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Bee unveils two AI note-taking devices
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The FTC subpoenaed OpenAI and Anthropic following safety failures, Meta built a huge open-weight AI model for Macs, but you'll need a terabyte of RAM to run it, and CitizenLab detailed new spyware triggered by online advertising
-The subpoenas are looking for documents regarding security incidents and safeguards, as well as some of the companies' marketing materials and content about their privacy policies. -Meta's 800-billion parameter model was optimized for Apple Silicon, but you'll need a staggering 1TB of RAM to run…
OpenAI says it found a 'sophisticated recording device' hidden in its offices
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Mexico's president signed a decree ordering tech platforms to protect minors, NASA explained its battery tech, and the Apple I 'Hatfield' computer sold at auction
-Mexico isn't the first country to introduce digital child protection measures, but it's unique in issuing the new rules via a presidential decree rather than new legislation. -The lithium-ion batteries that power most electronics here on Earth are based on liquid electrolytes which can freeze at…
Apple unveils HomeView
Two versions will be available in November for $299. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
OpenAI says it found a 'sophisticated recording device' hidden in its offices, Character.AI just filed for bankruptcy, and former foe Disney may buy it for parts, and Scientists find evidence of a second-generation planet born from a dying star
-The suspect allegedly left a DIY recording device inside of an executive conference room he wasn't authorized to enter or use. -In its blog post, Character said it filed for Chapter 11 protection to facilitate the sale of the company and its assets, listing liabilities of between $50 million and…
Meta bans TikTok ads from its platforms in tit-for-tat row
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Epic reportedly delayed its Disney video game so it can be made using more AI, Meta says it's caught up to the frontier with its latest Wonder AI models, and Norway fined a Microsoft subsidiary for misusing Grindr user data
-"No more hand-written code," the internal message stated, as well as ordering all art for the project to be "generated with full AI workflows." -According to Meta, the models are particularly adept at navigating legal, financial and health-related tasks, and are able to deliver "frontier coding…
What to expect at Apple's 'Welcome home' event next week
The company is reportedly rebooting its smart home ambitions with a smart display and a whole bunch of other accessories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Microsoft's president says AI is less regulated than a carton of milk, many new cars share your data with third-party companies, and Google teamed up with menstrual health tracker Flo to develop new wellness hardware
-Microsoft president Brad Smith told ITV on Friday, “right now, your washing machine is subject to more safety rules than AI. Every carton of milk that you see in the grocery store is subject to safety rules and inspection." -Four GM apps sent VINs to 10 companies including Microsoft and Adobe.…
Amazon is releasing kids' versions of its new Alexa Tablets
The new Amazon Kids Tablets come in two sizes and can be bundled with one of two styles of case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meta banned TikTok ads in tit-for-tat row, Anthropic now offers a free vulnerability-finding service, and the Webb telescope detected the galaxy origin of the farthest fast radio burst
-"We don't have to run ads from a competitor whose goal is to pull people off our apps," Meta spokesperson Chris Sgro told Bloomberg. -Anthropic's new scanner could give open-source coders early alerts about potential security issues for free, albeit with the tradeoff that reports won't be reviewed…