Whisker’s AI-powered litter robot thinks my cats swapped bodies
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Whisker’s AI-powered litter robot thinks my cats swapped bodies

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The greatest invention in pet tech in recent years is the litter robot. A machine that scoops your kitties’ poop so you don’t have to — what…

Anthropic explains how Claude’s invisible text watermarks will work
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Anthropic explains how Claude’s invisible text watermarks will work

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Take the sentence “The weather today was cold and…”. The next word is very unlikely to be “sugary.” But it is quite likely to be “overcast” or…

I’m hooked on Peak Design’s new City bags
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I’m hooked on Peak Design’s new City bags

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It’s just a hook, sewn into a bag, but I really, really like it. Peak Design is so proud of its clever integration that the San Francisco-based…

OpenAI reportedly disbanded its preparedness team
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OpenAI reportedly disbanded its preparedness team

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According to the Financial Times, OpenAI disbanded its preparedness team at the end of last month. The job of the preparedness team was to assess if models…

Open Mike Eagle and Kenny Segal crafted a hip hop breakup masterpiece
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Open Mike Eagle and Kenny Segal crafted a hip hop breakup masterpiece

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“Breakups are… tough.”It’s the opening lines of an interlude towards the end of DOOMED! Called “It Happens in Every Universe.” It’s also basically the thesis of the…

Amazon is trying to crush class-action suits before they get started
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Amazon is trying to crush class-action suits before they get started

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YOU AND WE AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE OR CLAIM RELATING IN ANY WAY TO YOUR USE OF ANY AMAZON SERVICE, OR TO ANY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES SOLD…

ChatGPT’s Computer History tracks your clicks and keystrokes
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ChatGPT’s Computer History tracks your clicks and keystrokes

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ChatGPT’s desktop app on macOS has a new feature called Computer History that turns your actions into training data, learning how you work, suggesting automations, and even…

Rogue AI aren’t science fiction anymore
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Rogue AI aren’t science fiction anymore

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This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on AI safety, follow Robert Hart. The Stepback arrives…

Polaroid’s tiny instant camera is $72 and includes a free pack of film
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Polaroid’s tiny instant camera is $72 and includes a free pack of film

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Smartphone cameras are convenient, but they lack the charm of analog instant cameras. If you’re trying to relive the nostalgia of waiting for an instant photo to…

Matt Groening lets slip that Simpsons: Hit & Run might be making a comeback
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Matt Groening lets slip that Simpsons: Hit & Run might be making a comeback

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At D23, when asked about the potential for a sequel to the cult classic The Simpsons: Hit & Run game, Matt Groening replied, “I think the original…