OpenAI tells ChatGPT models to stop talking about goblins
The AI firm said that unlike previous model bugs, this issue "crept in subtly".
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Verified by Spotify badge lets you know this artist isn’t AI
Spotify is launching a new verification program to combat spam, fakes, and AI. Some artists will now have a "Verified by Spotify" badge and a green checkmark on their profile, indicating that the company has confirmed a real person is behind the music and the profile. At least
Is this ‘de-extinction’ project actually onto something?
Dallas-based genetics and biotech startup Colossal has raised hundreds of millions of dollars from venture capitalists, the CIA, and Peter Thiel, among others. Its buzzy "de-extinction" projects aim to "bring back" lost animals like the woolly mammoth, the Tasmanian tiger, and
Meta lost 20 million users last quarter
Meta is planning to pump billions more into AI investments this year, despite noting that millions of users have seemingly started to abandon its platforms. In an earning call on Wednesday, Meta reported that figures for "Family daily active people" - the term Meta has coined
An old railroad is key to U.S.-China race for critical metals in Africa
Washington is trying to use the Lobito Railway in Congo to break China’s hold on critical metals in Africa, writes Nicholas Niarchos in his new book, The Elements of Power.
PlayStation now requires a ‘one-time online check’ to confirm you own a game
Sony has finally stepped in to clear up the growing confusion around a new DRM (Digital Rights Management) system on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles. Users reported that the system's latest updates seemingly introduced a requirement to go online once every 30 days to
DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4 is a better camera in every respect
First they came for the drones, and now the vlogging cameras. DJI's Osmo Pocket 4 is the first of its compact steadicams not to launch in the US, following a string of DJI drones also missing the US market. The good news for American buyers is that the Pocket 4 is mostly an
Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs
Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.
Coupang probe tests the U.S.’s willingness to protect its tech giants abroad
A massive data breach at South Korea’s biggest online retailer, which is registered and listed in the U.S., has both countries claiming the right to act.
Instagram says it doesn’t want your tweet round ups
The internet is full of copycat, stolen, reposted, and low-effort content - and Meta, at least publicly, has said it is working to cut off some of the reach. Beginning in 2024, the company has made incremental announcements saying it would begin limiting "unoriginal" content
Elon Musk’s worst enemy in court is Elon Musk
About five hours into Elon Musk's testimony, I typed the following sentence into my notes: "I have never been more sympathetic to Sam Altman in my life." Musk's direct testimony was an improvement over yesterday - even if his lawyer kept asking leading questions to cue him in
Musk accuses OpenAI lawyer of trying to 'trick' him in combative testimony
Elon Musk was cross-examined on the third day of the trial over his lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI.
Big US tech stocks swing as investors probe AI spend
Meta, Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft all reported their financial performance at the same time on Wednesday
EFF Submission to UN Report on the Role of Media in the Context of Israel’s Policies Toward Palestinians
The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 recently announced a study addressing the killings and attacks against Palestinian journalists and media workers, the destruction of media infrastructure in Gaza, and
Microsoft reports sinking Xbox revenue as its cloud business climbs
Microsoft's Xbox hardware revenue continues to tumble, with the company revealing a 33 percent decline as part of its earnings report released on Wednesday. Even though the rest of Microsoft's consumer-focused division took a dip, the company's cloud and productivity businesses
Google Search queries hit an ‘all time high’ last quarter
Google Search queries hit an "all time high" in the first quarter of 2026, according to a statement from CEO Sundar Pichai published as part of Alphabet's earnings on Wednesday. "Our AI investments and full stack approach are lighting up every part of the business," Pichai
Former EFF Activism Director's New Book, Transaction Denied, Explores What Happens When Financial Companies Act like Censors
A U.S. citizen who teaches Persian poetry classes online is suddenly unable to receive payments or access funds when his account is flagged and frozen by Paypal and its subsidiary Venmo. A Muslim city councilwoman in New York City has a Venmo payment blocked because she uses
All the evidence unveiled so far in Musk v. Altman
The Musk v. Altman trial is underway, and that means exhibits, or the evidence to be presented in court, are being revealed piece by piece. So far, email exchanges, photos, and corporate documents are circulating from the earliest days of OpenAI - and from before the AI lab
Ubuntu’s AI plans have Linux users looking for a ‘kill switch’
Canonical's plan to add AI features to Ubuntu has some users asking for "a version of Ubuntu that does not include these features," while others say they'll stick with older versions of the Linux distro or even switch to a different one. After Canonical's announcement earlier
The more young people use AI, the more they hate it
It's been almost three years since Silicon Valley started aggressively pushing large language model-based chatbots like ChatGPT as the supposedly inevitable future of everything, and there's no group that has felt the pressure quite like Gen Z. Like with many tech trends before
The Moto Razr and Razr Plus are victims of shrinkflation
The memory crisis claims another couple of victims. Motorola's midtier and entry-level flip phones cost $100 more than their predecessors, and have few upgrades to show for it. The 2026 Razr Plus costs $1,099, up from $999. It still comes with a Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 chipset -
Google Photos launches an AI try-on feature for clothes you already have
Google Photos is launching a new AI-powered feature you can use to virtually try on clothes you already have. Using the photos in your gallery, Google will create a virtual "wardrobe," allowing you to mix and match outfits, save the looks you like, and share them with friends.
The new Razr Ultra is still the best-looking phone out there
Look, you're not going to find much new on the 2026 version of the Motorola Razr Ultra. There's a new main camera sensor, a slightly bigger battery, and a higher price: $1,499, up from $1,299. But one thing hasn't changed: this is a darn good looking phone. The wood-finish back
Microsoft is giving its Xbox employees an Xbox email address
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma wants everyone to know: "We are Xbox." Just last week, she scrapped Microsoft Gaming as the name of Microsoft's gaming division in favor of simply Xbox. Now, to reinforce that message, sources at Xbox tell me that all Xbox employees are getting an @xbox.com
The best deals we found during Amazon’s Gaming Week
Amazon’s annual Gaming Week is bringing discounts on video games, accessories, and PC components through May 4th. This event is smaller than Amazon’s other sales, but there are some genuinely good deals. This year, we’ve found deals on popular titles like Elden Ring Nightreign,
Why friendly AI chatbots might be less trustworthy
Researchers found adjusting AI systems to be more warm and friendly to users would result in an "accuracy trade-off".
ChatGPT downloads are slowing — and may cause problems for OpenAI’s IPO
ChatGPT is struggling to keep up its once-explosive growth as users uninstall the app or opt for rival chatbots instead. According to data from market intelligence firm Sensor Tower, ChatGPT experienced a 132 percent increase in uninstalls year over year in April. Its uninstall
The keyboard used to score Dune 2 is getting more affordable
Expressive E is making its Osmose MPE keyboard (comparatively) more affordable by ditching the synthesizer and making it a simple MIDI controller. The new Osmose CE comes in two sizes, 49 and 61 keys, for $999 and $1,199, respectively. Now, $999 is pretty expensive for a MIDI