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Boston Dynamics teaches robo-dog to recognise speech, respond using ChatGPT
The Register - 30 Oct 2023 10:30
The result is a very odd mechanical tour guide that thinks it has parents - sure, no problem Video Totally non-evil robot-maker Boston Dynamics has taught one of its "Spot" robo-dogs to talk, by using ChatGPT....
Space Probe Captures a Creepy 'Face' Looking Out From Jupiter
PetaPixel - 30 Oct 2023 20:35Biden executive order: How the US is trying to tame AI
New Scientist - 30 Oct 2023 21:00
US president Joe Biden has announced an executive order that establishes ambitious guidelines on safety and security for artificial intelligence, but it will still need political will to put regulatory teeth and resource...
Evil Week: All the Shady Things You Can Do With a Flipper Zero
Life Hacker - 30 Oct 2023 16:00
Welcome to Evil Week, our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we'd usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games, or, er, launder some money? We've got...
'Alarmed' Biden to unveil sweeping AI regulations - days before skipping Sunak's safety summit
Sky News - 30 Oct 2023 16:40
The White House has stolen a march on Rishi Sunak's AI safety summit by unveiling sweeping regulations aimed at protecting workers and citizens from threats posed by the technology.
'Uber Eats has found a whole new way to scam us.' Customer Finds That Her Uber Eats Driver Bought Themselves Food And Charged Her For It
Twisted Sifter - 30 Oct 2023 21:18
And this is why I never use Uber Eats.
Midjourney vs. DALL-E 3 in ChatGPT: Which AI does Halloween better?
ZDNet - 30 Oct 2023 17:35
From friendly witches to haunted houses, discover which AI tool creates the most chilling Halloween images. Turns out, AI can be scary -- and fun.
AI Companies Building 'Most Powerful' Models Must Inform Feds, Biden Executive Order States
Motherboard - 30 Oct 2023 16:06
President Biden's wide-ranging executive order on AI aims to curtail some risks to the public while supporting companies.
Companies aren't spending big on AI. Here's why that cautious approach makes sense
ZDNet - 30 Oct 2023 02:01
Everyone everywhere is talking about AI, but new research suggests it's going to be a while before large-scale AI projects move into production.
Biden issues sweeping executive order that touches AI risk, deepfakes, privacy
Ars Technica - 30 Oct 2023 18:43
Order details US admin's approach to AI safety, media authenticity, job loss, and more.
This app is making podcasts more TikTokable
The Verge - 30 Oct 2023 17:15
Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Getty Images Detail, a podcast recording and editing app, is catering to the growing demand for video podcasts with a new multicam recording feature. Users can record simultane...
5 movies like Five Nights at Freddy's you should watch right now
Digital Trends - 30 Oct 2023 17:00
Can't get enough animatronic mayhem from Five Nights at Freddy's? Then check out the five movies like Five Nights at Freddy's that you should watch.
Facebook and Instagram launch ad-free subscription tier in EU
BBC - 30 Oct 2023 16:36
The platforms' owner Meta said its new subscription was about addressing EU concerns, rather than making money.
NASA C-130 Makes First-Ever Flight to Antarctica for GUSTO Balloon Mission
NASA Breaking news - 30 Oct 2023 16:03
On Oct. 28, 2023, NASA's C-130 Hercules and crew safely touched down at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, after an around-the-globe journey to deliver the agency's Galactic/Extragalactic ULDB Spectroscopic Terahertz Observ...
ULTIX Outdoors MagGo 3.0 magnet-powered sling bag is the future of zipper-free sling bags
The Gadget Flow - 30 Oct 2023 16:00
Meet the ULTIX Outdoors MagGo 3.0 magnet-powered sling bag, which promises lightning-fast access to your essentials. That’s thanks to its innovative magnetic connection system. - Lightning-fast magnetic access: With...
The Crab Nebula Seen in New Light by NASA's Webb
NASA Breaking news - 30 Oct 2023 16:00
Exquisite, never-before-seen details help unravel the supernova remnant's puzzling history. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has gazed at the Crab Nebula, a supernova remnant located 6,500 light-years away in the conste...
Attackers Can Use Modified Wikipedia Pages to Mount Redirection Attacks on Slack
SecurityWeek - 30 Oct 2023 15:24
Researchers document the Wiki-Slack attack, a new technique that uses modified Wikipedia pages to target end users on Slack. The post Attackers Can Use Modified Wikipedia Pages to Mount Redirection Attacks on Slack appea...
Meta Pauses Ads for Users Under 18 in Europe as It Rolls Out Subscriptions
Wall Street Journal - 30 Oct 2023 15:16
The decision is part of a plan to launch new subscription-based versions of Facebook and Instagram to comply with the continent's regulations.
Deals: AirPods Pro 2 With USB-C Hit $199.99 Low Price on Amazon ($49 Off)
Mac Rumors - 30 Oct 2023 15:06
Apple's new AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C/MagSafe Charging Case have returned to their all-time low price of $199.99 on Amazon, down from $249.00. We haven't seen this deal since Prime Day earlier in the month, and right now ...
Get a free $40 gift card with this Costco membership deal
AppleInsider - 30 Oct 2023 14:46
Get a free $40 digital Costco Shop Card with a 1-year Costco Gold Star membership with this record-breaking early Black Friday deal. Get a free gift card with Costco membership. Costco membership deals don't come around ...
Hackers Earn Over $1 Million at Pwn2Own Toronto 2023
SecurityWeek - 30 Oct 2023 14:41
Hackers have demonstrated 58 zero-days and earned more than $1 million in rewards at Pwn2Own Toronto 2023. The post Hackers Earn Over $1 Million at Pwn2Own Toronto 2023 appeared first on SecurityWeek.
A New Superconducting Camera can Resolve Single Photons
Universe Today - 30 Oct 2023 14:27
Researchers have built a superconducting camera with 400,000 pixels, which is so sensitive it can detect single photons. It comprises a grid of superconducting wires with no resistance until a photon strikes one or more ...