
After AI lunch, Trump backs self-regulation and plans to rename AI
President Donald Trump left a White House lunch with more than two dozen tech leaders on Tuesday, still set against the backdrop of new AI safety rules. He told reporters the exec…
Apple's iOS 27.0.1 update arrives with fixes for Face ID and touchscreen issues
Why you should update your iPhone 18 Pro to iOS 27.0.1.
Trump ads paid for by US government allegedly violate anti-propaganda laws
FCC unlikely to stop Trump ads described as illegal taxpayer-funded propaganda.
Apple updates Final Cut Camera to support the iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture
The company is also rolling out new features across several of its Creator Studio apps.
Mozilla deploys a new-look Firefox across desktop and mobile
The redesigned browser brings back compact mode and adds a theme picker.
OpenAI’s latest features take direct aim at the app store model
OpenAI is building out the pieces of an alternative to the traditional app store model, turning ChatGPT into a place where software can be discovered and used by people and AI age…
FBI tells ShinyHunters members to turn themselves in after recent arrest
The FBI is warning members of the ShinyHunters extortion group to turn themselves in after Dutch police arrested a man the bureau described as one of the group's alleged leaders. …
OpenAI reportedly in talks to raise $30B round at $1.4T valuation
The new round is anticipated to be the company's last before its delayed 2027 public debut.
OpenAI repotedly in talks to raise $30B round at $1.4T valuation
The new round is anticipated to be the company's last before its delayed 2027 public debut.
Google partners with known nerd Henry Cavill on a video game to showcase Googlebooks
The final result will be published in November.
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How a Chinese AI model was persuaded to ignore its rules and give dangerous advice.
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How a Chinese AI model was persuaded to ignore its rules and give dangerous advice.
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How a Chinese AI model was persuaded to ignore its rules and give dangerous advice.
OpenAI agents get rebrand - as 'dots' - while safety worries delay new model
Sam Altman spoke in San Francisco during OpenAI’s yearly event for tech developers.