The Dungeons & Dragons faithful now have the option of using Wizards of the Coast’s Sigil, a 3D virtual tabletop experience that mimics the physical tabletop experience with digital elements like animated spell effects. Sigil integrates with D&D Beyond’s character sheets and offers customizable tools for maps and minis, requiring at least a powerful gaming PC to run on Unreal Engine 5. While it is free to try, hosting multiplayer games and accessing extra features requires a D&D Beyond Master Tier subscription.
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For the love of God, stop calling your AI a co-worker
Summary Generative AI is increasingly marketed with human names and personas, making it feel more like a co-worker than code. This trend, driven by a growing number of startups, aims to build trust and mitigate fears about AI's potential threat to human jobs through anthropomorphism. However, this approach raises concerns about dehumanization and is accelerating rapidly in the market. Full Article
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