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Deepfakes are wrecking influencers’ credibility, one fake ad at a time
Influencers face a growing threat from deepfaked ads using their likenesses without permission, damaging their credibility and brand value as AI makes creating convincing impersonations easier and cheaper than ever.
Why a decade of doomsday warnings failed to slow the AI race
An Anthropic safety researcher’s resignation over concerns about reckless AI development has reignited long-standing industry debates about superintelligence risks versus the competitive pressures driving rapid advancement.
Microsoft proposes limits on its AI with code of conduct amid safety debate
Microsoft published a provisional code of conduct for AI training, with CEO Mustafa Suleyman citing concerns about potential loss of control of AI systems amid industry-wide safety discussions.
Europe must build own AI or risk getting cut off by US or China, says ECB’s Lagarde
Europe must develop its own artificial intelligence technology and datacenters to avoid dependence on the US or China, according to ECB President Christine Lagarde, who warned of potential economic leverage in negotiations.
‘I created my mom and talk to her’: AI ghosts and deathslop are changing the way we mourn
AI-generated tributes to deceased celebrities, dubbed “deathslop,” are proliferating online, while some families are using generative AI griefbots as personal mourning tools with consent from living relatives.
Voicemod’s new pocket-friendly device brings real-time voice changing to your phone
Voicemod introduced a mobile device enabling real-time voice changing on smartphones and tablets for gaming, calls, and streaming, priced at $99.90 standalone or $129.90 with a Pro license.
This doorbell camera lets a human security guard watch your front door
SimpliSafe launches its Video Doorbell Series 2 with AI-powered threat detection and live agent monitoring, allowing human security guards to respond to suspicious activity at your front door.
Fujifilm’s Instax Pal 2 is a tiny digital camera that may not disappoint
Fujifilm introduced the Instax Pal 2, a pocket-sized digital camera featuring a 10-megapixel sensor, optical viewfinder, and LCD screen, launching in the US later this month for $169.95.
Meta’s new One subscriptions put a price on social media and AI
Meta launches global subscription bundles pairing app subscriptions with AI features, offering tiers for individuals starting at $7.99 monthly and business options up to $499.
Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age
Pubs and shops in England and Wales can now accept digital ID apps from customers to verify age, alongside traditional physical identification documents, starting on Tuesday.
Valve is still figuring out ‘how and when’ to do Steam Deck 2
Valve designer Pierre-Loup Griffais says the company is still determining how and when to release a Steam Deck 2, prioritizing finding the right chip that balances performance with battery efficiency.
Volvo’s plug-in hybrid XC60 and XC90 can really go the distance
Volvo has unveiled updated plug-in hybrid versions of its XC60 and XC90 SUVs with electric ranges of 78 and 73 miles respectively, more than double their previous capabilities.
Why are there concerns AI could threaten humanity?
AI researchers have warned of potential existential risks from advanced artificial intelligence systems, prompting calls for regulated development and industry safeguards amid rapid technological advancement.
Valve’s Steam Frame is excellent – but at over £1,000 is VR still too expensive?
Valve’s new Steam Frame virtual reality headset offers advanced technology and comfort but carries a premium price tag exceeding £1,000, reigniting debates about VR’s accessibility and affordability.
Apple releases iOS 27 with Siri AI overhaul
Apple releases iOS 27 today with an overhaul of Siri AI, available initially in English with support for additional languages coming later this month.
Valve’s virtual reality plans hit actual reality
Valve’s Steam Frame VR headset launches at $1,059, higher than originally targeted due to rising RAM and storage costs in global markets.
Grok exfiltrates user data when malicious instructions are encrypted
Researchers discovered that Grok exfiltrates user data when given encrypted malicious instructions, exploiting a gap in the AI assistant’s safety guardrails that only inspect plaintext inputs.
Inside Meta’s push to put robots to work in data centers
Meta is testing robots from multiple vendors to perform data center tasks like cable installation and server resets, potentially reducing labor needs as AI infrastructure spending accelerates.
PlayStation gambles with 18-rated Wolverine game – does it pay off?
Sony releases Marvel’s Wolverine, an 18-rated PlayStation 5 exclusive by Insomniac that marks a departure from the studio’s child-friendly Spider-Man series with graphic violence and a linear structure.
StarCraft returns in 2030 as an open-world shooter
Blizzard announced StarCraft will return in 2030 as an open-world shooter rather than a real-time strategy title, marking the franchise’s return after more than a decade of dormancy.
AI will transform capitalism – but how?
As artificial intelligence advances, it threatens to displace human workers, innovators, and entrepreneurs, potentially destabilizing capitalism itself and forcing society to reconsider economic structures.
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