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Meta says it wont sign Europe AI agreement, calling it growth stunting overreach

news.ycombinator.com Samantha Subin 2025-07-21 10:56:37

Meta Platforms declined to sign the European Union's artificial intelligence code of practice because it is an overreach that will "stunt" companies, according to global affairs chief Joel Kaplan. "Europe is heading down the wrong path on AI," Kaplan wrote in a post Friday on LinkedIn. "This code introduces a number of legal uncertainties for model developers, as well as measures which go far beyond the scope of the AI Act." Last week, the European Commission, the executive body of the EU, pub

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Experts lay into Tesla safety in federal autopilot trial

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-07-21 15:03:55

This week, a federal court in Miami started hearing a wrongful death case involving Tesla's crash-prone Autopilot driver assistance system. It's not the first time that Tesla Autopilot has been implicated in fatal traffic crashes, but it is the first time that a federal court has heard such a case. Until now, the most high-profile court case involving Tesla Autopilot was probably the California trial over the death of Walter Huang, who was killed in 2018 when his Tesla Model X steered itself in

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Gaming Laptops Have a Secret Weapon Against Desktop PCs, and It Looks a Lot Like the Switch 2

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-07-21 19:00:37

I want a future where we don’t need a desktop PC to get the best gaming graphics. Maybe I’m a dreamer who needs to keep on dreaming, but I think that that pie-in-the-sky wonderland is closer to reality than you may think, and all PC component makers need to do is hop on the eGPU train. Better yet, they need to make something that’s as easily dockable as a Switch 2, but with the added power of a discrete graphics card that could push a laptop or gaming handheld into a full desktop experience. Th

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Meta says it won't sign Europe AI agreement, calling it an overreach that will stunt growth

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2025-07-21 23:22:52

Meta Platforms declined to sign the European Union's artificial intelligence code of practice because it is an overreach that will "stunt" companies, according to global affairs chief Joel Kaplan. "Europe is heading down the wrong path on AI," Kaplan wrote in a post on LinkedIn Friday. "This code introduces a number of legal uncertainties for model developers, as well as measures which go far beyond the scope of the AI Act." Last week, the European Commission published a final iteration of its

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You can finally move Chrome's address bar on Android - here's how

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-07-21 23:58:09

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Nearly a month ago, Google announced a small but highly anticipated addition to Chrome on Android -- the ability to relocate the browser's address bar to the bottom of the screen. "Depending on the size of your hand and your device," Google explained, "one address bar position may feel more comfortable than the other." This update gives you the flexibility to choose your preferred location. Also: You can ask Gemini AI anything directly in Google Chrome - here's how

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In the long run, GPL code becomes irrelevant (2015)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-21 23:34:36

I wrote this in response to a comment thread on hackernews Defending GCC considered futile. There's been a megathread in the last week about whether Emacs should support LLVM, with Richard Stallman and now Eric Raymond joining the frey. Personally, I use a BSD license for all my code and contribute to BSD/Apache licensed software whenever I can. I do it because I think opensource will eventually eat the world anyway, and I think when it does a BSD/Apache implementation of any given piece of sof

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OpenAI Quietly Turns to Google to Stay Online

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2025-07-21 22:30:08

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has quietly added Google Cloud as one of its official service providers, meaning Google will now help power the systems that run ChatGPT and other AI products. This development was disclosed on OpenAI’s website in a list of what are called sub-processors, or companies that handle or process user data on OpenAI’s behalf. For everyday users, it may not seem like a big deal. But behind the scenes, it is a major shift. OpenAI, which is backed by Microsoft, has

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Scientists prove Android Earthquake Alerts system actually works pretty well

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-22 03:38:27

Google TL;DR Google’s Android Earthquake Alerts system crowdsources data from smartphone accelerometers to detect seismic activity. The system has detected over 18,000 earthquakes and alerted millions across nearly 100 countries. Users receive crucial seconds of warning, enabling them to take protective action before shaking begins. Google introduced Earthquake Alerts for Android devices back in 2020, and expanded the feature to cover all US states in September 2024. More recently, Google al

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15 Years of Building Jefit

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-18 20:18:32

Embrace the Grind: 15 Years of Building Jefit The Start of Something I Didn't Expect to Last 15 Years Fifteen years ago, Jefit wasn't a company. It wasn't even a business idea. It was just a project I started in my dad's living room in North Carolina, fresh out of college, working from my own laptop. I was broke and unsure about the future, frustrated by how hard it was to track workouts. There was no easy way to stay consistent or see real progress. I wasn't chasing a startup dream, jus

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The Download: how to run an LLM, and a history of “three-parent babies”

technologyreview.com Rhiannon Williams 2025-07-22 06:10:00

In the early days of large language models, there was a high barrier to entry: it used to be impossible to run anything useful on your own computer without investing in pricey GPUs. But researchers have had so much success in shrinking down and speeding up models that anyone with a laptop, or even a smartphone, can now get in on the action. For people who are concerned about privacy, want to break free from the control of the big LLM companies, or just enjoy tinkering, local models offer a co

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iPadOS 26 is turning my iPad Air into the ultraportable laptop it was meant to be

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-07-22 07:35:00

M3 iPad Air running iPadOS 26 Developer Beta. Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET I was intrigued and curious to try iPadOS 26 when Apple first announced it at WWDC 2025 last month. For the longest time, the iPad has been something I've wanted to add to my workflow but couldn't due to its rigid operating system -- one that doesn't necessarily complement the iPad's flexible hardware. It seems Apple was aware of this, too since iPadOS 26 attempts to bridges the longstanding gaps between the Apple tablet and a

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ACA health insurance will cost the average person 75% more next year

news.ycombinator.com Selena Simmons-Duffin 2025-07-22 07:21:03

ACA health insurance will cost the average person 75% more next year, research shows Valeriya/iStockphoto/Getty Images Health insurance premiums are going way up next year for people who buy their insurance on Healthcare.gov or the state-based marketplaces, according to an analysis out Friday. The average person who buys Affordable Care Act insurance will be paying 75% more for their premium, according to the analysis from KFF, a nonpartisan health policy research group. The insurers' narrat

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15 Years If Jefit

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-19 06:18:32

Embrace the Grind: 15 Years of Building Jefit The Start of Something I Didn't Expect to Last 15 Years Fifteen years ago, Jefit wasn't a company. It wasn't even a business idea. It was just a project I started in my dad's living room in North Carolina, fresh out of college, working from my own laptop. I was broke and unsure about the future, frustrated by how hard it was to track workouts. There was no easy way to stay consistent or see real progress. I wasn't chasing a startup dream, jus

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Resolve (YC W15) Is Hiring an Operations and Billing Lead for Construction VR

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-22 11:00:47

Location: Remote Type: Full-time About Us Resolve is an 11-person SaaS startup helping construction companies and builders review faster. Our clients include general contractors, specialty subcontractors, owner operators and engineering companies—companies that build the world around us. We’re growing fast and looking for a detail-oriented, proactive Billing and Operations Lead to take charge of key administrative processes that keep our business humming. What You’ll Do You’ll own and impro

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OpenAI launches a full-fledged ChatGPT agent which can work without supervision

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-22 17:21:07

Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR OpenAI has announced a new ChatGPT agent mode that can operate independently without active supervision. ChatGPT agent combines the previous capabilities of web operators and deep research, allowing it to think more like a human. It can connect with and work on third-party apps, such as Gmail or Google Drive, with minimal input. OpenAI has just announced that it is stepping into the era of more sophisticated agentic AI with a new ChatGPT feature. A n

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I tested a Bluetooth tracker for iOS and Android, and its safety features are top-tier

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-07-22 17:00:19

ZDNET's key takeaways The Chipolo Pop Tracker tag is small, durable, water-resistant, and loud. User-replaceable battery lasts a year. Like all third-party tags, they do not support Apple's own precision finding. $29 at Amazon For me, finder tags like the Apple AirTags have been a game changer. And that's not a word of hyperbole. They have literally saved me countless hours of hassle, headaches, and heart-wrenching frustration trying to find out where I put something down. Okay, I know if I

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Rocket Report: SpaceX won’t land at Johnston Atoll; new North Sea launch site

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-07-22 20:15:11

Welcome to Edition 8.03 of the Rocket Report! We are at an interesting stage in Europe, with its efforts to commercialize spaceflight. Finally, it seems the long-slumbering continent is waking up to the need to leverage private capital to drive down the costs of space access, and we are seeing more investment flow into European companies. But it is critical that European policymakers make strategic investments across the industry or companies like PLD Space, which outlined big plans this week, w

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ChatGPT may soon watermark your AI-generated images, but there could be a way out (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-22 21:31:21

Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR OpenAI could be exploring image watermarking for ChatGPT-generated images. Previous leak suggests the watermark might primarily affect free users, with a “save without watermark” option for some. This feature is not yet official and may be subject to change before public release. OpenAI is working on a lot of new features for ChatGPT. We’ve spotted features like Study Together, Image Styles, and even a yearly plan in the works. Continuing the spree,

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I tested HP's new EliteBook X G1i, and it's a featherweight champ in the office

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-07-22 21:30:19

ZDNET's key takeaways The HP EliteBook X G1i is on sale with prices starting at $1,549 for the base model. It is a sleek laptop with an outrageous 18-hour battery life and very nice 5MP webcam. However, it's pricey, and it shares a few of the same problems as last year's model, namely, a tendency to run hot. $1,559.95 at B&H Photo-Video $1,945.05 at Amazon more buying choices Back in 2024, HP announced that it was simplifying its laptop portfolio and combining everything into two new commerci

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People kept working, became healthier while on basic income: report

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-22 22:53:09

Participants in Ontario's prematurely cancelled basic income pilot project were happier, healthier and continued working even though they were receiving money with no-strings attached. That's according to a new report titled Southern Ontario's Basic Income Experience, which was compiled by researchers at McMaster and Ryerson University, in partnership with the Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction. The report shows nearly three-quarters of respondents who were working when the pilot projec

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Don't Fall for AI: Reasons for Writers to Reject Slop

news.ycombinator.com Chris Winkle 2025-07-23 02:38:14

Indie writers can be under great pressure to write quickly, so it’s no surprise that a few have resorted to using generative AI software such as ChatGPT. Other writers may look to AI as a quick fix when they hit a roadblock. Plus, publishing on a budget can be tough, so AI-generated images and audio may seem like a good solution. Big tech companies with loads of advertising cash would like you to think that generative AI is the inevitable future of writing. So would some influencers who are pro

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ChatGPT can now browse and perform web-based tasks for you

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-07-23 07:34:40

In a quick live stream today, OpenAI announced ChatGPT agent, which improves on its promising, but limited Operator feature announced a few months ago. Here’s how it works Operator meets Deep Research What OpenAI did was combine Operator, which already had agentic browsing capabilities, and Deep Research, which can quickly consume, understand, and infer on website content. The result is an agent that gets spun up on a virtual machine when you assign it a task, and then it just… goes. It can

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 18, #1490

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-23 06:00:04

Gael Cooper CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The Totally Sweet '90s." She's been a journalist since 1989, working at Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Twin Cities Sidewalk, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and NBC News Digital. She's Gen X in birthdate, word and deed. If Marathon candy bars ever come back, she'll be first in line.

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This Emoji Won Most Popular New Emoji, but It Was Never Really a Contest

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-23 06:05:00

Emoji are a fun way to communicate with others, and the internet celebrates this with World Emoji Day every July 17 (since that's the date on the calendar emoji). As part of those celebrations, Emojipedia, an online directory of emoji and their meanings, announces awards for most popular new emoji, most anticipated emoji and even lifetime achievement awards. In my opinion, this year's winner for Most Popular New Emoji was bound to win. Based on Emojipedia's site data, the winner of the Most 202

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Samsung’s Odyssey 3D monitor delivers great visuals, limited game support

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-07-23 10:54:19

A collection of ports in the rear of the monitor. While the stereoscopic effect was overall comfortable for long periods in my tests, my eyes did have a bit of trouble focusing during occasional scenes where objects in the foreground end up obstructing the main game action in the background, such as errant blades of grass flitting in front of the camera in Stray. When this happens, the extreme difference in vergence between the foreground objects and the background characters right next to them

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ChatGPT’s new AI agent can browse the web and create PowerPoint slideshows

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-07-23 11:41:52

On Thursday, OpenAI launched ChatGPT Agent, a new feature that lets the company's AI assistant complete multi-step tasks by controlling its own web browser. The update merges capabilities from OpenAI's earlier Operator tool and the Deep Research feature, allowing ChatGPT to navigate websites, run code, and create documents while users maintain control over the process. The feature marks OpenAI's latest entry into what the tech industry calls "agentic AI"—systems that can take autonomous multi-s

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OpenAI unveils ‘ChatGPT agent’ that gives ChatGPT its own computer to autonomously use your email and web apps, download and create files for you

venturebeat.com Carl Franzen 2025-07-23 13:16:33

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now OpenAI isn’t letting the delay of its open source AI model slow it down on shipping other features. Today, the company is unveiling ChatGPT agent, a feature that allows its AI chatbot to autonomously browse the web, conduct extensive research, download and create new files for its human users using its own virtual computer. Come again? Ch

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OpenAI Unleashes ChatGPT Agent to Be Your Personal Assistant

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-23 13:59:25

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Agent for Pro, Plus and Team users -- an AI-powered personal assistant that connects to your various services online to help complete tasks custom to you, the company said in a livestream on Thursday. Using the power of OpenAI's "reasoning" o3 model, which has deep research capabilities, along with Operator, ChatGPT Agent can go step-by-step from one task to the other to put together complex reports. ChatGPT Agent can visualize what it's doing via a virtual computer

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Samsung’s Odyssey 3D monitor delivers great glasses-free 3D for a handful of games

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-07-23 15:54:19

A collection of ports in the rear of the monitor. While the stereoscopic effect was overall comfortable for long periods in my tests, my eyes did have a bit of trouble focusing during occasional scenes where objects in the foreground end up obstructing the main game action in the background, such as errant blades of grass flitting in front of the camera in Stray. When this happens, the extreme difference in vergence between the foreground objects and the background characters right next to them

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Linux has over 6% of the desktop market? Yes, you read that right - here's how

zdnet.com Steven Vaughan-Nichols 2025-07-23 23:29:04

SJVN / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET At long last, after years of waiting for the "Year of the Linux desktop," we're getting somewhere. According to the US Federal Government Website and App Analytics, which I trust far more than I do StatCounter, 6% of its visitors over the last month were using Linux operating systems. Downright impressive This website keeps track of US government website visits and analyzes them. On average, there have been 1.6 billion sessions in the last 30 days, with mi

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Meta says it wont sign Europe AI agreement, calling it growth stunting overreach

Experts lay into Tesla safety in federal autopilot trial

Gaming Laptops Have a Secret Weapon Against Desktop PCs, and It Looks a Lot Like the Switch 2

Meta says it won't sign Europe AI agreement, calling it an overreach that will stunt growth

You can finally move Chrome's address bar on Android - here's how

In the long run, GPL code becomes irrelevant (2015)

OpenAI Quietly Turns to Google to Stay Online

Scientists prove Android Earthquake Alerts system actually works pretty well

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The Download: how to run an LLM, and a history of “three-parent babies”

iPadOS 26 is turning my iPad Air into the ultraportable laptop it was meant to be

ACA health insurance will cost the average person 75% more next year

15 Years If Jefit

Resolve (YC W15) Is Hiring an Operations and Billing Lead for Construction VR

OpenAI launches a full-fledged ChatGPT agent which can work without supervision

I tested a Bluetooth tracker for iOS and Android, and its safety features are top-tier

Rocket Report: SpaceX won’t land at Johnston Atoll; new North Sea launch site

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I tested HP's new EliteBook X G1i, and it's a featherweight champ in the office

People kept working, became healthier while on basic income: report

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 18, #1490

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Samsung’s Odyssey 3D monitor delivers great visuals, limited game support

ChatGPT’s new AI agent can browse the web and create PowerPoint slideshows

OpenAI unveils ‘ChatGPT agent’ that gives ChatGPT its own computer to autonomously use your email and web apps, download and create files for you

OpenAI Unleashes ChatGPT Agent to Be Your Personal Assistant

Samsung’s Odyssey 3D monitor delivers great glasses-free 3D for a handful of games

Linux has over 6% of the desktop market? Yes, you read that right - here's how

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