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NewsFurther action required on deepfakes, says British self-governing island
Government officials on the Isle of Man are pushing for a broader policy on deepfakes, as new legislation is introduced on sexual offences. The Isle of Man is a self-governing...
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GamingThe NEO S is a wireless collectible controller with a nod to retro gaming
Retro gaming is huge and shows no signs of slowing down. One of the best features of the Nintendo Switch (and hopefully Switch 2 when it arrives) is the ability...
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AIMidjourney mulls Biden and Trump picture ban ahead of election
With concerns over the impact of AI on the democratic process in the lead up to the 2024 United States presidential election, Midjourney has intimated it could ban political images...
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GamingGTA franchise has sold more copies than there are people in US and Canada
In its Q3 2024 earnings call on Thursday, Take-Two Interactive, the owners of Rockstar Games, announced that Grand Theft Auto 5 has now sold over 195 million copies, and Red...
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GamingSkull and Bones: How to raise crew stamina and morale with cooking
There are a few metrics you need to keep on top of in Ubisoft’s Skull and Bones. If you have played your way through the Open Beta you will likely...
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AIMeet Tong Tong, the slightly terrifying AI toddler
Researchers have developed the first-ever artificial intelligence (AI) child, Tong Tong (or Little Girl in English). It has the emotional intelligence and behavior of a three to four-year-old. It has...
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NewsOnlyFake, the deepfake site churning out sophisticated fake IDs
An underground website known as OnlyFake is causing cybersecurity concerns due to the sophistication of its hyper-realistic fake IDs, with photos included. An investigative report from 404Media dubbed the operation...
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AppsA fake LastPass password manager was found on Apple’s App Store
The fake LastPass password manager found on Apple's App Store has now been pulled. It is currently unknown whether Apple or the bogus software developer uninstalled the phony program --...
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AIRobocalls made with AI-generated voices are now illegal
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has outlawed robocalls containing voices generated by artificial intelligence. The ruling, which was unanimous, was made on Thursday, February 8. It gives the state power...
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GamingSubnautica 2 looks like it will be multiplayer according to leak
The hugely successful survival game Subnautica is to get a sequel according to a leaked financial report that has found its way out of publisher Krafton, and everything in the...
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AIAddress risks: leading AI companies join safety consortium
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo announced the U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC). Raimondo said in a statement to Reuters, "The U.S. government has a significant role to play in setting...
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GamingFromSoftware’s parent company expands portfolio with Acquire acquisition
Kadokawa Corporation, the parent company of FromSoftware, has expanded its gaming portfolio by acquiring Acquire Corp., the developer behind the acclaimed Octopath Traveler series. This move, announced in Kadokawa's recent...
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AIIranian hackers broadcast deepfake news in cyber attack on UAE streaming services
Iranian state-backed hackers, identified as part of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards, recently disrupted TV streaming services in the United Arab Emirates, according to a recent Guardian report. They broadcasted a...
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AIAI has its Super Bowl moment with Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft is ramping up marketing of its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant Copilot with an advertisement designed for the Super Bowl launching on YouTube. While they are not allowed to specifically...
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DealsFTC seeks pause on Microsoft-Activision deal amid layoff controversy
Just a week following Microsoft's announcement of nearly 2,000 layoffs within its gaming division, the Federal Trade Commission has raised concerns over Microsoft's adherence to its initial promises regarding the...
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AIGoogle expands AI offerings with launch of Gemini Advanced
Google announced today the launch of Gemini Advanced, marking a significant update to its artificial intelligence technology. This new development is part of Google's ongoing efforts to integrate AI across...
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GamingAgainst the Storm has a major update due next month
We tagged Against the Storm as one of the best games of last year that you may not have played with good reason. It is a fantastic town-builder with dark...
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GamingVideo game company denies lawsuit claiming it steals virtual currency
Video game producers Take-Two Interactive and 2K Games have pushed back against a lawsuit that virtual currencies effectively steal money from players. A lawsuit was filed in November by a...
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GamingHow to raise Infamy fast in Skull and Bones
Anybody can be a pirate, but if nobody has heard of your name, are you really a pirate? In Skull and Bones, you will find your character climbs through the...
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GamblingTaylor Swift-themed betting options launched by DraftKings
Oregon Lottery's DraftKings Sportsbook has launched a range of betting options centered around Taylor Swift songs in the lead-up to the SuperBowl. Fans of the singer will be able to...
