‘It is a gift. They stole it without my permission.’ ‘It is a gift. They stole it without my permission.’ In the online world of fanfiction writers, who pen stories inspired by their favorite movies, books, and games, and share them for free, there are unspoken codes of conduct. Among the most important: never charge… Continue reading Fanfiction writers battle AI, one scrape at a time
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Tesla’s robotaxi is live: here are some of the first reactions.
Elon Musk promised an “unsupervised” robotaxi service would launch in June. I guess that depends on your definition of “unsupervised.” Elon Musk promised an “unsupervised” robotaxi service would launch in June. I guess that depends on your definition of “unsupervised.” Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public… Continue reading Tesla’s robotaxi is live: here are some of the first reactions.
What happens when AI comes for our fonts?
The future of typography is uncertain. The future of typography is uncertain. Monotype is keen for you to know what AI might do in typography. As one of the largest type design companies in the world, Monotype owns Helvetica, Futura, and Gill Sans — among 250,000 other fonts. In the typography giant’s 2025 Re:Vision trends… Continue reading What happens when AI comes for our fonts?
Meta held talks to buy Thinking Machines, Perplexity, and Safe Superintelligence
Mark Zuckerberg has been playing the field as he looks to reboot his AI strategy. Mark Zuckerberg has been playing the field as he looks to reboot his AI strategy. Alex Heath is a deputy editor and author of the Command Line newsletter. He has been reporting on the tech industry for more than a… Continue reading Meta held talks to buy Thinking Machines, Perplexity, and Safe Superintelligence
Applebee’s and IHOP have plans for AI
The two eateries could soon use an AI-powered system to recommend or upsell menu items. The two eateries could soon use an AI-powered system to recommend or upsell menu items. Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and… Continue reading Applebee’s and IHOP have plans for AI
Tesla’s first robotaxi rides will have a ‘safety monitor’ in the passenger seat
Elon Musk previously said Tesla’s robotaxi service would have ‘no one in the car.’ Elon Musk previously said Tesla’s robotaxi service would have ‘no one in the car.’ Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at… Continue reading Tesla’s first robotaxi rides will have a ‘safety monitor’ in the passenger seat
You sound like ChatGPT
AI isn’t just impacting how we write — it’s changing how we speak and interact with others. And there’s only more to come. AI isn’t just impacting how we write — it’s changing how we speak and interact with others. And there’s only more to come. Join any Zoom call, walk into any lecture hall,… Continue reading You sound like ChatGPT
How Texas’ hands-off approach to autonomous vehicles gave Tesla an opening
An industry-favored 2017 law made Texas a hotbed for AV investment, but critics say safeguards are needed as driverless cars fill public roads. An industry-favored 2017 law made Texas a hotbed for AV investment, but critics say safeguards are needed as driverless cars fill public roads. Last week, a Tesla Model Y with the word… Continue reading How Texas’ hands-off approach to autonomous vehicles gave Tesla an opening
Eufy’s X10 Pro Omni mopping robovac has returned to its best price to date
This editor-favorite model offers excellent mopping and AI-powered obstacle detection. This editor-favorite model offers excellent mopping and AI-powered obstacle detection. Brandon Russell a commerce writer covering deals and buying guides. Previously, he was a freelance writer for Popular Mechanics, Men’s Health, and Esquire. Now that warmer weather is here, spring cleaning duties are likely falling… Continue reading Eufy’s X10 Pro Omni mopping robovac has returned to its best price to date
Summer Game Fest’s best games were small and personal
SGF 2025 lacked big-name titles to anchor the event, and the smaller games stole the show. SGF 2025 lacked big-name titles to anchor the event, and the smaller games stole the show. Ash Parrish is a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on marginalized gamers and the… Continue reading Summer Game Fest’s best games were small and personal