:( Microsoft’s ‘Blue Screen of Death’ Is Going Away
The blue screen that stressed computer users for more than three decades is giving way to a black one.
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Hard Fork Live, Part 1: Sam Altman and Brad Lightcap of OpenAI
Highlights from our first live taping, and our reaction to a spicy interview with OpenAI leaders.
Authorities Rescue Girl Whose Mother Livestreamed Her Sexual Abuse
The 9-year-old from Vietnam was abused by her mother for customers watching on smartphone apps in the U.S. and elsewhere. The mother said she needed the money.
A.I. Frenzy Escalates as OpenAI, Amazon and Meta Supersize Spending
Companies like OpenAI, Amazon and Meta have supersized their spending on artificial intelligence, with no signs of slowing down.
Mark Zuckerberg Ramps Up Meta’s A.I. Spending as Competition Heats Up
Unhappy with his company’s artificial intelligence efforts, Meta’s C.E.O. is on a spending spree as he reconsiders his strategy in the contest to invent a hypothetical “superintelligence.”
Uber in Talks With Travis Kalanick to Fund Self-Driving Car Deal
The ride-hailing company is in talks to help Mr. Kalanick, who was ousted in 2017, purchase an autonomous vehicles start-up as robot taxi service Waymo gains momentum.
‘Life Was Awesome:’ Tanner Martin Announces His Own Death
Tanner Martin has documented his fight against colon cancer for hundreds of thousands of followers. His death was announced in a prerecorded video.
‘Made in the USA’ reference disappears from Trump phone listing
Trump Mobile maintains the gold smartphone will be made in the US, despite the changed wording on its website.
Meta admits wrongly suspending Facebook Groups but denies wider problem
Group administrators have reported receiving automated messages which incorrectly say they have violated the rules.
Pornhub to introduce ‘government approved’ UK age checks
Parent company Aylo hasn’t spelt out what the age checking methods will be, but say they will be introduced within a month.
Three network phone calls down but data still working
The phone operator said it was “aware of an issue affecting voice services” and apologised for disruption.
Judge backs AI firm over use of copyrighted books
A US court has ruled Anthropic was not breaching copyright rules when it trained its AI model on books.
‘Fast tech’ warning as demand for cheap gadgets heats up
A not-for-profit warns cheap, quickly disposed of gadgets could become the new “fast-fashion”
US safety regulators contact Tesla over erratic robotaxis
Videos posted online appear to show the newly launched self-driving cars speeding and driving in the wrong lane.
First celestial image unveiled from revolutionary telescope
The telescope should detect killer asteroids and may even find the ninth planet in our solar system.
Tesla robotaxi ‘low-key’ launch in Texas
Tesla hopes to rival firms already offering driverless ride-hailing in the US and around the world, such as Waymo, Zoox and Baidu.
Grow a Garden: The surprise Roblox gaming hit
It’s breaking records for online gaming – what’s behind its growing appeal?
Trump confirms further delay to TikTok ban or sale deadline
It’s the third time the date has been moved back by Trump since he took office in January.
Print and shoot: How 3D-printed guns are spreading online
The technology to build your own lethal weapon is promoted on social media
OpenAI boss: Meta offering $100m plus to poach my staff
Sam Altman said so far none of his “best people” had jumped ship to his big tech rival.
UK watchdog fines 23andMe for ‘profoundly damaging’ data breach
The fine comes as the DNA testing firm, which filed for bankruptcy in March, is set to be sold to a new owner.