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Reddit launches AI-powered product reviews using user conversations
Reddit is introducing a new feature called Reddit Reviews, which uses AI to aggregate and summarize user discussions about products. This tool will organize information from across the platform into dedicated review pag…
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Return of the Living Dead Cast Horrified by AI Replacement in Sequel
The cast of the original "Return of the Living Dead" has expressed horror and surprise over a crowdfunded sequel that replaced them with AI-generated performances. Producer Richard Driscoll is facing criticism for this …
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Parents Sue Google Over AI Safety Risks on School Chromebooks
Parents are suing Google, alleging that AI safety risks present on school-issued Chromebooks contributed to their child's suicide attempt. The lawsuit claims that a 13-year-old student developed harmful plans after inte…
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AlpineBSD announced as new AI-free FOSS OS combining NetBSD and Alpine Linux
AlpineBSD has been announced as a new free and open-source operating system within the BSD family. This OS aims to be AI-free and combines the kernel and libc from NetBSD with a port of the Alpine Linux userland. The pr…
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Amazon and AI data centers increase carbon emissions via gas plants
Major cloud computing companies, including Amazon, are reportedly increasing carbon emissions by relying on large natural gas power plants to fuel their data centers. This reliance may hinder their progress toward net-z…
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Mandatory AI Workplace Use May Be Backfiring
Some companies are mandating AI usage in the workplace, with requirements ranging from completing training sessions to using a specific number of AI tokens or logging a set amount of time. This approach may be counterpr…
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Axon sued over AI license plate reader data collection
Axon, a company known for Taser and police body cameras, is facing a class-action lawsuit. The suit alleges that Axon illegally collected and stored license plate data from millions of California drivers using its AI-po…
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Steam game approvals delayed by AI flood; EU court eyes Google Gemini copyright
Valve is experiencing significant delays in approving games for its Steam platform, with developers reporting review times stretching to several weeks. This backlog is attributed by some developers to a surge in AI-gene…
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AI tools accelerate software bug discovery, signaling security reckoning
Artificial intelligence tools are increasingly being used to discover and exploit software vulnerabilities, leading experts to predict a "security reckoning." This trend was highlighted by recent cyberattacks in South K…
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Humanist granted religious exemption from workplace AI use
A religious exemption has been granted to a humanist who objected to using artificial intelligence in the workplace. The individual cited their humanist beliefs as grounds for the exemption, which was reportedly approved.
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Linux 7.4 Kernel Merge Window Shatters Records, Boosted by AI · 4 sources tracked
The Linux 7.4 kernel merge window has become the largest in the project's history, marked by an unprecedented number of commits. This significant expansion is attributed, in part, to the integration of AI technologies. …
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Itch.io adds AI content filters amid 'slop' concerns, Steam lags behind
Itch.io has implemented new filters to allow users to exclude games that utilize generative AI, addressing concerns about an influx of "AI slop." The platform has also deleted "a couple terabytes" of such content. While…
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Humanist granted religious exemption from workplace AI use
David Durman, a nontheistic humanist and administrator at the University of Kentucky, has successfully obtained a religious exemption from using artificial intelligence in his workplace. This exemption highlights that b…
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US Tech Stocks Plunge Amidst $1 Trillion AI Spending Concerns
US technology stocks experienced a significant decline over two consecutive days, driven by investor apprehension regarding the substantial costs associated with artificial intelligence development. The market is questi…
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Canada joins EU supercomputing network for AI development
Canada is set to join the European Union's supercomputing network, granting Canadian companies, startups, and researchers access to advanced computing resources. This collaboration is intended to foster AI development a…
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AI Executives Criticized for Being Out of Touch with Public Needs
Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is facing criticism for her approach to AI, as reported by TechCrunch and discussed on Slashdot. The controversy stems from an interview where Mayer discussed her new app, Dazzle, and her …
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China's AI Bubble Bursts Amidst Demand and Regulatory Worries
Reports indicate that China's AI market has experienced a significant downturn, with valuations collapsing due to concerns about AI demand and government restrictions. This contrasts with the global tech stock market, w…
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Reddit's r/opensource bans AI projects, sparking debate; game devs stress core skills
Reddit's r/opensource subreddit has banned all AI-assisted and AI-related projects, causing confusion and dismay among its members, with some questioning the implications for open-source development, including Linux. Me…
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Google clarifies AI Search can use Gmail, Photos data for ads
Google has updated its privacy policy to state that data from services like Gmail and Google Photos could be used to personalize advertisements. This clarification comes as the company integrates AI Search features, whi…
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Smart TV owners use AI coding tools to customize devices
Smart TV users are increasingly frustrated with intrusive ads, slow interfaces, and data tracking on their devices. To combat these issues, individuals are leveraging AI coding tools and open-source projects to remove u…