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The RAM shortage could last years

Apr 18, 21:08 UTC • www.theverge.com
TL;DR: According to Nikkei Asia, even as suppliers ramp up DRAM production, manufacturers are only expected to meet 60 percent of demand by the end of 2027. SK Group chairman has even said that shortages could last until 2030…

According to Nikkei Asia, even as suppliers ramp up DRAM production, manufacturers are only expected to meet 60 percent of demand by the end of 2027. SK Group chairman has even said that shortages could last until 2030. The world's largest memory makers - Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron - are all working to add […]

Judge rules Trump administration violated the First Amendment in fight against ICE-tracking

Apr 18, 16:42 UTC • www.theverge.com
TL;DR: Jorge L. Alonso, a federal district court judge for the Northern District of Illinois, said that the Trump Administration violated the First Amendment when it pressured Facebook and Apple to remove ICE-tracking groups and apps…

Jorge L. Alonso, a federal district court judge for the Northern District of Illinois, said that the Trump Administration violated the First Amendment when it pressured Facebook and Apple to remove ICE-tracking groups and apps. Judge Alonso granted the plaintiffs, Kassandra Rosado, who runs the ICE Sightings - Chicagoland Facebook group, and Kreisau Group, the […]

Cheap stuff that doesn’t suck, take 3

Apr 18, 15:45 UTC • www.theverge.com
TL;DR: From fancy OLED TVs to robot vacuums with arms, we tend to cover a lot of cool stuff here at The Verge that, unfortunately, often costs as much as a month’s rent (or more)…

From fancy OLED TVs to robot vacuums with arms, we tend to cover a lot of cool stuff here at The Verge that, unfortunately, often costs as much as a month’s rent (or more). But with the ongoing tariff situation in the US and a global memory shortage pushing up the cost of, well, everything, we’re well aware that not […]

Dyson’s handheld fan is more powerful and louder than I expected

Apr 18, 15:34 UTC • www.theverge.com
TL;DR: Two years ago I attended a picturesque outdoor wedding in August where the hot and humid weather had guests occasionally ducking into their cars to enjoy a blast of AC…

Two years ago I attended a picturesque outdoor wedding in August where the hot and humid weather had guests occasionally ducking into their cars to enjoy a blast of AC. Dyson’s new $99.99 handheld fan would have provided some much-needed relief then, although I’m not sure I would have been comfortable powering it up during […]

Hundreds of Fake Pro-Trump Avatars Emerge on Social Media

Apr 18, 13:16 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: The artificial-intelligence-generated fake influencers have surged on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube in an apparent bid to hook conservative voters…

The artificial-intelligence-generated fake influencers have surged on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube in an apparent bid to hook conservative voters.

White House and Anthropic Hold ‘Productive’ Meeting, Aiming for a Compromise

Apr 17, 23:45 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: Friday’s meeting at the White House followed the introduction of Anthropic’s powerful new artificial intelligence model, Mythos, which U.S. officials believe could be critical for security…

Friday’s meeting at the White House followed the introduction of Anthropic’s powerful new artificial intelligence model, Mythos, which U.S. officials believe could be critical for security.

Anthropic’s new cybersecurity model could get it back in the government’s good graces

Apr 17, 23:16 UTC • www.theverge.com
TL;DR: The Trump administration has spent nearly two months fighting with AI company Anthropic. It's dubbed the company a "RADICAL LEFT, WOKE COMPANY" full of "Leftwing nut jobs" and a menace to national security…

The Trump administration has spent nearly two months fighting with AI company Anthropic. It's dubbed the company a "RADICAL LEFT, WOKE COMPANY" full of "Leftwing nut jobs" and a menace to national security. But some of the ice may reportedly be melting between the two, thanks to Anthropic's buzzy new cybersecurity-focused model: Claude Mythos Preview. […]

Cerebras, an A.I. Chip Maker, Files to Go Public as Tech Offerings Ramp Up

Apr 17, 22:03 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: The Silicon Valley chip maker filed a prospectus just as SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI prepared for their own listings, in what is shaping up to be a wave of enormous initial public offerings…

The Silicon Valley chip maker filed a prospectus just as SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI prepared for their own listings, in what is shaping up to be a wave of enormous initial public offerings.

OpenAI’s former Sora boss is leaving

Apr 17, 21:13 UTC • www.theverge.com
TL;DR: Last month, OpenAI gave up on its Sora video generation tool, and on Friday, the Sora team's leader, Bill Peebles, announced that he is leaving the company…

Last month, OpenAI gave up on its Sora video generation tool, and on Friday, the Sora team's leader, Bill Peebles, announced that he is leaving the company. OpenAI has been shifting its priorities as part of an effort to avoid "side quests," and Peebles' departure is just one of many recent changes as the company […]

Should you stare into Sam Altman’s orb before your next date?

Apr 17, 20:42 UTC • www.theverge.com
TL;DR: Tinder users who prove they're a real person by visiting an identity-verifying orb will soon be able to get five free boosts in the app - and it's just the latest service to embrace the orb…

Tinder users who prove they're a real person by visiting an identity-verifying orb will soon be able to get five free boosts in the app - and it's just the latest service to embrace the orb. World, which was co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, initially tested Tinder verification using its facial scanning orbs through […]

The AI apps are coming for your PC

Apr 17, 20:35 UTC • www.theverge.com
TL;DR: Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 124, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world…

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 124, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, send me your Coachella fits, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading about restaurant bread and GLP-1s and Lenny Rachitsky and […]

Betting on the news raises ethical questions for journalists

Apr 17, 18:24 UTC • www.theverge.com
TL;DR: Prediction market exchanges have created an environment where just about any piece of information is potentially monetizable: How well will BTS's new song perform this week? How hot will Los Angeles get? Will Donald Trump be impeached…

Prediction market exchanges have created an environment where just about any piece of information is potentially monetizable: How well will BTS's new song perform this week? How hot will Los Angeles get? Will Donald Trump be impeached? Users can wager on all of that and, on some platforms, more gruesome and violent outcomes in the […]

How Do You Measure an A.I. Boom?

Apr 17, 16:00 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: A chart created by METR, a nonprofit A.I. organization, has become an industrywide obsession as it measures the rapid development of big A.I. systems…

A chart created by METR, a nonprofit A.I. organization, has become an industrywide obsession as it measures the rapid development of big A.I. systems.

Pentagon Seeks Help From Ford and G.M.

Apr 16, 21:23 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: Concerned about the slow pace and high cost of weapons production, Pentagon officials have begun talks with General Motors and Ford Motor about producing certain parts…

Concerned about the slow pace and high cost of weapons production, Pentagon officials have begun talks with General Motors and Ford Motor about producing certain parts.

I Feel So Sorry for My A.I. Sunglasses

Apr 16, 20:12 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: Plenty of people hate Mark Zuckerberg’s superintelligent, supercharged spectacles. I was ready to hate them, too…

Plenty of people hate Mark Zuckerberg’s superintelligent, supercharged spectacles. I was ready to hate them, too.

What Is ‘Jagged Intelligence’ and How Can It Reframe the AI Debate?

Apr 16, 17:36 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: A.I. has always been compared to human intelligence, but that may not be the right way to think about it. What it does well can help predict what jobs it may replace…

A.I. has always been compared to human intelligence, but that may not be the right way to think about it. What it does well can help predict what jobs it may replace.

They Were YouTube’s First Stars. Here’s What They Wish They’d Known.

Apr 16, 14:30 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: MatPat, Miranda Sings, Grace Helbig and WheezyWaiter hit it big on YouTube long before it became a behemoth. They have thoughts about what it takes to succeed there…

MatPat, Miranda Sings, Grace Helbig and WheezyWaiter hit it big on YouTube long before it became a behemoth. They have thoughts about what it takes to succeed there.

Sneaker Company Allbirds Plans to Pivot to A.I. Yes, A.I.

Apr 16, 00:31 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: After selling its business for $39 million last month, the company said it planned to buy powerful computer chips and rebrand itself NewBird AI…

After selling its business for $39 million last month, the company said it planned to buy powerful computer chips and rebrand itself NewBird AI.

Ford Says Doug Field, Who Led Company's E.V. Push, is Leaving

Apr 15, 21:22 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: Doug Field, a former Tesla and Apple executive, had returned to Ford Motor in 2021 to help develop new electric models and software…

Doug Field, a former Tesla and Apple executive, had returned to Ford Motor in 2021 to help develop new electric models and software.

Ad Companies Settle With F.T.C. Over Claims of Harm to Conservative Sites

Apr 15, 18:08 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: WPP, Dentsu and Publicis settled claims they colluded on policies to combat misinformation, denying ad revenue to publishers on the right…

WPP, Dentsu and Publicis settled claims they colluded on policies to combat misinformation, denying ad revenue to publishers on the right.

We Don’t Really Know How A.I. Works. That’s a Problem.

Apr 15, 15:27 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: For us to trust it on certain subjects, researchers in the growing field of interpretability might need to learn how to open the black box of its brain…

For us to trust it on certain subjects, researchers in the growing field of interpretability might need to learn how to open the black box of its brain.

Spice Up Your Cooking Skills With Help From Your Phone

Apr 15, 09:04 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: Recipe apps and artificial intelligence can give you a boost, but free tools already on your device can also assist with meal planning and preparation…

Recipe apps and artificial intelligence can give you a boost, but free tools already on your device can also assist with meal planning and preparation.

How Older Adults Are Using VR to Counter Social Isolation

Apr 15, 09:00 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: New tools tailored for use in senior living communities allow for shared experiences and social bonding…

New tools tailored for use in senior living communities allow for shared experiences and social bonding.

Amazon Buys Globalstar for $10.8 Billion, Movingto Expand Its Satellite Internet Service

Apr 14, 17:53 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: The e-commerce giant is buying Globalstar, a satellite communications company, as it aims to expand its own satellite internet service to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink…

The e-commerce giant is buying Globalstar, a satellite communications company, as it aims to expand its own satellite internet service to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink.

Man Held in Attack on OpenAI Chief’s Home Had List of A.I. Leaders, Officials Say

Apr 14, 01:57 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: The authorities said a 20-year-old Texas man charged with throwing a homemade bomb at the gate of Sam Altman’s home had written at length about the threat of A.I…

The authorities said a 20-year-old Texas man charged with throwing a homemade bomb at the gate of Sam Altman’s home had written at length about the threat of A.I.

Elon Musk, Who Owns X, Appears to Post on TikTok

Apr 13, 17:54 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: A verified account with the @elonmusk handle also recently showed up on Instagram, as the billionaire prepares to take his rocket company SpaceX public…

A verified account with the @elonmusk handle also recently showed up on Instagram, as the billionaire prepares to take his rocket company SpaceX public.

There’s nothing like an RPG over vacation

Apr 7, 22:44 UTC • www.theverge.com
TL;DR: With a vacation comes a big choice: What game should I focus on during the trip? I thought about grinding out the harder levels of Super Meat Boy 3D, but I was looking for something more chill…

With a vacation comes a big choice: What game should I focus on during the trip? I thought about grinding out the harder levels of Super Meat Boy 3D, but I was looking for something more chill. I could have dabbled more with Slay the Spire II, but I already know that's a game I'll […]

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