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What Worries Americans About AI? Politics, Jobs and Friends

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-22 16:45:14

Americans have a lot of worries about artificial intelligence. Like job losses and energy use. Even more so: political chaos. All of that is a lot to blame on one new technology that was an afterthought to most people just a few years ago. Generative AI, in the few years since ChatGPT burst onto the scene, has become so ubiquitous in our lives that people have strong opinions about what it means and what it can do. A Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted Aug. 13-18 and released Tuesday dug into some of

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Aug. 20

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-22 18:13:00

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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Is Meta’s Superintelligence Overhaul a Sign Its AI Goals Are Struggling?

gizmodo.com Ece Yildirim 2025-12-22 21:37:18

Meta is splitting its AI division Meta Superintelligence Labs less than two months after the company announced its formation in June. The group will be split into four smaller groups, according to a New York Times report. One group will focus on AI research, another one on infrastructure and hardware projects, one on AI products, and another one on building out AI superintelligence, a hypothetical AI system that could outperform human intelligence on any and all scales. Facebook did not respon

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Oregon Man Charged in ‘Rapper Bot’ DDoS Service

krebsonsecurity.com Unknown 2025-12-23 05:51:06

A 22-year-old Oregon man has been arrested on suspicion of operating “Rapper Bot,” a massive botnet used to power a service for launching distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against targets — including a March 2025 DDoS that knocked Twitter/X offline. The Justice Department asserts the suspect and an unidentified co-conspirator rented out the botnet to online extortionists, and tried to stay off the radar of law enforcement by ensuring that their botnet was never pointed at KrebsOnSecur

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 20, #1523

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-23 06:08:59

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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Deal: Save 24% on the Amazon Echo Dot

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-23 11:24:57

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Amazon Echo speakers go on massive sales a few times a year, the hottest ones being during Prime Day and the holidays. Deals get pretty slow the rest of the year, but if you’re itching for a smart speaker right now, here’s a really nice deal. The Amazon Echo Dot is 24% right now, bringing the cost down to $37.99. Get the Amazon Echo Dot for just $37.99 ($12 off) This offer is available directly from Amazon as a “limited time deal.” The discount applies to al

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Prosecutors charge man who allegedly used botnet to take down X this spring

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-23 11:23:13

An Oregon man has been charged in a federal complaint today on allegations of operating a botnet for hire that conducted cyberattacks beginning at least in 2021. Ethan Foltz has been accused of running Rapper Bot, also known as Eleven Eleven Botnet and CowBot, and using it to execute coordinated distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. The complaint claims that Rapper Bot was used to target victims in more than 80 countries, and since April 2025, it has reportedly conducted more than 370,00

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Watch Britt Lower’s self-recorded audition tape for ‘Severance’

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-12-23 16:16:45

If you listen to the Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller & Adam Scott, you probably remember the episode where Britt Lower, who plays Helly R., said she recorded her audition tape on her bathroom floor. Now, The Hollywood Reporter has published the tape, and it is impressive how spot-on she was from the get-go. Here’s Lower’s own account of how her audition tape came to be: “And you know, this was prior to COVID, so you were still doing in-person auditions at that time. And initially, you guys

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Forklifts require training

news.ycombinator.com Zac Sweers 2025-12-23 14:30:26

A lot gets covered in today's discourse about AI in software development. Most of it is noise, ranging from nihilism that we're all writing mediocre code anyway so why does it matter to endless wannabe AI influencers doing engagement bait on Twitter. Every new model release gets a bunch of threadicles 👇 amounting to the 2025 version of "Safari feels snappier". Some of it is useful, mostly crafty developers in the community sharing novel ways they're using it to solve hard problems or draw inspir

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Battlestar Galactica might finally get the video game adaption it deserves

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-23 21:00:32

In the 16 years since Ronald D. Moore's take on Battlestar Galactica ended its official TV run in 2009, the most surprising thing about the series is that it hasn't inspired many great games. Sure, more than a few releases have carried the Battlestar Galactica name, but none of those have managed to capture what made the 2003 miniseries and later 2004 show so special. That might change early next year when Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes arrives. Ahead of today's announcement of the game,

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Giving people money helped less than I thought it would

news.ycombinator.com Kelsey Piper 2025-12-23 17:13:15

U.S. singer Eartha Kitt is seen at the end of the Poor People March, on June 19, 1968, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by ARNOLD SACHS/AFP via Getty Images) Just give people money. It's the simple, brute-force solution to so many problems. In low-income countries, charities are sometimes measured against whether their interventions are better than simply giving people cash. Even in high-income countries like the U.S., when disaster strikes, often the best thing you can do is get money into the hands

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The West Texas measles outbreak has ended

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-23 21:30:52

A large measles outbreak in Texas that has affected 762 people has now ended, according to an announcement Monday by the Texas Department of State Health Services. The agency says it has been more than 42 days since a new case was reported in any of the counties that previously showed evidence of ongoing transmission. The outbreak has contributed to the worst year for measles cases in the United States in more than 30 years. As of August 5, the most recent update from the Centers for Disease Co

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OpenAI releases $4 ChatGPT plan, but it's not available in the US for now

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-12-24 00:28:00

OpenAI has finally announced the GPT Go subscription, which costs just $4 in the US or INR 399 in India. Unfortunately, the cheapest paid version of GPT is limited to India for now. If you live in India or have an account made in India, you'll now begin seeing a nudge to try GPT Go when you're using a free account. Source: BleepingComputer When you select Try Go, you'll be asked to pay at least $4. Right now, it is limited to India, but OpenAI says that it will come to more regions soon. GP

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Show HN: Chroma Cloud – serverless search database for AI

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-22 23:20:01

"Chroma dropped the latency for us and took that worry off our plate." — Morgan McGuire, Director Applied AI

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10 open-source apps I recommend every Windows user download - for free

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-12-24 06:09:56

LibreOffice / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways If Windows is your OS of choice, consider these open-source apps. There are tons of open-source apps for just about any task. These are all free to install and use on Windows. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. I've been using open-source software for a very long time. In fact, the last time I didn't use open-source software, Bill Clinton was president o

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Positron, a New Data Science IDE

news.ycombinator.com Posit Team 2025-12-24 04:20:25

We are excited to introduce Positron, a free, next-generation Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for data science by Posit PBC. Positron brings the spectrum of exploration and production work together in one environment so you can move from ideation to insight to application without switching context. Ultimately, we have taken all the learnings from the 14+ years of building RStudio, and applied them to a new platform that treats Python and R as equals. It is a great time to start using P

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Billie Piper Wanted to Go American for ‘Wednesday’ Because She’s Tired of Playing Brits

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2025-12-24 06:00:00

The iconic Bad Wolf from Doctor Who has been playing a mysterious werewolf music teacher in Wednesday season two, and viewers have been left wondering what Billie Piper has up her flowy sleeves on the show. She, alongside whoever Lady Gaga will be playing when the Netflix show returns, remains another intriguing new addition to the show’s stacked ensemble. Piper’s turn as Isadora Capri marks a departure for the actress, whom director Tim Burton cast as a former child prodigy not too unlike Wedn

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Best Outdoor Games to Play in 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-24 06:10:00

Pickleball started to gain attention during the COVID-19 pandemic when people discovered it was a sport that could be played outdoors. Pickleball is a mix of tennis, ping-pong and badminton and is played using a tennis net, wooden paddles and a small ball. It can be played with two people (similar to tennis) or four people with two players making up one team. It's the ideal game to play if you have enough people at your get-together and the best part is it often comes in portable kits. The Fran

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OpenAI Is Poised to Become the Most Valuable Startup Ever. Should It Be?

wired.com Kylie Robison 2025-12-24 06:00:00

OpenAI is reportedly on the verge of a roughly $500 billion valuation, a figure that would make it the most valuable private company in the world—bigger than SpaceX, TikTok’s parent company Bytedance, and even public giants like Palantir. It’s a staggering number for a company with an “astronomical burn rate.” How is this even possible? As Axios reports, there are actually two deals in play: a SoftBank-led round valuing the company at $300 billion, which won’t close until year’s end, and a seco

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This new C-suite role is more important than ever in the AI era - here's why

zdnet.com Joe Mckendrick 2025-12-24 11:34:27

calvindexter / DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images ZDNET's key takeaways Customer experience officer is still a relatively new role. A majority of experience officers are fresh to their position. Officers spend time with customers and analyzing key metrics. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. I've long felt that "customer experience officer" should be everyone's role, regardless of job title. However, this C-suite p

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Why Pooping on Planes Might Actually Be a Good Thing

gizmodo.com Margherita Bassi 2025-12-24 11:55:19

Researchers have developed a new critical warning system for the spread of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) superbugs: poop and pee from airplane bathrooms. Scientists predict that by 2050, AMR superbugs, or pathogens that don’t respond to antimicrobial medicines, might take more lives than cancer. As such, it’s critical for countries to keep an eye on the global propagation of these dangerous pathogens, which can travel with people, in order to best prepare for future infections. In a study publi

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Labubus Are on Track to Be a Billion-Dollar Business This Year

wired.com Zeyi Yang 2025-12-24 10:49:54

Labubus, the mischievous elf plush toys seen hanging on every celebrity’s designer bag this summer, have gone viral across the world, but now we know exactly how popular—and profitable—they have been. On Tuesday, the Chinese company Pop Mart, which manufactures and sells the Labubu franchise, released its financial report for the first half of 2025, and it has had a terrific year. Overall, Pop Mart’s revenue grew 204 percent compared to the year before, and net profits increased 362 percent. Th

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This $200 Android phone with a paper-like display made my Pixel look overbearing

zdnet.com Jason Howell 2025-12-24 16:25:28

TCL 60 XE Nxtpaper 5G ZDNET's key takeaways TCL's 60 XE Nxtpaper 5G is on sale on Amazon for $222. It has a unique display, and a feature set that promotes minimalism and digital well-being. I just wish the camera system and general performance were better. $249.99 at Amazon Being glued to your smartphone's screen all day can do a number on your eyes, and I definitely can feel it. TCL's Nxtpaper technology offers a paper-like screen that's made for tired eyes like mine. The TCL 60 XE Nxtpaper

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Labubus Are on Track to Be a Billion-Dollar Business This year

wired.com Zeyi Yang 2025-12-24 16:49:54

Labubus, the mischievous elf plush toys seen hanging on every celebrity’s designer bag this summer, have gone viral across the world, but now we know exactly how popular—and profitable—they have been. On Tuesday, the Chinese company Pop Mart, which manufactures and sells the Labubu franchise, released its financial report for the first half of 2025, and it has had a terrific year. Overall, Pop Mart’s revenues grew 204 percent compared to the year before, and net profits increased 362 percent. T

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, Aug. 19

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-24 09:26:00

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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The Best Ergonomic Mouse (2025), Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Henri Robbins 2025-12-24 21:00:00

Other Ergonomic Mice to Consider There are several more options on the market to consider. These didn't cut it as our top picks for one reason or another, but we still like them enough to recommend. Razer Pro Click V2 Photograph: Henri Robbins Razer Pro Click V2 for $120: The biggest draw of the Pro Click V2 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is the shape: It’s sleek, refined, and comfortable. Instead of the sharp edges and angles of the Razer Basilisk, the Pro Click V2 has the curves of a normal mouse

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OpenAI's ChatGPT Go plan arrives in India only for under $5 per month

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-25 02:00:53

OpenAI has debuted its cheapest subscription yet for India only, product head Nick Turley announced on X. Called ChatGPT Go, the 390 rupee ($4.60) GPT-5 plan will offers users 10 times more message limits, image generation and file uploads than the free offering. "Making ChatGPT more affordable has been a key ask from users," Turley wrote. "We're rolling out Go in India first and will learn from feedback before expanding to other countries." The new plan was leaked earlier and OpenAI recently i

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GPT-5 is friendlier now - but not everyone likes it. Here's why

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2025-12-24 02:41:00

OpenAI / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways OpenAI has made GPT-5 warmer and friendlier. Many users say they don't want a friendlier ChatGPT. Challenge lies in finding a balance between simplicity and choice. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. Looking for a kinder, gentler AI model? Then you might like the latest flavor of GPT-5. Other people, though, not so much. On Friday, OpenAI announced an update

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PyPI Preventing Domain Resurrection Attacks

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-24 23:32:41

Preventing Domain Resurrection Attacks Summary PyPI now checks for expired domains to prevent domain resurrection attacks, a type of supply-chain attack where someone buys an expired domain and uses it to take over PyPI accounts through password resets. These changes improve PyPI's overall account security posture, making it harder for attackers to exploit expired domain names to gain unauthorized access to accounts. Since early June 2025, PyPI has unverified over 1,800 email addresses when

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Should AI flatter us, fix us, or just inform us?

technologyreview.com James O'Donnell 2025-12-25 10:00:00

He faces a trilemma. Should ChatGPT flatter us, at the risk of fueling delusions that can spiral out of hand? Or fix us, which requires us to believe AI can be a therapist despite the evidence to the contrary? Or should it inform us with cold, to-the-point responses that may leave users bored and less likely to stay engaged? It’s safe to say the company has failed to pick a lane. Back in April, it reversed a design update after people complained ChatGPT had turned into a suck-up, showering the

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