"Scores" of workers at Google DeepMind, the company's British AI research arm, are demanding union recognition over the use of their work by Israel and the US military.
Tech journalists are increasingly engaging in 'shoe-leather reporting' to investigate the physical realities of AI, from colossal datacentres and energy infrastructure to social media's real-world harms. This involves on-the-ground investigation, talking to locals, and examining tangible constraints, moving beyond digital landscapes.
Software engineers face anxiety and uncertainty as AI transforms the industry, diminishing the value of traditional coding skills. Many are adapting by focusing on AI code evaluation, seeking new skills, or exploring collective action and career changes.
Meta has removed its new AI image generation tool, Muse Image, after users criticized its ability to create fake images from public Instagram content. The company stated it "missed the mark" and is no longer available.
China's Long March 10B rocket successfully landed vertically on a floating platform, marking a significant advancement in its reusable rocket technology and potentially challenging US dominance in the sector.
Meta's new Muse Image AI tool allows users to generate images using photos from public Instagram profiles by default, raising privacy concerns among advocates who argue users must proactively opt out and that children's images are vulnerable.
Low-emissivity (low-E) window glass, a green technology for energy efficiency, can inadvertently act like a magnifying glass due to slight bowing, focusing sunlight and heat to potentially ignite nearby property. While architects avoid this in large buildings, poorly manufactured domestic versions pose a risk.
