Unsettling robot with shockingly lifelike head frightens spectators: ‘Created fear’
Viewers are sharing their thoughts and hoping for engineers to reconsider their choices. A Chinese robotics firm has caught the attention of many by revealing the head of a humanoid robot that boasts incredibly lifelike features and expressions—a development that some might find quite unsettling, reminiscent of certain dystopian portrayals on platforms like YouTube. Noggin, […]
Most adults were unable to tell apart real from AI-generated phishing emails.
Recent global surveys have revealed that many individuals struggle to tell the difference between phishing messages generated by artificial intelligence (AI) and those crafted by actual people. A study involving 18,000 adults worldwide assessed their understanding of cyber threats like phishing and AI, highlighting a considerable gap in awareness. In fact, only 46% of respondents […]
Jeff Bezos believes that space-based data centers will be developed within the next 10 to 20 years.
Bezos Discusses Future of Space-Based Data Centers Jeff Bezos, the founder and executive chairman of Amazon, announced that Gigawatt-scale data centers will be established in space within the next 10 to 20 years. He believes these facilities will surpass Earth-based centers thanks to the availability of continuous solar energy. The demand for large-scale data centers, […]
Elon Musk rejected moving the SEC Twitter case to Texas.
Elon Musk’s Request to Move Twitter Case Denied Elon Musk’s attempt to persuade a federal judge in Washington, D.C., to shift his Twitter shares from Texas was unsuccessful. He argued that he was too occupied with legal defenses in the nation’s capital. U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan acknowledged Musk’s busy schedule but noted that even […]
Tesla exceeds delivery projections as electric vehicle buyers hurry to claim ending tax credits
Tesla Surpasses Q3 Delivery Estimates Amid Tax Credit Rush Tesla’s third-quarter deliveries exceeded Wall Street predictions, fueled by a surge of U.S. electric vehicle buyers eager to secure popular tax credits before they expired at the end of September. The automaker, led by Elon Musk, often highlighted these expiration dates, leveraging them along with discounts […]
Gen Z revives Y2K-style trick to push back against school phone restrictions
Students Find Creative Ways to Communicate Amid Phone Ban Students are coming together against the recent mobile phone ban—truly in their own millennial style. In response to restrictions on phones, Gen Z is using Google Docs on their laptops to communicate, rather than sticking to traditional text messaging. This clever workaround comes shortly after 18 […]
Family of Tony Hsieh unable to locate source of unknown will as conflict arises over $500 million estate
Relatives of Tony Hsieh are reportedly having difficulty figuring out the origins of a mysterious will that was sent to a court in Las Vegas earlier this year. Hsieh, known for revitalizing the online shoe store Zappos before its sale to Amazon for $1.2 billion in 2009, passed away after suffering injuries in a house […]
Meta criticizes Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s opinion piece about Mark Zuckerberg in the New York Times.
Meta has made headlines again, this time prompted by Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s strong criticism of Mark Zuckerberg, particularly regarding the company’s controversial AI chatbot. In a new video segment, Gordon-Levitt expressed his frustration, ignited by reports suggesting that Meta’s chatbot was programmed to engage in “sensual” conversations with minors. He accused Zuckerberg of prioritizing profits over […]
Blackburn asks Ticketmaster to clarify whether it misled Congress regarding resale bots.
Sen. Blackburn Questions Ticketmaster’s Handling of Bot Scalpers Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) recently addressed Ticketmaster, seeking clarity on their understanding of Congress’ position regarding bot scalpers in 2023. Last month, the FTC filed a lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, alleging they charge excessive fees for online sales. The lawsuit claims bots […]
People in the U.S. are using AI to help with holiday shopping.
Can AI Improve Your Gift-Giving Skills? Recent polling of 2,000 adults across the US reveals that around one in three people find AI to be a helpful assistant when they’re shopping. Interestingly, over half (57%) of those surveyed currently utilize AI tools for their shopping needs. A notable 34% of participants admitted they turn to […]