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Google’s Demis Hassabis says it’s time for a global AI watchdog — led by the US
Demis Hassabis thinks the world needs an AI watchdog with the power to hit the brakes if frontier models become too dangerous. Writing in a blog post, the Google DeepMind CEO and cofounder said the US should lead the initiative, arguing that the country is the best place to set global standards “given its economic…
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Sorry, You’re (Probably) Never Going To Get Another Need For Speed Game
As Criterion focuses on Battlefield moving forward, Battlefield Studios Europe’s vice president and general manager, Rebecka Coutaz, has confirmed that the Need for Speed and Burnout franchises are not the focus of the company anymore. “We’re not here to talk about the past,” she said during a celebration of Criterion’s 30th anniversary (via IGN). When…
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US States Are Trying to Stop Paramount Skydance From Owning Mortal Kombat (And Everything Else)
Paramount Skydance’s plan to take over Warner Bros. Discovery is facing a new hurdle, as several states are suing the company to prevent the proposed $111 billion acquisition. In total, 12 state attorneys have formed a coalition to stop the merger, citing that it’ll be a violation of the a violation of the Clayton Act…
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StubHub and its CEO hit with proposed class action over ties to large-scale ticket resellers
The suit alleges Baker is a part-owner of ticket reseller Andro Capital, which has allegedly sold tickets through StubHub since 2008. Source
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A Make-or-Break Moment for AI Music Companies
The following op-ed comes from David Israelite, President & CEO of the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) Source
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The first sunlight reflecting space mirror has been cleared for launch
Reflect Orbital has been given the green light to launch its first space mirror that aims to redirect sunlight down to Earth at night. The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has authorized the California-based startup to build and operate a single prototype satellite in low-Earth orbit later this year, despite concerns over how the technology…
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Ubisoft Barcelona staff face layoffs despite Black Flag Resynced success
Ubisoft is planning to cut 51 jobs at Ubisoft Barcelona, even though Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced has launched strongly and the studio contributed to it. The move matters because it highlights the disconnect staff say they feel between a game’s commercial success and job security, and it adds to continuing concerns about layoffs across…
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Pinwheel launches a retro-inspired landline phone for kids
Kid-friendly tech company Pinwheel announced the launch of a new landline phone designed to let children stay connected without the distractions of a smartphone.