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Meta fact-checking content on Threads, lab-grown brain tissue electronic fusion, and iPhone’s new stolen device shield

Meta is going to fact-check content on the Threads app, Researchers fuse lab-grown human brain tissue with electronics, and Stolen Device Protection will make life harder for iPhone thieves. It's Wed…

00:08:29 | Wed 13 Dec 2023

Researchers made VR goggles for mice to study how their brains respond to swooping predators

They’re calling the system 'Miniature Rodent Stereo Illumination VR,' or iMRSIV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:06:01 | Tue 12 Dec 2023

Microsoft agrees to union terms, Apple looking for music in spatial audio, and TimeSplitters studio Free Radical Design has shut down

Microsoft agrees to union contract terms involving the use of AI, Apple may reward artists for offering music in spatial audio, and TimeSplitters studio Free Radical Design has shut down. It's Tuesda…

00:07:51 | Tue 12 Dec 2023

The EU has reached a historic regulatory agreement over AI development

The decision puts Europe at the forefront of the technology's regulation efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:07:57 | Mon 11 Dec 2023

FTC Inquires about Microsoft’s investment in OpenAI, 23andMe’s new terms of service, and VR for Mice

The FTC is looking into Microsoft’s OpenAI investment. 23andMe frantically changed its terms of service to prevent hacked customers from suing, and researchers made VR goggles for mice. It's Monday, …

00:08:43 | Mon 11 Dec 2023

Google announces new AI processing chips and a cloud 'hypercomputer'

Its new AI accelerator is the Cloud TPU v5p Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:06:42 | Fri 08 Dec 2023

WBD and A24 ink a Pay-1 Deal, a Gemini AI demo staged, and Android phone users can now send medical data during 911 calls

HBO and Max inked a multiyear deal with Indie filmmaker A24, Google admits that a Gemini AI demo video was staged, and Android phones can now send medical data during 911 calls. It's Friday, Dec. 8t…

00:06:18 | Fri 08 Dec 2023

Researchers develop under-the-skin implant to treat Type 1 diabetes

The device can secrete insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels, to cells. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:05:46 | Thu 07 Dec 2023

Google's answer to GPT-4 is available, unlock your phone with your palm print, and what’s up with Overwatch on PS5

Google's answer to GPT-4 is Gemini and it’s out now, there’s a new phone you can unlock with your palm print, and PS5 Overwatch players are not happy with the game right now. It's Thursday, Dec. 7th…

00:06:18 | Thu 07 Dec 2023

The UK could require facial scans or photo IDs to view online porn

Ofcom’s drafted guidelines are a step toward enforcing the recently passed Online Safety Act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:07:49 | Wed 06 Dec 2023

The 23andMe hack is bigger than previously thought … and more news

GM's first EV chargers are now open, the 23andMe hack is bigger than we thought, and AI Jimmy Stewart can now read you a bedtime story. It's Wednesday, Dec. 6th and this is Engadget News. Learn more …

00:08:11 | Wed 06 Dec 2023

Meta's latest AI suite makes speech translation more seamless and expressive

If you're whispering, so should your translated speech, right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:06:01 | Tue 05 Dec 2023

Chat GPT says that asking it to repeat words forever is a violation of its terms…and more tech news

Asking ChatGPT to repeat words forever is a violation of its terms, another round of layoffs at Spotify, and Meta is disconnecting Messenger and Instagram chat later this month. It's Tuesday, Dec. 5t…

00:08:15 | Tue 05 Dec 2023

Researchers quantify the carbon footprint of generating AI images

Creating a photograph using artificial intelligence is like charging your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:06:40 | Mon 04 Dec 2023

Google pauses its AI launch, Amazon launching with SpaceX rockets, and Kiss’ avatar relaunch

Is Google pushing the launch of its Gemini AI to 2024, Amazon will use SpaceX rockets?, and Kiss’ final show ended with a performance by digital avatars. It's Monday, Dec. 4th. Learn more about your…

00:06:07 | Mon 04 Dec 2023

Can digital watermarking protect us from generative AI?

Content authenticity and enforcing copyright in the age of AI are proving difficult problems to solve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:09:11 | Fri 01 Dec 2023

Montana’s state-wide TIkTok ban blocked,, a bill to block Facial Recognition at airports, and Blue Bubbles available for all.

Montana’s state-wide TIkTok ban has been blocked, a Bipartisan Senate bill was introduced to block airport Facial Recognition, and Google message users, if you really want blue text bubbles, they are…

00:06:37 | Fri 01 Dec 2023

Are EVs are more unreliable than gas-powered cars?

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