The issue of deepfake technology has sparked a heated debate, with lawmakers and advocacy groups grappling with how to address the potential harms associated with the creation and dissemination of manipulated videos. Legislation aimed at criminalizing deepfakes and protecting individuals from their misuse has faced pushback from various quarters, raising fundamental questions about the balance
The recent news of all 36 employees of Humble Games publishing being laid off has sparked controversy in the gaming industry. Business developer Nicola Kwan reported that staff were informed of the company’s shutdown at 9am, but Humble Games disputes this claim. In a statement to Game Developer, they assert that the publishing label is
In a recent informal poll posted on social media platform X, Tesla CEO Elon Musk asked whether his company should invest $5 billion into his latest venture, xAI. This query came shortly after Tesla’s second-quarter earnings call, during which the company fell short of analysts’ expectations yet again. Following the earnings call, Tesla’s stock saw
YouTube has recently made it easier for creators to save music from the Shorts feed, allowing them to reuse Shorts audio in different applications. By simply clicking on the “Save Music” option in the Shorts UI, creators can now add the audio to their chosen sounds folder. This update eliminates the need for creators to
Meta’s recent announcement of expanding its Meta AI chatbot to seven more languages and regions is undoubtedly a bold move. However, it raises questions about the actual popularity and utility of the chatbot versus its widespread presence due to Meta’s existing user base. The addition of new languages and regions may increase accessibility, but it
Software defects are a common occurrence in the world of software development. When defects are reported, developers are tasked with creating patches to fix these issues. However, these patches need to be thoroughly validated before being integrated into the codebase to ensure that they effectively address the bugs. Unfortunately, sometimes patches fail to do so,
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) recently made significant progress in understanding and resolving the long-standing “drive-deficit” issue in indirect-drive inertial confinement fusion (ICF) experiments. This breakthrough has the potential to lead to more precise predictions and enhanced performance in fusion energy experiments conducted at the National Ignition Facility (NIF). Led by physicist Hui
High above the New Mexico plains, technicians like Terrill Stowe brave dizzying heights to maintain wind turbines. Strapped to the roofs of these massive structures, they work tirelessly to keep the blades spinning and the electricity flowing. The wind industry has seen explosive growth in recent years, with the United States now boasting thousands of
In the twisted world of Otoshi No Shima, players are greeted with a variety of horrifying creatures that are sure to send chills down your spine. One of the most memorable moments in the game involves a giant catfish that chases the player relentlessly, creating a sense of fear and unease. This monstrous creature, with
Wiz’s decision to walk away from Google’s $23 billion acquisition deal was motivated by concerns over antitrust issues and investor preferences. Co-founder Assaf Rappaport mentioned in a memo that the company would pursue an IPO and focus on achieving $1 billion in annual revenue, which were targets set before the acquisition talks. The rejection of