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OpenAI Is Assembling a Team To Control ‘Superintelligent’ AI
Many critics of Artificial Intelligence have expressed their concerns over systems rapidly advancing at a pace that even their own creators can’t keep up with them. OpenAI seems to share the same concerns and is now dedicating a team specifically to controlling AI.The company is creating a team that will aim to solve the issue of “superintelligent” AI within the next four years.“Superintelligence will be the most impactful technology humanity has ever invented, and could help us solve many of the world’s most important problems,” OpenAI wrote in a blog post. “But the vast power of superintelligence could also be very dangerous, and could lead to the disempowerment of humanity or even human extinction.”The company goes on to say that it believes superintelligence will become a threat over t...
Twitter Reportedly Threatening To Sue Meta in Letter Sent to Mark Zuckerberg
Unsurprisingly, Twitter isn’t happy about the launch of Meta’s new text-based social media platform. Threads debuted earlier this week, immediately following the news that Twitter users would receive a cap on how many tweets they can view in a day.A lawyer for Twitter has now sent a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg accusing it of illegally appropriating trade secrets, according to Semafor.In the letter, company lawyer Alex Spiro accuses Meta of “systematic, willful, and unlawful misappropriation of Twitter’s trade secrets and other intellectual property.”“Twitter intends to strictly enforce its intellectual property rights, and demands that Meta take immediate steps to stop using any Twitter trade secrets or other highly confidential information,” Spiro wrote in the letter, according to ...
Reddit’s AI porn ban has a carveout for Rule 34
/ The platform now explicitly allows AI-generated porn depicting fictional characters. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Here’s a diff of the before and after, just to make it crystal-clear.
Google’s custom Pixel chip might not arrive until 2025
/ A missed production deadline reportedly scrapped plans for a custom fourth-generation Tensor chip this year. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Google’s plan to move Pixel phones away from Samsung’s modified chips has been delayed.
The best early Prime Day deals on Amazon devices
/ Prime Day isn’t until next week, but we’re already seeing some good deals on smart speakers, streaming devices, TVs, video doorbells, and other goods. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Amazon It’s that time of year again. Amazon is once again throwing a Prime Day event on July 11th and July 12th, and already, the deals are starting to trickle in. As an Amazon event, naturally, some of the first — and best — discounts are on Amazon’s own devices. And whil...
Amazon’s iRobot Roomba acquisition under formal EU investigation
/ Amazon’s $1.7 billion purchase of Roomba manufacturer iRobot enters a new phase of scrutiny in Europe. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge European Union regulators have opened an official investigation into Amazon’s proposed $1.7 billion acquisition of iRobot, the company behind the popular Roomba lineup of robot vacuum cleaners. In a press release, the European Commission said it’s concerned that “the transaction would allow Amazon to restrict competition in the market for robot vacuum cleaners (‘RVCs’) and to strengthen its position as onli...
Twitter warns it could sue Meta over “copycat” Threads app
/ Twitter claims Meta used the company’s trade secrets to build its newest rival, Threads. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Laura Normand / The Verge Twitter is threatening to sue Meta over concerns about its new Threads app, according to a letter obtained by Semafor. In the letter, which is addressed to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter lawyer Alex Spiro argues that Meta used Twitter’s trade secrets and intellectual property to build Threads. Spiro, who is also Elon Musk’s personal lawyer and a partner at the Quinn Emanuel law firm, claims that Meta hired “dozens” of ex-Twi...
‘Mortal Kombat 1’ Shows off The Ninjas In New ‘Lin Kuei’ Trailer
Mortal Kombat 1 continues to look impressive.
Check Out This Fan-Made Game Boy Camera
Whether it be the realm of gaming, tech or a fusion of both, fan-made creations continue to be some of the most unique pieces out. What's catching attention now is a Game Boy Camera crafted by Christopher Graves.To bring his vision to life, Graves' Game Boy Camera Mini shrinks down the handheld game console's original camera. To do so, Graves utilized the original camera's sensor, a custom board, a memory map controller, capacitors and an iPhone XR lens. Even with the updated lens, the camera still features the original's signature black-and-white lo-fi photography look.The size of a Game Boy cartridge, Graves' creation also includes a flash memory. Graves has additional upgrades in store – with upgrading the lens to an iPhone 14 lens being a focal plan.Videoooo - just ignore any embarrass...
The Only Way to Delete Your Threads Profile Is By Deleting Your Whole Instagram Account
Threads, Meta's newly-launched Twitter rival, is the hottest thing on the Internet right now. The Instagram-related app was rolled out in more than 100 countries on Wednesday, and according to co-founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg, the platform achieved 10 million signups in only seven hours. But there's one important caveat hidden in the fine text: in order to delete Threads accounts, users must also delete their associated Instagram pages.According to Meta's Supplemental Privacy Policy, “You may deactivate your Threads profile at any time, but your Threads profile can only be deleted by deleting your Instagram account.” Meta continues to explain that Threads is an extension of a user's Instagram account, so the policy exists to ensure their connection. Still, the rule came as a ...
Pokémon Sleep looks adorable and sounds kind of intrusive in new video
/ A new Pokémon Sleep tutorial video introduces the game’s unique take on pokédexes and filling them with monster research. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. After months of leaving us in suspense with little idea about how Pokémon Sleep would work, exactly, The Pokémon Company’s released a charming introduction video explaining more about the game and its creative, rest-focused take on filling out the pokédex. Rather than sending you out into the world to search for monsters for your personal collection, Pokémon Sleep switches up the formula of the classic games by pairing players with a different Snorlax every week in order to conduct research with Professor Neroli, a new character who specializes in ...
The Super Mario Bros. Movie will start streaming on Peacock in August
/ You won’t have to wait too much longer to be able to stream the new movie. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Universal Pictures The Super Mario Bros. Movie will soon be available to stream. Starting August 3rd, you can stream the box office giant exclusively on Peacock. The movie has been an absolute smash hit, breaking $1 billion at the box office less than a month after it hit theaters. And with good reason: it’s a new gold standard for video game films. I have to imagine that means it’ll be a popular movie when it hits Peacock, too — though if you want to own a copy for ...
