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OpenAI says its GPT-4o update could be ‘uncomfortable, unsettling, and cause distress’
OpenAI says its GPT-4o update could be ‘uncomfortable, unsettling, and cause distress’ OpenAI has rolled back an update to its GPT-4o model for ChatGPT due to concerns that it caused the chatbot’s default personality to be overly flattering and sycophantic. The company had introduced the update last week, aiming to improve the model’s default personality, […]
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Google confirms it’s close to getting Gemini support on iPhones
Google confirms it’s close to getting Gemini support on iPhones Google is close to striking a deal with Apple to integrate Gemini into the iPhone, with plans to roll out by the end of 2025. The integration would allow Siri to call on Gemini to answer more complex questions, similar to the integration with OpenAI’s […]
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WhatsApp is working on private AI chats in the cloud
WhatsApp is working on private AI chats in the cloud WhatsApp is developing a new feature called “Private Processing” that allows users to interact with Meta AI in private, secure chats. The feature uses a third-party provider for OHTTP protocol to obscure user IP addresses and prevent attackers from targeting users without compromising the system. […]
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FTC v. Meta live: updates from the battle for Instagram and WhatsApp
FTC v. Meta live: updates from the battle for Instagram and WhatsApp Meta is facing an existential antitrust trial, where it’s being sued by the FTC to unwind its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The FTC alleges that Meta sought to extinguish Instagram and WhatsApp as threats to its dominance in the social media market. […]
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Nvidia’s new tool can turn 3D scenes into AI images
Nvidia’s new tool can turn 3D scenes into AI images Nvidia has launched a new tool called Nvidia AI Blueprint for 3D-guided generative AI, available to download today. The tool allows developers to generate AI images by creating them in 3D using Blender and then using Black Forest Lab’s FLUX.1 image generator. Users can manually […]
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Meta tightens privacy policy around Ray-Ban glasses to boost AI training
Meta tightens privacy policy around Ray-Ban glasses to boost AI training Meta is making changes to its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses’ privacy policy to boost AI training. The company will now frequently analyze camera footage unless users disable “Hey Meta” and opt out of voice recording storage. The new policy means that voice recordings are […]
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Would you wear a smart ring that proves you’re not a cheater?
Would you wear a smart ring that proves you’re not a cheater? The RAW Ring is a smart ring that aims to catch cheating partners in the act by tracking biometric data. The ring would use AI-generated insights to detect changes in heart rate, skin conductance, and other physiological signals that may indicate infidelity. The […]
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This surprisingly competent laptop doubles as a gaming handheld
This surprisingly competent laptop doubles as a gaming handheld The GPD Win Max 2 is a surprisingly competent laptop that doubles as a gaming handheld, offering an array of ports and a portable computing experience. The device has a compact design, making it easy to type on and navigate Windows, despite some ergonomic compromises. The […]
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Raycast brings its super-powerful Mac launcher to iOS, sort of
Raycast brings its super-powerful Mac launcher to iOS, sort of Raycast, a powerful Mac launcher, has finally arrived on iOS, albeit in a more limited form. The app’s developers had to figure out what features to include and how to adapt them for mobile devices, which was a challenge in itself. The first iteration of […]
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GPD Win Max 2 review: a surprisingly competent tiny laptop that doubles as a gaming handheld
GPD Win Max 2 review: a surprisingly competent tiny laptop that doubles as a gaming handheld The GPD Win Max 2 is a surprisingly competent tiny laptop that doubles as a gaming handheld, offering an array of ports and a portable computing experience. The device plays games as well or better than popular gaming handhelds […]
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