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OpenAI says it plans ChatGPT changes after lawsuit blamed chatbot for teen's suicide

cnbc.com Salvador Rodriguez Lora Kolodny 2025-12-11 12:18:20

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks during the Federal Reserve's Integrated Review of the Capital Framework for Large Banks Conference in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 22, 2025. OpenAI is detailing its plans to address ChatGPT's shortcomings when handling "sensitive situations" following a lawsuit from a family who blamed the chatbot for their teenage son's death by suicide. "We will keep improving, guided by experts and grounded in responsibility to the people who use our tools — and we hope others

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Job titles of the future: Satellite streak astronomer

technologyreview.com Tereza Pultarova 2025-12-12 02:00:00

But in 2019, SpaceX began deploying its internet-beaming Starlink constellation, and the astronomical community started to sound alarm bells. The satellites were orbiting too low and reflected too much sunlight, leaving bright marks in telescope images. A year later, Rawls and a handful of her colleagues were the first to make a scientific assessment of the satellite streaks’ effect on astronomical observations, using images from the Víctor M. Blanco telescope (which, like Rubin, is in Chile). “

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India is still working on sewer robots

technologyreview.com Hamaad Habibullah 2025-12-12 02:00:00

More than 220 Bandicoot robots have been deployed in India, says Vipin Govind, head of marketing and communications at Genrobotics. The company’s reach, he says, enables “even resource-constrained municipalities” to deploy the technology effectively. Despite these technological options, a 2021 report by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment found that there are still more than 58,000 manual scavengers across India. Independent observers say the numbers are even higher. The machine that J

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Voice recording on Nothing Phone 3’s Essential Space gets a due upgrade

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-12 00:34:51

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Nothing has updated the voice recorder functionality in Essential Space. With this update, the voice recordings will not have complete transcriptions instead of just summaries. The update is limited to Nothing Phone 3 and has yet to arrive on the Phone 3a, which offers similar summarization functionality for voice notes. The Nothing Phone 3 may stop short of being the perfect flagship, but it has some unique and nifty elements. One of them is Essential S

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Tired of Google Photos filling up your cloud? A new backup setting could help (Updated: Screenshot)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-12 00:44:49

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Photos could soon introduce a new feature allowing users to back up only their favorite photos and videos. This feature could provide a middle ground between full auto-backup and manual selection, saving storage space. Update, August 27, 2025 (05:44 AM ET): While we’re still waiting on the feature to go live, we managed to activate the toggle for it for an early look: AssembleDebug / Android Authority Original article, July 30, 2025 (05:16 AM

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This Philips Hue Bridge Pro price leak won’t light up your face

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-12 00:47:10

Jonathan Feist / Android Authority TL;DR The Philips Hue Bridge Pro might cost ~$104. The device will be available for purchase starting September 4. The new model comes with many exciting upgrades, such as the MotionAware feature and support for three times more lights. It’s been almost a decade since the launch of the Philips Hue Bridge. While the current Hue setup remains one of the best options for anyone looking to install smart lights, enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting the next ve

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Google Play Store preps a small but welcome UI change (Updated: Rolling out)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-12 02:18:22

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Play Store is preparing a redesigned account switcher. A prominent “Switch account” row appears below a greeting and your profile picture. The feature is enabled by flags in v46.8.29-31, mirroring recent rollouts in other Google apps. Update, August 27, 2025 (06:18 AM ET): The redesigned account switcher on the Google Play Store has started rolling out to some users, as reported by X user Joe Lenington. Original article, June 30 10, 2025 (11:5

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Nothing caught red-handed faking Phone 3 camera samples, can’t even try to deny (Updated: Explanation)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-12 03:40:37

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A Nothing Phone 3 retail demo has been spotted making misleading claims about photo samples. Android Authority has spoken to two of the photographers who shot the pics, who confirm they did not use the Phone 3 at all. Asked for comment, Nothing has not denied these claims, and instead says that it plans to update demo units. Update, August 27, 2025 (07:40 AM ET): Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis has provided a detailed explanation for the stock photos

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What are you most looking forward to on September 9? [Poll]

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-12-12 03:30:50

The iPhone 17 event is finally official with the slogan “Awe dropping,” taking place on Tuesday, September 9. We’re expecting Apple to announce either six or seven new devices, alongside some possible new iPhone cases and Watch bands too … The September 9 lineup Here’s what we’re expecting to see: iPhone 17 iPhone 17 Air iPhone 17 Pro iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple Watch Series 11 Apple Watch Ultra 3 With the possibility also of: AirPods Pro 3 Additionally, we may see a new premium case mat

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7 smart plug tricks that instantly made my home feel more automated

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-12-12 00:00:20

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Remember The Clapper? The plug-in staple may have made for a catchy jingle in the 1980s, but it could also be considered as a primitive ancestor of today's smart plug -- that is, if you can say anything from a few decades ago is primitive. Smart plugs offer greater convenience than The Clapper ever did, letting you control your devices from an app on your phone, your voice, or a schedule. Also: Unplugging these 7 common ho

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This tiny ratchet beats any multitool or Swiss Army Knife I've ever tested - and it's only $25

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-12-12 00:15:18

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I'm always on the lookout for a now toy -- ahem, I mean tool -- to add to my everyday carry (EDC) gear. New multitools, flashlights, and other cool tools are always on my radar. A few weeks ago, I happened to come across something that, the moment I saw it, I just had to have it. It was one of those gambles: "it might be good, it might be on the way back to Amazon by the end of the day". Also: 10 tiny tools I carry with me everywhere - how they work It turned out

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Graph databases are exploding, thanks to the AI boom - here's why

zdnet.com Joe Mckendrick 2025-12-12 00:31:28

Cobalt88 / iStock / Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways The graph database market, driven by AI, is growing at a rate of almost 25% annually. Graph databases support knowledge graphs, providing visual guidance for AI development. There are multiple dedicated graph database vendors on the market. Over the past decade, there has been endless churn in technologies shaping the databases behind the applications we run. The rise of NoSQL

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Hide.me VPN review: A reliable free VPN for beginners

zdnet.com Kennedy Otieno 2025-12-12 03:00:21

Hide.me ZDNET's key takeaways Hide.me's exceptional free service is as legit as advertised with no strings attached The full version has remarkable server connections and useful app optimization settings, and it works well with streaming platforms, too, including Netflix It's lacking in some sectors, notably the server network isn't as big, and it requires advanced manual configuration on Linux View now at Hide.me After more than a decade in operation, Hide.me still remains a reliable free VP

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F-35 pilot held 50-minute airborne conference call with engineers before crash

news.ycombinator.com Brad Lendon 2025-12-12 03:38:42

A US Air Force F-35 pilot spent 50 minutes on an airborne conference call with Lockheed Martin engineers trying to solve a problem with his fighter jet before he ejected and the plane plunged to the ground in Alaska earlier this year, an accident report released this week says. The January 28 crash at Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks was recorded in a video that showed the aircraft dropping straight down and exploding in a fireball. The pilot ejected safely, suffering only minor injuries, bu

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Internet Access Providers Aren't Bound by DMCA Unmasking Subpoenas–In Re Cox

news.ycombinator.com Eric Goldman 2025-12-08 22:20:46

The DMCA online safe harbor is a notice-and-takedown scheme. Web hosts aren’t liable for copyright-infringing third-party uploads unless and until the copyright owner submits a proper takedown notice to the host, at which point the web host can remain legally protected by expeditiously removing the targeted item. By taking web hosts out of the liability chain, the DMCA nominally keeps any infringement disputes being between the uploader and the copyright owner. To help copyright owners sue anon

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Rokid Glasses Hands-On: Smart Glasses, Buggy Voice Assistant

gizmodo.com James Pero 2025-12-12 02:00:46

Smart glasses are an exciting idea right now. In theory, they’re a new gadget that does lots of the stuff that our phones do, but in an always-there form factor. They can take pictures, make calls, translate menus, and—if the tech and the investment get there—they might slap a screen right onto eyeballs for notifications, navigation, and maybe even augmented reality à la Pokémon Go. I say “in theory” because just because smart glasses can do all of those things on paper doesn’t mean they can do

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AI Is Crushing the Early Career Job Market, Stanford Study Finds

gizmodo.com Ece Yildirim 2025-12-12 03:47:25

If you suspected that AI is taking jobs away from young workers, there is now data to back this up. Three economists at Stanford University’s Digital Economy Lab —professor Erik Brynjolfsson, research scientist Ruyu Chen, and postdoctoral fellow Bharat Chandar— published a paper on Tuesday that found early-career workers aged 22 to 25 in the most AI-exposed jobs “have experienced a 13 percent relative decline in employment.” “In contrast, employment for workers in less exposed fields and more

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This Hidden iPhone Feature Could Help Protect Your Eyes

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-12 02:33:03

According to my iPhone, I spend about four hours a day looking at my phone. I'm sure I hold my iPhone close to my face at times, especially at night, and that might be why my eyes hurt sometimes, like I've got something in them. Luckily, there's a hidden iPhone feature called Screen Distance that could help all of us take better care of our eyes. CNET The feature warns you when you're holding your iPhone or iPad too close to your face, sort of like having a parent tell you to sit farther back

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AI Is Everywhere in Photoshop. These Are the Best Tools I Found While Editing Photos

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-12 02:00:07

Photoshop is chock-full of new tools powered by generative AI. I spend a lot of time reviewing AI image generators and other AI creative software, and I've learned that not all AI tools are built equal. So I knew I had to take Photoshop's AI for a spin to see how it stacked up. AI might not be right for every Photoshop project you do, especially if you're a professional creator who regularly uses the program. There are some good tools to help your creative workflows, but you need to spend time

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If These 8 Rumored iPhone 17 Pro Max Features Turn Out to Be True, I Just Might Switch

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-12 03:00:04

Now that we have a confirmed Sept. 9 date for when Apple will introduce the next fleet of iPhone models, it's time to get serious about about preparing for a phone switch. Do I hold onto my current iPhone Pro or jump to the latest iPhone 17 Pro based on what I'm hearing from the rumor mill? And just as important: If I do get a new iPhone, do I go for the larger iPhone 17 Pro Max model? Here's a rundown of some of the features rumored for the iPhone 17 Pro Max that I'm most curious about. Don't

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A Dark Money Group Is Secretly Funding High-Profile Democratic Influencers

wired.com Taylor Lorenz 2025-12-12 02:00:00

In a private group chat in June, dozens of Democratic political influencers discussed whether to take advantage of an enticing opportunity. They were being offered $8,000 per month to take part in a secretive program aimed at bolstering Democratic messaging on the internet. But the contract sent to them from Chorus, the nonprofit arm of a liberal influencer marketing platform, came with some strings. Among other issues, it mandated extensive secrecy about disclosing their payments and had restr

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London targets noisy commuters with headphone campaign

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2025-12-12 00:26:17

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. After bringing 4G and 5G connectivity to the Underground, London’s public transport authority has started scolding noisy passengers who subject everyone to music and calls blasting out of their phones. A new poster campaign launched by Transport for London (TfL) this week encourages customers to wear headphones when watching or listening to content on their devices to reduce disruption for other commuters.

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‘Vibe-hacking’ is now a top AI threat

theverge.com Hayden Field 2025-12-12 02:00:00

is The Verge’s senior AI reporter. An AI beat reporter for more than five years, her work has also appeared in CNBC, MIT Technology Review, Wired UK, and other outlets. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. “Agentic AI systems are being weaponized.” That’s one of the first lines of Anthropic’s new Threat Intelligence report, out today, which details the wide range of cases in which Claude — and likely many other leading AI agents and chatbots

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Google Home gets an obvious but welcome way to tell when you’re home

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-12 03:59:24

Google previously announced that older Nest Thermostats are getting full scheduling capabilities . Now, it turns out that the Google Home app is also getting another helpful addition. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? According to the official release notes, the latest version of the Google Home app (v3.39) adds Wi-Fi presence capabilities: Added support in presence sensing to adjust Home & Away status based on when your mobile device connects or disconnects from a selected

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SpaceX's Starship deploys its payload for the first time

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-11 23:50:30

SpaceX has successfully launched the Starship for its 10th test flight after it was delayed a couple of times due to weather conditions and other issues. This time, the company was able to achieve its objectives without the vehicle and its booster exploding mid-test. One of those objectives was deploying Starship's payload for the first time ever. If you'll recall, Starship exploded during its ascent stage in the company's seventh and eighth test flights. The vehicle made it to space for its nin

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I tried using a $159 Chromebook as my main laptop for a week - and it was oddly satisfying

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-12-12 04:00:21

Asus CX15 Chromebook ZDNET's key takeaways Asus' CX15 Chromebook is available now for $159. It's one of the most affordable 15-inch laptops released this year, with a handful of features that make it especially good for students. The modest hardware puts a limit on its performance. $159 at Walmart Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Asus' CX15 Chromebook is an affordable, durable laptop that handles the basics for $159. With a standard hardware loadout and solid 15-inch for

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7 AI features I'd like to see the iPhone 17 embrace from Google, OpenAI, and others

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2025-12-12 04:15:17

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways The release of the Google Pixel 10 phones with deeply integrated AI features that offer impressive new capabilities has revealed how vulnerable the iPhone 17 could be. Many of the smartest AI services in the world are already on the iPhone as apps, and so there's the possibility that Apple could partner with them for deeper integrations. The new AI camera features in the Pixel 10 could be the bigge

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Show HN: Regolith – Regex library that prevents ReDoS CVEs in TypeScript

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-11 22:54:07

Regolith A server-side TypeScript and JavaScript library immune to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) attacks by using Rust and linear Regex under the hood. Regolith has a linear worst case time complexity, compared to the default RegExp found in TypeScript and JavaScript, which has an exponential worst case. Motivation: I wanted a Regex library for TypeScript and JavaScript where I didn't have to worry about ReDoS attacks. Important Regolith is still early in development! We need h

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Light pollution prolongs avian activity

news.ycombinator.com Ellyn Lapointe 2025-12-07 16:32:36

If the songbirds in your neighborhood are waking you up earlier and chirping well into the evening, blame light pollution. Artificial light touches nearly every corner of Earth’s surface, and a new study shows that it’s messing with birds’ biological clocks. Researchers analyzed a global acoustic dataset of more than 60 million recorded birdsongs representing more than 580 diurnal bird species. The findings, published Thursday, August 21, in the journal Science, show that light pollution has pr

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Starship Nails 10th Test Flight, Putting SpaceX Back on Track

gizmodo.com George Dvorsky 2025-12-11 20:44:37

Following a string of unsuccessful flights, SpaceX managed to pull off its most successful test in months, with Starship fulfilling a number of key milestones. It was a good day for SpaceX. The megarocket blasted off on time, leaving the Starbase launch mount at 7:30 p.m. ET. Stage separation went off without a hitch, with the Super Heavy booster landing in the ocean as planned nearly 7 minutes into the mission. Second engine cutoff (SECO) occurred a few minutes later, and Starship began to cru

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OpenAI says it plans ChatGPT changes after lawsuit blamed chatbot for teen's suicide

Job titles of the future: Satellite streak astronomer

India is still working on sewer robots

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Google Play Store preps a small but welcome UI change (Updated: Rolling out)

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Graph databases are exploding, thanks to the AI boom - here's why

Hide.me VPN review: A reliable free VPN for beginners

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Rokid Glasses Hands-On: Smart Glasses, Buggy Voice Assistant

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I tried using a $159 Chromebook as my main laptop for a week - and it was oddly satisfying

7 AI features I'd like to see the iPhone 17 embrace from Google, OpenAI, and others

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