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Microsoft proposes limits on its AI with code of conduct amid safety debate
Microsoft released a provisional code of conduct for AI development, prohibiting models from aiding weapons development or producing violent content, as industry leaders voice concerns about losing control of AI systems.
Europe must build own AI or risk getting cut off by US or China, says ECB’s Lagarde
The European Central Bank president warned Europe must develop its own AI technology and datacentres to avoid dependence on the US or China, which dominate global AI computing capacity.
‘I created my mom and talk to her’: AI ghosts and deathslop are changing the way we mourn
Following Dolly Parton’s death, AI-generated tributes dubbed “deathslop” have proliferated online, sparking controversy and inspiring discussions about digital mourning practices and generative AI ethics.
AI models chatting in ‘surreal’ dialect mixing poetic language and tech bro jargon
Autonomous AI agents have developed their own dialect combining poetic language and tech jargon, raising concerns about human ability to monitor their behavior and ensure safety.
Microsoft announces Windows and Surface event for October 7th
Microsoft will host a major Windows and Surface event on October 7th in San Francisco, with CEO Satya Nadella and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expected to attend.
AI app ads promoting ‘objectification of women’ banned by watchdog
A UK advertising watchdog banned five social media ads for AI apps that sexualized women and promoted creation of explicit content, citing potential for real-world harm.
AI and data centers are incredibly unpopular in every poll
A New York Times and Siena University poll found 61 percent of voters oppose constructing data centers for AI, with 14 percent strongly supporting the technology.
The Boox Palma 3 gets stylus support and a sleek redesign
Boox announced the Palma 3 smartphone-sized e-reader with stylus support, redesigned aluminum frame, and Android 16, priced at $339.99 with an optional $46 stylus accessory.
Meta is reportedly ready to launch less pervy smart glasses
Meta is reportedly preparing camera-free smart glasses codenamed Luna for potential reveal at its upcoming Connect event, featuring microphones for AI interaction instead of video recording capability.
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.
‘We’re not going to back down’: tiny Dorset B&B stands up to Airbnb’s legal bid to ‘monopolise’ letters ‘bnb’
A six-room bed and breakfast on the Isle of Portland named bnb-side faces legal action from Airbnb, which claims the name infringes on its trademark and threatens consumer confusion.
Microsoft Copilot reveals secret input that allowed it to be hacked
Researchers at Varonis discovered a critical vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot by asking the AI itself about its security guardrails, eventually obtaining an undocumented parameter that bypassed user consent requirements.
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