Researchers secretly infiltrated a popular Reddit forum with AI bots, causing outrage

Reddit is considering legal action after a group of researchers had AI bots pose as real people without users’ knowledge. The researchers say they will no longer publish their study.

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Amazon launches its first internet satellites to compete against SpaceX's Starlinks

Amazon's first internet satellites are in orbit. United Launch Alliance's Atlas rocket blasted off Monday from Florida, carrying 27 of Amazon's Project Kuiper satellites. It's the latest entry in the mega constellation market currently dominated by SpaceX's Starlinks. Amazon launched two test satellites in 2023. These upgraded new ones are coated with mirror film to scatter reflecting sunlight in an attempt to accommodate astronomers. Stargazers oppose these fast-growing satellite constellations, saying it spoils their observations. Amazon aims to put more than 3,200 of these satellites into orbit to provide fast, affordable broadband service around the globe.

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IBM pledges $150 billion to boost U.S. tech growth, computer manufacturing

The funds include $30 billion to advance American manufacturing of its mainframe and quantum computers.

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Ex-OpenAI staffers urge states not to approve ChatGPT maker's restructuring effort

A group including ex-OpenAI employees sent a letter to attorneys general in California and Delaware requesting that they halt OpenAI's restructuring.

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Instagram launches Edits app for video, rivaling TikTok

Instagram's Edits app includes background replacement, automatic captioning and artificial intelligence tools that can turn images into video.

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2 robot-operated stores open in Los Angeles County

VenHub, an artificial intelligence and robotic technology company, just opened their fully autonomous smart stores in Glendale and North Hollywood.

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Brain implant cleared by FDA for Precision Neuroscience, a Musk Neuralink rival

Precision Neuroscience announced that a core component of its brain implant system has been approved by the FDA.

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