AI
AI Shopping App Misled Investors with Human Labor Instead of Automation
An AI-driven shopping app that attracted substantial investment was found to be utilizing human workers instead of the promised automation.
Gaming Industry
Microsoft Relaunches Its Controversial Recall Feature for Select Users
Microsoft reintroduces its Recall feature, known for taking screenshots due to privacy concerns, now available for a limited group of users.
AI
AI's Energy Consumption Set to Skyrocket Amidst Environmental Concerns
A recent analysis projects a significant rise in energy demands for AI data centers, forecasting they will consume the equivalent power of 5 million households in the coming years.
Games
Creative Assembly Reveals New AI Enhancements for Total War: Warhammer 3
Creative Assembly outlines significant AI improvements for Total War: Warhammer 3, focusing on reducing player bias and enhancing campaign dynamics.
Hardware
Microsoft Terminates Employees Who Protested Against Supply of AI Technology to Israeli Military
Following a significant protest against Microsoft's involvement with the Israeli military, two software engineers have been dismissed. This article covers the details of their protests and the company's response.
AI
Microsoft to Build a Companion AI with Unique Personalities
Microsoft's head of AI, Mustafa Suleyman, envisions creating highly personalized AI companions that could revolutionize user interaction.
Gaming
Doug Bowser Discusses AI's Role in Game Development
Nintendo's President asserts that while AI can aid game development, the artistry of developers remains irreplaceable.
AI
John Carmack Praises Microsoft's AI Take on Quake 2 Despite Issues
Microsoft's AI system generated a version of Quake 2 that impressed its original coder, John Carmack, despite complaints about performance.
Legal
Court Confrontation Over AI Avatar in Legal Argument Turns Sour
A plaintiff in a court case used an AI avatar to present his arguments, but judges were not impressed, leading to a dramatic interaction in the courtroom.
AI
Microsoft's AI-Driven Quake 2 Demo: A Disappointing Experience
Microsoft introduces an AI-generated demo inspired by the classic game Quake 2, receiving mixed reactions due to its performance issues and overall execution.
AI
Amazon App Expands Shopping Options with New AI Feature
Amazon is introducing a feature that allows users to shop for items from other retailers directly through its app.
AI
Microsoft Employee Protests During 50th Anniversary Event Over Military Collaborations
During Microsoft's 50th anniversary event, employee Ibtihal Aboussad protested against the company's military contracts with Israel, leading to her removal from the venue.
Business
OpenAI Secures $40 Billion Investment Deal Amid Shift to For-Profit Model
OpenAI is moving towards a for-profit structure to secure a substantial new round of funding, valued at $300 billion.
Hardware
AMD Completes $4.9 Billion Acquisition of ZT Systems, Expanding Data Centre Capabilities
AMD solidifies its position in the data centre market with the acquisition of ZT Systems, worth nearly $5 billion, enhancing its AI capabilities and competing against Nvidia.
Games
The Dark Mod Enhances AI, Equaling Thief's Standards After 16 Years
The Dark Mod has introduced significant improvements to its guard AI, making them much more perceptive, similar to the classic Thief series.
AI
Anthropic Unveils AI 'Brain Scanner' to Demystify Large Language Models
A revolutionary technique promises to shed light on the inner workings of AI, revealing their limitations in basic mathematics and output reliability.
AI
AI-Generated Studio Ghibli Images Stir Controversy, Praised and Condemned on Social Media
The new trend of AI-generated images mimicking Studio Ghibli's art style has sparked heated debates online, invoking the legacy of creator Hayao Miyazaki.
Hardware
Humanoid Robot Neo Gamma Presents a Gift to Nvidia's CEO
The innovative Neo Gamma robot from 1X Technologies presented a unique leather jacket to Nvidia's CEO, with aspirations to complete household tasks.
AI
OpenAI’s GPT-4o Model Enhances Anime-style Selfie Image Generation
OpenAI's latest model introduces new features for generating images that resemble various anime styles, igniting excitement among users.
AI
Introducing the New Otter AI Meeting Assistant: Your Voice-Activated Colleague
Explore Otter's latest AI meeting agent designed to enhance workplace collaboration by remembering and participating in discussions.
