Gemini Spark is reportedly providing Google with significantly increased access to user information, raising privacy concerns.
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Gemini Spark is reportedly providing Google with significantly increased access to user information, raising privacy concerns.
Signal President Meredith Whittaker cautioned against the privacy implications of AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude, emphasizing they are "not your friends" and lack consciousness. She expressed concern over pervasive data access required by AI tools, likening it to a "backdoor" for services like Signal.
A new website, In the Weights, measures how well AI models recall individuals without web search, assigning a "strength score" based on model outputs. Created by former OpenAI employees Thomas Dimson and Joey Flynn, it aims to gauge digital existence in the age of AI.
Nobel Prize winner John Jumper is leaving Google DeepMind after nearly nine years to join Anthropic. Jumper, a key figure in developing AlphaFold, cited DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis for the opportunity. This follows other high-profile departures from DeepMind, including Noam Shazeer to OpenAI.
German artist Hainbach creates music with lab equipment and vintage gear, calling it the "Dark Souls of synthesis." He's prolific, releasing six albums in 2025, and runs a popular YouTube channel exploring experimental music. His latest album, Gentle Hum, is a collaboration with Ah! Kosmos.
Apple announced significant updates to its core apps and services at WWDC, including enhanced Apple Maps with 'Local Lists' and improved 'Flyover,' more flexible location sharing in Find My, and advanced bill splitting in Apple Wallet powered by Apple Intelligence. Other updates include redesigned Apple Pay checkout, expanded Apple Music features like lyrics translation, new search capabilities in Apple Podcasts, improved iCloud Shared Albums, and a new Fitness+ program for menopause.
Moves of the Diamond Hand is a creative Early Access RPG for PC where players engage in strange conversations and roll dice for various actions. Available on PC, macOS, and Steam Deck, the game features a unique stat system and sub-mechanics like cooking and music, offering a blend of chance and strategy.
