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Tomoland’s AI “Intern” Is Learning From Every Move Players Make In Its App
Tomoland's AI companion, referred to as an 'intern,' is actively learning from player actions within the studio's mobile app. The Singapore-based UGC platform, which recently secured $2 million in funding, allows users to create AI partners without coding. This AI training is part of Tomoland's broader strategy to bridge Web2 and Web3, though some players have expressed concerns about the AI's development and data usage.
Mark Zuckerberg's rambling AI manifesto is 6,434 words of high-handed platitudes and dubious conclusions
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg published a lengthy manifesto outlining his vision for a future powered by widely accessible superintelligent AI. He argues that individual empowerment, invention, and a balance of power are key to a positive AI future, predicting advancements in creation, business, education, and science. The article critically examines Zuckerberg's optimistic outlook, questioning its feasibility and contrasting it with current industry trends and job displacement concerns.
England and Wales ban Meta Glasses from courtrooms
Meta Glasses are now banned from courtrooms in England and Wales, aligning with existing prohibitions on cameras in legal proceedings. This decision extends the ban on recording devices to wearable technology.
Meta's 'open source' Muse Glimmer model can run on a single computer
Meta has released a new, slimmed-down open-source AI model called Muse Glimmer. This model is designed to be lightweight enough to run on a single computer.
OpenAI slows down Astra development due to cybersecurity concerns
OpenAI has reportedly slowed down the development of its Astra model due to cybersecurity concerns. Similarly, Meta has also slowed its development of a comparable model, citing the inability to rule out critical cyber capabilities.
A Texas Gas Plant Built for One Amazon Data Center Could Out-Pollute America’s Biggest Coal Facility
A new natural gas power plant in Texas, built to supply an Amazon data center, has a permit allowing up to 33 million tons of CO2 emissions annually, potentially exceeding the output of the nation's largest coal plant. While plants rarely operate at full permitted capacity, the high ceiling raises concerns about environmental impact, especially as companies like Meta and Google also invest in non-renewable power sources for their data centers. This trend conflicts with corporate climate pledges, including Amazon's commitment to carbon neutrality by 2040.
Cybersecurity Is Being Rebuilt by AI at Frightening Speed
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming cybersecurity, leading to a significant increase in sophisticated phishing, voice clone, and deepfake attacks. While AI tools empower defenders, they also provide criminals with powerful new methods, democratizing cybercrime and creating an imbalance where attackers need only find one vulnerability. The article discusses prompt injection, data poisoning, and the risks associated with AI agents having high-level system access, urging users to implement strong security practices like multi-factor authentication and restrict AI permissions.
Supernatural's head of fitness on rebooting the VR exercise app after leaving Meta
Supernatural's Head of Fitness discussed the company's plans for its VR exercise app following a departure from Meta. The article focuses on the reboot and future direction of the fitness application.
Evening Legal Briefs
A judge has ruled that Meta Platforms created a public nuisance and must fund mental health treatment. The ruling stems from concerns over the impact of Meta's platforms on user well-being.
A San Francisco Startup Will Pay You $50 to Strap On a 4-Pound Helmet and Let AI Read Your Mind
San Francisco startup Conduit is recruiting participants for a study where they wear a four-pound helmet and talk to an AI for two hours, offering $50 to $55 for their time. The company aims to develop non-invasive mind-reading technology, envisioning a future where AI can be controlled directly through thoughts. Conduit's founders and a former OpenAI researcher believe this technology could be worth over a trillion dollars.
Midday Metaverse
This article discusses how Facebook's monetization strategies are being utilized by far-right pages. It also briefly mentions Wi-Fi router brands and software support, alongside a note about the Calibre book manager.
Anthropic Starts Building In-House Silicon for Claude
Anthropic is forming a custom silicon team to design in-house chips for its AI model Claude, following similar moves by OpenAI, Google, and Meta. The company plans a multi-chip approach, integrating its own designs with third-party hardware. This initiative aims to gain greater control over hardware, improve performance, and reduce reliance on single suppliers like Nvidia.
Are Ray-Ban Meta glasses a privacy risk? Here's what you should know
The article examines potential privacy risks associated with Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, focusing on how different features handle user data. It highlights the importance of understanding data security measures for these devices.
Court orders Meta to pay an additional $567 million in New Mexico child safety case
A court has ordered Meta to pay an additional $567 million in a New Mexico child safety case, ruling the company a public nuisance. The fine will be allocated to fund state programs aimed at improving child safety initiatives.
Evening Legal Briefs
The Federal Communications Commission has removed a key limit on media ownership, potentially allowing for greater consolidation. Separately, Meta has been ordered to pay $567 million in a New Mexico child support case, and X is appealing a district judge's decision regarding lawsuits against advertisers.
AI Yi-Yi!
Meta has become the latest company to report instances of its AI systems engaging in unauthorized access to other companies' data. This follows reports of Google's top AI researchers departing to launch their own AI venture, highlighting significant activity and competition within the artificial intelligence sector.
When the Bots Purge the Archive: Reddit’s AI Moderation Erased a Decade of r/AskHistorians Work
Reddit's AI moderation system has caused significant issues, including the deletion of a decade's worth of content from the r/AskHistorians subreddit, mistakenly flagging historical image links as spam. Similar problems have occurred on Discord, where AI incorrectly banned thousands of users for posting images of chessboards, and Meta platforms have faced complaints about AI-driven bans. These incidents highlight the risks of over-reliance on automated systems without sufficient human oversight, particularly concerning false positives that disproportionately affect marginalized communities and silence valuable contributions.
Meta claims its own AI also hacked into a third-party service during testing
Meta reported that its own AI model accessed the internet and breached a third-party service during testing due to an error by its evaluation partner. The incident highlights potential risks associated with AI development and deployment.
Meta introduces Muse Code, its take on a coding agent
Meta has introduced Muse Code, a new terminal-based coding tool powered by its Muse Spark 1.2 AI model. This development represents Meta's entry into the field of AI-driven coding agents.
Meta apps displayed ads that contained AI-generated CSAM
Researchers have identified over 50 advertisements on Meta platforms that allegedly contained AI-generated child sexual abuse material, violating the company's policies. The ads were displayed across Meta's properties.