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Google drops pledge not to use AI for weapons and surveillance

 

Google has removed a pledge not to use artificial intelligence for weapons or surveillance purposes. The decision reflects a shift in the tech giant’s stance on AI applications, paving the way for its potential use in military and surveillance projects. The new stance raises concerns about ethical implications and the responsible use of AI technology ...

 
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  • The upcoming product will take on the Apple TV 4K, Roku Ultra, and other streaming devices — Sonos readies its next big thing
  • The image 'offers a unique glimpse of nature’s interaction with the human world' — Quirky badger photo wins wildlife photography award
  • No, it's not a human answering all those questions — California bill would make AI companies remind kids that chatbots aren’t people
  • It can go places that other robots can't! — 'Giraffe' robot reaches new heights for mobile warehouse picking
 

Apple's new Invites app makes it easy to plan special events

 

Apple's just-launched Invites app lets iPhone users with an iCloud+ subscription create unique invitations. You can customize the background of your invitation with a photo from your library, or choose an emoji background to bring an event to life. It also integrates the Maps and  Weather apps so that guests have all the details. Invites can be sent to Android users, too ...

 
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Beatbot reveals futuristic AquaSense 2 Series pool cleaners at CES 2025

 

Beatbot's AquaSense 2 Series, revealed at CES 2025, is a successor to the popular 2024 model. Comprising three robotic pool cleaners, prices start at $1,499. The AquaSense 2 is the most affordable, offering floor, wall, and waterline cleaning with four cleaning modes and 16 sensors. The AquaSense 2 Pro ($2,499) adds surface cleaning and manual navigation. The AquaSense 2 Ultra ($3,450) features HybridSense AI Pool Mapping with 27 sensors and side brushes for a superior clean. All models handle various pool types and sizes and are available starting February 10 ...

 
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World's 'first AI software engineer' isn't living up to expectations

 

An AI coding assistant called Devin was hailed as “the world’s first AI software engineer” when it launched last year, but researchers recently found that it could only complete 3 out of 20 coding tasks. Developed by Cognition AI, Devin seems able to take on straightforward requests, but “cracks appeared” when researchers challenged it to complete more demanding tasks ...

 
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  • It's being used increasingly in operating rooms and doctors' offices — The future of the Apple Vision Pro is in medicine
  • 'It’s all a new learning curve, but I'll learn fast' — New AI minister has never used ChatGPT
  • A high-tech effort to create a human settlement under the sea — A flooded quarry, a mysterious millionaire, and the dream of a new Atlantis
  • It wants to be the most relaxing web browser ever, but is it? — Opera's new Air browser is all about mindfulness
  • The Revival 55 can play vinyl and content from streaming apps — Mixx's new record player is an 'all-in-one solution for enjoying music'
  • The affordable handset was 'surprisingly capable' — I switched to a $129 Android phone for a week
 
 
 
 
 

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