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AI Videos of Black Women Depicted as ‘Bigfoot’ Are Going Viral

wired.com Reece Rogers 2025-08-26 23:31:30

An AI-generated “bigfoot baddie,” with acrylic nails and a pink wig, speaks directly to her imaginary audience using an iPhone. “We might have to go on the run,” she says. “I’m wanted for a false report on my baby daddy.” This AI video, generated by Google’s Veo 3, has racked up over a million views on Instagram. It’s just one of many viral posts on Instagram and TikTok viewed by WIRED that depict Black women as primates and perpetuate racist tropes using AI video tools. Google’s Veo 3 was a hi

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This Lenovo Chromebook easily replaced my Windows laptop for work - and I can't go back

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-08-29 07:17:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is available now, starting at $649. It's the most powerful Chromebook Plus device yet, and earned our Editor's Choice award for its fantastic battery, lovely OLED display, and ultraportable form. There's a limit to its performance capabilities, and utilizing ChromeOS to its fullest comes with a learning curve. View now at Best Buy It seems like every few months we're seeing new Chromebooks pushing the limits of what the devices can do. Their

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I replaced my Windows laptop with a 'premium' Chromebook - and can't go back

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-08-29 23:00:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is available now, starting at $649. It's the most powerful Chromebook Plus device yet, and earned our Editor's Choice award for its fantastic battery, lovely OLED display, and ultraportable form. There's a limit to its performance capabilities, and utilizing ChromeOS to its fullest comes with a learning curve. View now at Best Buy It seems like every few months we're seeing new Chromebooks pushing the limits of what the devices can do. Their

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We accidentally solved robotics by watching 1M hours of YouTube

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-30 08:08:53

how we accidentally solved robotics by watching 1 million hours of YouTube 29 Jun, 2025 the existential crisis we all share imagine this: you've just spent $640 billion training the chonkiest language model known to humanity (lol) and decide to call it "Behemoth". it can annoy you on whatsapp, try to solve calculus, and argue with you about anything with a sophistication of a philosophy PhD. but ask it to grab a coffee mug from your kitchen counter? ngmi turns out scaling LLMs forever still

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The Great Illusion: When We Believed BeOS Would Save the World

news.ycombinator.com .Wp_Post_Author_Widget .Wp-Post-Author-Meta .Awpa-Display-Name 2025-08-30 02:54:05

A nostalgic dive into the Hacker News thread that in 2015 reminded us how beautiful we were when we dreamed in multithreading Once upon a time, in a galaxy not so far away called “the ’90s,” we still believed that the future of computing would be decided based on pure technical merit. What naivety! It was an era when an operating system could make you fall in love at first boot, when opening four videos simultaneously without hiccups seemed more magical than pulling a rabbit from a hat. BeOS wa

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What Are AI Video Generators? What to Know About Google's Veo 3, Sora and More

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-31 18:00:04

First came the rise of AI chatbots, then image generators blew up. Now, tech companies are rushing to release AI video generators. During the past year, nearly every major tech company has announced some kind of AI video model they've been cooking. Each company has its own timeline, which can make it hard to keep up with who's done what. To save you from searching, I've run down every major AI video program and compiled my early insights on the testing I've done on the programs available now. T

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Bang & Olufsen Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Hits Lowest Price in 2 Years, Stock’s Clearing Fast Before July

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2025-09-01 03:10:27

Weather is finally getting warm—perhaps a bit too warm—which means it’s time to hang out on the beach, by the pool, or really anywhere near a body of water. Create a vibrant space in bringing your music along with you in an easy-to-transport compact form. Amazon has the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 portable Bluetooth speaker on sale for 40% off at the moment. It normally goes for $299, but after the discount you can get it for $179. That cuts the price you pay by a staggering $130 for a limited ti

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You Can Still Watch YouTube Videos Offline. These Are the Easiest Ways

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-01 11:00:02

There's a good chance you've used -- and uploaded content to -- YouTube. According to research from the digital marketing firm Global Media Insight, over 2.7 billion people use the online video platform every month. YouTube says over 20 billion total videos have been uploaded to its platform, with over 20 million videos uploaded every day. If you're going somewhere with limited internet or trying to conserve data -- like hopping on a plane -- you might want to download some YouTube videos to en

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This Gemini feature in the YouTube app convinced me to finally ditch the Google Assistant

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-06 04:00:47

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Ever since Google announced that it would begin phasing out its Assistant for Gemini as the default voice assistant, I have found myself struggling to pick between the two. On one hand, I like the familiarity and reliability of the Assistant but on the other, Gemini is the only one still getting new features. The latter is exactly what finally pushed me to start using Gemini more seriously — despite the occasional hiccup and hallucination. In particular, I’ve

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Gemini’s new video analysis feature is here, but there’s more coming (Updated: Widely rolling out)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-12 18:56:05

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The latest version of the Google app now allows users to upload up to five minutes of video into Gemini for analysis. Gemini has supported video analysis through a YouTube integration, but rivals like ChatGPT have offered the option to upload videos directly to the AI assistant, so Gemini is finally catching up. Additionally, a future update will let users directly record videos within the app, expanding current photo-only capture, as spotted through our

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Creators say they didn't know Google uses YouTube to train AI

cnbc.com Zach Vallese 2025-09-14 03:12:37

Silhouettes of laptop and mobile device users are seen next to a screen projection of the YouTube logo. Google is using its expansive library of YouTube videos to train its artificial intelligence models, including Gemini and the Veo 3 video and audio generator, CNBC has learned. The tech company is turning to its catalog of 20 billion YouTube videos to train these new-age AI tools, according to a person who was not authorized to speak publicly about the matter. Google confirmed to CNBC that i

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Google is using YouTube videos to train its AI video generator

news.ycombinator.com Zach Vallese 2025-09-14 02:44:00

Silhouettes of laptop and mobile device users are seen next to a screen projection of the YouTube logo. Google is using its expansive library of YouTube videos to train its artificial intelligence models, including Gemini and the Veo 3 video and audio generator, CNBC has learned. The tech company is turning to its catalog of 20 billion YouTube videos to train these new-age AI tools, according to a person who was not authorized to speak publicly about the matter. Google confirmed to CNBC that i

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Best Buy Offers GoPro HERO11 Black Mini for Practically Free to Compete With Early Prime Day Deals

gizmodo.com Mike Fazioli 2025-09-14 03:10:56

Anyone who’s ever watched high-octane action or adventure videos shot from the point of view (POV) of the person hurtling down the mountain, skydiving, or performing some other death-defying act, has wondered at least once, “how do they get those shots?” See at Best Buy While many of them are, in fact, professionally shot, the DIY method has never been easier, thanks to the incredible advances in tiny wearable video cameras. The most famous of them all is the GoPro, which seems to keep getting

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Google is using YouTube videos to train its AI video generator

cnbc.com Zach Vallese 2025-09-14 07:31:19

Silhouettes of laptop and mobile device users are seen next to a screen projection of the YouTube logo. Google is using its expansive library of YouTube videos to train its artificial intelligence models, including Gemini and the Veo 3 video and audio generator, CNBC has learned. The tech company is turning to its catalog of 20 billion YouTube videos to train these new-age AI tools, according to a person who was not authorized to speak publicly about the matter. Google confirmed to CNBC that i

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The Gemini app can now analyze the videos on your phone - how to use it

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-09-16 03:41:21

VINCENT FEURAY/Getty Images The Gemini app just got a hugely useful upgrade -- the ability to tell you more about videos you've captured. Earlier this year, Google introduced a capability for Gemini to analyze YouTube videos. The feature lets you summarize extended content or get a step-by-step overview of a project. Also: The best AI image generators are getting scary good at things they used to be terrible at Gemini's video capability is expanding this week; now the AI can take a look at y

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Gemini’s new video analysis feature is here, but there’s more coming (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-17 09:24:05

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The latest version of the Google app now allows users to upload up to five minutes of video into Gemini for analysis. Gemini has supported video analysis through a YouTube integration, but rivals like ChatGPT have offered the option to upload videos directly to the AI assistant, so Gemini is finally catching up. Additionally, a future update will let users directly record videos within the app, expanding current photo-only capture, as spotted through our

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Meta is making all Facebook videos reels

theverge.com Jay Peters 2025-09-17 14:36:43

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Meta is making a change to how sharing videos works on Facebook. Right now, you can share videos as a video from the post composer or as a reel, and both have different sharing workflows. In “the coming months,” however, “all videos on Facebook will be shared as reels,” according to a blog post. “Facebook remains a home for all types of video – short, long, and Live,” Meta sa

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YouTube relaxes moderation rules to allow more controversial content

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2025-09-25 05:56:00

Why it matters: Don't be surprised to see more controversial videos on YouTube. Much like Meta, the platform has relaxed its moderation policies, allowing content that violates the usual rules if it is deemed to be in the "public interest." The Google-owned site has provided moderators with new guidelines and training on how to deal with inflammatory content that breaks YouTube's code of conduct, writes The New York Times. Reviewers have been told not to remove anything considered to be in the

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Meta launches a surreal AI video editor

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-26 09:39:07

Meta's impressive Movie Gen AI editing tool is starting to bear fruit. On Tuesday, the company launched a new editor for short videos, "inspired by" the technology. The editor lets you transform your clothing, location, style and more. The examples the company showcased are head-turning. We're getting closer to Hollywood-level CG effects that anyone can produce in a few seconds. The editor lets you choose from over 50 preset prompts. You can transform your video's subject into things like comic

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YouTube Premium Lite set to launch in the US, offering a cheaper ad-free experience

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2025-06-11 07:13:00

Something to look forward to: It's been almost four years since YouTube piloted a more affordable version of its premium subscription service in some European countries, but it was axed in 2023. Now, it seems YouTube is preparing to bring back Premium Lite – including in the US – which will remove ads from most uploaded videos. According to a source familiar with the plans who spoke to Bloomberg, YouTube's Premium Lite tier will be announced soon in the US, Australia, Germany, and Thailand. La

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YouTube reportedly launching new ‘premium lite’ tier soon

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2025-06-11 07:40:11

In Brief YouTube is close to announcing a new lower-priced “premium lite” version of its subscription service, Bloomberg reports. The new tier is expected to launch in the United States, Australia, Germany, and Thailand “soon.” The tier will give users access to YouTube’s library of podcasts and how-to clips without ads, Bloomberg notes. Premium lite will be targeted toward viewers who mainly want to watch videos other than music videos. It’s unknown how much the tier will cost. While the pre

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Twitch streamers' uploads and highlights can no longer exceed 100 hours

engadget.com Unknown 2025-06-11 02:30:18

Twitch is putting a cap on how much storage a streamer can take up for their uploads and highlight videos. The streaming service has announced that starting on April 19, all uploads and highlights will count towards a new 100-hour storage limit for each streamer, whether the videos are published or not. To note, the cap doesn't apply to past broadcasts, which are previous livestreams saved to a streamer's account for on-demand viewing, or clips, which are minute-long segments that can be shared

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Latest Tech News

AI Videos of Black Women Depicted as ‘Bigfoot’ Are Going Viral

This Lenovo Chromebook easily replaced my Windows laptop for work - and I can't go back

I replaced my Windows laptop with a 'premium' Chromebook - and can't go back

We accidentally solved robotics by watching 1M hours of YouTube

The Great Illusion: When We Believed BeOS Would Save the World

What Are AI Video Generators? What to Know About Google's Veo 3, Sora and More

Bang & Olufsen Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Hits Lowest Price in 2 Years, Stock’s Clearing Fast Before July

You Can Still Watch YouTube Videos Offline. These Are the Easiest Ways

This Gemini feature in the YouTube app convinced me to finally ditch the Google Assistant

Gemini’s new video analysis feature is here, but there’s more coming (Updated: Widely rolling out)

Creators say they didn't know Google uses YouTube to train AI

Google is using YouTube videos to train its AI video generator

Best Buy Offers GoPro HERO11 Black Mini for Practically Free to Compete With Early Prime Day Deals

Google is using YouTube videos to train its AI video generator

The Gemini app can now analyze the videos on your phone - how to use it

Gemini’s new video analysis feature is here, but there’s more coming (APK teardown)

Meta is making all Facebook videos reels

YouTube relaxes moderation rules to allow more controversial content

Meta launches a surreal AI video editor

YouTube Premium Lite set to launch in the US, offering a cheaper ad-free experience

YouTube reportedly launching new ‘premium lite’ tier soon

Twitch streamers' uploads and highlights can no longer exceed 100 hours

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