The rise of AI girlfriends in the digital world has taken a disturbing turn as revealed by a recent report by WIRED. The report highlights the exploitative nature of advertising for these AI girlfriend apps, with over 3,000 ads for “AI girlfriends” and 1,100 containing “NSFW” content found on Meta’s ad library. These ads promise
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In a groundbreaking development, a team of video and AI engineers at Adobe Research has unveiled an innovative AI application called VideoGigaGAN. This cutting-edge technology has the ability to transform blurry videos into crystal-clear, high-definition footage. The team’s remarkable achievement has been documented in an article published on the arXiv preprint server, showcasing the fascinating
Meta, previously known as Facebook, recently reported better-than-expected profit and revenue for the first quarter. However, during the earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg focused extensively on the company’s investments and potential future earnings, causing unrest among investors. The stock price plummeted by as much as 19% in extended trading, resulting in a loss of over
SK Hynix, a South Korean memory chipmaker, made a strong comeback in the first quarter of the year, reporting a net profit of 1.92 trillion South Korean won ($1.39 billion). This marked a significant turnaround from the loss of 2.58 trillion won recorded in the same period the previous year. The company had been facing
Solar power has long been hailed as a potential solution to our energy needs, and recent advancements in transparent solar cells are bringing us closer to fully utilizing this renewable resource. With the development of non-fullerene acceptors, the possibilities for integrating solar panels into various structures have expanded significantly. In this article, we will explore
During a recent demonstration, Lyu showcased the R1’s Teach Mode, allowing users to instruct the robot on completing tasks by pointing its camera at a computer screen. While this feature is not yet available to the public, Rabbit plans to roll it out soon with a select group of beta testers. The ultimate goal for
Christophe Fouquet is stepping into the role of CEO at ASML, a Dutch chip giant with a significant influence on the global semiconductor market. His appointment comes at a crucial time when semiconductors have become a geopolitical battleground, particularly with regards to relations with China. Fouquet’s background and experience position him as a key player
Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison recently announced that the company will be relocating its world headquarters to Nashville, Tennessee. This move comes as Oracle aims to be closer to a major health-care epicenter. Ellison cited Nashville as an established hub for the health-care industry and a desirable place to reside. This decision to shift Oracle’s operations
Jack Dorsey, the founder of Block (formerly Square), has announced that the company is taking its bitcoin mining ambitions to a whole new level. Instead of just focusing on designing chips, Block is now working on developing a complete bitcoin mining system. This move signifies a significant shift in the company’s strategy towards becoming a
Microsoft recently unveiled the latest version of its lightweight AI model, Phi-3 Mini, signaling a major breakthrough in the field of artificial intelligence technology. This new model boasts 3.8 billion parameters and is designed to deliver high-performance results on a smaller scale compared to larger language models like GPT-4. With Phi-3 Mini now available on