Artificial Intelligence
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OpenAI has a new $100 ChatGPT Pro plan to better match up with Claude
OpenAI has introduced a new $100 per month ChatGPT Pro plan, aiming to compete with Anthropic's Claude offerings. This new tier provides significantly more Codex usage than the $20 Plus plan and is positioned as a more accessible option for heavy users compared to OpenAI's existing $200 Pro plan.
Phantom Blade Zero Enters Final Stages of Development, Devs Emphasize No AI Visual Tech
Developer S-Game announced that Phantom Blade Zero is in its final development stages and will not use AI visual technology, with all content crafted by human artists. The team emphasized their commitment to traditional artistry, using 3D scans, motion capture from martial artists, and hand-drawn maps. Phantom Blade Zero is an action RPG inspired by Chinese Wuxia culture and other media, set to release on PlayStation 5 and PC on September 9, 2026.
Phantom Blade Zero Studio Says “Every Single Piece of Content” is Hand-Crafted by Real Artists
Developer S-Game has stated that Phantom Blade Zero will not use generative AI for its visual content, emphasizing that all assets are hand-crafted by real artists. The studio detailed its use of 3D scans, traditional Chinese weaponry for prototyping, and motion capture from martial artists to ensure authenticity. The game is set to launch on September 9th for PC and PlayStation 5, with a potential Xbox Series X/S release not ruled out.
Evening Tech Bits
Intel's market capitalization reached its highest point in 25 years, exceeding $300 billion, driven by strong performance in CPUs, AI, and foundry services. The company's Arc GPUs are also seeing improved compatibility and performance.
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OpenAI has reportedly paused a significant investment deal in the UK due to concerns over energy costs and regulatory hurdles. The decision highlights challenges faced by AI companies in scaling operations and navigating governmental oversight.
Evening Legal Briefs
Florida has initiated an investigation into OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, concerning potential risks to minors. Separately, John Deere is facing a $99 million lawsuit for allegedly monopolizing repair services for its farming equipment.
Slay the Princess & 1000xRESIST creators announce Prove You're Human
Sunset visitor, the creators of Slay the Princess and 1000xRESIST, have announced a new game titled Prove You're Human. In this upcoming title, players will be tasked with correcting an AI system that believes it is human.
Prove You’re Human Revealed by the Creators of 1000xResist
Prove You're Human, a new sci-fi narrative adventure from sunset visitor, the creators of 1000xResist, has been revealed with publishing by Black Tabby Publishing. The game follows Santana, who investigates an artificial intelligence named Mesa that believes it is human, exploring themes of identity, memory, and control.
Prove You’re Human is the Next Game From 1000xRESIST Developer That Sees Putting an AI Dreaming to be Human in its Place | Console Creatures
Developer sunset visitor 斜陽過客 announced its next game, Prove You're Human, for PC via Steam. This first-person adventure game features a narrative where players must convince a dreaming AI that it is not human. The game incorporates real-world footage and a CAPTCHA mechanic, and is the first title published under Black Tabby Games' new publishing arm.
The makers of 1000xRESIST just unveiled Prove you’re human, and it’s giving very prescient banger
Sunset Visitor, the developer behind the acclaimed sci-fi narrative game 1000xRESIST, has unveiled their new title, Prove You're Human. This upcoming sci-fi adventure tasks players with confronting an AI that believes itself to be human, featuring a mix of 3D environments and live-action footage. While no release date has been set, the game is expected to continue the studio's tradition of original storytelling.
1000xResist Developer’s New Game Is Prove You’re Human
Sunset Visitor, the developer behind 1000xResist, has announced its new game, Prove You're Human, an adventure game for PC. Players must convince an AI that it is not human, despite the player character being a digital copy. Black Tabby Games will publish the title, while Fellow Traveler previously published 1000xResist.
1000xResist dev's new game has you convince an AI that they're not human, and my brain is already scrambled in the best way
Developer Sunset Visitor has announced their new game, Prove You're Human, following their acclaimed title 1000xResist. In this new game, players must convince an AI named Mesa that she is not human, while also exploring themes of consciousness and the human condition. The game will feature a blend of convincing the AI and exploring a virtual world, with real-world footage also incorporated.
Inside Prove You're Human, the Otherwordly Next Game From the Award-Winning Studio Behind 1000xResist
Sunset Visitor's next game, Prove You're Human, is a sci-fi narrative adventure exploring themes of AI, labor, and identity, building on the success of their previous title 1000xResist. The game features a blend of live-action film, CAPTCHA mechanics, and a dreamlike world, with developers emphasizing that no generative AI is used in its creation. The article also touches on the challenges of indie game funding and Black Tabby Games' new role as a publisher.
Convince a giant robotic head on a stick it's not human in Prove You're Human, the new game from 1000xResist developer
Prove You're Human, a new game from developer Sunset Visitor, challenges players to convince an advanced AI named Mesa that it is not human. Players take on the role of a digital human copy entering a virtual environment to interact with the AI, which is represented as a giant robotic head on a stick. The game also features CAPTCHA tests and live-action footage, exploring themes of artificial intelligence and the nature of consciousness.
Prove You’re Human is the next game from the 1000xResist devs
Sunset Visitor, the developer of 1000xResist, is releasing a new game titled Prove You're Human, with Black Tabby Games acting as publisher. The game explores themes of artificial intelligence and humanity, where the player controls a digital copy of a person tasked with convincing an AI of its non-human status. Prove You're Human is available to wishlist on Steam, though a release date has not yet been confirmed.
1000xResist devs reveal their wild-looking second game about convincing an AI it's not human
Developer Sunset Visitor has revealed its second game, Prove You're Human, a narrative adventure set in the far future. Players must convince an AI that it is not alive, while the protagonist is a digital clone, raising ethical questions. The game features unique graphics incorporating real-world footage of Vancouver and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Valve rumoured to be working on 'SteamGPT' AI bot for support and anti-cheat functions
Reports suggest Valve is developing an internal AI tool referred to as 'SteamGPT', potentially for customer support and anti-cheat functions. While the exact implementation remains unclear, references in source code indicate Valve is exploring AI for tasks like handling support queries and analyzing player data.
Some of the best writers making games today decided to form a publisher "an hour" after a call: Slay the Princess and 1000xResist devs team up for new sci-fi adventure
Black Tabby Games, the developer behind Slay the Princess, has announced the formation of a new publishing arm, Black Tabby Publishing. The company aims to support narrative-driven indie games, signing two titles so far, including Prove You're Human from 1000xResist developer Sunset Visitor. Co-founders Tony Howard-Arias and Abby Howard emphasized their goal to provide intimate feedback and support to developers beyond just funding.
The creators of 1000xResist are making a game about convincing an AI she's not a real person
Sunset Visitor, the studio behind 1000xResist, has announced its new game, Prove You're Human, which will be published by Black Tabby Games. The game centers on convincing an advanced artificial intelligence named Mesa that she is not human. The developers aim to explore themes of labor, ambiguity, and the impact of AI in contemporary society.
Research suggests AI infrastructure projects are worth the investment less than 30% of the time
Research from Gartner indicates that nearly one in five projects attempting to integrate AI into IT infrastructure and operations fail, often due to unrealistic expectations. Factors contributing to these failures include skill gaps, poor data quality, and limited data access, although successful implementations in IT service management and cloud operations were also reported.
