Earlier this week, researchers at Apple released a damning paper, criticizing the AI industry for vastly overstating the ability of its top AI models to reason or “think.” The team found that the models including OpenAI’s o3, Anthropic’s Claude 3.7, and Google’s Gemini were stumped by even the simplest of puzzles. For instance, the “large… Continue reading Frontier AI Models Are Getting Stumped by a Simple Children’s Game
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Switch, Xbox, and the portable future of games
On The Vergecast: handheld consoles, WWDC vibes, and Google Zero. On The Vergecast: handheld consoles, WWDC vibes, and Google Zero. David Pierce is editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at Protocol, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired. The Switch 2 is a hit (and a supply chain… Continue reading Switch, Xbox, and the portable future of games
Tesla’s minor Model S and X refreshes cost $5,000 more
An ‘upgrade’ that only the most dedicated Tesla fans will be sold on. An ‘upgrade’ that only the most dedicated Tesla fans will be sold on. Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Tesla is relaunching its… Continue reading Tesla’s minor Model S and X refreshes cost $5,000 more
Tesla launches updated Model S and Model X: the biggest change is the price
Tesla has launched updated versions of its flagship Model S and Model X vehicles. The updates are fairly minor, but they come with a $5,000 higher price tag. In February, Tesla confirmed that it plans to release a refresh of Model S and Model X later this year. Over the last few weeks, slightly updated Model S… Continue reading Tesla launches updated Model S and Model X: the biggest change is the price
PCIe 7.0 is coming, but not soon, and not for you
Unless you’re a datacenter or quantum computer. Unless you’re a datacenter or quantum computer. Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. The PCIe 7.0 specification has now been released, while many of us are still waiting for… Continue reading PCIe 7.0 is coming, but not soon, and not for you
Clean Technica: EV Sales In China Continued Their Upward Climb In May004061
Things are happening in the new car market in China that those of us outside of China may not fully understand. At the end of May, BYD announced sweeping price cuts of up to 34 percent, a move that sent shockwaves through the domestic industry and sent stock valuations — including its own — tumbling.… Continue reading Clean Technica: EV Sales In China Continued Their Upward Climb In May004061
Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch Date Was Supposed to Be Today, But We’re Shocked to Hear That It’s Been Pushed Back
The launch of Tesla’s robotaxi network will have to wait. On Tuesday, CEO Elon Musk made a tweet stating that, “tentatively,” the first public rides on its autonomous vehicles — which will not be in its purpose-built Cybercabs, but in regular Teslas with updated software — will start on June 22. But the date could… Continue reading Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch Date Was Supposed to Be Today, But We’re Shocked to Hear That It’s Been Pushed Back
Stanford Research Finds That “Therapist” Chatbots Are Encouraging Users’ Schizophrenic Delusions and Suicidal Thoughts
Huge numbers of people are either already using chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude as therapists, or turning to commercial AI therapy platforms for help during dark moments. But is the tech ready for that immense responsibility? A new study by researchers at Stanford University found that the answer is, at least currently, a resounding “no.” Specifically, they found that… Continue reading Stanford Research Finds That “Therapist” Chatbots Are Encouraging Users’ Schizophrenic Delusions and Suicidal Thoughts
The Meta AI App Lets You ‘Discover’ People’s Bizarrely Personal Chats
“What counties [sic] do younger women like older white men,” a public message from a user on Meta’s AI platform says. “I need details, I’m 66 and single. I’m from Iowa and open to moving to a new country if I can find a younger woman.” The chatbot responded enthusiastically: “You’re looking for a fresh… Continue reading The Meta AI App Lets You ‘Discover’ People’s Bizarrely Personal Chats
a16z-backed Infinite Machine shows off cheaper, modular electric scooter
New York-based micromobility startup Infinite Machine has revealed a seated scooter called Olto that will cost $3,495 when it starts shipping later this year. The Olto will feature 40 miles of range, pulled from an easily swappable 48V lithium-ion battery. Infinite Machine says the Olto will have a top speed of 20 miles per hour… Continue reading a16z-backed Infinite Machine shows off cheaper, modular electric scooter