Certain AI training techniques may encourage models to be untruthful Cravetiger/Getty Images Common methods used to train artificial intelligence models seem to increase their tendency to give misleading answers, according to researchers who are aiming to produce “the first systematic analysis of machine bullshit”. It is widely known that large language models (LLMs) have a…
Chinese firm turns RTX 5090 cards into two-slot AI accelerators using custom PCBs Factory automation in China converts Nvidia gaming GPUs into data center hardware Export restrictions are bypassed as RTX 5090 boards are reworked into rack-ready AI modules A video circulating on Bilibili shows how enterprising Chinese technicians are converting GeForce RTX 5090 graphics…
Amazon’s CEO teased advertisements might be coming to Alexa+ Other Alexa+ subscription tiers might be on the way, too No release date yet, but it sounds like a matter of when, not if Amazon’s Alexa+ may have only been around for a short time, and while that would usually mean it’s in the rapid user-growth…
Microsoft Edge has dropped a chunk of users in the past month This is according to Statcounter’s figures, which show Chrome making some major gains at the top Microsoft may hope that Copilot in Edge will help turn things around, but there are other factors at work Chrome has cemented its dominance in the web…
The first teaser for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has been released It celebrates the first day of filming on the Marvel-Sony superhero movie Tom Holland’s new superhero suit is teased rather than being fully revealed Marvel and Sony have released the first official teaser for Spider-Man: Brand New Day – but, calm down, everyone, it’s…
Report finds 45% of AI-generated code had security flaws Java is the worst offender, Python, C# and JavaScript also affected Rise in vibe coding could make these threats even worse Nearly half (45%) of AI-generated code contains security flaws despite appearing production-ready, new research from Veracode has found. Its study of more than 100 large…
Ransomware operators Everest adds Mailchimp to their data leak site They claimed to have stolen 767 MB of sensitive data The community mocked the size of the archive Russian ransomware gang Everest says it recently broke into email marketing giant Mailchimp, left samples on its dark web site, and gave the company a few days…
Over a year after season 1 aired, Netflix sci-fi series 3 Body Problem season 2 is now in production. A number of new faces, including The Boys’ Claudia Doumit and Ellie De Lange, are joining season 2 as series regulars, with Alfie Allen, David Yip and Jordan Sunshine appearing in recurring roles. John Bradley, Benedict…
Foundation season 3 is digging deeper into Demerzel’s backstory and current motivations The actor portraying her has discussed on the sudden existential crisis she’s suffering from Demerzel has started unloading her thoughts, feelings, and history to a close confidante Foundation actor Laura Birn has lifted the lid on the inner turmoil that’s gripped Demerzel so…
Microsoft has said Windows 11 SE will run out of support in October 2026 This brings an end to this alternative spin on Windows 11 However, Surface Laptop SE owners were previously promised a longer timeframe of support for their devices Microsoft has announced that it’s dropping support for Windows 11 SE in just over…
