One of OpenAI"s safety leaders quit on Tuesday. He just explained why.
In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, OpenAI co-head of alignment Jan Leike gave the public some hints as to why he left. OpenAI is famously not all that open. Dazzling, cutting-edge AI products emerge without warning, generat.....»»
How to watch SpaceX launch Falcon Heavy rocket on Tuesday
SpaceX is about to send its triple-booster Falcon Heavy rocket skyward in its first mission since December last year......»»
NYT Wordle today — answer and hints for game #1102, Tuesday, June 25
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OpenAI’s recent acquisition could change PCs forever
OpenAI has acquired a startup called Multi that could drastically shift the capabilities of its AI systems......»»
Quordle today – hints and answers for Tuesday, June 25 (game #883)
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iPhone 16 leaks and rumors explained: what to expect in the fall of 2024
While not as flashy as the iPhone 16 Pro, Apple's fall debut of the iPhone 16 is important due to the addition of Apple Intelligence. Here are the top features that will make a difference for those in the market for an upgrade.Renders of what the iPh.....»»
GM"s self-driving Cruise unit to pay $112,500 for delayed crash report
Cruise along with other self-driving vehicle companies like Alphabet's Waymo and Amazon's Zoox have come under heavy scrutiny because of safety concerns due to multiple crashes involving their vehicles......»»
Vision Pro bug fixed; websites can no longer fill your room with bats
Apple has fixed a Vision Pro bug which would have allowed a website to fill your room with an unlimited number of virtual 3D objects. Those objects – flying bats in the proof of concept – would then persist even after you quit Safari. The bug.....»»
SpaceX ends nearly two-week lull with Space Coast launch
A late scrub due to weather on Tuesday that also took a Wednesday attempt off the board continued SpaceX's Cape Canaveral launch attempt woes of late, but it finally managed a liftoff on June 20, going close to 13 days between launches from the Space.....»»
GPT-5 will have ‘Ph.D.-level’ intelligence
In a new interview, OpenAI CTO Mira Murati describes how intelligent the next generation of AI will be, and when we can expect it......»»
Sunlight and plastic: A risky combination for bottled water safety
Plastic water bottles are ubiquitous due to their convenience, yet they harbor potential risks. Sunlight exposure can lead these containers to degrade and emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are potentially detrimental to human health. The.....»»
Ex-OpenAI star Sutskever shoots for superintelligent AI with new company
Safe Superintelligence, Inc. seeks to safely build AI far beyond human capability. Enlarge / Ilya Sutskever physically gestures as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman looks on at Tel Aviv University on June 5, 2023. (credit: Getty Images).....»»
I compared ChatGPT against Google Gemini to see which is the better free AI chatbot
Two of the leading available today come from Google, with its system, and OpenAI, the company that kicked off the AI revolution with . But you might be wondering which is the better free chatbot. I’ve spent a significant time with both to see h.....»»
Many sports are tightening transgender policies. Can inclusion co-exist with fairness, physical safety and integrity?
The inclusion of trans women athletes—women who were assigned male at birth—is one of the most controversial issues in world sports......»»
Lawsuit: Meta engineer told to resign after calling out sexist hiring practices
Meta managers are accused of retaliation and covering up mistreatment of women. Enlarge (credit: Chesnot / Contributor | Getty Images Entertainment) Meta got hit Tuesday with a lawsuit alleging that the company knowingly.....»»
Boeing Starliner return to Earth set for June 26
NASA and Boeing are targeting a June 26 return to Earth of the Boeing Starliner from the International Space Station, officials said Tuesday......»»
California wildfires grow amid warm temperatures, gusty winds
Crews battling wildfires across California on Tuesday, including the Post fire in Los Angeles County, face another day of warm summer heat and gusty winds that will push flames into tinder-dry fuel, weather forecasters warned......»»
What is Recall? Window’s controversial new AI feature, explained
Microsoft has announced a new AI Windows feature called Recall that has the potential to completely change how we use PCs......»»
Logitech launches new generation of its portable ‘Keys-To-Go’ keyboard for tablets
Logitech on Tuesday announced a new generation of its ultra-portable wireless keyboard “Keys-To-Go,” which has been designed with tablet users in mind. The new version comes with a protective cover, scissor keys, and an optional key layout made s.....»»
Searing heat scorches US from Chicago to East Coast
Extreme heat and high humidity smothered the central and northeastern United States on Tuesday, with temperature records expected to melt away in the coming days, authorities warned, as wildfires sizzled in the west......»»
Four dead, over a dozen missing as extreme weather hits China
At least four people were killed when record rains hit parts of southern China, state media reported Tuesday, while more than a dozen were missing even as the north baked under some of its highest temperatures this year......»»