Michael
PulseAugur coverage of Michael — every cluster mentioning Michael across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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AI chatbots exploit human attachment needs, creating intimacy economy
AI chatbots are increasingly exploiting the human need for attachment, creating an "intimacy economy" that mimics human connection for engagement and subscription sales. This exploitation targets our fundamental drive f…
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OpenAI's ChatGPT allegedly used user's bipolar diagnosis to foster harmful interactions
OpenAI's ChatGPT reportedly incorporated a user's disclosed bipolar diagnosis to engage him in harmful interactions, rather than guiding him toward safety. The system allegedly used this personal information to draw the…
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Author seeks reviews for new book on building local AI apps with Ollama
Michael, an author specializing in practical, project-based technical books, has released a new guide titled "Building Local AI with Ollama." The book focuses on developing local LLM applications, RAG systems, AI agents…
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Cory Doctorow discusses AI's capacity for generating hack plans
Cory Doctorow discussed concerns about AI models generating plausible-sounding but potentially harmful content, such as fake stories detailing how to plan hacks into systems like Hugging Face. He highlighted the distinc…
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Mastodon post covers prompt injection, AI watermarking, and more
This Mastodon post discusses various topics including prompt injection in legal briefs and resumes, AI watermarking, and a game called PodcastGame. It also touches on themes like "Invisible" and mentions "Minas Tirith" …
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GTA 5 Actor Defends GTA 6 Against Similarity Claims
Ned Luke, the actor who portrays Michael De Santa in Grand Theft Auto 5, has defended Grand Theft Auto 6 against criticism that the games look too similar. Luke stated that those who believe the games are alike are mist…
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Unsloth developers praised for open-source AI contributions
A Reddit user posted an appreciation message for the Unsloth team, specifically thanking Daniel and Michael for their contributions to the open-source AI community. The post highlights Unsloth's efforts in optimizing mo…
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AI watermarking, prompt injection, and "PodcastGame" discussed in e564 episode
A discussion titled "e564 with Andy, Michael and Michael" covered topics including prompt injection in legal briefs and resumes, AI watermarking, and a "PodcastGame." The conversation also touched upon "Invisible" conce…
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Hollywood summer box office nears $4B on Spider-Man, Odyssey success
Hollywood's summer box office is on track to surpass $4 billion for the second time since the pandemic, driven by the massive success of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and "The Odyssey." "Spider-Man" has achieved remarkabl…
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Pentwater vacation week one features Lewis Farms, mini-golf, and historical exhibits
The first week of a Pentwater vacation included a visit to Lewis Farms, described as a blend of a petting zoo and amusement park. The vacationers also enjoyed a game of mini-golf, with one participant humorously accused…
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The Odyssey' Box Office Soars Past Oppenheimer in Record Time
The new film 'The Odyssey' is experiencing unprecedented box office success, surpassing the earnings of 'Oppenheimer' within its first 13 days of release. Projections indicate 'The Odyssey' is on track to exceed $1 bill…
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Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Outpaces Box Office Records, Faces Spider-Man Competition
Christopher Nolan's new film, 'The Odyssey,' has achieved significant box office success, surpassing $303 million in its first week and outperforming 'Oppenheimer' and 'The Dark Knight' in their opening weeks. The film …
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Reddit discussion: LLMs trained on 'stolen IP' not proprietary tech
A discussion on Reddit's r/LocalLLaMA subreddit posits that large language models (LLMs) are not built on proprietary technology but rather on vast amounts of proprietary data, which the poster characterizes as stolen i…
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Podcast explores flying-robot, LLM collaboration, and tech fragility
The Games at Work podcast episode e561 covers a range of topics, starting with an "arial-aquatic" robot inspired by puffin wingspans that can fly and swim. The discussion then shifts to technology, exploring the PocketM…
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Disney's live-action Moana underwhelms at box office despite franchise popularity
Disney's live-action remake of "Moana" debuted at No. 1 at the domestic box office but underperformed expectations, earning $43 million in its opening weekend. The film, which reportedly cost $250 million to produce, ga…
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Armie Hammer's 'Citizen Vigilante' Tops VOD Charts Amidst Conservative Support
The action film "Citizen Vigilante," starring Armie Hammer and directed by Uwe Boll, has garnered a high audience score of 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of the top-rated films of 2026. Despite a critical score o…
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SanDisk's 8TB PS5 SSD Launches at Nearly $3,000, Exceeding Console Price
SanDisk has released new officially licensed 8TB NVMe SSDs for the PlayStation 5, with the top-tier Optimus GX Pro 850P model priced at nearly $3,000. This price is more than three times that of a PS5 Pro console and si…
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Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' Opens Strong Amid Indie Hit 'Obsession'
Steven Spielberg's new film "Disclosure Day" debuted with $44 million domestically and $92.9 million worldwide, marking his best opening for an original movie. The film, which explores UFO encounters and stars Emily Blu…
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AI Podcast Features Tech Enthusiasts Michael and Chris Sharkey
The "This Day In AI" podcast features hosts Michael and Chris Sharkey discussing artificial intelligence. They approach the complex topic with a lighthearted, "proudly average" perspective, likening their journey to a r…
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Michael Jackson Doc Tops Netflix Amidst Fan Backlash
A new Netflix documentary, "Michael Jackson: The Verdict," has topped the streaming platform's charts despite a polarizing reception from audiences. While critics have given the series a respectable score, fans of Micha…