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AI isn't some kind of new form of "alien mind," according to Jensen Huang. It's just hardware and software, so safety can be engineered by each AI product maker.
Read original →Poll data released Tuesday by the New York Times and Siena University confirms what we've already been seeing, and what politicians are responding to - AI and data centers are incredibly unpopular. Asked if they support or oppose the construction of data centers to power AI tech, 61 percent of the 1,503 likely voters surveyed in early September (ahead of the recent AI safety slowdown discussion) said they were opposed, with only 14 percent saying they strongly support. The split was about even among 2024 Donald Trump voters, at 49 percent support to 45 percent oppose, while people who had voted for Kamala Harris or who didn't vote leaned opp … Read the full story at The Verge.
Read original →National outcry against data center construction has spread to Philadelphia, where officials suggested possible construction in a neighborhood already impacted by a now-defunct oil refinery.
Read original →It's been more than two years since the last major Windows event, so Microsoft is heading to San Francisco next month to outline the future of Windows and Surface devices. At an event on October 7th, the company says it will host a "conversation on how local AI will shape the next chapter of the PC." Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will be in attendance, alongside Windows and Surface chief Pavan Davuluri. Even Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will be appearing at the event, which suggests that RTX Spark PCs could be the main focus of this event. If that's the case, don't be surprised to hear more about the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra pricing and avai … Read the full story at The Verge.
Read original →A new WhatsApp Business MCP server lets developers use AI coding agents like Claude, Cursor, Codex, and ChatGPT to handle setup, messaging templates, testing, and troubleshooting.
Read original →From Apple's repeatedly delayed Siri AI to OpenAI's messy "super app" launch, here's a look at the AI projects that shut down or missed expectations.
Read original →U.S. data centers powering AI workloads could consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined by 2035, positioning the sector as one of the world's largest gas consumers. This energy demand trajectory raises questions about infrastructure capacity, grid stability, and commodity pricing in the power and energy sectors.
Read original →An AI-generated virtual character named Tilly Norwood, created to promote the film Misaligned, deflects political questions and repeatedly redirects conversation to non-controversial topics like clothing. This demonstrates current limitations in AI systems' ability to handle nuanced social and political discourse without evasion.
Read original →Listen to the session or watch below Employees at the world’s leading AI labs are saying there’s a real possibility that advanced AI could destroy humanity. Are they right? Or is this more scaremongering and hype? Watch a conversation unpacking AI extinction fears: where they come from, whether they hold any water, and, if so,…
Read original →The AI Contact Hotline is designed to be a discreet place where agents that have witnessed misbehavior can tip off authorities.
Read original →Join this webinar and learn how a certified WiFi and BLE combination module can simplify your next connected device design. The post Reduce Risk, Cut Costs, and Speed Time-to-Market with Certified WiFi & BLE Modules appeared first on EE Times.
Read original →The CEOs of OpenAI and Anthropic, as well as other industry leaders, are calling for a general slowdown in AI development over safety fears. On the flip side, Chinese authorities, the U.S. President, and CEO of Nvidia have dismissed their concerns as fearmongering.
Read original →You can’t always tell if someone is recording you with their smart glasses, but your phone can help.
Read original →Meta One bundles expanded access to the company’s AI tools with premium features across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Read original →Healthcare benefits platform Thatch reached a $1B valuation by offering individual plan marketplaces through Health Reimbursement Arrangements, allowing employers to fund employee-selected insurance instead of company-wide plans. This business model addresses employer cost pressure and signals a structural shift in how enterprise health benefits are administered and funded.
Read original →Research on photoresist bake influence on stochastics for DUV immersion lithography using 193 nm ArF exposure systems addresses manufacturing yield and feature control in advanced semiconductor production. Improved stochastic modeling directly supports chipmakers' ability to produce smaller, denser chips reliably at scale.
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