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OpenAI says it reached its goal of creating an automated research intern
OpenAI has announced that it has reached its stated goal of building an “automated research intern” — an AI system capable of carrying out well-defined research tasks under human direction, including work that would take a skilled human researcher several days. This matters because it marks a step towards the company’s stated ambition of automating…
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‘There is absolutely no generative AI in Space Marine 3’ promises Saber Interactive executive
A senior figure at Saber Interactive has moved to reassure fans that Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 will not use generative AI in its development, addressing growing player concern about AI’s role in game production. The statement comes amid wider industry scrutiny of studios using AI tools for art, writing or voice work, with fans…
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Woman laid to rest in coffin made from mushrooms in Australian first
A woman in her 70s has become the first person in Australia to be buried in a coffin grown from mushrooms, in a bid to reduce the environmental impact of her funeral. Carolyn was laid to rest on Friday at Springwood Cemetery in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales, using a casket made by Dutch…
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What is vibe coding and why does it get so much hate?
“Vibe coding” refers to software development where a large language model generates some or all of a project’s code, letting the developer focus on describing intent rather than writing code line by line. The term, coined by AI researcher Andrej Karpathy in February 2025, has become increasingly popular and divisive: supporters say it democratises app-making…
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Saber CCO Tim Willits is still bullish on AI, but concerned about its environmental impact: ‘Elon wants to put servers in space. That could be the answer, right?’
Saber Interactive’s chief creative officer, Tim Willits, has said he remains optimistic about the potential of AI in game development, while acknowledging growing concern about the technology’s environmental footprint. Willits, a veteran designer known for his work on id Software titles, argued that AI tools could meaningfully speed up production, but he flagged the energy…
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‘The Echo Chamber’ Review: Luca Marinelli, Alicia Vikander and Susan Sarandon Reverberate Through a Smoky, Somber Single-Location Love Story
Variety’s review assesses “The Echo Chamber,” a single-location romantic drama directed by Andrea Pallaoro, based on the final screenplay co-written by Bernardo Bertolucci before his death in 2018. The film, starring Alicia Vikander and Luca Marinelli as new lovers whose relationship is complicated by addiction and recovery, is praised for its visual beauty and restrained…
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Christian podcaster flashes menacing glare as he’s arrested for threatening to kill Trump
A Christian podcaster, Benjamin Azariah Southworth, 40, was arrested in Los Angeles after allegedly making repeated online threats to kill President Donald Trump, including calls for his execution. Southworth, host of the “Yass, Jesus!” podcast and a prominent LGBTQ+ rights advocate, has been charged with making harassing telephone calls, cyberstalking and threatening the president’s life,…
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It took two years, but Civilization 7 is finally reaching the Atomic Age with a free update
Firaxis Games is finally bringing an “Atomic Age” to Civilization 7, covering the 1950s to the mid-21st century, in a free update that will let players build nuclear weapons and see their civilisations take on modern-day appearances. The addition addresses a long-standing complaint about the 2025 strategy sequel, which launched without this staple era despite…
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Hikers stranded on Mount Shasta after relying on AI to plan trip, sheriff says
Three inexperienced hikers had to be rescued after becoming stranded overnight on California’s Mount Shasta, with authorities saying their reliance on an AI chatbot for trip planning was a “critical misstep” that contributed to the ordeal. The Siskiyou County sheriff’s office said the men, from Roseville, had used Google Gemini to plan their route and…
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How to set up ChatGPT’s parental controls to protect your teen
OpenAI launched ChatGPT for Teens in August as an educational, safety-focused version of its chatbot aimed at under-18s, offering stricter content controls and features meant to encourage healthier habits among young users. While the platform automatically enrols users it believes are minors, child safety experts have warned that the default settings don’t go far enough,…