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Hackers are learning to exploit chatbot ‘personalities’
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on AI mischief, follow Robert Hart. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM...
Why Nuro thinks being a robotaxi ‘second mover’ gives it an advantage
Waymo is the undisputed leader in the robotaxi space, operating a fleet of over 3,000 driverless cars in at least 10 cities across the US. A number of companies, including Tesla, Zoox, Avride, and...
How clips ate the internet
A person scrolls through the social media app X on a phone. | Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images Our social media feeds are being inundated by clips. Big names like Justin Bieber, reality shows...
Record Club is trying to be Letterboxd for music nerds
Look at those cute little guys. | Image: Record Club There isn't really a solid equivalent to Goodreads or Letterboxd for music lovers, but Record Club is aiming to change that. Yes, we have Rate...
Ansel Adams’ trust says AI-colorized version of his work was exhibited without permission
The AI-generated version of 'Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico' was on display at AIPAD's The Photography show.
DeepSeek permanently reduces the price of its flagship V4 model by 75 percent
The lower prices could be aimed at undercutting the competition.
The man behind the legendary MPC, Roger Linn, stays focused with a single browser tab
Roger Linn lets his accomplishments do the talking. | Image: Roger Linn Roger Linn is a legend in the world of musical instruments. He's been at the cutting edge of music technology for decades. He...
People used AI to recreate the voices of pilots killed in a plane crash
People took a PDF file report about a plane crash and used AI to recreate the last few seconds its pilots' conversation.
Here are 38 Memorial Day deals we recommend for $50 or less
Massive OLED TVs and Sonos speakers might be stealing the Memorial Day spotlight, but there are also plenty of great deals that won't set you back nearly as much. In fact, some of the best discounts...
Hanging out in my favorite virtual coffee shop in Tokyo
Finding a cafe that fits you can be a revelatory experience. For me at least, there are few places outside of my house that I can truly feel comfortable in. I'm lucky enough to have two options in...