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Epic Games Reveals Staggering 778K Fortnite Moderation Actions in Six Months
Epic Games reported over 778,000 moderation actions on Fortnite in a six-month period, with cyber harassment and hate speech being the most common violations. The company detailed its use of AI and human review for various issues, including suicide-related interventions and predator actions against minors. This transparency highlights the significant challenges and resources required for maintaining online safety in large gaming communities.
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OpenAI has launched Privacy Filter, an open-source, on-device model designed to remove personal information from enterprise data. This comes as Anthropic's "Mythos" is described as a "nothingburger" in the AI space.
Google executive responsible for AI has a solution for the game industry's problems, and you're not going to…
Google Cloud's global director for games, Jack Buser, believes Artificial Intelligence is the solution to the game industry's declining profits and ongoing layoffs. While acknowledging AI's potential to grant 'superpowers' to developers, the article critically examines Buser's perspective, suggesting the focus is on protecting profits through 'right-sizing' rather than employee well-being. The piece also draws parallels to the failed Google Stadia project and the hype surrounding AI in game development.
D-topia Is A Subversive Cozy Puzzler About Making People Happy, Coming To Switch 1 & 2
Annapurna Interactive announced that the cozy puzzler D-topia, developed by Marumittu Games, will be released on Nintendo Switch on July 14, 2026. Players will act as a 'Facilitator' in a facility designed to maximize human happiness, stepping in when artificial intelligence cannot solve issues. The game focuses on story and puzzles, exploring themes of free will and societal function.
Leak suggests solid pricing for Steam Machine, but even that might be too high to save it
A leak suggests Valve is targeting a $650 to $750 price range for the Steam Machine, influenced by fluctuating RAM prices and the AI market. This pricing places it competitively against the PlayStation 5 Slim but potentially above other consoles and custom PCs, raising concerns about its market viability. The article speculates that Valve should instead focus on iterating the Steam Deck.
There's no memory crisis in space, as astronauts on the ISS are getting new laptops with 128 GB of RAM and a…
Astronauts on the International Space Station are set to receive new HP ZBook G9 Fury laptops equipped with Intel Core Ultra 9 processors, Nvidia RTX Pro Blackwell mobile GPUs, and 128 GB of DDR5 ECC RAM. These custom machines have undergone extensive testing, including radiation bombardment, to ensure reliability in the space environment. The new laptops are expected to come online soon.
D-topia Launches July 14, Free Demo Available Now on Steam
Annapurna Interactive and Marumittu Games announced that the puzzle-adventure game D-topia will launch on July 14, 2026, for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A free demo is currently available on Steam. Players will manage an AI-run community, solving logic puzzles and making narrative choices that affect the story.
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NVIDIA and Google Cloud are partnering to advance agentic and physical AI technologies. Separately, Mozilla utilized Anthropic's Mythos tool to identify and resolve 271 bugs within the Firefox browser.
D-topia gets Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 release date, new trailer
Annapurna Interactive and Marumittu Games have announced that the puzzle adventure game D-topia will be released for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on July 14. Players will assume the role of a maintenance worker in a facility managed by an AI designed to maximize happiness, solving logic puzzles to keep residents satisfied and uncover secrets.
From Overwatch Tweaks to GTA Heists: Your Daily Gaming ... | TAG
This daily gaming news roundup covers several key updates. Overwatch on Nintendo Switch is functioning as intended after a patch, though still needs further updates. Capcom's new IP Pragmata has sold over 1 million units in 48 hours and received positive reviews. Netflix faces controversy over delayed episode releases for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run. Leaks suggest a "Resynced" version of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is coming, and a remake of Buck Bumble is likely. Take-Two Interactive's CEO Strauss Zelnick believes AI doomsday talk is overblown, and the Elden Ring film adaptation has a reported budget exceeding $100 million.
You know it's bad for AI when even Peter Molyneux, king of overpromising, is tepid on its use in game dev: 'I think we have to be very, very careful'
Veteran game developer Peter Molyneux, known for his ambitious promises, has expressed caution regarding the use of artificial intelligence in game development. He believes developers must proceed carefully, a sentiment that contrasts with the industry's current enthusiasm for AI tools. The article also touches on past controversies surrounding Molyneux's projects and the broader implications of AI in creative fields.
Former director of famously successful Google Stadia says the whole games industry is "in trouble," but don't worry, AI will help by letting small teams "actually compete" with AAA
Jack Buser, former director at Google Stadia, believes the games industry is facing significant trouble due to rising development costs and stagnant player engagement with older titles. He suggests that Artificial Intelligence could be a key factor in helping smaller teams compete with AAA studios by accelerating various business functions and marketing efforts.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn plays like a Mass Effect-like sci-fi adventure in fine form, but its developer's use of AI raises some difficult questions
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, developed by Owlcat Games, presents a promising Mass Effect-like science-fiction RPG experience with impressive visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5. While the gameplay demo showcases engaging combat, dialogue, and environmental destruction, the studio's use of generative AI tools during development raises ethical questions about the final product's human-made status.
OpusClip Review 2026: Great Tool, Wrong Hype for Gamers
OpusClip is an AI tool designed to automatically generate short, shareable clips from long-form video content. While it excels at identifying engaging spoken segments for podcasts and commentary, it struggles with action-heavy gaming content where visual moments are key. The review highlights its strong caption generation and user-friendly editor but criticizes its credit-based pricing system for high-volume streamers and its lack of focus on visual gameplay.
Hey Meta workers, are you getting paid for those keystrokes?
Meta is reportedly capturing keystrokes, mouse movements, and clicks from its employees to train artificial intelligence models. A company spokesperson confirmed the internal tool's purpose is to gather real-world examples of computer usage. The report raises concerns about workplace surveillance, data privacy, and whether employees will be compensated for their data.
Anker's 'Thus' chip brings AI to its headphones and other products
Anker has unveiled its proprietary 'Thus' chip, designed to integrate Artificial Intelligence capabilities directly into wearable devices like headphones. This Compute-in-Memory (CIM) AI audio chip utilizes neural networks and runs AI functions locally, promising enhanced features such as advanced noise cancellation for calls. Anker plans to deploy the Thus chip in other mobile accessories and IoT devices following its debut on a new headphone model.
TSMC reportedly plots ultra-advanced sub-1 nm chips with 'trial' production starting in 2029
TSMC is reportedly planning to begin trial production of sub-1 nanometer semiconductor chips in 2029, with commercial availability expected in 2030 or later. This advanced manufacturing process follows their N2 node, expected later this year, and the A14 node planned for 2028. The development is significant for future PC and AI hardware, though the AI boom has impacted chip pricing.
OpenAI's hilarious new patent diagrams have 'HBM stacked up like rice cakes'
OpenAI has filed a patent for a new chip architecture that stacks High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) chiplets with compute chiplets using embedded logic bridges. The patent, published on April 2, 2026, aims to overcome the ~6 mm communication distance limit imposed by the JEDEC standard, leading to humorous comparisons of the stacked memory to 'rice cakes' on social media.
'Defenders finally have a chance to win, decisively': Firefox CTO raves about Claude Mythos' bug hunting capabilities after it finds 271 vulnerabilities
Mozilla partnered with Anthropic to use an early version of Claude Mythos, an AI tool, in its bug hunting efforts for Firefox. The AI successfully identified 271 vulnerabilities, with Firefox CTO Bobby Holley stating that this technology gives defenders a significant advantage in finding zero-day exploits before they can be exploited.
Anthropic is investigating 'unauthorized access' of its Mythos cybersecurity tool
Anthropic is investigating reports of unauthorized access to its Claude Mythos cybersecurity tool, which was accessed through a third-party contractor portal. The company stated that the access occurred within a vendor environment and that they are looking into the claims. Claude Mythos, part of Project Glasswing, was in a limited preview with companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Apple, and has been noted for its ability to find security flaws.