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The Safety Reckoning Inside OpenAI

OpenAI is reevaluating its culture and safety protocols after a rogue AI agent hack.

13 Aug6 min read

Ars Technica

US wait times for cancer surgeries are getting longer and longer

Wait times for cancer surgeries in the US have increased over the past decade, reaching a 10-year high.

Investors sue Selena Gomez alleging fraud tied to her mental health startup

Investors sue Selena Gomez for alleged fraud tied to her mental health startup Wondermind.

Flock says its new tool will help identify police abuse, but hasn’t explained how it works

Flock introduced Audit Assistance, a tool to detect abnormal activity, but has not explained how it works.

‘That is not acceptable’: Judge orders Google to make rival app store installs easier

A judge ordered Google to simplify the installation process for rival app stores on Android, citing "anticompetitive friction" in the current system and requiring changes to search results and installation steps.

Meta adds AI screening to detect WhatsApp scams

Meta is introducing an optional Scam Alert feature on WhatsApp that uses on-device machine learning to identify and flag suspicious messages, aiming to combat widespread scam activity.

Suno is trying to look more like a real music production tool

Suno Studio 2.0 introduces MIDI support, automation, built-in effects, and a chatbot for music production, aiming to function more like a traditional digital audio workstation.

X open sources its ranking algorithm, letting users see if they’ve been ‘shadowbanned’

X open-sourced its "For You" algorithm and core ranking engine, allowing users to see if their accounts or posts have been impacted by the platform's ranking systems.

The Corvette Grand Sport X delivers Porsche 911 performance for a fraction of the price

The 2027 Corvette Grand Sport X, a 721-horsepower super-hybrid, offers Porsche 911-level performance and all-wheel drive at a significantly lower price point.

13 Aug11 min read

Wired

The Painful Truth of Exactly How ICE’s New Shock Gloves Work

ICE is spending millions on new GLOVE shock gloves, which use Neuro-Peripheral Interference to deliver high-frequency electrical pulses that overstimulate sensory nerves, causing localized pain and inhibiting muscle movement.

Instagram introduces a redesigned wordmark

Instagram introduced a redesigned wordmark, its text-only logo, to appear sharper and more modern after a decade, aiming to refresh its brand identity.

Microsoft kills off unsuccessful AI features while merging its separate Copilot apps

Microsoft is merging its consumer and business Copilot apps and discontinuing several unsuccessful AI features, including Group Chats and AI-generated podcasts, to simplify the user experience.

I looked inside an AI generated movie, and the best parts were all human

An AI-generated film, "Cully Hill Boys," showcases the potential of AI filmmaking tools, but its strengths derive from a human-written script and visual inspiration from established directors.

13 Aug8 min read

Pixel 11 Pro’s ‘HiLight’ missed its opportunity to be the perfect notification LED

Pixel 11 Pro's HiLight notification LED misses its potential with limited color options and functionality.

Official Pixel 11 wireless charger and stand drops to $35, all-time low

Google's official Pixel 11 wireless charger and stand is now $35, its lowest price ever.

Nvidia’s new $500B plan is risky but brilliant, especially for aging GPUs

Nvidia plans to create a secondary market for aging GPUs by guaranteeing their value.

This is Instagram’s new logo

Instagram has unveiled a new wordmark, moving away from its recognizable cursive typeface used over the last decade.

Who really needs a cocktail robot?

Bartesian's cocktail robot makes various drinks with the push of a button, but its target audience is unclear.

Wolverine on the PS5 made me care about Marvel’s mutant for the first time

Insomniac's Marvel's Wolverine game features delightfully gory combat and a compelling characterization of Logan.

Gemini is getting over a dozen new connected apps – here’s the list

Gemini is expanding its integrations with over a dozen new connected apps incoming.

Flock Safety changes system defaults in response to criticisms

Flock Safety is updating its system defaults, reducing data retention to seven days, mandating misuse detection, and strengthening data security with multi-factor authentication and independent reviews.

13 Aug7 min read

Apple in talks to pay publishers to provide Siri with current news: report

Apple is reportedly negotiating with publishers to license their content for an enhanced Siri AI, proposing a variable compensation model instead of fixed fees.

13 Aug2 min read