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Intoxicated Van Halen fan demanded Bill Gates during Microsoft support call
Microsoft veteran Raymond Chen has recounted a memorable support call involving a customer attempting to build a Van Halen fan website using FrontPage. The caller, experiencing problems with a Java applet meant to play music, became increasingly intoxicated during the call and ultimately demanded to speak to Bill Gates, despite warnings from the support representative.…
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“I always see it kind of like a triangle”: The surprising challenge of making the perfectly-sized cave in Satisfactory expansion Core Values
Coffee Stain’s upcoming Satisfactory expansion, Core Values, moves factory building underground, where players must fit their operations into caves rather than spread them across open terrain. That makes cave design a central challenge: the spaces need to feel enclosed and offer tunnels to explore, while still leaving room for players to build and expand. The…
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You’re hyped for Deadlock’s new heroes and map updates, I’m hyped because of the 800 extra pre-match conversations, we are not the same
Deadlock has received a major update adding two heroes, map changes and more than 800 new pre-match conversations. The article focuses on these character exchanges, which give players more dialogue to hear while waiting for matches and offer added glimpses of the game’s characters and setting. The update also changes parts of the map and…
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Bank of England chief calls for AI safeguards through testing, not immediate regulation
The Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has argued that artificial intelligence should be regulated through rigorous testing rather than immediate formal legislation. In his first Substack article, Bailey acknowledged that AI risks are “real and increasingly significant” whilst maintaining that development should continue because the benefits are substantial, but that safeguards and…
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US AI data centres face chip shortages and power constraints through 2028
US datacentre construction is accelerating, but satellite tracking suggests the country will struggle to meet the most ambitious forecasts for AI capacity by 2028. A Jefferies report says permitting, power access and shortages of packaged AI accelerators are limiting how quickly announced projects can become operational. SynMax estimates gross US datacentre deployments will grow from…
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Bailey urges safeguards against AI risks to financial stability
Andrew Bailey, the Bank of England governor, has warned that authorities must maintain the ability to intervene in artificial intelligence development to protect financial stability. His concerns centre on rogue AI models that could compromise the financial system and the growing sophistication of cyber threats powered by advanced AI technology, which could disrupt critical services…
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Zaporizhstal forced to close; Australian rates hit 15-year peak; UK terror arrests
Russia’s sustained missile campaign has forced indefinite closure of Ukraine’s Zaporizhstal steelworks. Australia’s central bank raises rates to 15-year highs amid inflation concerns, whilst UK authorities arrest five men in counter-terrorism operation near RAF Fairford.
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Regulating AI ‘not the right place to start’ says Bailey
Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, has argued that regulating artificial intelligence should not be the immediate priority, calling instead for “rigorous” testing to identify vulnerabilities and establish safeguards. Writing on Substack, he acknowledged that AI risks are “real and increasingly significant” but emphasised that development should not be prohibited, stating instead that…
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57% of UK businesses report gaps in confidence on basic cyber tasks
The government’s latest annual cybersecurity skills survey found that 57 per cent of UK businesses lacked confidence in at least one basic cyber task, up from 49 per cent the previous year. Researchers said the rise may reflect increased scrutiny after high-profile breaches, rather than a decline in organisations’ actual abilities. The finding represents about…