Oscars says AI actors and writing cannot win awards
The academy that controls the Oscars on Friday issued new award eligibility requirements around the use of artificial intelligence in film.

The academy that controls the Oscars on Friday issued new award eligibility requirements around the use of artificial intelligence in film.

Anthropic's recent suspension of AI models due to a US government directive underscores the risks of vendor lock-in. Companies are increasingly seeking downloadable, open-source models to maintain control over their intellectual property and avoid disruptions, especially as Chinese AI labs gain traction.

Intel has started production of its 18A-P chip node, a key step towards potentially manufacturing chips for Apple. This advanced node offers improved performance and power efficiency, aiming to position Intel as a competitive chip manufacturer for external clients.

Cybersecurity researchers discovered a prompt that bypasses ChatGPT's safety features to generate disturbing images. The show also discusses UK Ministry of Transport's response to a previous pothole segment and the launch of a quantum diamond magnetometer into space to measure magnetic north.

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel unveiled Specs, the company's first AR glasses for consumers, priced at $2,195. He believes people are ready to move beyond smartphones and embrace augmented reality for shared experiences, despite market challenges and competition from Meta and Google.

AI firm Anthropic disabled access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models due to a US government order restricting foreign national access. Prediction market traders anticipate Fable 5 will be available to US consumers again by July, with high odds for reinstatement before July 10.

Self-driving technology supplier Mobileye announced plans to launch its own robotaxi service, deploying an initial 100-vehicle fleet in a major U.S. city in 2027. The company aims to scale to 17,000 vehicles within five years, positioning itself in direct competition with some of its customers.