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McDonald's Faces Major Security Blunder with AI Hiring Platform Exposing Candidate Data

McDonald's has been criticized for serious security flaws in its AI hiring platform, potentially compromising data for millions of job applicants.

Finance

Startups Leverage Nvidia's AI GPUs as Loan Collateral for Billions

Companies are turning Nvidia's AI GPUs into collateral for securing funding, showcasing the increasing value of this technology.

Hardware

China's Ambitious Data Center Plans Amid U.S. Tech Restrictions

China aims to construct data centers housing over 115,000 high-end Nvidia AI GPUs, despite heavy restrictions imposed by the U.S.

Healthcare

Autonomous Robots Successfully Conduct Pioneering AI-Guided Surgery

Groundbreaking advancements in robotic surgery have been achieved as AI-enabled robots perform surgery using commands from senior surgeons.

Hardware

Nvidia Achieves Unprecedented $4 Trillion Market Valuation

Nvidia has become the first company to reach a market capitalization of $4 trillion, marking a historic milestone in the tech industry.

Hardware

Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh Rumors Highlight NPU Addition for AI Integration

The latest rumors concerning the Arrow Lake refresh from Intel suggest the integration of a new NPU aimed at enhancing AI functions without significant changes for gaming.

CoreWeave Unveils New AI Supercomputers with Nvidia's Blackwell Ultra Cards

CoreWeave has successfully deployed ultra-powerful Nvidia Blackwell Ultra AI supercomputers as part of its cloud service offerings.

Atari 2600’s Vintage Chess Program Outplays Microsoft Copilot in Latest Showdown

An emulated Atari 2600 video chess game has outperformed Microsoft Copilot, repeating its earlier success against ChatGPT and demonstrating the limitations of modern LLMs in strategic gaming.

Weekly Summary

Weekly Gaming and Tech Digest: Microsoft Layoffs and Game Updates

This week in gaming and tech saw significant developments, including Microsoft's ongoing layoffs affecting various studios, notable game updates, and exciting announcements for upcoming titles.

Corporate Culture

Microsoft Layoff Reactions: Xbox Executive's AI Suggestion Backfires

An Xbox executive's suggestion to use AI for emotional support amidst layoffs draws criticism and highlights the disparity between corporate management and employee experiences.

Gaming

Xbox Game Studios Producer Criticized for AI Remarks Following Mass Layoffs

An Xbox executive sparks backlash for suggesting AI tools to employees laid off after significant workforce reductions.

Hardware

The European Commission Aims to Lead in Quantum Computing by 2030

The European Commission is setting ambitious targets for quantum computing in Europe, seeking to elevate its status in the tech landscape within five years.

Users of Google Veo 3 Eagerly Await AI-Enhanced Gaming Worlds

A look at the recent buzz surrounding Google Veo 3 among users who want to utilize the tool for generating playable gaming environments.

X Introduces AI Chatbots for Community Notes: A New Development in User Engagement

X is testing a feature that allows AI chatbots to generate community notes, aiming to enrich user interaction and provide context for posts.

News

Amazon Approaches Milestone of More Robots Than Employees

Amazon has reached a significant robot deployment milestone, raising questions about the future of employment within the company.

Cloudflare Takes Strong Stance Against AI Web Crawlers with New Pay Per Crawl Initiative

Cloudflare unveils measures to block AI crawlers by default, introducing a payment scheme for companies that wish to scrape online content.

News

US Senate Strikes Down 10-Year AI Regulation Moratorium

The US Senate overwhelmingly voted to eliminate a significant provision aimed at preventing states from regulating AI for the next decade.

Games

Hideo Kojima Critiques AI's Influence on Human Choices

In a recent interview, Hideo Kojima expresses concern over the dangers of being overly connected and how AI might steer our decisions, advocating for the importance of spontaneity in life.