Month: July 2024
Gemini AI platform caught scanning Google Drive files without user permission
Google’s Gemini AI has been caught scanning PDF files hosted on Google Drive without active permission or initiation, sparking yet another discussion around AI safety and privacy concerns. Senior Advisor on AI Governance Kevin Bankson took to X to share concerns over an automatically generated AI summary in a private…
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Terminator heads back to 1997 in first trailer for Netflix anime
The first animated take on Terminator is looking pretty slick in its debut teaser trailer. Netflix just released the first proper look at Terminator Zero, which is helmed by anime powerhouse Production I.G and starts streaming on August 29th. The show follows a resistance fighter sent to the distant past…
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Google and Microsoft now each consume more power than some fairly big countries
Tech giants Google and Microsoft each consumed 24 TWh each of electricity during 2023, surpassing the consumption of more than 100 countries, new research has claimed. Analysis by Michael Thomas, shared on X, claims both Google and Microsoft consumed the same amount of energy as Azerbaijan, which has an estimated…
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Presumed Innocent is Apple TV Plus’ most-watched drama and it’s getting a second season
With just two more episodes of Presumed Innocent left, the tension is getting unbearable. While we don’t yet know the result of the case, we do know that the show has been such a huge success that Apple has already greenlit a second season. There’s no detail about the plot…
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Decoding the ABB Nascar EV Prototype
Nascar just unveiled its experimental EV. But how can stock-car racing embrace an electric future without losing its gasoline-fueled fan base? Source
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The OnePlus Pad 2 could be more expensive than its predecessor, but still a bargain powerhouse
We’re just a day away from the official launch of the OnePlus Pad 2, but ahead of that a leaker has revealed pretty much everything you need to know about the tablet. Yogesh Brar – a leaker with a solid track record – has (via Android Police) shared a complete…
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