“If someone made bad decisions and lost money, it’s their fault and not my car’s.” Mercedes-Bitcoin Earlier this week, attendees at the World Economic Forum spotted a mysterious Bitcoin-branded Mercedes sports car parked near the event in Davos, Switzerland, which immediately drew criticism for its flashy display of opulence in the wake of last year’s… Continue reading Owner of Infamous Davos Bitcoin Car Gets Sensitive Over Crypto Criticism
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CNET and Bankrate Say They’re Pausing AI-Generated Articles Until Negative Headlines Stop
Last week, it emerged that CNET and its sister site Bankrate had been publishing AI-generated financial explainers. The program’s lack of a formal announcement — as well as the shoddy quality of the articles it generated and the general sense that it was a pilot program to put entry-level writers out of work — produced… Continue reading CNET and Bankrate Say They’re Pausing AI-Generated Articles Until Negative Headlines Stop
Desperate Twitter Auctioning Off Its Used Office Supplies
That’s… one way to do it. Going Once, Going Twice SpaceX, Tesla, and Twitter CEO Elon Musk, for whatever reason, seems to seriously have it out for office furniture. Last year, the serial founder — who notoriously hates remote work — demanded that Tesla workers get back into the office, only for those workers to… Continue reading Desperate Twitter Auctioning Off Its Used Office Supplies
Dark Horse AI Gets Passing Grade in Law Exam
An artificial intelligence dubbed Claude, developed by AI research firm Anthropic, got a “marginal pass” on a recent blindly graded law and economics exam at George Mason University, according to a recent blog post by economics professor Alex Tabarrok. It’s yet another warning shot that AI is experiencing a moment of explosive growth in capability… Continue reading Dark Horse AI Gets Passing Grade in Law Exam
AI of Andrew Jackson, Who Literally Owned Slaves, Insists That He Wasn’t Racist
Oh, okay. Historical Figures A new AI chatbot, Historical Figures, promises to take its users on a journey through space and time, simulating conversations with famous leaders — from Jesus to Joseph Stalin to Henry Ford and many more. Just, uh, one thing: apparently, pretty much every historical figure was absolutely perfect, and definitely feels… Continue reading AI of Andrew Jackson, Who Literally Owned Slaves, Insists That He Wasn’t Racist
Elon Musk Ditched Tesla Stock Right Before Bad News Dropped
“This should be of great interest to the SEC.” Convenient Timing Tesla CEO Elon Musk sold almost $3.6 billion of his shares in the EV maker in December — just before the company revealed disappointing fourth-quarter results to investors, The Wall Street Journal reports. It has to make you wonder: did Musk know the company’s… Continue reading Elon Musk Ditched Tesla Stock Right Before Bad News Dropped
George Takei Slams William Shatner, Says He Didn’t Really Go to Space
“I’ve also been in zero gravity but I did it for longer.” Billionaire Joyride “Star Trek” actor George Takei has aimed his sights at former co-star and James Kirk actor William Shatner yet again, telling UK tabloid The Mirror that the latter elder television star did not in fact go into outer space. It’s true… Continue reading George Takei Slams William Shatner, Says He Didn’t Really Go to Space
SEO Spammers Are Absolutely Thrilled Google Isn’t Cracking Down on CNET’s AI-Generated Articles
In the wake of our reporting that CNET had been quietly publishing dozens of AI-generated articles, many expressed dismay at what seemed like an underhanded attempt to eliminate the jobs of entry-level human writers while downplaying the shoddy content to human readers. One group was absolutely thrilled, however: spammers, who could scarcely contain their glee… Continue reading SEO Spammers Are Absolutely Thrilled Google Isn’t Cracking Down on CNET’s AI-Generated Articles
OpenAI Apparently Paid People in the Developing World $2/Hour to Look at the Most Disturbing Content Imaginable
Content moderation is grueling, deeply traumatizing job. Workers usually don’t last more than a year, and due to the horrible things they have to see, they’re often left with lasting PTSD once they leave. That said, for the internet to functionally exist, it’s also necessary work. Unmoderated corners of the internet are pure and utter… Continue reading OpenAI Apparently Paid People in the Developing World $2/Hour to Look at the Most Disturbing Content Imaginable
The Golden Gate Bridge Is Emitting a Horrible Howling Sound
It’s not because of ghosts. Epiphanies! Despairs! The iconic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is releasing a mysterious and seriously haunting howl, giving those who drive over the bridge during high winds some serious chills. The noises are getting so loud, in fact, that they’re starting to bother nearby residents. But as it turns… Continue reading The Golden Gate Bridge Is Emitting a Horrible Howling Sound