ChatGPT will avoid being shut down in some life-threatening scenarios, former OpenAI researcher claims

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Techme101

Former OpenAI research leader Steven Adler published a new independent study that claims that, in certain scenarios, his former employer’s AI models will go to great lengths to try to avoid being shut down.

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Disney and Universal sue AI image company Midjourney for unlicensed use of Star Wars, The Simpsons and more

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Techme101

Disney and Universal have sued artificial intelligence image creator Midjourney, alleging copyright infringement, according to court filings.

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This A.I. Company Wants to Take Your Job

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Techme101

Mechanize, a San Francisco start-up, is building artificial intelligence tools to automate white-collar jobs “as fast as possible.”

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Elon Musk Says His Trump Criticisms ‘Went Too Far’

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Techme101

President Trump and Elon Musk traded social media barbs last week. Mr. Trump has said that he has no interest in repairing the relationship with his former adviser.

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Meta’s V-JEPA 2 model teaches AI to understand its surroundings

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Techme101

Meta’s V-JEPA 2 model is a “world model,” referring to AI that is designed to understand its physical surroundings.

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Musk targets June 22 launch of Tesla’s long-promised robotaxi service

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Techme101

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said his company will start offering public rides in driverless vehicles in Austin, Texas on June 22.

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Tesla gains for a fourth day as Musk sets robotaxi date, Trump tensions cool

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Techme101

Tesla shares rallied for a fourth straight session as the spat between CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump showed signs of a cooldown.

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Meta launches AI ‘world model’ to advance robotics, self-driving cars

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Techme101

Meta on Wednesday announced it’s rolling out a new AI “world model” that can better understand the 3D environment and movements of physical objects.

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23andMe says 15% of customers asked to delete their genetic data since bankruptcy

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Techme101

More than two dozen states have sued 23andMe to block the sale of genetic data without customers’ permission.

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Pinterest tests an AI feature that lets advertisers turn their catalogs into shoppable collages

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Techme101

Pinterests is experimenting with “auto-collages,” an AI feature that allows advertisers to quickly turn their product catalogs into shoppable collages.

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