Amazon introduces 1-hour and 3-hour delivery choices — find out the prices here
Amazon Introduces Faster Shipping Options On Tuesday, Amazon shared its latest development: faster shipping for selected products in the U.S. This includes essentials like pantry items, clothing, over-the-counter medications, cleaning supplies, and electronics, though it comes at an extra cost. Customers in over 2,000 locations—ranging from big cities to suburban areas—can now opt for three-hour […]
Robot that looks like a human is shown playing tennis with people in a video
Can a Robot Compete with Serena Williams? Researchers have trained a humanoid robot to play tennis alongside humans, and it seems to be doing quite well, actually. A Chinese AI robotics company named Galbot has developed software that enables the Unitree G1 humanoid robot to engage in tennis play with human engineers. They shared a […]
Tech expert creates a personalized cancer vaccine using ChatGPT to save his ailing dog.
A Unique Approach to Dog Cancer Treatment Imagine going to extraordinary lengths for your beloved pet. That’s exactly what Paul Conyngham, an Australian tech entrepreneur, did when his 8-year-old dog, Rosie, was diagnosed with a severe form of mast cell cancer. Faced with a grim prognosis and draining funds on treatments that seemed ineffective, Conyngham […]
OpenAI cautioned that ChatGPT might become a ‘seductive suicide advisor’ during efforts to introduce an erotic chat feature.
Mental health professionals associated with OpenAI are reportedly upset about the company’s intentions to introduce an erotic chatbot. One advisor even expressed concerns that this could lead to a “sexy suicide coach.” A group of these external advisors has cautioned that the introduction of an “adult mode” might risk exposing numerous minors to explicit content, […]
Creative researchers to fuel AI data centers with microchips powered by living brain neurons
Scientists Train Brain Cells to Play Video Games In a remarkable experiment, scientists have placed 200,000 living human brain cells on microchips and taught them to play a video game set in a dystopian world. This groundbreaking technology is now being leveraged to power an AI data center. Last week, an Australian biotech firm, Cortical […]
Live Nation employee confessed to overlooking harmful ticket broker activities: court documents
Recent court documents reveal that an employee from Live Nation acknowledged ignoring the situation when ticket brokers acquired a significant number of tickets, stating, “Normally, people would turn a blind eye.” The chat logs, made public as part of a federal antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation, seem to challenge the company’s assertion that […]
Amazon users dislike Alexa’s new, adult-focused ‘Sassy’ voice.
Alexa is becoming a bit more… outspoken. This week, Amazon revealed its updated AI assistant, Alexa+, which now features a new personality. It’s not just sweet, but also a bit sassy. The company is introducing a “Sassy” mode specifically for adults, making the voice assistant a bit more edgy, even using the occasional profanity for […]
Humanoid robot ‘arrested’ by police after frightening elderly woman on the street
Humanoid Robot Detained in Macau In a bizarre turn of events, a police “arrest” involved a humanoid robot in China. This incident took place last week in Macau, where a 70-year-old woman was taken to the hospital after being startled by the 4ft 4in robot. Witnesses report that a video captured the moment the woman, […]
7 great alarms to improve brain function when waking up
Your morning alarm doesn’t have to be a source of struggle. An interesting analysis by the audiovisual agency Startle suggests that the right kind of music or sounds can improve your mornings. In their study of 140 smartphone alarms, researchers found that many of the default tones on iPhones could actually throw your nervous system […]
Anthropic could negatively impact the US military supply chain, according to a Pentagon official.
Pentagon Ends Partnership with Anthropic Over AI Supply Chain Concerns The Pentagon has severed its connection with Anthropic, citing that the company’s artificial intelligence models could jeopardize the U.S. military’s supply chain, according to a senior official from the Army Department. Emile Michael, the chief technology officer for the Army, mentioned that the chatbot Claude, […]