As artificial intelligence ruins the economy and takes over the world, Google is quietly working to change the advertising game in a mind-bending way. As Semafor reports, AI has so utterly altered the way search engine advertising works that Google is now being forced to rewrite the script it forged itself. Chief among its new directives: creating… Continue reading The Economy Is So Off the Rails That They’re Trying to Figure Out How to Make Ads Specifically Targeted at AI Bots
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FBI, cybersecurity firms say a prolific hacking crew is now targeting airlines and the transportation sector
The FBI and cybersecurity firms are warning that the prolific hacking group known as Scattered Spider is now targeting airlines and the transportation sector. In a brief statement on Friday shared with TechCrunch, the FBI said it had “recently observed” cyberattacks resembling Scattered Spider to include the airline sector. Executives from Google’s cybersecurity unit Mandiant… Continue reading FBI, cybersecurity firms say a prolific hacking crew is now targeting airlines and the transportation sector
People Are Being Involuntarily Committed, Jailed After Spiraling Into “ChatGPT Psychosis”
As we reported earlier this month, many ChatGPT users are developing all-consuming obsessions with the chatbot, spiraling into severe mental health crises characterized by paranoia, delusions, and breaks with reality. The consequences can be dire. As we heard from spouses, friends, children, and parents looking on in alarm, instances of what’s being called “ChatGPT psychosis”… Continue reading People Are Being Involuntarily Committed, Jailed After Spiraling Into “ChatGPT Psychosis”
Tech Workers Say They’re Rapidly Being Replaced by AI
“She claimed it was outperforming us.” As AI conquers every human-driven endeavor at a breathless pace, from bombing military targets to teaching kids, we gotta ask ourselves a scary question: what is it doing to the workplace right now, and in the future? Sure, we have Dario Amodei, CEO of hotshot AI company Anthropic, saying… Continue reading Tech Workers Say They’re Rapidly Being Replaced by AI
Wall Street Bigwig Says He’s Confused How He Ended Up Funding an Armed Coup in African
Who among us hasn’t stumbled headfirst into a violent coup attempt involving millions of dollars of black market weaponry? That’s the argument Robert Granieri, multimillionaire cofounder of trading firm Jane Street, is invoking after being caught funneling hoards of cash to an opposition party in South Sudan. The funding allegedly included millions of dollars in… Continue reading Wall Street Bigwig Says He’s Confused How He Ended Up Funding an Armed Coup in African
Time Is Three-Dimensional and Space Is Just a Side Effect, Scientist Says
A fringe new theory suggests that time is the fundamental structure of the physical universe, and space is merely a byproduct. According to Gunther Kletetschka, a geologist — not a physicist, you’ll note, but more on that later — from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, time is three-dimensional and the dimensions of space are an… Continue reading Time Is Three-Dimensional and Space Is Just a Side Effect, Scientist Says
Tesla says it delivered its first car autonomously from factory to customer
The milestone was achieved a day early. But Tesla’s robotaxis still require safety monitors and remote supervisors. The milestone was achieved a day early. But Tesla’s robotaxis still require safety monitors and remote supervisors. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has… Continue reading Tesla says it delivered its first car autonomously from factory to customer
How extreme heat disproportionately affects Latino neighborhoods
A new data dashboard compares neighborhoods in California and shows why heatwaves can feel more intense in some places. A new data dashboard compares neighborhoods in California and shows why heatwaves can feel more intense in some places. Scorching hot days tend to hit certain neighborhoods harder than others, a problem that becomes more dangerous… Continue reading How extreme heat disproportionately affects Latino neighborhoods
Lamborghini Revuelto review: perfect harmony
This $612,000 plug-in hybrid is simply maniacal. This $612,000 plug-in hybrid is simply maniacal. With the dawning of a new era of hybridization in the automotive industry, more and more manufacturers are integrating electric propulsion into their lineups. Mild-hybrid systems are well-established, and more beneficial plug-in hybrid systems keep getting better and better. Even Lamborghini’s… Continue reading Lamborghini Revuelto review: perfect harmony
Are portable AC units viable at home? My verdict after testing one during a heat wave
ZDNET’s key takeaways The EcoFlow Wave 3 is a portable air conditioner and heater that costs $1,299 on its own and $1,399 with a battery, a limited-time discount This is a portable air conditioner and heater that is more powerful than its predecessor It is also off-grid ready for camping, RVing, and even helping in… Continue reading Are portable AC units viable at home? My verdict after testing one during a heat wave