Anthropic looks to fund a new, more comprehensive generation of AI benchmarks

Luca Guadagnino is in negotiations to direct "Artificial," a film about Sam Altman's firing and subsequent reinstatement at OpenAI in 2023, produced by Amazon-MGM. The movie is expected to feature Andrew Garfield as Altman, Monica Barbaro as chief technology officer Mira Murati, and Yura Borisov as co-founder Ilya Sutskever, with production potentially starting this summer in San Francisco and Italy. The script is penned by Simon Rich, who will also produce alongside David Heyman and...

Atari 400 and 800 InnovationsIn 1979, Atari launched the Atari 400 and 800, innovative home computers featuring custom graphics and sound chips, joystick ports, and advanced gaming capabilities, priced at $549 and $999. Fast forward 46 years, Polish engineer Piotr "Osa" Ostapowicz introduced "Atarino," potentially the smallest 8-bit Atari computer re-creation, fitting all essential components into a 2×1.5 cm module using FPGA technology. This design faithfully reimplements the original Atari architecture, enabling it to run...

TikTok is enhancing user control over its "For You" algorithm by introducing a "manage topics" setting, allowing users to adjust the frequency of recommendations for various topics like nature and fashion using sliders. While these settings won't completely eliminate any content categories, they can influence the recommendation frequency as user interests change. Additionally, TikTok is expanding its keyword filtering option with AI-enhanced features, enabling users to block specific keywords and related terms, ultimately allowing for...

The finale of Doctor Who, titled “The Reality War,” has raised questions about its execution, with speculation regarding behind-the-scenes issues and a rushed assembly of scenes following the Doctor's return to UNIT HQ. While there are moments of character development, such as the poignant scene with Poppy, many resolutions, including the handling of the Omega storyline and character arcs, feel disjointed and out of sync. The original plans hinted at a different ending involving Susan,...

This guide has evolved from a simple product list to a collection of tools and gadgets designed to tackle everyday challenges and enhance enjoyment. It highlights the satisfaction of having solutions readily available in your pocket or bag, making it ideal for gift-giving occasions like Father's Day or graduations. The article features a selection of favorite everyday carry products, emphasizing finely crafted tools that are both practical and enjoyable for the recipient. Full Article

Google has announced that it will stop trusting digital certificates issued by Chunghwa Telecom and Netlock due to "patterns of concerning behavior observed over the past year." This change is set to take effect with the release of Chrome 139, anticipated in early August 2025, following the current major version 137. The update will impact all Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols, aligning with the new guidelines established by Google. Full Article