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Somehow, this AI-generated McDonald’s ad about hating Christmas was a flop

Somehow, this AI-generated McDonald’s ad about hating Christmas was a flop

An AI-generated advertisement for McDonald’s, which has since been removed, suggested that the fast-food chain could alleviate stress during the holiday season. This ad featured a song characterizing this time of year as “the most terrible time of the year,” presenting a series of scenes where AI-generated individuals faced various common holiday challenges, such as

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Google has a ‘moonshot’ plan for AI data centers in space

The AI industry’s biggest week: Google’s rise, RL mania, and a party boat

The NeurIPS conference, or the “Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems,” took place this year in San Diego, showcasing the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Established in 1987, the conference has transformed from an academic gathering into a significant industry event, drawing researchers, engineers, and investors interested in AI advancements and startup opportunities. Many prominent

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Call of Duty won’t release Modern Warfare or Black Ops back to back anymore

Call of Duty won’t release Modern Warfare or Black Ops back to back anymore

Activision recently announced that future releases of the Call of Duty franchise will no longer feature consecutive launches of Modern Warfare and Black Ops titles. This decision comes after the past four installments: Modern Warfare II (2022), Modern Warfare III (2023), Black Ops 6 (2024), and Black Ops 7 (2025). Activision aims to provide “an

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Facebook Dating tries using AI to end ‘swipe fatigue’

Facebook’s redesign is making it more like Instagram

Meta, under the leadership of CEO Mark Zuckerberg, has announced several updates aimed at enhancing user engagement and content creation on Facebook. This initiative aligns with Zuckerberg’s vision to increase the platform’s cultural impact. The updates include changes to how photos appear in users’ feeds, making it more reminiscent of Instagram. When users post multiple

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Nvidia, OpenAI, and Trump: the Vergecast 2025 year in review

Nvidia, OpenAI, and Trump: the Vergecast 2025 year in review

In reviewing the year 2025, the technology sector prominently featured advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). Companies including OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic were engaged in a competitive effort to develop leading models for various applications. Nvidia achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as the most valuable company globally. Concurrently, the proliferation of data centers became evident, highlighting

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iFixit’s FixBot helps with repairs ‘the way a master technician would’

iFixit’s FixBot helps with repairs ‘the way a master technician would’

iFixit has introduced a new app for iOS and Android that includes a comprehensive array of repair guides, a battery health monitor, and an AI feature named “FixBot.” This app consolidates iFixit’s existing library of repair information and allows users to save their devices for easier access to resources, as well as purchase tools and

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