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#ai-development
fromTNW | Meta
19 hours ago
Social media marketing

Meta is building an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg

Meta is developing a photorealistic AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees, reflecting his increased involvement in AI projects.
Social media marketing
fromTNW | Meta
19 hours ago

Meta is building an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg

Meta is developing a photorealistic AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees, reflecting his increased involvement in AI projects.
more#ai-development
#ai
fromFortune
17 hours ago
Silicon Valley

He was coding at 12 like Elon Musk and became one of Google's youngest ever CMOs-but now says Gen Z are better off ice skating than learning to code | Fortune

Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

There's no shortage of terrifying technology': how AI became TV drama's new go-to villain

AI is portrayed as a powerful and dangerous tool in modern surveillance and military operations.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Meta Secretly Building a Photorealistic AI Clone of Mark Zuckerberg so No Employee Can Ever Escape His Watchful Eye

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is using AI to create a 3D avatar of himself for employee interaction and feedback.
SOMA, SF
fromFuturism
6 hours ago

Man Who Threw Molotov at Sam Altman's House Warned AI Will Exterminate Humankind

Daniel Moreno-Gama allegedly attempted to firebomb Sam Altman's house, motivated by fears of AI's existential threat to humanity.
NYC startup
fromsfist.com
8 hours ago

New Boutique in SF's Cow Hollow Is Completely Run by AI, Which Manages Human Staff

An AI agent successfully launched a retail store but failed to schedule staff for opening day.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
17 hours ago

He was coding at 12 like Elon Musk and became one of Google's youngest ever CMOs-but now says Gen Z are better off ice skating than learning to code | Fortune

AI has rendered coding obsolete, emphasizing the need for creativity, resourcefulness, and execution instead.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

There's no shortage of terrifying technology': how AI became TV drama's new go-to villain

AI is portrayed as a powerful and dangerous tool in modern surveillance and military operations.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Meta Secretly Building a Photorealistic AI Clone of Mark Zuckerberg so No Employee Can Ever Escape His Watchful Eye

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is using AI to create a 3D avatar of himself for employee interaction and feedback.
more#ai
#artificial-intelligence
fromFortune
5 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

From Molotov cocktails to data center shutdowns, the AI backlash is turning revolutionary | Fortune

fromFortune
1 day ago
SOMA, SF

Meet the man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman: a 20-year-old AI doomer | Fortune

Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
11 hours ago

'I don't need help': Meet some of the AI resisters who smell their own extinction | Fortune

More American workers are using AI in their jobs, but many remain skeptical about its impact on job security and ethics.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

'It tastes like a Twinkie': Major tech podcaster Kara Swisher says AI is overhyped for one simple reason-humans don't like it | Fortune

AI technology faces skepticism and resistance, particularly among Gen Z, who view it as a threat to job security.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
5 hours ago

From Molotov cocktails to data center shutdowns, the AI backlash is turning revolutionary | Fortune

Recent violent incidents against AI leaders highlight escalating tensions surrounding artificial intelligence and its perceived threats to humanity.
SOMA, SF
fromFortune
1 day ago

Meet the man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman: a 20-year-old AI doomer | Fortune

Daniel Moreno-Gama, opposed to AI, threw a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home, citing risks to humanity in court documents.
Philosophy
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

What Is Artificial Intelligence Anyway?

Artificial intelligence presents complex challenges and paradoxes that require careful, ethical consideration and understanding of its social implications.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
11 hours ago

'I don't need help': Meet some of the AI resisters who smell their own extinction | Fortune

More American workers are using AI in their jobs, but many remain skeptical about its impact on job security and ethics.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

'It tastes like a Twinkie': Major tech podcaster Kara Swisher says AI is overhyped for one simple reason-humans don't like it | Fortune

AI technology faces skepticism and resistance, particularly among Gen Z, who view it as a threat to job security.
more#artificial-intelligence
US news
fromwww.npr.org
8 hours ago

Law enforcement is trying to combat abusive AI. Experts say easier said than done

An Ohio man was convicted under the 2025 Take It Down Act for creating and distributing AI-generated abusive sexual images.
Higher education
fromFortune
5 hours ago

The billionaire Anthropic cofounder who majored in literature and says knowing how to ask the right question beats knowing how to code | Fortune

AI is highlighting the value of liberal arts degrees, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and interdisciplinary thinking for future careers.
#openai
Information security
fromWIRED
6 hours ago

In the Wake of Anthropic's Mythos, OpenAI Has a New Cybersecurity Model-and Strategy

OpenAI announced GPT-5.4-Cyber, emphasizing cybersecurity safeguards and the need for advanced protections in AI models.
Information security
fromAxios
6 hours ago

OpenAI expands access to cyber AI as hacking risks grow

OpenAI is shifting to a model that emphasizes identity verification for access to sensitive cybersecurity tools while expanding availability.
Information security
fromWIRED
6 hours ago

In the Wake of Anthropic's Mythos, OpenAI Has a New Cybersecurity Model-and Strategy

OpenAI announced GPT-5.4-Cyber, emphasizing cybersecurity safeguards and the need for advanced protections in AI models.
Information security
fromAxios
6 hours ago

OpenAI expands access to cyber AI as hacking risks grow

OpenAI is shifting to a model that emphasizes identity verification for access to sensitive cybersecurity tools while expanding availability.
more#openai
Books
fromBig Think
1 day ago

4 classics that were basically written as propaganda

Authors often write novels to promote ideologies and influence public opinion through emotional appeals and symbolism.
Film
fromEsquire
10 hours ago

'The Social Network' Sequel Sounds Totally Insane-and Incredible

The Social Reckoning explores the profound impact of Facebook's algorithm on society and presents a high-stakes legal thriller narrative.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
14 hours ago

Dangerous Apps In the Web of Data Brokers

Smartphone apps collect detailed location data, often shared with data brokers, posing security risks to users, including soldiers and government officials.
#meta
fromWIRED
1 day ago
Privacy technologies

Meta Is Warned That Facial Recognition Glasses Will Arm Sexual Predators

fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
Privacy technologies

LGBTQ+ groups warn Meta's facial recognition smartglasses could harm queers & abuse victims - LGBTQ Nation

fromFuturism
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

fromFuturism
1 week ago
Wearables

We Can't Even Imagine the Eating Disorders This New Meta Smart Glasses Feature Will Cause

Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Meta Is Warned That Facial Recognition Glasses Will Arm Sexual Predators

Over 70 advocacy organizations demand Meta halt face recognition plans for smart glasses due to privacy and safety concerns.
Wearables
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Metas AI glasses and the dawn of wearable tech - podcast

Meta's AI-powered glasses enhance presence and offer transformative features for those with vision impairments or hearing loss, but raise privacy concerns.
Privacy technologies
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

LGBTQ+ groups warn Meta's facial recognition smartglasses could harm queers & abuse victims - LGBTQ Nation

A coalition of over 70 activist groups urges Meta to halt its facial recognition feature on smartglasses due to privacy and safety concerns.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
Wearables
fromFuturism
1 week ago

We Can't Even Imagine the Eating Disorders This New Meta Smart Glasses Feature Will Cause

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses may exacerbate eating disorders with features that track and log food intake automatically.
more#meta
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
9 hours ago

Attention spans have dropped by two-thirds in the past 20 years. Here's how to reclaim yours

Attention spans have significantly decreased, with adults struggling to focus due to constant distractions from technology and social media.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Meta warned by dozens of organizations that facial recognition on its smart glasses would empower predators

Civil rights organizations urge Meta to abandon facial recognition in smart glasses due to risks of empowering stalkers and predators.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

Art, sex, nature: why is everything sold to us as a means to an end, rather than an end in itself?

Art should be valued for its own sake, not merely for its utilitarian benefits or health claims.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
1 day ago

How AI Interfaces Are Reshaping Discovery, Trust And Decision Making

The traditional home page is losing its significance as AI assistants reshape how users interact with brands online.
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Majority of Australian kids are still on banned social media platforms, study finds

These results raise major questions about the effectiveness of Australia's social media ban and show it would be a high stakes gamble for the UK to follow suit now.
Public health
Software development
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago

AI has to be dull before it can be sexy

The gap in enterprise AI lies in building effective systems for retrieval, evaluation, memory, and governance, not just access to models.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Scarcity, Surveillance, and the Return of Hard Power Week In Review

Bitcoin remains above $71,000, indicating institutional demand and potential for broader adoption amid macroeconomic developments and a 4-year cycle breakout test.
Media industry
fromWIRED
3 days ago

How the Internet Broke Everyone's Bullshit Detectors

Synthetic media is reshaping information warfare, prioritizing speed and virality over accuracy in online content.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Understanding AI Hallucinations: Making Sure You Don't End Up At The Wrong Stop - Above the Law

Understanding GenAI's predictable failures is crucial for legal professionals to avoid hallucinations and inaccuracies in legal outputs.
Health
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Meta's New AI Asked for My Raw Health Data-and Gave Me Terrible Advice

Medical experts express concerns about uploading personal health data to AI models due to privacy and control issues.
Writing
fromDefector
4 days ago

Why Would You Ask AI To Tell The Story Of Your Own Life? | Defector

Writing is a challenging profession with many aspiring writers and few opportunities for steady income.
Data science
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Is Algorithmic Asymmetry Reshaping How We Think?

Algorithmic asymmetry creates unequal access to information and decision-making, impacting individuals across various aspects of life.
History
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

The Age-Old Urge to Destroy Technology

Resistance to technology has historical roots, exemplified by groups like the Luddites and CLODO, who opposed technological encroachments on society.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 days ago

Do people see robots as having race? New studies clash as humanoids enter the real world

Biases in robot color assignment reflect human workplace hierarchies, often unrecognized by participants making choices.
Social media marketing
fromAxios
8 hours ago

The first AI-era war is a "slopaganda" battle to control memes

AI-generated content is rapidly spreading propaganda, making it easier for influencers to adopt conspiracy theories.
Relationships
fromwww.nytimes.com
17 hours ago

Video: Opinion | I Don't Want a Person, I Want an A.I.'

Love can extend beyond human relationships to include A.I. companions, raising questions about morality and emotional connections.
fromNature
1 day ago

Researchers: here's how to audit your fragmented digital identity

A search for 'Guo Wei' in ORCID returned 616 profiles, none affiliated with the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, highlighting the difficulty in verifying academic identities.
Higher education
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The case for slower, deeper information diets - Silicon Canals

Information overload leads to emptiness and distraction, prompting a need for intentional consumption and mindfulness.
Books
fromOpen Culture
2 days ago

Isaac Asimov Reviews George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four and Calls It "Not Science Fiction, But a Distorted Nostalgia for a Past that Never Was"

George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four is often mischaracterized as science fiction, reflecting contemporary fears rather than a futuristic vision.
Digital life
fromOpen Culture
2 days ago

Sci-Fi Writer Arthur C. Clarke Predicts the Future in 1964: Artificial Intelligence, Instantaneous Global Communication, Remote Work, Singularity & More

Arthur C. Clarke predicted a future of global communication and remote work, envisioning advancements in technology and biotechnology.
fromApaonline
1 day ago

Should Men Be Ashamed of Their AI Girlfriends?

Contemporary LLMs have become unsettlingly good at mimicking text-based chats between real people. Each string of text generated by these LLMs is generated by thousands of different servers all across the world.
Philosophy
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

The Analog Bag: Gen Z's solution to doomscrolling

An analog bag filled with screen-free activities helps individuals reduce phone usage and embrace more engaging, hands-on experiences.
Film
fromVulture
4 days ago

The Horrors of Being a Content Moderator Fuel the New Faces of Death

Poor character decisions in horror films can frustrate viewers, but Margot's journey in Faces of Death offers a relatable and engaging narrative.
Television
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Satirizing Silicon Valley is pointless in 2026. This show proves it

The Audacity critiques Big Tech's ethics through a darkly comedic lens, but its timing may render it less impactful.
#social-media
Law
fromEdSurge
1 week ago

Why the Social Media Addiction Case Isn't Over Yet - EdSurge News

Meta and Google were found negligent in designing apps that contribute to youth mental health issues.
Social media marketing
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Psychology says people who never post on social media but check it every day aren't passive - they opted out of the performance while keeping the window, and keeping the window without paying the price is the most rational position available and the one the platform was specifically designed to make feel antisocial - Silicon Canals

Silent scrollers on social media actively choose to observe rather than post, demonstrating discipline and self-control contrary to common perceptions.
Law
fromEdSurge
1 week ago

Why the Social Media Addiction Case Isn't Over Yet - EdSurge News

Meta and Google were found negligent in designing apps that contribute to youth mental health issues.
Social media marketing
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Psychology says people who never post on social media but check it every day aren't passive - they opted out of the performance while keeping the window, and keeping the window without paying the price is the most rational position available and the one the platform was specifically designed to make feel antisocial - Silicon Canals

Silent scrollers on social media actively choose to observe rather than post, demonstrating discipline and self-control contrary to common perceptions.
more#social-media
Information security
fromArs Technica
7 hours ago

UK gov's Mythos AI tests help separate cybersecurity threat from hype

Mythos outperformed previous models in TLO tests, showing capability in attacking vulnerable systems but still facing limitations in complex scenarios.
Relationships
fromwww.nytimes.com
17 hours ago

Video: Opinion | She Has an A.I. Lover. Her Son Has Questions.

People can develop genuine feelings for AI chatbots, leading to complex emotional dynamics and societal questions about the nature of love.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Social media was once a great global conversation. Now it's just individuals locked into their own private worlds | Tom Whyman

Twitter once felt like a global conversation platform that shaped personal relationships and values, but usage has significantly declined over time.
Digital life
fromWIRED
2 days ago

The Screenmaxxers Who Spend Every Waking Hour on Their Phones

Excessive screen time raises health concerns, yet some individuals, like Morgan Dreiss, embrace it as a normal part of their lives.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Guardian view on dystopias for our times: the American nightmare | Editorial

Dystopian fiction reflects current societal issues, as seen in adaptations of Atwood's works and films like One Battle After Another.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

AI and the 10-Minute Mind

Ten minutes of AI use can significantly reduce persistence and impair independent cognitive performance, undermining the long-term journey to expertise.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Anthropic's Mythos preview: why the human layer matters more, not less

Anthropic's Mythos Preview autonomously discovers and exploits high-severity vulnerabilities, achieving a 72.4% success rate in exploit chaining.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror review roundup

Marc Winters investigates a cult's past while facing existential threats in a climate-changed Britain.
Information security
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Anthropic's Mythos Will Force a Cybersecurity Reckoning-Just Not the One You Think

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview model poses a significant threat to current cybersecurity defenses by autonomously discovering vulnerabilities and developing exploits.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Is Anthropic limiting the release of Mythos to protect the internet - or Anthropic? | TechCrunch

Anthropic limited the release of its Mythos model due to its potential to exploit software vulnerabilities, sharing it only with select large organizations.
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
1 day ago

The Hottest Debate In Tech: Ads In AI

The debate in AI centers on the introduction of advertising in chatbot interactions and the financial implications of running AI systems.
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
6 hours ago

What Lawyers Need To Know About Anthropic's Mythos - Above the Law

Anthropic's new AI model, Claude Mythos, uncovers significant security vulnerabilities, raising concerns about its potential impact on cybersecurity.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
17 hours ago

Anthropic faces user backlash over reported performance issues in its Claude AI chatbot | Fortune

Anthropic faces backlash over Claude AI's declining performance and perceived lack of transparency amid rising user dissatisfaction and potential IPO plans.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

How a "New York Times" Puff Piece Missed the Toxic Creed of the Tech Oligarchy

The New York Times profiled a questionable AI healthcare start-up, Medvi, overlooking serious legal and ethical concerns behind its business model.
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Gen Z's love-hate relationship with AI

Gen Z isn't rejecting AI outright, but they are reassessing its role in their lives. What we're seeing in the data is a generation that recognizes AI's utility but is increasingly concerned about its long-term impact on learning, trust and career readiness.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Commentary: Wipe out a 'civilization'? Minor stuff compared with what just happened in AI

Anthropic warns its powerful AI could disrupt civilization by hacking secure systems, raising severe concerns for economies and national security.
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