A dev built a test to see how AI chatbots respond to controversial topics

A pseudonymous developer has created what they’re calling a “free speech eval,” SpeechMap, for the AI models powering chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and X’s Grok. The goal is to compare how different models treat sensitive and controversial subjects, the developer told TechCrunch, including political criticism and questions about civil rights and protest. AI companies have… Continua a leggere A dev built a test to see how AI chatbots respond to controversial topics

Patreon tests a native live video feature where creators can stream 24/7

Patreon is finally experimenting with a native livestreaming, a new feature that could attract more creators and help them earn more money. The capability is rolling out to select testers this week and will become more widely available this summer.  Similar to other platforms, Patreon’s new livestream feature comes with a live chat where fans… Continua a leggere Patreon tests a native live video feature where creators can stream 24/7

AMD estimates $800M charge on US license requirement for AI chips

AMD says that the U.S. government’s license control requirement for exporting AI chips to China and certain other countries may impact its earnings materially. If AMD doesn’t successfully obtain a license, the company could be on the hook for roughly $800 million in inventory, purchase commitments, and related reserves charges, the company said in a… Continua a leggere AMD estimates $800M charge on US license requirement for AI chips

Lyft to buy taxi app FREENOW for $197M to enter Europe

Ride-hailing giant Lyft said it has agreed to acquire FREENOW, a German multi-mobility app with ride-hail at its core, from BMW and Mercedes-Benz Mobility for about $197 million in cash.  The acquisition opens up the European market to Lyft for the first time. The company has only operated in the U.S. and Canada since it… Continua a leggere Lyft to buy taxi app FREENOW for $197M to enter Europe

Stern Pinball’s Brand-New King Kong Game Is Totally Bananas

Meet the next pinball game coming to an arcade near you.

Trans Musicians Are Canceling US Tour Dates Due to Trump’s Gender ID Rules

Two trans Canadian artists are pulling out of US concerts as Donald Trump’s border crackdown sparks ‘panic.’

Lucid Gravity 2026 Review: Prices, Specs, Availability

A 450-mile range, prodigious space, 200 miles added in 11 minutes, and zero to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds—this seven-seater is one hell of an SUV, even if it looks like a minivan.

Suspected 4chan Hack Could Expose Longtime, Anonymous Admins

Though the exact details of the situation have not been confirmed, community infighting seems to have spilled out in a breach of the notorious image board.

Here’s What Happened to Those SignalGate Messages

A lawsuit over the Trump administration’s infamous Houthi Signal group chat has revealed what steps departments took to preserve the messages—and how little they actually saved.

The Wild Plan to Terraform Mars by Slamming Asteroids Into It

If future Mars colonizers want to survive without pressure suits, they’ll need to generate a denser atmosphere. One way to achieve this could be to bombard the Red Planet with water-rich asteroids.