Artificial Intelligence
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AI Yi-Yi!
Users are reporting performance degradation in Anthropic's AI model, Claude, leading to speculation that the company is 'nerfing' its capabilities. This comes amidst broader discussions about the impact of AI, including a report of a small town dealing with the implications of a $6 billion AI data center.
How to de-Gemini your Google apps
This guide explains how to disable Google's Gemini AI integration within personal and professional Google Workspace accounts. Users can turn off smart features in Gmail, Chat, and Meet, though disabling Workspace smart features also removes basic functionalities like grammar and spelling corrections. For professional accounts, administrators have more control over Gemini's presence across applications like Docs and Sheets.
AI Yi-Yi!
Meta has developed an AI version of its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, to interact with employees. This initiative aims to enhance engagement and communication within the company through artificial intelligence.
PRAGMATA Review 👧
PRAGMATA is a sci-fi action game from Capcom where players control Hugh, who forms a bond with a child droid named Diana while investigating a mysterious moon base. The gameplay features intense combat with a variety of robots, weapon upgrades, and a hacking mechanic, complemented by exploration and collectibles. While the story is somewhat predictable, the visceral action, stunning visuals, and immersive soundscape make it a rewarding experience.
The Complete AI Tool Stack for Twitch Streamers (2026)
This guide outlines a comprehensive and surprisingly affordable AI tool stack for Twitch streamers in 2026, emphasizing free options like OBS Studio, StreamElements, and NVIDIA Broadcast. It details essential tools for broadcasting, overlays, AI audio/video enhancement, clip generation, thumbnails, and automation, suggesting a $0/month stack for hobbyists and a $15-25/month sweet spot for enhanced quality. The article prioritizes tools that compress time and reduce production effort, rather than replacing creativity, and advises a phased approach to adopting new software and hardware.
Not that we should be at all surprised, but Nvidia leans on AI pretty hard for speeding up how it plans and designs its…
Nvidia is heavily leveraging artificial intelligence to accelerate its chip design processes. Tools like NVCell, utilizing reinforcement learning, can now generate standard cell libraries overnight with results superior to human designs. AI is also being used to speed up design verification and explore novel approaches to complex problems like carry-lookahead chains. Furthermore, Nvidia has fine-tuned large language models, such as ChipNeMo, using proprietary design documents to create AI assistants that can help junior designers understand complex hardware components.
Meta is reportedly building an AI clone of Mark Zuckerberg
Meta is reportedly developing an AI clone of CEO Mark Zuckerberg, training it on his mannerisms and public statements to interact with employees. This initiative follows news of Zuckerberg creating a personal AI agent to assist him with his job responsibilities.
AI has the potential to "change the experience" of gaming like the Xbox Kinect, says former Microsoft exec
Former Microsoft executive Ed Fries believes Artificial Intelligence has the potential to significantly change the gaming experience, similar to how the Xbox Kinect aimed to. While acknowledging AI's ability to speed up game development, Fries emphasizes its potential to create new gameplay possibilities. He cautions that, like the Kinect, AI's success depends on developers creating compelling experiences that players want, otherwise it risks becoming a failed technology.
Linux kernel 7.0 is out now
The Linux kernel 7.0 has been released, introducing support for new hardware, numerous fixes, and updated documentation for AI code helpers. Key highlights include work towards upcoming AMD GPUs, improved NTFS and XFS filesystem features, and support for Rock Band 4 guitars on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Linux Torvalds noted the release contains many small fixes and anticipates AI tools will continue to uncover corner cases.
Makko AI Launches on Product Hunt: The AI-Powered 2D Game Studio That Starts With Art
Makko AI has launched a new platform on Product Hunt designed to simplify 2D game creation by starting with art generation powered by artificial intelligence. The platform allows users to describe desired characters, backgrounds, and animations, which are then generated in a consistent art style without requiring drawing or coding skills. Makko AI is available for free with paid plans offering advanced features.
GTA and Red Dead in the crosshairs: hacker drama unfold... | TAG
Rockstar Games is reportedly facing a data breach with hackers claiming to hold sensitive Grand Theft Auto 6 information for ransom. Separately, the tribal survival game Soulmask has left early access with a free Egypt-themed DLC, and Magic: The Gathering is reintroducing a canceled Monster Hunter card. In other news, Karl Urban expressed interest in playing John Marston in a Red Dead Redemption film, Pete Hines departed Bethesda citing dissatisfaction post-Xbox acquisition, and the AI in the 25-year-old game Black & White is being recognized as a precursor to modern AI.
The AI smut peddlers have come for Warhammer 40,000 now
An AI-generated erotic story titled 'Taken by the Tyranid: A Romance in the Far Future' has been uploaded for sale on Amazon, featuring characters from the Warhammer 40,000 universe. The article highlights the use of AI for generating such content and points out visual cues indicating its artificial origin, such as distorted text on the cover art.
ChatGPT will praise the mood and 'bedroom/DIY texture' of fart sounds pulled from YouTube
A YouTuber shared an experiment where ChatGPT provided a detailed, albeit positive, critique of a 37-second audio file of fart sounds. The AI praised the 'bedroom/DIY texture' and 'indie game menu music' vibe, while also offering constructive criticism on structure, mixing, and sound selection. The article highlights the AI's ability to generate nuanced feedback, even for unconventional audio.
OpenAI says Elon Musk is orchestrating a last-minute 'legal ambush' before trial
OpenAI has accused Elon Musk of orchestrating a 'legal ambush' with last-minute changes to his lawsuit, which was filed in 2024. Musk is suing OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging OpenAI abandoned its non-profit mission. The trial is set to begin on April 27, with Musk reportedly seeking between $79 billion and $134 billion in damages.
AI Yi-Yi!
This article explores the human tendency to create cautionary tales and anxieties surrounding artificial intelligence. It touches upon AI's capabilities, such as designing proteins from scratch, and references historical AI figures like Microsoft's Clippy.
Black & White at 25: how Lionhead's hairbrained, stoner-powered game design became the harbinger of modern AI
Lionhead Studios' 25-year-old game Black & White is examined for its groundbreaking AI, particularly its creature companion, which learned and evolved based on player interaction. This early application of AI in games, developed by figures like Richard Evans and Peter Molyneux, is contrasted with modern AI advancements and their societal implications, highlighting games as a crucial testbed for AI research.
The Sunday Papers
This article rounds up recent discussions and investigations within the game development industry. Topics include the resurgence of the Australian game development scene, the risks of developers repeatedly making similar games, the creation of soundtracks for extraction shooters, the challenges of crowdfunding, and critical perspectives on the use of AI in writing.
PlayStation6 might not deliver a price shock, but don’t bite too much into the feel-good murmurs
Recent reports suggest the upcoming PlayStation 6 console may launch at a price closer to the PlayStation 5's current cost, potentially around $749, despite rising component and memory prices. While manufacturing costs are estimated to be high, factors like production efficiency and potential stabilization of component prices could prevent it from exceeding $1,000. The volatility of the global supply chain and geopolitical factors remain key uncertainties for the final retail price.
Pokemon Mystery Gifts Out Now! Are You Ready to Catch '... | TAG
Rockstar Games has been targeted by hackers who allegedly stole company data and are demanding a ransom. Separately, Pokemon Champions is offering free Mystery Gifts until August 2026, Dragon Age: Inquisition's servers are shutting down, and the developers of Graveyard Keeper 2 have denied using AI for its art. Additionally, a previously canceled Monster Hunter card has reappeared in Magic: The Gathering, and Epic Games is reportedly collaborating with Disney on a shooter featuring Disney characters.
SteamGPT Has Gamers Asking: Is AI Integration Actually What We Want?
The Steam community is debating the potential integration of AI features, dubbed "SteamGPT," into the platform. While some AI applications like customer support or enhanced game discovery could be beneficial, many gamers are wary of unnecessary AI additions that might complicate the user experience or raise privacy concerns. The article suggests that Valve should focus on improving existing functionalities rather than adopting AI trends for the sake of competitiveness.
