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Workers train AI to identify everyday objects by labelling items in photos and videos. Source link
Musk v Altman: Why the tech billionaires and former friends are now facing off in court
The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom. Source link
Valve's £85 Steam Controller divides gamers ahead of May launch
The pad will be compatible with PCs, Valve’s handheld console, the Steam Deck as well as its upcoming gaming PC. Source link
Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music
Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same? Source link
China blocks Meta's $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus
It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner. Source link
I brought my husband back for his funeral as a hologram
After nearly 60 years of marriage, Pam wanted to honour her husband Bill with a hologram at his funeral. Source link
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Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed. Source link
OpenAI boss 'deeply sorry' for not telling police of Tumbler Ridge suspect's account
Sam Altman on Thursday wrote a brief letter of apology to the people of Tumbler Ridge, Canada in the wake of a January mass shooting. Source link
UK cyber chiefs say it's time to ditch passwords for passkeys – what are they?
Passwords have long been the default way we secure accounts online but the NCSC has said passkeys are a better option. Source link
Biobank data incident caused by 'a few bad apples', boss says
Professor Sir Rory Collins said he was “angry” and “upset” about the incident, as both the bank’s boss and a participant. Source link