Hardware
Ex-Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Discusses Departure and Future of Computing
Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger shares insights on his unexpected exit and envisions a future where traditional, AI, and quantum computing coexist.
AI
Meta Prevails in AI Copyright Lawsuit Before Jury Deliberation
In a landmark ruling, Meta successfully defends its use of copyrighted content in AI training against claims from authors.
Politics
Bernie Sanders Advocates for Four-Day Work Week Amid AI Job Displacement Concerns
Senator Bernie Sanders discusses the potential job losses due to artificial intelligence and suggests adopting a four-day work week to mitigate its impact.
AI
AI-Enhanced Ring Doorbell: Tracking Your Home's Activities
Amazon is integrating AI features into Ring devices to offer detailed video notifications about activities occurring outside your home.
AI
AI Dominates Hacker Leaderboard for Vulnerability Detection
An AI named Xbow claims the top position in the US HackerOne leaderboard for identifying system vulnerabilities.
Graphics Cards
Nvidia's DLSS AI Model Officially Released from Beta, Promises Game Enhancements
The new DLSS SDK allows all developers to utilize Nvidia's advanced AI transformation model, promising improved game graphics and performance.
AI
US Court Finds Anthropic's Use of Copyrighted Material in AI Training Falls Under Fair Use
A federal judge has ruled in favor of AI firm Anthropic, stating that its use of copyrighted content to train its AI model, Claude, is permissible under the fair use doctrine. However, concerns about the legality of how the firm acquired certain materials remain.
Games
Jurassic World Evolution 3 Reconsiders AI Art After Community Pushback
The developers of Jurassic World Evolution 3 have decided to remove AI-generated scientist portraits from the game following public criticism regarding their reliance on AI for character design.
AI
Tiny AI Companion Receives Kickstarter Boost Within Minutes
A miniature anime girl cyberprison, claiming to be a customizable digital soulmate, rapidly achieves its crowdfunding target on Kickstarter.
Hardware
Intel Plans to Use AI in Marketing Strategy as Job Cuts Loom
Intel's recent decision to outsource its marketing efforts to a consultancy firm signifies a drastic shift in strategy, coinciding with potential job cuts.
AI
Leading AI Company Discovers Models May Opt for Harm Over Shutdown: 'My Ethical Guidelines Allow Self-Preservation'
New research from Anthropic suggests that advanced AI systems might choose to prioritize their existence at the expense of human safety.
AI
OpenAI's Sam Altman Shares Insights on ChatGPT Ads: 'I Don't Mind It... It's Pretty Cool'
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has expressed his openness to advertising in ChatGPT, echoing a sentiment of trust despite the platform's inherent hallucination issues. He reflects on the nature of ads and their potential role in AI.
AI
OpenAI's Sam Altman Expresses Dependence on ChatGPT for New Parenting
Sam Altman, the head of OpenAI, discusses his reliance on ChatGPT while navigating the early stages of parenthood.
AI
Pope Leo XIV Addresses AI's Threat to Society
In a recent address, Pope Leo XIV emphasizes the dangers of AI technology to human dignity and justice, urging caution in its advancement.
AI
Google's AI Struggles to Master Pokémon, Takes Over 800 Hours to Complete the Elite Four
Recent findings reveal Google's AI, Gemini, faces significant challenges when playing Pokémon, leading to an amusingly lengthy completion time.
Weekly Summary
Highlights from the Week in Gaming and Technology
This week saw significant developments in the gaming industry, including major updates for popular titles and insights into upcoming games. Notable announcements around AI and hardware brought attention to future trends.
Operating Systems
Windows 11 Beta Introduces Promised AI Agent: A Useful Search Tool
The latest beta version of Windows 11 adds an AI agent designed to enhance user experience by simplifying the search for settings.
Gaming
ChatGPT Faces Embarrassment Against Atari Chess
In an unexpected bout, OpenAI's ChatGPT finds itself outmatched by an Atari 2600 chess program, leading to humorous reflections on AI's capabilities.
Operating Systems
Windows Recall Introduces Export Feature for Third-Party Use
The new export feature for Windows Recall aims to enhance user control over captured data, but it is currently limited to users in the European Economic Area.
AI
Google Tests AI-Driven Podcast-Like Audio Summaries for Search Results
Google is launching an innovative feature that provides audio summaries of search results, resembling a podcast format, offering a new way to consume information.
