Hugging Face is being used to easily undress women and children

Jul 28, 09:07 UTC • www.theverge.com

TL;DR: Hugging Face is being used to make nonconsensual deepfakes, and the popular open-source AI model repository is doing very little to prevent it…

Hugging Face is being used to make nonconsensual deepfakes, and the popular open-source AI model repository is doing very little to prevent it. That's according to a new report published by the European nonprofit AI Forensics, which found that seven out of the top nine image editing models hosted by Hugging Face readily complied with […]

In This Costa Rican Forest, Monkeys Come Face-to-Face With A.I.

Jul 28, 09:02 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: CapuchinAI, a portable testing station equipped with a touch screen and facial recognition software, could help scientists study primate intelligence in the wild…

CapuchinAI, a portable testing station equipped with a touch screen and facial recognition software, could help scientists study primate intelligence in the wild.

Police Say Binance Is Making It Harder to Fight Crime

Jul 28, 09:00 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: Investigators in Europe said that the cryptocurrency giant Binance had made it more difficult to track down scammers and solve other crimes…

Investigators in Europe said that the cryptocurrency giant Binance had made it more difficult to track down scammers and solve other crimes.

X Money is launching in the US starting today

Jul 28, 08:59 UTC • www.theverge.com

TL;DR: X Money, a core part of Elon Musk's mission to turn X into an "everything app," is rolling out starting today, 9to5Mac reports…

X Money, a core part of Elon Musk's mission to turn X into an "everything app," is rolling out starting today, 9to5Mac reports. The payment platform offers a digital wallet and peer-to-peer payments similar to Venmo, along with a metal Visa card users can emblazon with their X username. Other perks include Apple Wallet support […]

OpenAI Close to Landing $500 Billion Data Center With Backing From Nvidia

Jul 28, 03:08 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: The chipmaking giant is in talks with OpenAI to provide a $250 billion financial backstop for the project, which would be among the largest of the A.I. boom…

The chipmaking giant is in talks with OpenAI to provide a $250 billion financial backstop for the project, which would be among the largest of the A.I. boom.

Xbox’s huge outage even blocked games on disc

Jul 27, 23:53 UTC • www.theverge.com

TL;DR: An extended Xbox outage that began Sunday evening didn't just cause issues for people trying to play digital games - it blocked people from playing their disc-based games, too…

An extended Xbox outage that began Sunday evening didn't just cause issues for people trying to play digital games - it blocked people from playing their disc-based games, too. Xbox's status page initially reported the outage on Sunday at about 11PM ET, and it also prevented people from logging in, launching apps, or finding games […]

This is my new favorite laptop, but thanks to RAMageddon the price already went up by $800

Jul 27, 22:36 UTC • www.theverge.com

TL;DR: Framework laptops always come with compromises in exchange for their unique DIY premise. Even though you pay extra for one compared to sleeker options from competitors, it's easier to excuse minor flaws for modular ports, easy repairs, and an impressive range of upgradeable parts…

Framework laptops always come with compromises in exchange for their unique DIY premise. Even though you pay extra for one compared to sleeker options from competitors, it's easier to excuse minor flaws for modular ports, easy repairs, and an impressive range of upgradeable parts. So what happens when Framework goes "Pro"? We get a one-of-a-kind […]

Razer’s analog Huntsman V3 Pro is over 20 percent off

Jul 27, 21:29 UTC • www.theverge.com

TL;DR: Gaming keyboards have evolved over the years to add RGB LEDs, extra knobs, and buttons with screens, but one feature has remained fairly consistent: the mechanical switch…

Gaming keyboards have evolved over the years to add RGB LEDs, extra knobs, and buttons with screens, but one feature has remained fairly consistent: the mechanical switch. That’s slowly changing, with brands introducing adjustable optical switches that are more customizable and have a faster response time. Razer’s Huntsman V3 Pro TKL is a compact, wired […]

Apple Regains Spot Over Nvidia as Most Valuable Public Company

Jul 27, 20:34 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: The company slipped by the chipmaker Nvidia, amid growing concern about costs associated with the artificial intelligence boom…

The company slipped by the chipmaker Nvidia, amid growing concern about costs associated with the artificial intelligence boom.

How Meta Got Everything It Wanted in a Secret Louisiana Data Center Deal

Jul 27, 19:54 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: A Times examination details how the Silicon Valley giant used private talks with local officials to start a project big enough to cover nearly six square miles…

A Times examination details how the Silicon Valley giant used private talks with local officials to start a project big enough to cover nearly six square miles.

Nanoleaf’s colorful pegboard and shelf kit is half off

Jul 27, 19:24 UTC • www.theverge.com

TL;DR: Nanoleaf’s Blocks Combo XL Smarter Kit is a fun back-to-school buy that can add pops of customizable light and storage to your wall…

Nanoleaf’s Blocks Combo XL Smarter Kit is a fun back-to-school buy that can add pops of customizable light and storage to your wall. It combines colorful smart lighting panels with a low-profile shelf and pegboard, and right now you can buy the kit for half off at $99.99 from Nanoleaf, which marks a new low […]

Why Restarting a Nuclear Power Plant Can Be Much Harder Than Expected

Jul 27, 19:11 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: The first U.S. attempt at reopening a shuttered reactor has been held back by run-down equipment and a lack of planning…

The first U.S. attempt at reopening a shuttered reactor has been held back by run-down equipment and a lack of planning.

Nvidia Forms Alliance to Back Open-Source A.I. Amid Debate Over Safety

Jul 27, 18:32 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: The company is continuing to back A.I. systems that can be freely used by others amid a continuing debate over the use of Chinese-made technology…

The company is continuing to back A.I. systems that can be freely used by others amid a continuing debate over the use of Chinese-made technology.

Why China is giving away its best AI models

Jul 27, 16:51 UTC • www.theverge.com

TL;DR: Silicon Valley has spent much of the past week on red alert, digesting the arrival of Moonshot AI's Kimi K3, a Chinese AI model that can allegedly beat some of the best systems built by US companies at a fraction of the cost…

Silicon Valley has spent much of the past week on red alert, digesting the arrival of Moonshot AI's Kimi K3, a Chinese AI model that can allegedly beat some of the best systems built by US companies at a fraction of the cost. Its performance alone would have been enough to intensify the rivalry between […]

Microsoft Unveils A.I. Cybersecurity Tools

Jul 27, 16:51 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: As some executives fret over the safety of new A.I. systems, protecting against them could be a big business for tech companies…

As some executives fret over the safety of new A.I. systems, protecting against them could be a big business for tech companies.

YouTube Premium will include Peacock starting next year

Jul 27, 16:24 UTC • www.theverge.com

TL;DR: YouTube's ad-free Premium subscription is getting another perk: access to Peacock. In an announcement on Monday, NBCUniversal says the multi-year agreement will allow Premium subscribers to stream Peacock's ad-supported shows, movies, and live sports directly through the YouTube app in 2027…

YouTube's ad-free Premium subscription is getting another perk: access to Peacock. In an announcement on Monday, NBCUniversal says the multi-year agreement will allow Premium subscribers to stream Peacock's ad-supported shows, movies, and live sports directly through the YouTube app in 2027. YouTube will bundle Peacock in its standard subscription, which increased to $15.99 / month […]

Amazon’s trying to launch a global satellite cellphone network in 2028

Jul 27, 15:40 UTC • www.theverge.com

TL;DR: Amazon filed an FCC application on Saturday to launch a new Leo satellite constellation that will provide direct-to-device satellite service for "voice, messaging, data, and emergency services." If approved, Amazon will begin deploying the new constellation of 5,105 satellites in 2028…

Amazon filed an FCC application on Saturday to launch a new Leo satellite constellation that will provide direct-to-device satellite service for "voice, messaging, data, and emergency services." If approved, Amazon will begin deploying the new constellation of 5,105 satellites in 2028. It says it plans to partner with mobile network operators to offer direct-to-device satellite […]

Tariffs didn’t bring manufacturing jobs back to the US

Jul 27, 13:56 UTC • www.theverge.com

TL;DR: Today, I’m talking with Evan Smith, who is cofounder and CEO of Altana, a company that develops software tools to manage big, messy supply chain networks around the world…

Today, I’m talking with Evan Smith, who is cofounder and CEO of Altana, a company that develops software tools to manage big, messy supply chain networks around the world. We last had Evan on in early 2025 to talk about how Trump’s first few waves of tariffs were starting to affect global trade and what […]

A Son of Wealth Finds His Calling in a High-End Grocery Store

Jul 27, 13:45 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: How the scion Sammy Nussdorf found his calling among the carefully arranged shelves of Meadow Lane, his chic market in Lower Manhattan…

How the scion Sammy Nussdorf found his calling among the carefully arranged shelves of Meadow Lane, his chic market in Lower Manhattan.

Why TikTok’s Algorithm Keeps You Trapped in a Breakup Loop

Jul 26, 11:04 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: As social media companies face scrutiny over addictive design features, mental health experts cite a stream of breakup content as an example of the failure to protect users…

As social media companies face scrutiny over addictive design features, mental health experts cite a stream of breakup content as an example of the failure to protect users.

Silicon Valley Splits Over Closing the Borders to Chinese A.I.

Jul 25, 20:07 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: Anthropic and OpenAI are clashing with the rest of the tech industry over whether “open-source” models from China should be freely available or restricted…

Anthropic and OpenAI are clashing with the rest of the tech industry over whether “open-source” models from China should be freely available or restricted.

QR Codes Make Their Way Down Wedding Aisles

Jul 25, 13:10 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: The technology, often associated with pandemic-era menus, is being used by more couples for ease, cost, expedience and sustainability…

The technology, often associated with pandemic-era menus, is being used by more couples for ease, cost, expedience and sustainability.

Meta Launches New Facebook Marketplace App Called Seller

Jul 24, 17:44 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: Seller is part of the Silicon Valley company’s strategy to innovate on its original social network…

Seller is part of the Silicon Valley company’s strategy to innovate on its original social network.

An A.I. Music F.A.Q.: Can I Remix Madonna? Is This All Legal?

Jul 24, 14:08 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: Advances in A.I. are making it possible to create all kinds of music from scratch, but they also raise questions about what is legal and who will actually listen…

Advances in A.I. are making it possible to create all kinds of music from scratch, but they also raise questions about what is legal and who will actually listen.

OpenAI Models Go Rogue + Kimi K3 Freakout + A.I. Superforecasting

Jul 24, 11:00 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: “The story that we’re talking about in this segment was science fiction until Tuesday, OK?”…

“The story that we’re talking about in this segment was science fiction until Tuesday, OK?”

Judge Extends Pause for Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal

Jul 24, 00:54 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: The court blocked the companies from closing the acquisition through mid-August, as a judge considers two lawsuits challenging it…

The court blocked the companies from closing the acquisition through mid-August, as a judge considers two lawsuits challenging it.

Intel Benefits From a New Shift in A.I. Spending

Jul 23, 22:09 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: The Silicon Valley chipmaker’s revenue rose 25 percent in the latest quarter, its fastest growth in 15 years, as A.I. firms increasingly bought chips known as central processing units…

The Silicon Valley chipmaker’s revenue rose 25 percent in the latest quarter, its fastest growth in 15 years, as A.I. firms increasingly bought chips known as central processing units.

Nuclear Energy Revival Puts Westinghouse in Prime Position

Jul 23, 15:26 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: The company, which filed for bankruptcy protection in 2017, stands to benefit from growing support for nuclear power and President Trump’s deal with Saudi Arabia…

The company, which filed for bankruptcy protection in 2017, stands to benefit from growing support for nuclear power and President Trump’s deal with Saudi Arabia.

Lawsuit Against Meta Over Social Media Addiction Is Dropped

Jul 23, 15:23 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: For Meta, the move was a reprieve after it and YouTube were found liable in another case in March of negligence and personal injury for their platforms’ addictive features…

For Meta, the move was a reprieve after it and YouTube were found liable in another case in March of negligence and personal injury for their platforms’ addictive features.

Ford Will Use Apple Maps in New Self-Driving System

Jul 23, 14:28 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: In a first, Apple software will influence the way a new line of electric vehicles made by Ford Motor operates, and other automakers may follow…

In a first, Apple software will influence the way a new line of electric vehicles made by Ford Motor operates, and other automakers may follow.

Tesla Profit Falls Even as Car Sales Rebound

Jul 23, 13:41 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: The company is selling more cars, but the company’s profit was down because of price cuts and higher expenses…

The company is selling more cars, but the company’s profit was down because of price cuts and higher expenses.

How to Use ChatGPT and Gemini Prompts to Find Out What They Know About You

Jul 23, 13:17 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: It can be unsettling what Gemini and ChatGPT have figured out about you and how easily your privacy can be punctured. Here’s how to find out…

It can be unsettling what Gemini and ChatGPT have figured out about you and how easily your privacy can be punctured. Here’s how to find out.

Clarity Act Mired In Debate Over Whether to Bar President From Selling Crypto

Jul 23, 00:43 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: Democrats and Republicans are haggling about the Clarity Act, a major bill pushed by the crypto industry, as it moves closer to a Senate vote…

Democrats and Republicans are haggling about the Clarity Act, a major bill pushed by the crypto industry, as it moves closer to a Senate vote.

Alphabet Quadruples Profit to $112 Billion, Fueled by A.I. Investments

Jul 22, 22:18 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: Google’s parent company, which has spent heavily on artificial intelligence, also showed growth across its businesses, particularly in cloud computing…

Google’s parent company, which has spent heavily on artificial intelligence, also showed growth across its businesses, particularly in cloud computing.

OpenAI Says Its A.I. Models Hacked Into Hugging Face, a Digital Library

Jul 22, 17:00 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: The incident, which targeted the computer systems of another company called Hugging Face, happened while OpenAI was testing the systems…

The incident, which targeted the computer systems of another company called Hugging Face, happened while OpenAI was testing the systems.

What Happened When Meta Used A.I. to Ban Accounts on Facebook and Instagram

Jul 22, 03:10 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: Users said the technology mistakenly deleted their accounts. To resolve the issue, they still had to rely on A.I…

Users said the technology mistakenly deleted their accounts. To resolve the issue, they still had to rely on A.I.

Google Releases Three New Gemini A.I. Models

Jul 21, 19:38 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: The models include one that is the company’s most powerful and another that is fine-tuned for cybersecurity, as Google competes with rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic…

The models include one that is the company’s most powerful and another that is fine-tuned for cybersecurity, as Google competes with rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic.