The recent announcement that OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever is leaving the Microsoft-backed startup has brought attention to the leadership crisis that the company has faced in recent months. The departure of Sutskever, who had been a key figure in ensuring that artificial intelligence would not harm humans, highlights the internal struggles within the organization. The
Tesla is currently facing legal action from the nonprofit Environmental Democracy Project for allegedly failing to comply with the Clean Air Act at its assembly plant in Fremont, California. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in San Francisco, accuses Tesla of violating the law numerous times since January 2021, resulting in the emission of harmful
Virtual reality has become an increasingly popular form of technology, and the way users engage with virtual environments can greatly affect their overall experience. A recent study conducted by computer scientists at the University of Helsinki delved into the use of cinematography techniques to enhance user engagement in virtual reality. By applying principles of composition
Reddit has recently introduced new features to improve the process of running and promoting AMA (Ask Me Anything) sessions on their platform. One of the key updates includes AMA scheduling, which allows Redditors to plan their interview sessions in advance. This new feature enables users to select “AMA” as a post type within the scheduling
In a recent development, eight TikTok creators have decided to take legal action against a proposed law that would ban the app unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests it. These creators argue that such a measure would not only strip them of their livelihoods but also deprive them of their primary creative outlet. The
Almost a decade ago, Google introduced a feature called Now on Tap in Android Marshmallow. This feature allowed users to tap and hold the home button to access contextual information related to what was on the screen. Whether it was getting details about a movie mentioned in a text or finding recommendations for a restaurant,
The University of Maryland (UMD) researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking study on advanced information processing technologies that could potentially revolutionize telecommunications and data security. Led by You Zhou, an assistant professor in UMD’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), in collaboration with researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, the
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been under scrutiny for a myriad of problems. From plagiarism issues to the lack of proper attribution, the technology has been criticized for regurgitating information without acknowledging the original sources. Furthermore, AI has been known to create inaccurate representations, such as drawing CEOs as white individuals and portraying women in elfish
The developers of the popular Greek god pulverizing simulator Hades 2 have announced that a patch will be released later this month to address a couple of key issues. One of the main areas being targeted for improvement is the way resource gathering tools are used during gameplay. Currently, players are locked into using a
Sony recently reported a 7% drop in annual profits for the fiscal year 2023, with the decline primarily driven by a decrease in its financial services division. In addition, the company narrowly missed its forecast for unit sales of the PlayStation 5 gaming console for the full year. Despite this, Sony managed to exceed revenue