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3D Preview Tool for Makers

Researchers from MIT and others developed VisiPrint, an AI-powered tool that prioritizes aesthetics in 3D printing previews. The tool helps users visualize how objects will look, reducing waste and improving efficiency in industries like dentistry and architecture.

The Rising Cost of Gaming: Blame AI

PlayStation prices soar due to AI demand for RAM and storage, causing anger and unprecedented price hikes by Sony. Global economic disruption and rampant inflation also contribute to the increase in console prices.

Chatbot Danger: Lives at Risk

AI tools led to delusional thinking, wrecking lives, highlighting the need for basic safeguards in AI companies. Even the most underresourced clinics use simple screening tools to prevent harm, emphasizing the importance of human checkpoints in AI technology.

Revolutionize Pricing Strategy with Amazon Nova Act

Ecommerce teams struggle with manual competitor price monitoring, leading to delays, errors, and missed opportunities. Amazon Nova Act SDK automates web data extraction, streamlining pricing decisions with real-time insights for various industries.

Creepy Conclusions: My Month with Meta's Smartglasses

Content creators praise Meta's smartglasses with built-in camera, while sceptics dub them 'pervert glasses'. Users interact with AI assistant voiced by Judi Dench, offering guidance and information, raising questions about the necessity of more hi-tech wearables.

Securing a Sustainable Future for UK Science Funding

Prof Ruben Saakyan and Prof Sheila Rowan criticize UK Research and Innovation's approach to Science and Technology Facilities Council funding, highlighting the abrupt discontinuation of the successful Quantum Technologies for Fundamental Physics initiative without a clear replacement plan or proper consultation. The loss of early-career researchers trained in a strategically important area unde...

NYT Cuts Ties with AI-Assisted Freelancer

Author Alex Preston admitted to a "serious mistake" when a reader found similarities between his review and one in the Guardian. The New York Times ended ties with a freelance journalist for using AI to write a book review resembling one from the Guardian.