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Most discussion about AI's psychological impact is split between apparently benign use on one end, and problematic cases involving delusions and psychosis on the other. Between them is a murkier space in which use may become compulsive or otherwise unhealthy without tipping into an obvious crisis.
‘Not healthy’ LLM use is more common than you think
It’s not just Hank Green.
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It’s also planning big changes for developers and old Reddit. www.theverge.com/tech/975398/...
Reddit is introducing a new moderator: AI
Would you trust an LLM to help moderate?
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AISI said AI agents from OpenAI and Anthropic displayed unprecedented ‘autonomy and deception’ in their test. www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
Rogue AI agents created fake online identities in another hacking attempt
AISI said AI agents from OpenAI and Anthropic displayed unprecedented ‘autonomy and deception’ in their test.
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While this latest Spider-Man movie was truly excellent, it’s not necessarily a sign that Marvel has figured out how to get things back on track. Read more from @charlespulliam.bsky.social:
Don’t screw this up, Marvel
Despite Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s success, the MCU is on shaky ground.
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The company claims it has addressed the security flaws that shut down its operation in 2023. www.theverge.com/tech/975563/...
Sunbird relaunched its iMessage app for Android users after three years away
Blue bubbles for Android are back.
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A couple dozen tech upgrades to make this summer’s trip(s) the best they can be. www.theverge.com/gadgets/9744...
Traveling this summer? Don’t go without these essential gadgets
A couple dozen suggestions.
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The new Peephole Cam 2K can be installed without having to drill holes or modify a rental property. www.theverge.com/tech/975538/...
Ring upgraded its peephole doorbell camera to 2K
It can be easily installed without damaging a door making it safe for rental properties.
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Like other major streamers, Disney Plus is facing increasing competition from free streaming services like YouTube. www.theverge.com/streaming/97...
Disney says it’s ‘exploring’ adding a free tier to Disney Plus
Disney could make some of its content free to watch.
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I dunno how I ended up at the top of this one lol but I hope wherever he is, that extremely Boston gentleman is doing well. www.theverge.com/entertainmen...
Over the weekend, several influencers began posting about OpenAI’s “first ever brand trip,” which appears to have taken place outside of New York City at a nature-filled retreat. All hell broke loose. Read more from @miasato.bsky.social:
How an OpenAI influencer trip backfired
“People will literally sell their soul and their planet down the river for a nice free hotel room.”
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It’s a risky bet eschewing beloved characters for a bunch of newcomers, but, at least early on, season 4 of Ted Lasso manages to recapture much of what made the show such a success, but in a new context. Read more from @andrewrweb.bsky.social:
Ted Lasso returns at an important time for Apple TV
You gotta believe.
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Disney Plus will host ‘thoughtfully curated’ fan-made videos starting in the US. www.theverge.com/streaming/97...
Disney gives TikTok creators official access to Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar characters
Disney Plus will host ‘thoughtfully curated’ fan-made videos starting in the US.
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It’ll be Gemini or nothing on Android from September 4th. www.theverge.com/tech/975516/...
Google Assistant will disappear from your phone next month
It’ll be Gemini or nothing on Android from September 4th.
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The AI framework excludes open models entirely, and doesn’t define what a ‘national security risk’ is. www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
Trump’s AI testing plan is limited and vague
And the details are hush-hush.
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The streaming service is having a moment, but it needs plenty of hits to compete with the likes of Netflix and Disney. www.theverge.com/entertainmen...
Ted Lasso returns at an important time for Apple TV
You gotta believe.
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‘I anticipate us to be able to acquire quite a few of their customers.’ www.theverge.com/science/9754...
SpaceX is coming for T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon
You knew this was coming.
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Some general thoughts about why Brand New Day hitting the $1 billion dollar box office mark isn’t all that surprising even though the MCU has been a mess for a while now
The Verge@theverge.com · 17h agoDespite Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s success, the MCU is on shaky ground. www.theverge.com/entertainmen...
Despite Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s success, the MCU is on shaky ground. www.theverge.com/entertainmen...
Don’t screw this up, Marvel
Despite Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s success, the MCU is on shaky ground.
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Despite its name, SpaceX said in the documents for its IPO that it expected most of its value to come from AI.
SpaceX made more revenue as an AI company than a space company
But it’s still losing money overall.
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Signal’s secure messenger can easily work across multiple Android devices and iPhones now. www.theverge.com/tech/975407/...
Now you can securely link multiple phones to one Signal account
Signal in sync.
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The company’s data center revenue has more than doubled, hitting $6.7 billion. www.theverge.com/tech/975381/...
AMD’s datacenter business is booming while gaming takes a backseat
AI means money for AMD.
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But it’s still losing money overall. www.theverge.com/science/9753...
SpaceX has more neocloud revenue
But it’s still losing money overall.
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EA's huge deal to go private has officially closed. www.theverge.com/games/974736...
EA is now a private company
Another multibillion dollar gaming deal has finished.
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Pavel Durov claims attackers post illegal content and manipulate reports to ‘trigger the removal of legitimate communities.’ www.theverge.com/tech/975300/...
Telegram CEO says an extortionist planted CSAM in a chat to get it pulled from the App Store
The illegal material was allegedly planted in an old post.
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Wrote about the OpenAI influence trip, the limits and perils of tapping influencers to do your bidding, and how the whole thing just kind of seems like amateur hour, from a practical standpoint. Lots going on here! www.theverge.com/tech/975173/...
How an OpenAI influencer trip backfired
“People will literally sell their soul and their planet down the river for a nice free hotel room.”
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Spider-Man and The Odyssey's record-breaking weekend at the box office got the Verge staff talking about our favorite memories in front of the silver screen. You can read more here, and feel free to tell us about your most cherished movie theater moments: www.theverge.com/entertainmen...
What did the content creators learn about ChatGPT at the "summer club" weekend trip? www.theverge.com/tech/975173/...
How an OpenAI influencer trip backfired
“People will literally sell their soul and their planet down the river for a nice free hotel room.”
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The Steam Deck OLED recently got a price bump, but the next best SteamOS handheld just got cheaper. www.theverge.com/gadgets/9751...
Lenovo’s Legion Go S with SteamOS is down to its lowest price ever
Lenovo’s SteamOS-powered Legion Go S is almost half off.
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