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Kingdom Hearts Collection Key Art Has Fans Sleuthing To Work Out If AI Was Used
Fans are debating whether Square Enix used AI to enhance artwork for the Kingdom Hearts Collection box art, citing inconsistencies like Donald Duck having four fingers. The controversy arose after comparing the US box art to original artwork, with theories suggesting AI was used to extrapolate and reposition elements. Square Enix has been contacted for comment.
EU orders Meta to stop blocking rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp
The European Commission has ordered Meta to allow third-party AI chatbots to operate on its WhatsApp platform. This decision aims to prevent Meta from blocking rival AI services and promote competition within the messaging application.
Both lawyers in case use hallucinating AI, causing judge to throw up hands, bar them for 2 years, fine everybody, and…
A court case involving a dispute between Tom Withers and the city of Aberdeen saw both legal teams sanctioned for using AI-generated citations that did not exist. The judge fined the attorneys and barred two of them from practicing in the district for two years due to their reliance on unverified AI research and drafting tools.
Does That Space Marine Have an Extra Finger? Yes, but Games Workshop Insists It's Not AI
Games Workshop has denied using artificial intelligence in its official art for the tabletop game Warhammer: The Horus Heresy. The company issued a statement after fans pointed out a Space Marine with an extra finger, speculating it was a sign of AI generation.
Anthropic shares timelapse video of Claude Fable 5 AI vision model beating Pokemon FireRed
Anthropic has shared a timelapse video showcasing their Claude Fable 5 AI vision model successfully playing Pokemon FireRed. This development raises questions about the future role of AI agents in video gaming.
AI Yi-Yi!
The game Fable 5, powered by the AI Claude Mythos 5, has been publicly released for Android devices. This marks a significant development in AI integration within gaming.
Conan O'Brien is hosting educational videos for an AI cybersecurity company
Conan O'Brien is lending his comedic talents to Wiz, an AI cybersecurity company, by hosting educational videos for the company. The partnership aims to make corporate training more engaging.
Anthropic's Fable AI brings the capabilities of its unreleased Mythos model to regular users
Anthropic is offering users access to its unreleased Mythos AI model through its Fable AI service. Subscribers can test the model until June 22 without incurring additional usage credits.
Interview: Fenris Creations CEO Hilmar Pétursson on the future of AI in EVE Online
Fenris Creations CEO Hilmar Pétursson discusses the company's rebranding from CCP Games, its independence from Pearl Abyss, and a new collaboration with Google DeepMind. The interview explores the future of AI in EVE Online, its potential impact on game design, player experience, and internal development processes, as well as updates on EVE Frontier and EVE Vanguard.
PSO2 New Genesis celebrates its fifth anniversary with freebies, music, and events as it tests an in-game LLM chatbot
Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis is celebrating its fifth anniversary throughout June and into the rest of the year with various in-game events, freebies, and new content. Sega is also testing an in-game LLM chatbot called the Conversational Mag, allowing players to interact with their in-game Mag via text.
Secretlab's CEO is getting tough on copycat chairs and doesn't feel pressure to adopt AI: 'If we were owned by outside investors, you can bet that AI will be somehow jammed down our throats'
Secretlab CEO Ian Ang discusses the company's approach to product development, emphasizing innovation and quality over adopting trends like AI or the metaverse. He highlights their focus on combating copycat designs and their ability to innovate due to not having outside investor pressure. Ang also touches on the inspiration behind their premium features, often driven by the needs of professional esports players.
Siri AI first look: How Apple's rebuilt AI-powered assistant behaves across iPhone, iPad and Mac
Apple is introducing a rebuilt, AI-powered version of its virtual assistant, Siri. This new iteration aims to enhance Siri's capabilities across iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices, offering a more intelligent and integrated user experience.
'The thing that gives me hope is there is an enormous amount of capacity being built' - AMD's head of Ryzen and Radeon is pinning hopes of an end to the memory crisis on a supply ramp into 2028
AMD's David McAfee expressed hope that the memory crisis, exacerbated by AI demand, could ease by 2028 as manufacturers ramp up DDR5 production. While acknowledging the significant capacity being built, McAfee noted that the unprecedented demand from AI and server refreshes makes it uncertain if supply will meet future needs. Other industry figures and companies like Samsung and SK hynix are also investing in new facilities, though they cautiously manage risks of oversupply.
Engadget Podcast: Recapping Apple's Siri AI WWDC 2026 keynote
This podcast episode discusses Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote, focusing on the announced AI features for Siri. The hosts debate whether the new AI capabilities will be genuinely useful or primarily marketing fluff.
Google reportedly orders at least three million chips from Intel to arrive in 2028, as TSMC struggles to keep up with…
Google has reportedly ordered at least three million Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) from Intel, with deliveries expected in 2028. This move comes as semiconductor leader TSMC struggles to meet demand due to the AI boom. Intel is also reportedly being tested by Nvidia for its next GPU architecture, potentially strengthening Intel's position in the gaming market.
Apple's virtual Siri-ball is a glowing reminder to Google and Microsoft that user interfaces really matter in…
Apple's upcoming AI-powered Siri for visionOS features a glowing orb interface that illuminates its virtual surroundings, contrasting with the less integrated AI interfaces of Google's Gemini and Microsoft's Copilot. This focus on user experience and environmental lighting in augmented reality is highlighted as a key differentiator.
AMD's next-gen RDNA 5 GPUs not out until late 2027 or even early 2028 according to new report citing graphics card…
A new report suggests AMD's RDNA 5 graphics cards may not launch until late 2027 or early 2028, potentially breaking the traditional two-year release cadence. This delay, along with Nvidia's similar timeline for its next-gen Rubin GPUs, is partly attributed to the ongoing AI boom impacting chip production and pricing. The extended wait could lead to more affordable hardware if chip prices stabilize, but there's also a risk of both late and expensive releases.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour has an AI-generated content disclosure on Steam [UPDATED]
Sega has disclosed the use of AI in the development of Crazy Taxi: World Tour on Steam. The company states that AI will be used to support development but will not replace human performers or creative roles.
Siri AI & dedicated Siri app announced at Apple WWDC 26
Apple announced a rebuilt version of Siri, named Siri AI, at WWDC 2026, developed with assistance from Google. This new AI will be integrated into OS 27 Golden Gate and will also feature a dedicated Siri application.
Virtual Reality Check
Apple is laying the groundwork for its smart glasses with visionOS 2, featuring a pinnable AI visualization for Siri that reacts to gaze. Meanwhile, Meta has deleted its face-recognition system.