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OpenAI is Hiring a New 'Head of Preparedness' to Predict/Mitigate AI's Harms
Slashdot - 28 Dec 2025 01:34
An anonymous reader shared this report from Engadget: OpenAI is looking for a new Head of Preparedness who can help it anticipate the potential harms of its models and how they can be abused, in order to guide the compan...
Draft Chinese AI Rules Outline Core Socialist Values for AI Human Personality Simulators
Gizmodo - 28 Dec 2025 10:30
China may soon have rules governing AI interactions.
Missing Robot In The Antarctic Returned With Terrifying Data
BGR - 28 Dec 2025 23:17
A robotic ocean float was lost under the Antarctic ice for eight months, but it miraculously reappeared, bearing some distressing data regarding climate change.
Synspective tapped to provide satellite imagery for Japans new military constellation
Space News - 28 Dec 2025 20:30
The project reflects a broader global shift toward using commercial remote-sensing satellites for national security missions The post Synspective tapped to provide satellite imagery for Japans new military constellation ...
Apple escalates its appeal of a $2 billion fine from a UK antitrust lawsuit
Engadget - 28 Dec 2025 20:19How to prepare a tech emergency kit before the next blackout hits
AppleInsider - 28 Dec 2025 20:00
Long outages catch people off guard, but a few smart tools make it easier to stay charged, informed, and reachable while you wait for the power to return.Maintaining a tech emergency kit is crucialYou know how it goes - ...
Attackers Caused So Much Havoc Inside Rainbow Six Siege, Ubisoft Shut Down the Whole Game
Gizmodo - 28 Dec 2025 19:58
Let's hope there's no lasting damage to the in-game economy.
The same engine powering supersonic flight wants to power AI
Mashable - 28 Dec 2025 13:00
AI is turning to supersonic jet engines to power its sprawling data centers.
These Websites Fix A Streaming Problem You Didn't Even Know You Had
Slash Gear - 28 Dec 2025 12:15
If you want to watch a specific movie or show, it can be difficult to find what platform it's on. These websites can help with that.
Heres why Google and Apple dont make their own phones
Android Authority - 28 Dec 2025 10:30What Are The Water Jets For Bullet Trains Actually For?
Slash Gear - 28 Dec 2025 23:45
You may have seen powerful water jets hosing down bullet trains at certain parts of the track. This is crucial for safety in snowy and icy conditions.
There Was Some Good News on Green Energy in 2025
Slashdot - 28 Dec 2025 23:40
Yes, greenhouse gas emissions kept rising in 2025, writes Bloomberg (alternate URL here). And the pledges of various governments to lower greenhouse gases "are nowhere near where they need to be to avoid catastrophic...
16 Common Amazon Echo Problems (And How To Fix Them)
Slash Gear - 28 Dec 2025 23:30
The Amazon Echo can be a handy accessory to have in your home, but there are common problems that can pop up. Here's how to troubleshoot them.
Trump Administration Signals Significant New Year Inner Circle Shifts, Patel Could Lose Position
IBTimes - 28 Dec 2025 23:12
Trump prepares a New Year inner circle shakeup as Kash Patel and Susie Wiles face intense scrutiny amidst controversial allegations and damaging media reports.
Trump Says There Will Be a Time When He Is No Longer at '100%' - Critics Say That Time Is Now
IBTimes - 28 Dec 2025 23:07
Trump asserts he remains at '100%,' but critics - including medical experts and political opponents - argue that observable behaviours and public appearances suggest otherwise.
Viral Video Captures Indonesian Nurse Praying And Shielding Patient During Taiwan 7.0 Tremor
IBTimes - 28 Dec 2025 23:03
A viral video captures the terrifying moment a Taiwan 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck, causing power outages and evacuations at major tech firms.
Turn text prompts into AI images for $34.97
Mashable - 28 Dec 2025 23:00
Imagiyo AI Image Generator drops to $34.97, offering AI image creation at a lower price.
The Touch Bar lives on in this refurbished $300 MacBook Pro
Mashable - 28 Dec 2025 23:00
Save 80 percent on a refurbished Apple MacBook Pro (2017) with Touch Bar, now $299.97 (reg. $1,499) for a limited time.
Microsoft Office 2019 drops to $29.97 for a lifetime Windows license
Mashable - 28 Dec 2025 23:00
Get a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows for $29.97 (reg. $229).
Rob Reiner Death Update: How Actor's Daughter Romy Reiner is Doing After Seeing Parents' Murder
IBTimes - 28 Dec 2025 22:46
Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner's deaths have impacted the lives of their children. However, it seems the impact of their murder is much greater for their daughter, Romy Reiner.
Kash Patel Threatens Denaturalisation for Somali Fraudsters After £250 Million Minnesota Scam Exposed
IBTimes - 28 Dec 2025 22:46
FBI boss says fraudsters face deportation after viral video exposes sham daycare centres bilking taxpayers of millions in federal child welfare funds
'No Happy Ending for Movie Theatres', Argues WSJ - No Matter Who Wins Warner Bros.
Slashdot - 28 Dec 2025 22:40
Regardless of who ends up owning Warners Bros., "the outlook for theatrical movies is dimming," writes a Wall Street Journal tech columnist, noting that this year's U.S. box office of $8.3 billion (as of Dece...