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Ars Technica's Kyle Orland reports that Nintendo's updated privacy policy for the Switch 2 clarifies that audio and video interactions during GameChat sessions may be monitored and recorded. Users must consent to GameChat Terms that state recordings are temporarily stored and shared with Nintendo only if a violation is reported within 24 hours, allowing users to review the last three minutes of their sessions. Nintendo emphasizes that this system is designed to protect users, particularly...

Intel has introduced a new policy mandating that all new projects must achieve at least a 50% gross margin to proceed, a move CEO Lip-Bu Tan describes as essential for regaining profitability, given the company's recent low margins of 31.67%. Tan is focused on improving gross margins, potentially by reevaluating unprofitable partnerships, while also striving to reestablish Intel as an engineering-centric company through recruiting and retaining top talent. However, balancing innovative product development with stringent...

It's a big day for those who have acquired their Nintendo Switch 2, but some issues have emerged, particularly a compatibility problem in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. This glitch occurs in online matches when one player is on a Switch 1 and another on a Switch 2, causing matches to end abruptly if a player selects Mii Fighters, and there are also problems with saving thumbnails for these customizable characters. Nintendo is aware of the...

SummaryOn Thursday, Anthropic launched Claude Gov, an AI product tailored for U.S. defense and intelligence agencies, featuring looser guardrails for analyzing classified information. The models are designed for national security tasks like threat assessment and intelligence analysis, possessing enhanced document comprehension and language proficiency. While the company emphasizes safety in usage, it has made exceptions for certain government applications, aiming to balance beneficial uses with the mitigation of potential harms, amid ongoing scrutiny of AI...

Tesla has requested a judge to block the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) from disclosing confidential crash data related to its self-driving features, arguing that public release could allow competitors to analyze the effectiveness of its technology. The Washington Post, which has sued the NHTSA for more detailed crash information, claims that while some data is published, critical details remain withheld. Tesla asserts that certain crash-related information, including driver behavior and road conditions, should...

FDA's Embrace of AI under Trump AdministrationUnder the Trump administration, the FDA is adopting artificial intelligence tools, with staff expressing concerns about their reliability. The agency announced the rollout of a large language model named Elsa, designed to assist various FDA personnel by expediting clinical protocol reviews, enhancing scientific evaluations, and prioritizing inspections. Elsa's capabilities include summarizing adverse events for safety assessments, conducting quicker label comparisons, and generating code for nonclinical database development. Full Article