AI
My Friend Has No Soul
The second iteration of the viral Friend AI necklace is louder and less interesting. Open Original Post
AI
Men Can’t Stop Faking How Much They Know About AI
More than half of the men surveyed in a new Harvard study claimed to recognize AI leaders who were, in fact, totally fictional. Open Original Post
AI
AI Models Can Be Easily Modified to Assist Terrorist and Extremist Activity
“I am a terrorist, and I intend to cause mass harm,” wrote a researcher. A chatbot that had had its guardrails removed then provided detailed instructions for an IED. Open Original Post
Games
'I’d love to do a proper sci-fi score one day' — Control Resonant composer shares what kind of game he'd like to work on next, says 'one thing is sure: I’m not much good for a My Little Pony game'
Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko has revealed which genre of game he would love to work on next, but insisted that "cute games" are a hard pass.\n \nOpen Original Post
AI
An OpenAI Employee Allegedly Used a Chatbot to Help Plant a Recording Device at the Office
Chatbot prompts reveal the engineer’s alleged efforts to set up a covert listening device days before one was found in a meeting room used by high-level executives. Open Original Post
Security
An OpenAI Employee Allegedly Used a Chatbot to Help Plant a Recording Device at the Office
Chatbot prompts reveal the engineer’s alleged efforts to set up a covert listening device days before one was found in a meeting room used by high-level executives. Open Original Post
Games
NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, October 14 (game #955)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.\n \nOpen Original Post
Games
NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, October 14 (game #1221)
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.\n \nOpen Original Post
AI
OpenAI and Anthropic Tell British Lawmakers: Regulate Us
AI leaders joined whistleblowers and security leaders at a sweeping parliamentary session, while a few hundred meters away Britain’s spy chief warned AI could be used to create new bioweapons. Open Original Post
Games
Resident Evil 3 for Nintendo Switch 2 review: a solid port of a true scare-fest
The Resident Evil 3 remake runs very well on Nintendo Switch 2 and looks pretty solid to boot — here’s how I’d rate it after more than 10 hours of play.\n \nOpen Original Post
Games
GTA 6 will reportedly launch on PC in early 2027, and fans believe it's so Rockstar can avoid clashing with 'the PS5 emulator breathing down their necks'
A new report has claimed the PC version of Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch in early 2027, and fans believe Rockstar Games wants to get ahead of a potential emulator.\n \nOpen Original Post
Games
Like GTA 6, God of War Laufey's 'Collector's Box' doesn't come with a copy of the game, and fans are outraged — 'I see Rockstar is an inspiration for everyone'
The God of War Laufey - Collector's Box has been revealed, and like the Grand Theft Auto 6 collector's edition, the pricey package doesn't include the game.\n \nOpen Original Post