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New PS5 jailbreak works on consoles running firmware up to 13.6
A new PlayStation 5 jailbreak exploit called Relapse has significantly expanded the accessibility of console hacking by working with any PS5 running firmware version 13.6 or earlier, released in July. This marks a major advancement because previous exploits only functioned on years-old firmware versions, forcing most prospective hackers to hunt for unupdated consoles on the…
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Father and son go on trial in Hong Kong over gruesome murder of model whose hacked up remains were found in a soup pot
A father and his two sons have gone on trial in Hong Kong for the murder and dismemberment of Abby Choi, a 28-year-old model and influencer whose remains were found in a suburban house in February 2023. The case has attracted significant attention in Hong Kong, where violent crime is relatively rare, particularly given Choi’s…
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Discord opens campaign management tools to smaller advertisers
Discord has announced new advertising tools designed to expand its advertiser base, including the Discord Ads Manager platform that allows companies to manage campaigns in one centralised location with forecasting and performance tracking capabilities. The tools represent Discord’s effort to open advertising to smaller businesses and studios that previously required direct sales relationships, making the…
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Where does your AI data actually live?
The article promotes an invitation-only dinner in Washington where The Register, HPE and NVIDIA will discuss where AI data is stored and who can access it in regulated industries. It argues that AI projects often stall over jurisdiction, organisational control and the evidence regulators may later require, rather than over the models themselves. The event…
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DoorDash drone deliveries are first coming to northern California with Chipotle and Popeyes on board
DoorDash has announced its drone delivery programme, DoorDash Air, which will begin operations in northern California with Chipotle and Popeyes as initial restaurant partners. This represents a significant step towards automated food delivery, with the company designing its six-propeller drone to operate quietly within communities and deliver orders in under five minutes on average. DoorDash…
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OpenAI marketplace could steer future customer spending commitments
OpenAI’s new marketplace lets eligible customers use part of their existing OpenAI spending commitments to buy products from 32 partner companies. The article argues this could give OpenAI influence over customers’ future purchasing decisions, as competition between AI companies may depend as much on distribution as on model quality. At launch, only a capped share…
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Google reportedly tests paying publishers for AI search results
Google has launched a pilot programme paying publishers for their content used in its AI-powered search features, according to reports. This initiative matters because Google faces significant scrutiny, legal challenges, and regulatory pressure over how its AI features affect publisher web traffic and business models. The pilot includes approximately 100 publishers and compensates them based…
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More than 44,000 file legal objections to Palantir NHS platform handling their data
More than 44,000 people have formally objected to NHS England using their personal health data in the Palantir-powered Federated Data Platform (FDP). The objections invoke data protection rights and require the NHS to stop processing the data unless it can show compelling grounds to continue. The campaign adds pressure on the government over a £330m…
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Meta introduces a new AI assistant for its Instagram creators
Meta has launched a new “Edits assistant” – an AI chatbot designed specifically for Instagram creators using the company’s Edits video editing app. The personalised tool aims to provide tailored guidance based on each creator’s audience and content performance, moving beyond generic AI advice by analysing individual creator data and trends. This development represents Meta’s…
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Instagram is adding an AI ‘assistant’ to tell you how to post
Instagram has introduced an AI “creative assistant” within its Edits app that analyses user account data and provides feedback on post performance. This marks a significant shift in how platforms handle transparency about content metrics, as Instagram and YouTube now actively guide creators on how to optimise for engagement, reversing a long history of limiting…