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More than 35,000 acres have burned so far, and at least 10 deaths have been reported, in what could be the most costly fire in California history. Read more ›
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Fine-tuning large language models is a decisive step in adapting them for specific tasks. With the growing demand for tailored AI solutions, choosing the right model type has become more important. Open-source and proprietary models offer distinct options, each with its advantages and challenges. This article explores how these models differ and provides practical guidance... Read more » Read more ›
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While the gaming world waits for Nintendo to finally reveal Switch 2, the rumours continue to swirl. And a reliable leaker has now claimed Microsoft will be a "very big supporter" of the console, bringing two major Xbox series to Switch 2 this year, including Halo. Read more Read more ›
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Meta employees took to an internal forum, viewed by Business Insider, to vent disappointment and anger over DEI roll back. Read more ›
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Manor Lords today receives its fourth major update as early access continues, bringing a new bridge-building mechanic, bug fixes, and some experimental changes. Read more Read more ›
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This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we round up the current deluge of leaks surrounding Nintendo's under-wraps Switch 2. Read more Read more ›
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The International Fact-Checking Network proposed crowdsourcing in conjunction with professionals, a "new model." Read more ›
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On a nearly three-hour episode of Joe Rogan's podcast, Zuckerberg signaled optimism about what a Trump presidency means for tech businesses. Read more ›
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Alex Schultz shared his concerns and his experiences on internal Meta forum, where he cautioned against censorship. Read more ›
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Meta isn't stopping at moderation changes. According to both Axios and The New York Times, the company is also pulling the plug on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. That includes removing diversity hiring goals, eliminating the chief diversity officer position and no longer prioritizing minority-owned businesses as vendors, per The Times' reporting. When asked to comment on ending DEI initiatives, Meta confirmed the reporting was accurate. Internally, the company... Read more ›
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Director Fede Alvarez confirmed the visual effects of Ian Holm's android have been changed post release. Read more ›
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There's good news for those wanting to try The First Berserker: Khazan before they buy - a free demo is on the way. Read more Read more ›
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The Los Angeles fires have devastated the city this week. Local restaurants like Yeastie Boys Bagels and LaSorted's Pizza are working hard to help. Read more ›
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Square Enix has shared a new Group Customer Harassment Policy to protect its workers from toxic fan behaviour. Read more Read more ›
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Blue checkmarks addressed this issue just fine before Elon Musk took a sledgehammer to them. Read more ›
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House of the Dead 2: Remake will rise from the grave in spring/Q2 2025. Read more Read more ›
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A Super Scooper drops ocean water on the Palisades fire. | Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images An aircraft helping to fight wildfires that are raging across Los Angeles was struck by a civilian drone on Thursday. The collision damaged the wing of the aircraft — a CL-415 “Super Scooper” capable of scooping up 1,600 gallons of ocean water to drop onto nearby blazes —... Read more ›
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As Star Wars slowly but surely looks deeper into its past, we look back too to see what's already been explored in the Galactic Republic's ancient history. Read more ›
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The company is terminating DEI programs in its latest shift away from progressive policy. Read more ›
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According to Mark Zuckerberg, Meta trust and safety workers will be relocated to Texas to prevent them from “censoring” users. Experts point to other advantages. Read more ›
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Meta rolled out a number of changes to its “Hateful Conduct” policy Tuesday as part of a sweeping overhaul of its approach toward content moderation. Read more ›
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Research and development is underway to create robots that can hunt for signs of life in the vast oceans that exist under the thick ice shells of bodies like Europa. Read more ›
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The latest crop of AI-enabled wearables like Bee AI and Omi listen to your conversations to help organize your life. They are also normalizing embedded microphones that are always on. Read more ›
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Meta announced on Tuesday that it will no longer employ fact checkers to moderate content, and instead rely on an army of volunteer users. Read more ›
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This year, it’s shaping up to be AI, all the time. Read more ›
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With a notebook PC with a screen that rolls, a monitor with directional audio, and the first third-party SteamOS gaming handheld, Lenovo is hitting CES 2025 hard. Read more ›
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Rather than months without rain or the effects of climate change, figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. are pointing to a familiar scapegoat as entire neighborhoods burn. Read more ›
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Meta’s AI characters users might seem useless, but fake social media users can sometimes offer valuable insights into real human behavior. Read more ›
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Misconfigured license plate recognition systems reveal the livestreams of individual cameras and the wealth of data they collect about every vehicle that passes them by. Read more ›
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