Chatbots can be manipulated through flattery and peer pressure
Generally, AI chatbots are not supposed to do things like call you names or tell you how to make controlled substances. But, just like a person, with the right psychological…
Meta is struggling to rein in its AI chatbots
Meta is changing some of the rules governing its chatbots two weeks after a Reuters investigation revealed disturbing ways in which they could, potentially, interact with minors. Now the company…
Verizon’s ‘software issue’ has disconnected many wireless customers across the US
Verizon has confirmed to customers in stores and online that its network is having an issue on Saturday. Many people have been unable to connect and make or receive calls…
No, a Windows update probably didn’t brick your SSD
For the last week or two, reports have been circulating that recent Windows 11 updates (specifically KB5063878 and KB5062660) were causing some SSDs using Phison controllers to fail. Tech influencers…
TikTok is now letting everyone DM each other with voice memos and pictures
Every platform wants to be the place you hang with friends — even Spotify as of this week — so it’s apparently time for TikTok to shore up its direct…
Microsoft’s next annual update for Windows 11 is in Release Preview testing
The schedule of annual updates for Windows 11 that arrive in the second half of the year will hold steady for 2025, and today, Microsoft announced that the 25H2 package…
Leak suggests new Philips Hue lights will have direct Matter support
There’s already been a number of leaks of upcoming Philips Hue products that are expected to be announced next week ahead of IFA. But one thing that hasn’t been mentioned…
Tesla asks court to toss wrongful death verdict that cost it $243 million
Lawyers for Tesla filed a motion in court Friday to throw out a jury verdict that found the company’s Autopilot software had contributed to the death of a woman in…
Lenovo leaks show concept laptop with rotating display
Project Pivo lets you swivel the laptop screen to view things in portrait mode. | Image: Evan Blass Lenovo is gearing up to show off its latest products at Europe’s…
This liquid-cooled projector promises an incredibly bright 6,200 lumen image
“Actual features are subject to the official product release.” | Image: Dangbei Dangbei is bringing its S7 Ultra Max all-in-one projector to Berlin next week for the big IFA tech…