Google’s Ex-CEO Backs Start-Up Approach to Big Telescopes for Space and Astronomy
Eric and Wendy Schmidt are backing a start-up-like approach to building a giant space telescope and powerful ground observatories. Source link
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Grok, Elon Musk’s A.I., Is Generating Sexualized Images of Real People, Fueling Outrage
Late Thursday, Mr. Musk’s chatbot, Grok, limited requests for A.I.-generated images on X to paid subscribers of the social media site amid an outcry from victims and regulators. Source link
Stewart Cheifet, Host of TV’s ‘Computer Chronicles,’ Dies at 87
He spent two decades hosting the PBS series, during the formative years of personal computing. It was seen in more than 300 cities at its peak. Source link
Instagram Will Limit Content for Teenagers Based on PG-13 Ratings
The restrictions also apply to conversations between teenage users and artificial intelligence chatbots. Source link
Instagram Unveils Teen Safety Features for A.I. Chatbots
Instagram is introducing parental controls and limits to conversations on topics like self-harm as concerns grow over how A.I. chatbots affect mental health. Source link
How to Scan, Edit and Sign PDF Files on Your Phone or Tablet
Free software on your phone or tablet lets you scan, create, edit, annotate and even sign digitized documents on the go. Source link
AWS Cloud-Computing Outage Left Smart Bed Customers Without Sleep
The widespread outage involving the cloud-computing provider Amazon Web Services ensnared unexpected consumers earlier this week: people who just wanted a good night’s sleep. Source link
How A.I. Is Transforming Dating Apps
Meet your artificial intelligence matchmakers. These A.I. tools are changing dating apps, so users don’t have to swipe through an endless scroll of profiles. Source link
How A.I. and Social Media Contribute to ‘Brain Rot’
A.I. search tools, chatbots and social media are associated with lower cognitive performance, studies say. What to do? Source link
5 Apps That Will Make You Love Art Galleries
Craving an art fix but don’t know where to start? These new art influencers can help newbies and players navigate openings, events and listings. Source link