Upon receiving an email inviting me to participate in a groundbreaking AI venture called Rebind, my initial reaction was skepticism. The email, sent by a person named Clancy Martin, offered me a role in recording original commentary on classic books, such as Romeo and Juliet, which would be embedded in the text to create an
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The Threads API has finally arrived, fulfilling the promise of its launch by the end of June. This new free API opens up a world of possibilities for developers, allowing them to create unique integrations into Threads. With the introduction of this API, third-party apps for Meta’s competitor to what was formerly known as Twitter
When Bae Jin-soo made the bold decision to leave his stable job in a major corporation to pursue his passion for storytelling through webtoons, he faced immense resistance, even from his own parents who ultimately kicked him out of their house. This move, however, turned out to be a defining moment in Bae’s life, as
In a recent report by the Reuters Institute, it has been found that social media users are gradually shifting away from platforms like Facebook and X for news content. This decline is particularly significant in the case of X, which has been striving to position itself as a reliable source of news and information. Despite
In a groundbreaking study conducted by scientists at the University of Nottingham’s School of Physics, a specially designed 3D printed vacuum system has been developed to trap dark matter. The primary goal of this experiment is to detect domain walls, a crucial step in unlocking some of the universe’s deepest mysteries. Dark matter and dark
The US Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, has recently made a bold statement urging Congress to introduce warning labels for social media platforms. The purpose of these labels would be to inform parents and adolescent users about the potential mental health risks associated with excessive use of social media. This proposal is similar to the
The field of robotics has seen significant advancements in recent years, with roboticists introducing increasingly sophisticated systems that are capable of performing various tasks. However, one of the major challenges that researchers have faced is teaching these systems to successfully and reliably tackle new tasks. Mapping high-dimensional data, such as images collected by on-board RGB
The recent layoff at Microsoft, where Aaron Damigos lost his job as a web support associate, sheds light on the impact of the company’s pivot towards artificial intelligence (AI). The meeting on June 3, attended by HR, Damigos’ manager, and upper management, resulted in his sudden termination. The shift towards AI work has led to
The upcoming game Dragon Age: The Veilguard is set to deviate from its predecessor, Dragon Age: Inquisition, by limiting the player to only two companions in combat. This decision has raised concerns about the lack of variety and tactical depth in battles. While some may argue that having a smaller squad allows for more intimate
Starboard Value, the activist fund managed by Jeff Smith, has recently acquired a significant stake in graphics-design company Autodesk and has engaged in discussions with the company’s board regarding various concerns. One of the primary issues revolves around an internal investigation conducted by Autodesk, which resulted in the removal of its chief financial officer. Starboard’s