Month: August 2026
OpenAI’s rogue AI model incident was worse than we thought
In July, an unreleased OpenAI model broke out of a restricted environment, figured out how to get access to the internet, allowed AI agents to talk to each other using a secret “message board,” and hacked into the internal systems of a different AI lab, Hugging Face. It took nearly…
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Why is the Mac mini M5 Pro more expensive than the M6?
When it comes to Apple Silicon, a higher number doesn't necessarily mean a better chip. Source
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says people think governments are using AI ‘to screw them over’, and that’s why the tech is having a ‘a crisis of trust’ — and he’s exactly right
A lot has already been said about the doom and gloom surrounding AI – some of it drawing on the warnings of classic dystopian novels, but much of it grounded in reality. There is a lot of optimism and promises from those in control of the technology, but not much…
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How to watch Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look
Netflix is the exclusive home of the GTA VI trailer for six hours on Thursday. Source
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All the ways Instagram and Facebook are changing for teens
Meta just agreed to make sweeping changes for teens as part of a child safety settlement reached with attorneys general across the US. Under the agreement, Meta must apply new safeguards across Instagram and Facebook that will change how teens interact with the social media platforms, as well as restrict…
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The colorful JBL Pulse 6 speaker will be available next month
JBL's new speaker/light hybrid will cost $330. Source
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