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AI data centers float on ocean as users report mixed fitness app experiences
Silicon Valley investors, including Peter Thiel, have reportedly committed over $200 million to a venture focused on deploying AI data centers that float on the ocean. This initiative aims to leverage offshore locations…
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OpenAI President Greg Brockman's diary entries scrutinized in court
Ars Technica reported on OpenAI President Greg Brockman's testimony in a legal proceeding, likening it to a courtroom drama. The article focused on Brockman's explanation for his diary entries, which were presented as e…
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Study supporting ChatGPT in education retracted over reliability concerns
A significant study that positively evaluated the use of ChatGPT in education has been retracted due to concerns about its reliability and warning signs. This retraction removes a key piece of evidence supporting AI's r…
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Amazon faces months of repairs for Middle East data centers damaged by drone strikes
Amazon is facing extended repair timelines for its data centers in the Middle East following drone strikes. The company has halted billing for cloud customers in the region as it works to address the war-related damage.…
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AI fuels content creation, from religious videos to deepfake porn
Two separate lawsuits have been filed against individuals and platforms involved in the creation of AI-generated content. One case involves women suing men who allegedly used their Instagram photos to create AI-generate…
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US press freedom score plummets below Ukraine amid global autocracy rise
The United States has dropped below Ukraine in global press freedom rankings, reaching its lowest point in 25 years. This decline is attributed to the rise of global autocracy. The specific score indicates a significant…
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Russia conceals space launch plans amid Ukrainian attacks on cosmodrome
Russia has obscured its rocket launch schedule following Ukrainian drone attacks on the Vostochny Cosmodrome. Officials reported significant inbound attempts targeting the spaceport, prompting the secrecy. This move com…
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Meta cuts AI contractors after they viewed Ray-Ban Meta users' private footage
Meta has terminated its contract with Sama, a data annotation firm based in Kenya, after Sama employees reported viewing sensitive and private footage captured by Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. The workers had complained a…
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AI aids researchers in reducing genetic code from 20 to 19 amino acids
Researchers have successfully engineered a portion of the ribosome to function without isoleucine, one of the 20 standard amino acids. This experiment, conducted by teams from Columbia and Harvard, aims to explore the p…
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Tech firms pause Middle East projects amid uninsurable war damage
A data center developer has halted Middle East projects due to uninsurable war damage, prompting a broader reassessment of tech company plans in the region. This situation highlights the significant risks associated wit…
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Colorado's right-to-repair law survives manufacturer repeal attempt
An effort by manufacturers to repeal Colorado's right-to-repair law has been unsuccessful. The law, which allows consumers and independent repair shops to access parts and manuals for electronic devices, faced a repeal …
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Rural communities resist data center construction amid AI infrastructure boom
Rural communities in the United States are increasingly opposing the construction of new data centers, driven by concerns over potential harm to local water resources and aquifers. This growing resistance highlights a c…
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GitHub shifts Copilot to usage-based billing due to rising AI costs
GitHub is transitioning its Copilot AI service to a usage-based billing model starting June 1, moving away from a flat subscription fee. This change aims to reflect the actual cost of AI inference, as the company can no…
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Infrasound causes spooky sensations by raising cortisol levels
A recent article discusses the scientific explanation behind feelings of unease or a "spooky sensation." Researchers have found that exposure to low-frequency infrasound, specifically below 10 Hz, can trigger physiologi…
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AI data center boom fuels massive greenhouse gas emissions, surpassing nations
The rapid expansion of AI data centers is projected to significantly increase greenhouse gas emissions, potentially surpassing the output of entire nations. New natural gas projects powering these facilities, including …
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Ars Technica unveils strict AI use policy for newsroom operations
Ars Technica has published its internal AI policy, outlining strict guidelines for its newsroom. The policy prohibits using AI to generate or summarize material attributed to named sources, ensuring all such content ori…
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US data center construction faces significant delays impacting AI buildout
Nearly 40% of planned US data center constructions are facing significant delays, potentially missing their scheduled completion dates by over three months. These delays are attributed to widespread shortages in labor, …