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According to Associated Press (AP), the event was a success thanks to the entertainment provided by the fully autonomous, AI-powered machines. The match offered a preview of the upcoming World Humanoid Robot Games, set to take place during the World Robot Conference in August. Beijing hosted the inaugural RoBoLeague 3-on-3 humanoid robot soccer tournament this weekend. All AI-powered robots, prepared by four university teams, operated fully autonomously throughout the competition....

According to Bloomberg’s report, an anonymous source explained the job cuts are part of a “streamline management and rebuild an engineering-driven culture.” This layoff wave comes just a few months after another layoff announcement last year. Bloomberg reveals Intel plans to lay off over 21,000 employees, over 20% of the workforce. The decision has been made under the new CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s restructuring plans. Intel also cut over 15,000 jobs in 2024....

Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have successfully created two atoms of livermorium, a rare super-heavy element. They have done so by using a method that could enable the synthesis of the element 120. This breakthrough was presented on July 23 at the Nuclear Structure 2024 conference. Reiner Kruecken, who leads Berkeley Lab’s Nuclear Science Division, stated “We think it will take about 10 times longer to make 120 than 116....

LinkedIn used U.S. user data for AI without clear notice. An opt-out existed, but LinkedIn didn’t update its privacy policy initially. LinkedIn’s delayed update reflects growing global concerns about AI data use. LinkedIn users in the U.S. — but not those in the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, likely due to stricter data privacy laws — have an opt-out toggle in their settings that reveals LinkedIn collects personal data to train “content creation AI models....

Microsoft’s global price hikes for Game Pass services predominantly impact subscription tiers that provide access to day-one releases. For example, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will rise by $3, jumping from $16.99 to $19.99 per month. Similarly, PC Game Pass, which includes day-one releases, will see a $2 increase from $9.99 to $11.99 per month. According to the BBC, the increase in Game Pass prices was anticipated, particularly following the Xbox maker’s announcement in May 2024 to include Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 in its Game service....

“There is at least $29.2 billion in lost revenue each year due to online TV and film piracy in the US. Additionally, hundreds of thousands of jobs are being lost in the entertainment industry as a result of spiraling global visits to such sites,” stated Motion Pictures Association (MPA). Globally, Netflix alone has 223 million subscribers, with another 100 million households using passwords they share with existing subscribers to access the streaming service....

The module is said to have spyware functionality as it can extract data from users’ devices and transfer them to threat actor controlled and managed remote servers. The cleverly designed malware at first glance appears to be legitimate and maintains users’ interest through mini-games and daily rewards (alleged). When activated, it connects to a command-and-control (C2) server and transfers data from the device’s sensors (gyroscope, magnetometer). This helps it detect controlled (sandbox) environment and adjust its operations to avoid being noticed by security researchers....

During a 90-minute keynote, Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang introduced the company’s new technologies with videos and more details of the latest products. Most products focus on AI innovation. Nvidia’s new personal AI supercomputer Project DIGITS will be available in May starting at $3,000. The new open-model Nvidia Cosmos will accelerate video processing and training for robots and autonomous vehicles. The new RTX 50 series chips will improve video and enhance images to generate more realistic figures....

The tech company published a study of its recent investigation as well as its first report of this kind with more details on its policies, how it monitors threat actors, trends and threats in 2024, case studies, and more relevant insights from the investigation. “Over the last three months, our work against deceptive and abusive actors has included disrupting covert influence operations that sought to use AI models in support of their activity across the Internet,” states the document....

Many of us saw it in the news in January: a French woman lost over $850,000 to scammers because she believed she was giving the money to Brad Pitt—the man she thought she had been in a relationship with for over a year. The scammers used advanced generative artificial intelligence to create “selfies” and fabricate evidence, convincing their victim, Anne—a 53-year-old designer going through a divorce—of the tragic story of a fake Pitt with urgent medical needs....

This annoying situation is just a piece of the puzzle of a complex problem with Meta’s content regulation system. While Meta seems to have many control measures—sometimes absurd—the root of the problem doesn’t seem to be solved. Over the past few months, Meta has introduced numerous updates to its content guidelines and implemented stricter rules aimed at building a healthier online environment. One of the consequences has been that many businesses, publishers, and user accounts have been banned, leading to hundreds of complaints across forums, chat platforms, and social media channels....

The survey conducted by Google shows that more than 60% of U.S. users have observed rising online scams throughout the previous year. Alarmingly, 61% of users have received direct attacks through email, Google researchers add that the situation is even worse via text message. 61% of U.S. users were targeted by email scams last year. More than half of Americans experienced a data breach. Most users still rely on passwords and 2FA, Google reports....

According to the official announcement on Nintendo’s page, the new game is compatible with Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, as well as iOS and Android devices. The company described the game as a special space for Pokémon fans. The Pokémon Company launched a new puzzle game called Pokémon Friends The new game is compatible with Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and iOS and Android devices. Pokémon Friends includes over 1,200 puzzles especially designed for Pokémon fans....

PrivacyLens utilizes a combination of a standard video camera and a heat-sensing camera. The heat-sensing camera detects people based on their body temperature, and replaces their likeness with a generic stick figure that mimics their movements. This ensures that devices relying on the camera can function without revealing the identity of the individuals in view. Moreover, PrivacyLens eliminates the storage of raw photos on devices or cloud servers, thereby further enhancing user privacy....

P&G has clarified that the attackers were unable to access the financial or social security information of their employees, although some of their data was stolen by the attackers. Clop, a ransomware syndicate reportedly linked to Russia, has claimed responsibility for breaching dozens of organizations through a zero-day vulnerability found in Fortra’s GoAnywhere-managed file transfer software. The group announced on its dark web blog, naming several high-profile victims including Shell, Hitachi, Hatch Bank, Stanford University, Rubrik, Virgin, and many others....

According to The Verge, Huffman explained to investors that “every week, hundreds of millions of people come to Reddit looking for advice.” Reddit’s goal is to turn that traffic into engaging results. Reddit is investing in improving its search capabilities. CEO Steve Huffman said the company is working on “making Reddit a go-to search engine.” Over 70 million users already use the platform as a search tool every week....

Saying “please” and “thank you” to AI chatbots might sound like harmless manners—or even pointless. But it’s actually costing tech giants millions, and some say it’s a habit worth keeping. Sam Altman says politeness to AI costs “tens of millions” in electricity. 12% use manners to appease AI in case of a future uprising. AI data centers already consume about 2% of global energy. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently confirmed that courtesy isn’t free....

Starlink has now over 4 million users across more than 100 countries The company gained over 1 million users since the end of May Air France will provide free wifi service provided by Starlink in all aircraft by summer 2025 “Starlink is connecting more than 4M people with high-speed internet across 100+ countries, territories, and many other markets,” wrote the company on X. “Thank you to all of our customers around the world!...

Despite video games being a major component of digital culture, skepticism on their effect on mental health has grown, despite there not being any conclusive evidence. These concerns have been amplified by official, yet controversial, stances, such as the World Health Organization‘s classification of “gaming disorder’’. Previous research on the impact of video games has been inconsistent, with studies showing both positive and negative effects on mental well-being. The Nihon University researchers argue that many of these studies relied on observational data or controlled environments, which may not accurately reflect real-world gaming experiences....