Oscars says AI actors, writing cannot win awards
The academy that controls the Oscars on Friday issued new award eligibility requirements around the use of artificial intelligence in film.
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Bright idea? UK firm pioneers mini data centres using lampposts
The solar-powered iLamps will have a built-in Nvidia chip but there are questions over their security and scalability.
The Super Shoe’s Step-by-Step Evolution
The race to near-weightlessness has been a driving force of innovation in running sneakers and helped lead to records shattering at the London Marathon.
Elon Musk’s latest Tesla pay valued at $158bn – but he can’t pocket it
Musk must meet a range of ambitious milestones at Tesla to justify the monster pay packet – so far he has not.
Spotify adds ‘Verified’ badges to distinguish human artists from AI
The music streaming platform will review criteria such as artists’ live dates and social media presence.
Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?
It’s cheaper and faster to collect people’s opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?
Twitch streamer hit by car live on camera – ‘It felt like slow motion’
Isaiah Thomas, known as hmblzayy, was walking a 3,000-mile challenge when he was hit
OpenAI tells ChatGPT models to stop talking about goblins
The AI firm said that unlike previous model bugs, this issue “crept in subtly”.
Big US tech stocks swing as investors probe AI spend
Meta, Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft all reported their financial performance at the same time on Wednesday
The friendlier the AI chatbot the more inaccurate it is, study suggests
Researchers found adjusting AI systems to be more warm and friendly to users would result in an “accuracy trade-off”.
Musk accuses Altman of stealing a charity as courtroom battle begins
The case over OpenAI’s history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.
Social media restrictions for under-16s even if no ban, minister says
The government is consulting on changes as a new social media law goes through its final Parliamentary stages.
Musk v Altman: The most toxic row in tech goes on trial
The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.
Valve’s £85 Steam Controller divides gamers ahead of May launch
The pad will be compatible with PCs, Valve’s handheld console, the Steam Deck as well as its upcoming gaming PC.
China blocks Meta’s $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus
It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner.
I brought my husband back for his funeral as a hologram
After nearly 60 years of marriage, Pam wanted to honour her husband Bill with a hologram at his funeral.
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Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed.
OpenAI boss ‘deeply sorry’ for not telling police of Tumbler Ridge suspect’s account
Sam Altman on Thursday wrote a brief letter of apology to the people of Tumbler Ridge, Canada in the wake of a January mass shooting.
UK cyber chiefs say it’s time to ditch passwords for passkeys – what are they?
Passwords have long been the default way we secure accounts online but the NCSC has said passkeys are a better option.
Biobank data incident caused by ‘a few bad apples’, boss says
Professor Sir Rory Collins said he was “angry” and “upset” about the incident, as both the bank’s boss and a participant.
White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms
A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models.