Google DeepMind Workers Vote to Unionize Over Military AI Deals
…supply chain risk over its refusal to allow its AI to be used in autonomous weapons or for mass surveillance of US citizens. Last week The New York Times reported that Google…
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Tips and Advice for Buying Used or Refurbished Electronics
…While you can find bargains and reputable sellers, there is some risk, and support can prove disappointing and take a long time if you ever have to dispute something. eBay: You can…
Nvidia Is Planning to Launch an Open-Source AI Agent Platform
…Claws are often described as self-learning, in that they’re supposed to automatically improve over time. Earlier this year, an AI agent known as OpenClaw—which was first called Clawdbot, then…
I’m a Serial Long-Distance Runner. Here’s How I Dialed In My Kit
…But I often opt for headphones that also cater for the time in transit or the flights and trains to get to the trails when I’m not running. This time, I…
‘Uncanny Valley’: Anthropic’s DOD Lawsuit, War Memes, and AI Coming for VC Jobs
…And even if it ended up being some clerical error, you can't get those taken off for a long time. You're a supply chain risk, that doesn't just get…
Hide Ethernet Cables Around Your Home for Faster Internet Access
…Avoid high-traffic areas, as people standing on cables or anything running over them will damage them over time. Avoid electrical interference. This is unlikely to be a big problem, but try…
I Am Begging AI Companies to Stop Naming Features After Human Processes
…users run the risk of overly trusting the tools and projecting qualities onto them that aren’t really there. Much like our AI overlords need to spend more time actually watching the…
Europe’s Online Age Verification App Is Here
…Adoption Event The need to introduce a common system for the entire European Union has been discussed for some time, and according to commission technicians, the technical work is now complete. Of…
Justice Department Says Anthropic Can’t Be Trusted With Warfighting Systems
…In Tuesday’s filing, the lawyers argued that the Pentagon “cannot simply flip a switch at a time when Anthropic currently is the only AI model cleared for use” on the department…
Gamers’ Worst Nightmares About AI Are Coming True
…can to stay hirable.” If they’re not “keeping up with the times,” or are outwardly anti-AI, they risk their jobs. “Many of my peers are already looking for work in…