technology

‘Shocking’ scale of UK government’s secret files on critics revealed::Dossiers were compiled by 15 departments after scouring social media activity to vet people invited to speak at official events

Satya Nadella ‘furious’ with blindside ousting of Sam Altman::Satya Nadella “furious” with the dismissal of Sam Altman and is reportedly assisting in reinstating Altman as CEO.

Exxon will mine lithium for electric vehicle batteries in Arkansas::With EV incentives tied to domestic battery content, US lithium mines are needed.

Imagine if our brains could be scanned and the contents of our thoughts could be read. A team of researchers and also Meta have just achieved this feat by using AI. This episode takes a look at it. Links:...

Are you passionate about engines, love solving mechanical puzzles, and enjoy getting your hands dirty? If so, a career as a diesel mechanic might be the perfect fit for you. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the exciting world of diesel mechanics, covering everything from the basics to advanced skills and...

Unauthorized “David Attenborough” AI clone narrates developer’s life, goes viral::“We observe the sophisticated Homo sapiens engaging in the ritual of hydration.”

Tesla will sue you for $50,000 if you try to resell your Cybertruck in the first year::Tesla may agree to buy the truck back at the original price minus “$0.25/mile driven” and any damages and repairs.

"If you’ve ever hosted a potluck and none of the guests were spouting antisemitic and/or authoritarian talking points, congratulations! You’ve achieved what some of the most valuable companies in the world claim is impossible."

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X is placing ads for Amazon, NBA Mexico, NBCUniversal, and others next to content with white nationalist hashtags::undefined

Of course as concerning as the implications are, a small part of me is thinking “ooooh I can’t wait to see what they create”

Is this a rhetorical question? 😂

Meta disbanded its Responsible AI team::Meta is in the midst of a reshuffling of its AI teams, and has reportedly split up its responsible AI development team

How big tech generated billions in fines… then didn’t pay them::Rarely a month goes by without big tech companies getting fined for price fixing, squashing competitors or misusing data, but it can take years before they pay a penny.

This is a really fascinating article that explains how the corporate structure Altman used to set up the OpenAI’s governance will have in a sense failed if Microsoft is able to use its leverage to reinstate him.

Your Windows 10 PC will soon be ‘junk’ - users told to resist Microsoft deadline::If you’re still using Windows 10 and don’t want to upgrade to Windows 11 any time soon you might want to sign a new online petition