openai OpenAI Agents Develop Clever Tool Use During Hide-and-Seek Simulation OpenAI researchers observe machine learning agents teaching themselves sophisticated tool use and rule-breaking strategies in a virtual hide-and-seek game. This simulated environment serves as a stepping stone for teaching AI to navigate real-world physics.
facebook Facebook Establishes Binding Oversight Board to Review Content Decisions Facebook creates an independent Oversight Board whose content moderation decisions are binding, even if CEO Mark Zuckerberg disagrees. The board serves as a new check on executive power but also raises concerns about potential corporate shielding.
farmwise FarmWise Raises $14.5M for Autonomous Weed-Pulling Agricultural Robots Startup FarmWise secures $14.5 million in funding to advance its autonomous weeding vehicle that precisely plucks invasive plants from crop fields. The company plans to expand its AI capabilities to monitor crop health and apply targeted treatments.
artificial intelligence New ImageNet Roulette Tool Exposes Deep Bias in AI Image Labeling A new online tool called ImageNet Roulette allows users to upload selfies to see how artificial intelligence labels them, revealing deeply offensive and biased results. The project aims to spark a conversation about the problematic training data that powers modern image recognition systems.
artificial intelligence AI Breakthroughs in Drug Discovery and Quantum Chemistry Signal Industry Shifts Two recent AI advancements from InSilico Medicine and DeepMind show the technology moving beyond minor efficiencies to disrupt pharmaceutical and materials science industries.
apple Apple Arcade Launches Early for iOS 13 Beta Users Ahead of Official Rollout Apple is gradually rolling out its new ad-free gaming subscription service to users running beta versions of iOS 13. For $4.99 a month, subscribers get access to a growing library of premium mobile games.
oil prices Global Oil Prices Surge as Drone Attacks Disable Saudi Facilities Drone strikes on major Saudi oil plants cut global crude production by five percent, triggering the largest single-day price spike in years. Saudi officials draw on reserves while considering delays to the historic Aramco IPO.
richard stallman Open Source Pioneer Richard Stallman Resigns from MIT and Free Software Foundation Richard Stallman steps down from MIT CSAIL and the Free Software Foundation after facing severe backlash for defending Jeffrey Epstein and downplaying sexual assault. His departure adds to the growing crisis at MIT regarding the institution's ties to the convicted sex trafficker.
netflix Netflix Snags Global Streaming Rights to Seinfeld Ahead of Major Library Losses Netflix acquires the worldwide streaming rights to all 180 episodes of Seinfeld, with the classic sitcom arriving on the platform in 2021. This massive deal helps fill the impending void left by the upcoming departures of heavily watched shows like The Office and Friends.
wework WeWork Delays IPO Amid Investor Pushback Over Valuation The We Company officially delays its highly anticipated initial public offering as Wall Street investors reject its steep valuation and questionable corporate governance.
waymo Waymo's California Robotaxi Pilot Carries Over 6,200 Riders in First Month Waymo completes 4,678 passenger trips with self-driving minivans during its inaugural California pilot month, averaging 156 rides daily. The employee-only program provides early insights into the potential demand for commercial autonomous vehicles.
google ads Google Broadens Smart Bidding Exploration With New Promotion Mode Google introduces a new Promotion Mode feature while expanding its Smart Bidding Exploration capabilities for advertisers. The updates give marketers more control over automated bidding strategies during critical sales periods.
spacex SpaceX Accelerates Starship Development With Rapid Prototyping SpaceX CEO Elon Musk reveals an aggressive new timeline for the Starship program, aiming for orbital flights much sooner than expected. The update highlights massive changes to the vehicle's design and manufacturing process.
apple Apple Debuts Redesigned Fifth Avenue Store Alongside Global iPhone 11 Launch Apple officially releases the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and Apple Watch Series 5 at retail locations worldwide. The global launch coincides with the grand reopening of the completely reimagined Apple Fifth Avenue store in New York City.
apple Apple Unveils iPhone 11 With Dual Cameras and A13 Bionic Chip Apple introduces the iPhone 11, featuring a new dual-camera system with Night mode and the powerful A13 Bionic chip. The durable smartphone offers all-day battery life and comes in six vibrant colors.