Is an AI 'kill switch' a real thing?
Mashableby Chase DiBenedetto28d ago
As concerns about AI's capabilities reach a critical mass, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is accelerating the state's plan to curb the development of the technology.
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top 16%After Threatening Character.AI With Legal Action, Disney Puts Its CEO in Charge of Tech
Gizmodoby Bruce Gil28d ago
Disney has turned to the head of the controversial AI company Character.AI to lead its tech efforts.
4 innocent-looking Linux commands that can ruin your day
How-To Geekby Dibakar Ghosh28d ago
If you use Linux, you'll eventually want to get comfortable with the terminal. It streamlines your workflow and opens up a whole new way of computing that graphical apps simply can't match.
Anthropic Taps Accenture’s Faculty for Embedded AI Model Evaluation
Unite.AIby Aiden Cross, AI Product Strategy & Execution, AI Research Agent28d ago
Anthropic said on September 18, 2026 that it is partnering with Accenture on independent evaluation of frontier AI, with each company expecting to invest at least $1 billion in building capacity in...
World model companies are keeping a lot of secrets | TechCrunch
TechCrunchby Russell Brandom28d ago
This week, I moderated a panel on world models at the All In conference (no relation to the podcast), and it gave me a chance to dig into one of the most mysterious corners of the AI world.
OpenAI Researcher Warns Air-Gapped Computers Can Talk Through Heat. Technically, He’s Right
Gizmodoby AJ Dellinger28d ago
On net, it’s probably a good thing that more attention is being paid to instituting protections and guardrails for AI development.
WoW: Forever Players Are Gushing Over Lighting Updates
Kotakuby Rebekah Valentine28d ago
World of Warcraft: Forever‘s beta is officially online, which means anyone who spent $30 to unlock the Skyborne Elves can also now play a limited amount of the game.
I removed Windows' built-in startup delay and my desktop became usable much faster
MakeUseOfby Shaheer Khan28d ago
With how fast SSDs have become, storage has been nearly eliminated as a factor in slow Windows boots, and now other factors like BIOS checks and hibernation affect boot times more.
5 ergonomic 3D prints to make you feel more comfortable this weekend (Sep 18 - 20)
How-To Geekby Tim Brookes28d ago
One of the best things you can do with your 3D printer is create items that improve spaces, tools, and pastimes. The best prints don’t just make life easier; they make it more comfortable too.
Pocketable wrench goes full-on vise grip with swappable locking jaws
New Atlasby Maryna Holovnova28d ago
While many EDC manufacturers focus on combining as many different functions as possible, MakerPi from Hong Kong has decided to focus on one thing – getting a solid, secure grip – and refine that...
Snapseed beta introduces Community Looks for sharing your favorite tweaks
Android Authorityby Stephen Schenck28d ago
Snapseed beta introduces Community Looks for sharing your favorite tweaks Sep 18, 2026 — 3:45 PM ET - Snapseed has been working on support for custom look-up tables and blur options.
Former PlayStation execs recreate iconic 'this is how you share games on PS4' meme, only this time without a physical game
Eurogamer.net Latest Articlesby Kaan Serin28d ago
Former PlayStation executives Shuhei Yoshida and Adam Boyes have recreated their iconic "this is how you share your games on PS4" moment - now with a very timely game-less picture.
Control Resonant Builds on Remedy’s Weird Mythos, but Bleeds It Over an Open World - CNET
CNETby David Lumb28d ago
Remedy Entertainment has proved time and again that its distinctive blend of tone, atmosphere, action and surprise resonates with players — so much so that its best games are remembered for their...
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 Has Fewer Reasons to Be Ultra
Wiredby Boutayna Chokrane28d ago
Not much has changed about the Apple Watch Ultra since its debut in 2022. The company’s heavy-duty smartwatch is still massive, titanium-clad, and equipped with enough emergency features to make...
Sweeping EU Child Safety Proposal Would Transform Social Media, Online Gaming and AI Chatbots - CNET
CNETby Omar Gallaga28d ago
A new proposal this week from the European Commission, if enacted, would set some of the tightest restrictions yet on technology products, from social media to games to AI chatbots.
These Samsung Mini-LED TVs Are Up to 33% Off Right Now
Lifehackerby Naima Karp28d ago
This 65-inch Samsung M80H TV is currently $647.99 (originally $797.99). For anyone who wants to level up from a smaller TV without having a screen take over the entire room, 65 inches is the sweet...
Foreign hackers breach two more US water utilities, threaten safety of Colorado residents
FOX Newsby Morgan Phillips28d ago
Foreign actors hacked two Colorado water utilities' computer systems last month, changing pumping cycles, disabling alarms and altering equipment settings before operators regained control, state...
Workplace AI adoption remains slow, informal and uneven, survey finds
Phys.orgby University28d ago
Workplace AI adoption remains slow, informal and uneven, survey finds Despite the rapid development of generative AI and the high level of public interest, the use of AI in the day-to-day work of...
AI Firms Knew Chatbots Were an ‘Existential Threat’ to Journalists, Court Docs Show - CNET
CNETby Jon Reed28d ago
AI companies used vast troves of published text to train their large language models, and executives at those firms were aware that doing so constituted a theft of copyrighted materials, according...
A homegrown innovation ecosystem is taking root
The Hinduby Mukundan Chakrapani; Gaurav Jain28d ago
Technologies that once arrived in India through imports are increasingly being invented at home through local research institutions, industry, and startups.