Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

Elon Musk and Sam Altman reignited their public feud on X, trading insults over AI models and business strategies. Musk accused Altman of "scamming" and questioned his motives, while Altman retorted by highlighting Musk's focus on space data centers and AI. The exchange occurred amid new AI model releases from both SpaceX (Grok 4.5) and OpenAI (GPT-5.6 Sol) and Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI.

Brain-computer interfaces (BCI) are emerging as a major tech frontier, with companies like Elon Musk's Neuralink leading the charge. While invasive implants are advancing, non-invasive methods are gaining momentum, particularly in China, with potential applications ranging from medical rehabilitation to augmenting human capabilities.

Warren Buffett expressed concerns about generative AI, comparing its potential for harm to nuclear weapons. He highlighted a recent experience with a deepfake image and voice of himself, warning of its significant potential for scams and fraud.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the 2013 hit, offers updated graphics and gameplay. While praised for its visuals and Caribbean setting, some dated animations and overbearing tutorials persist. Gaming experts note remakes are a "financial necessity" for studios like Ubisoft, filling gaps in release schedules.

Researchers have found that people can be trained to distinguish AI-generated faces from real ones, improving accuracy from 40% to 80% in about an hour. The training focuses on subtle perceptual qualities like symmetry, proportionality, attractiveness, distinctiveness, expressiveness, and memorability, as AI struggles to perfectly replicate human quirks. This skill is crucial given the rise of AI deepfake scams and potential political espionage.

Apple has filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the AI company and two of its former employees of stealing confidential product development information. The suit claims a pattern of theft, with employees allegedly emailing themselves internal Apple data before joining OpenAI.