Modder injects AI dialogue into 2002’s Animal Crossing using memory hack

Unofficial mod lets classic Nintendo GameCube title use AI chatbots with amusing results.

Ars Technica • 6h

AI 'friend' chatbots probed over child protection

The Federal Trade Commission is inquiring into seven tech companies including Snap, Meta, OpenAI and XAI.

BBC: Tech • 17h

The myth of sovereign AI: Countries rely on U.S. and Chinese tech

As countries pursue self-sufficiency in AI, they risk depending on foreign companies, undermining their independence and their goals.

Rest of World • 17h

Will the latest iPhone kill off the Sim card?

The iPhone Air will only have an eSim - will other phone makers also shift away from the familiar - but fiddly - plastic cards?

BBC: Tech • 23h