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Streaming costs now rival cable bills as cord-cutting savings vanish
The initial promise of cord-cutting to save money has diminished as the cost of subscribing to multiple streaming services now rivals or exceeds traditional cable bills. Eight major ad-free streaming services collective…
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SpaceXAI offers Starlink discount amid data center backlash
SpaceXAI is offering a 50% discount on Starlink internet plans to residents near its data centers in Memphis, Tennessee, and Southaven, Mississippi, following community backlash over unpermitted power generation equipme…
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AI Safeguards Challenged by Unpredictable Outputs and Prompt Workarounds
The effectiveness of AI safeguards is limited by the inability to anticipate all potential harmful outputs. Prompt engineering can be used to circumvent these safeguards, highlighting the ongoing challenge of controllin…
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AI, DDoS, and Delta Wi-Fi: A week of tech reporting
The author attended two conferences, Vegas and Ai4, and wrote several articles based on the events. Topics covered include a rise in DDoS attacks, an expert's critique of the AI industry, a passenger spoofing Delta's in…
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PCMag sparks debate with 'best NSFW AI' generator recommendation
PCMag has compiled a list of top AI image generators, notably recommending Grok as the best option for NSFW content. This inclusion has sparked surprise and commentary regarding the current state of AI development and i…
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Apple fixes Hide My Email vulnerability after year-long delay and lawsuit
Apple has addressed a vulnerability in its Hide My Email feature, which allowed users' real email addresses to be exposed. The company deployed a patch on July 3rd, more than a year after the issue was first reported to…
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Windows 12 speculated to be AI-focused before hype subsided
A user on Mastodon speculates that Windows 12 might have been intended as a more AI-focused operating system before the hype around artificial intelligence subsided. The comment suggests that current iterations of Windo…
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Norway bans AI in elementary schools for young children
Norway is implementing a ban on AI use in elementary schools for children aged six to 13. This move follows the country's earlier decision to restrict smartphones in educational settings.
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Meta explores selling spare compute capacity for AI revenue
Meta is reportedly considering selling its excess computing power to generate revenue from its AI infrastructure. This move would allow the company to monetize underutilized hardware, potentially offsetting some of the …
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Tech Giants Accused of "AI Enshitification" to Drive Paid Services
A writer for PCMag has observed a concerning trend where major technology companies are allegedly using AI to degrade the user experience of their products, a phenomenon they term "AI enshitification." This strategy aim…
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Vivaldi CEO Pledges No AI Integration in Web Browser
Vivaldi's CEO, Jon Stephenson von Tetzchner, has pledged to keep artificial intelligence out of the Vivaldi web browser. He stated that the company will not integrate AI features into its browser, emphasizing a commitme…
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Vivaldi Browser Pledges No Forced AI Features for Users
Vivaldi, a web browser, has pledged to avoid integrating artificial intelligence features that could compromise user privacy or control. The company's CEO, Jon Stephenson von Tetzchner, stated that Vivaldi will not forc…
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Pope Warns on AI Risks; American Airlines Upgrades WiFi; Blue Origin Rocket Explodes
Pope Leo XIV issued an encyclical warning about the dangers of unchecked AI development, comparing it to the biblical Tower of Babel. In other news, American Airlines plans to upgrade its fleet's WiFi with Starlink tech…
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Google tests slashing Gmail free storage to 5GB without phone number
Google is reportedly testing a reduction in free storage for new Gmail accounts from 15GB to 5GB. To regain the full 15GB, users are asked to provide a phone number, a move that has sparked user backlash and accusations…
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Pharma leaders seek stable FDA amid pricing policy concerns
Pharmaceutical industry leaders are advocating for stability and predictability from the next Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner following a period of leadership changes and uncertainty. CEOs from major dru…
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1Password eyes AI as threat and tool, Comcast adds global roaming plans
Rob Pegoraro's weekly tech output covers several distinct topics including new Xfinity Mobile plans with global roaming, 1Password's perspective on AI as both a threat and a tool, and efforts to make NextGen TV converte…