'Godfather of AI' has quit Google to warn people of AI risks
Geoffrey Hinton, “the Godfather of AI,” has resigned from Google following the rapid rise of ChatGPT and other chatbots, in order to “freely speak out about the risks of AI,” he told the the New York Times. Hinton, who helped lay the groundwork for today’s generative AI, was an engineering fellow at Google for over […]
Twitter keeps logging you out? You’re not alone
If you’ve gotten logged out of Twitter today against your will, you aren’t the only one. At around 3 p.m. ET on Monday (according to Down Detector), legions of Twitter users started reporting that the site had forced them out of their accounts, with some users reporting that they weren’t able to get back in […]
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WordPress drops Twitter social sharing due to API price hike
When users set up a brand new WordPress-powered website, they have long been greeted by a default, introductory post simply titled “Hello world!” But, now it’s time for WordPress to say a farewell. Specifically, goodbye to Twitter. WordPress has just become the latest major platform or organization to cut its Twitter integrations due to Elon […]
How to get a coveted Bluesky Social invite code
Right now, Twitter kind of feels like the end of Titanic where there aren’t enough lifeboats for everyone to escape. The proverbial lifeboat in this case is Bluesky Social, a new Twitter-like app with partial funding from former Twitter head Jack Dorsey. Bluesky is getting rave reviews from people who are using it, even though […]
Grab an Amazon Echo Dot for up to 50% off
As of May 1, several Amazon Echo Dot devices are on sale at Amazon for up to 50% off. Snag the best deals here. BEST OVERALL ECHO DEAL: The Echo Dot (5th gen) has vibrant sound and is equipped with Alexa for smart home functions. $29.99 $49.99 (save 40%) BEST ECHO DEAL FOR KIDS: The […]
Get a refurbished MacBook Air for $700 off the price of a new model
TL;DR: As of May 1, get a refurbished Apple MacBook Air 13.3″ for just $408.99 — that’s 65% off the regular price of $1,199. Looking for a laptop that will help you get things done without weighing you down? You can’t really beat Apple’s MacBook Air. It’s a super portable, incredibly lightweight option that doesn’t […]
Get this wireless charging solution for 43% off
TL;DR: As of May 1, get this invisible charger for just $44.99 — that’s 43% off the original price of $79.99. One study asserted that having a cluttered desk is a hallmark of genius. Apparently, those with workspaces that are messier than normal tend to generate more innovative ideas at work compared to folks with […]