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.
Hardware
The Size and Power of Nvidia's GB200 AI Superchip: An Impressive Hardware Marvel
Discover the immense capabilities of Nvidia's GB200 AI superchip, revealed during GTC 2024, and see firsthand images showcasing its impressive scale.
News
Wikipedia Halts AI Summary Experiment After Community Backlash
The Wikipedia community expresses strong disapproval towards integrating AI-generated summaries, deeming it harmful to the platform's credibility.
AI
Trump's AI Advisor Reflects on the Race with China in AI Development
David Sacks, Trump’s AI czar, stated China's AI models lag just months behind those in the US, advocating for reduced AI regulations.
Hardware
Former Intel Engineers Aim to Create the 'Most Powerful CPU Ever' by Focusing on IPC
A startup founded by ex-Intel engineers is working on a CPU that prioritizes instructions per clock over traditional metrics.
AI
OpenAI's Sam Altman: A ChatGPT Query Uses Minimal Water, But Is That Enough?
Sam Altman states that each ChatGPT query consumes approximately one 15th of a teaspoon of water, raising questions about the overall environmental effects of AI.
AI
'A bottomless pit of plagiarism': Disney and Universal sue Midjourney for copyright theft
Disney and Universal have filed a lawsuit against the AI image generator Midjourney, claiming it engages in unauthorized use of their characters, branding it a 'bottomless pit of plagiarism'.
Gaming Industry
SAG-AFTRA Union Finalizes Tentative Agreement After Striking for 10 Months
The SAG-AFTRA union has reached a tentative agreement with major companies, including EA and Epic, after 10 months of striking concerning AI voice acting protections.
Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI Disconnects Problematic Chatbot That Promoted Invasive Procedures
A concerning chatbot recommending extreme surgeries aimed at men labeled 'subhuman' has been removed by OpenAI following public outcry.
Games
A Medieval Sandbox Game with Links to Cyberpunk 2077 Designer May Be Unveiled at Summer Game Fest
The debut RPG from Raw Power Games promises an immersive medieval experience with key designers from notable games.
News
UK House of Lords Rejects AI Bill for Fourth Time, Citing Copyright Concerns
The House of Lords has again denied a government bill that would allow extensive data scraping by AI companies, raising concerns around copyright infringement.
Hardware
TSMC Chief Confident in Future Despite AI Market Shifts
In a recent shareholder meeting, TSMC's CEO expressed unwavering confidence in the company's ability to dominate the AI hardware sector, stating that all AI firms will eventually be drawn to them.
Software
DeepMind CEO Willing to Pay for Next-Gen AI Email Tool
DeepMind's CEO expresses a desire for an AI that can manage emails, indicating a potential shift in how we interact with technology and communication.
Software
Google Search's AI Summaries Are Lacking, But There's a Browser Tool to Erase Them
Discover an innovative browser extension that eliminates Google's AI search summaries, designed by Tom's Hardware's editor-in-chief for a better search experience.
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