Author: Zach_Wilson

Trump’s AI chief’s big Iran warning gets big time ignored

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Robinhood is making a social network

Robinhood is now beta testing a Twitter-like social media platform it calls Robinhood Social. The trading-focused platform was announced last September at the company’s HOOD Summit, but it’s rolling out to 1,000 people who attended the event and will expand to “an additional 10,000 customers over the coming weeks,” according…

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ChatGPT did not cure a dog’s cancer

When an Australian tech entrepreneur with no background in biology or medicine said ChatGPT helped save his dog from cancer, the story spread with the kind of validation Big Tech has long craved: proof that AI will revolutionize medicine and take on one of its deadliest diseases. The reality, as…

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UK reverses course on AI copyright position after backlash

Chalk up a win for creative artists against AI companies. On Wednesday, the UK government abandoned its previous position on copyrighted works. It’s currently working on a data bill that, if unaltered, would have allowed AI companies like Google and OpenAI to train models on copyrighted materials without consent. Artists…

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Kasa’s Matter-compatible smart plugs are on sale for $11 a pop

If you’re looking for an easy and affordable way to add smarts to your home, you can buy two Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim smart plugs on sale for $21.99 ($8 off) at Amazon and B&H Photo. That’s the bundle’s best price in months and a good opportunity to upgrade…

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The Best Sonos Bluetooth Speaker Is $40 Off

Add the Sonos Roam 2 to your existing home setup, or take it to go with Bluetooth. Source

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