Remember Orkut? Its founder wants to bring it back
Orkut’s founder is now taking aim at algorithms and AI-generated content.
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a16z’s Olivia Moore on the state of consumer AI
Moore sees a huge opportunity in consumer AI, particularly if the industry can tap into revenue streams beyond just subscriptions and API charges.
Automattic loses its interim CFO just weeks after boardroom shakeup
Automattic’s interim chief financial officer Jeremy Klaperman has left the company less than a month after taking the role, TechCrunch has learned. Sources say his departure followed a demotion back to his previous position, marking another executive exit amid the organization’s leadership turmoil.
Microsoft tries to spark new life into Windows
When Microsoft released Windows 11 five years ago, it felt like an operating system that was still being renovated, a work in progress. You’d think by now that those renovations would be complete, with Microsoft turning its attention to Windows 12. Instead, Windows 11 feels like it’s here to stay, forming the foundation for Microsoft’s…
Frances Haugen hopes The Social Reckoning will inspire more whistleblowers
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen was mostly unfazed watching Oscar-winning actress Mikey Madison play a character named after her in The Social Reckoning, except for one thing: the wrist warmers. In Aaron Sorkin’s new thriller, the fictional Haugen – who, like her nonfictional counterpart, leaks thousands of documents to Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz -…
Xbox’s new PC app feels like the first real step toward a proper Windows gaming experience
VIDEO: Today, I got a sneak peek at an early version of the Xbox PC app rebuilt experience, and for some it might look quite familiar.
The next Gears of War could arrive much sooner than we expected
Gears of War: E-Day is finally here, but fans may not have another lengthy wait ahead. The Coalition studio head Mike Crump says the next Gears game “will not take nearly as long,” with E-Day providing a “great foundation” for future entries. Crump also defended the franchise’s Xbox exclusivity and its importance to the wider…
Halo’s Master Chief and Noble Team invade Gears of War: E-Day via PC mods
Gears of War: E-Day modding is already underway less than a week after release. The Incursion mod lets players replace the game’s main cast with characters from Halo: Reach, including Noble Team and Master Chief, alongside characters from Warhammer 40K, Star Wars, and E-Day itself.
Microsoft cuts 4TB from Microsoft 365 Family, sparking backlash and cancelled subscriptions
Microsoft 365 Family now includes 4TB less OneDrive storage, leaving subscribers with less value despite paying the same price.
Formula Predicts When AI Chatbots Are at Risk of Turning Bad
Researchers from George Washington University have published a paper examining whether the time and cause of AI going rogue can be predicted. The post Formula Predicts When AI Chatbots Are at Risk of Turning Bad appeared first on SecurityWeek.