Month: May 2024
At the French Open, a Debate Over Fan Etiquette and Player Behavior Rages On
Lines have been crossed by fans attending matches in Paris, and players who aren’t from France are bearing the brunt, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
Lines have been crossed by fans attending matches in Paris, and players who aren’t from France are bearing the brunt, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
Why Deion Sanders’s Son Filed for Bankruptcy
The legal woes of Shilo Sanders, Colorado’s starting safety, are under scrutiny as a yearslong saga continues to unfurl.
The legal woes of Shilo Sanders, Colorado’s starting safety, are under scrutiny as a yearslong saga continues to unfurl.
The Celtics and Mavericks Will Need a Full Tactical Revamp Before the Finals
The matchup will be completely different from what both teams faced before.
The matchup will be completely different from what both teams faced before.
Google is Putting More Restrictions On AI Overviews
An anonymous reader shares a report: Liz Reid, the Head of Google Search, has admitted that the company’s search engine has returned some “odd, inaccurate or unhelpful AI Overviews” after they rolled out to everyone in the US. The executive published an explanation for Google’s more peculiar AI-generated responses in a blog post, where it also announced that the company has implemented safeguards that will help the new feature return more accurate and less meme-worthy results. Reid defended Google and pointed out that some of the more egregious AI Overview responses going around, such as claims that it’s safe to leave dogs in cars, are fake. The viral screenshot showing the answer to “How many rocks should I eat?” is real, but she said that Google came up with an answer because a website published a satirical content tackling the topic. “Prior to these screenshots going viral, practically no one asked Google that question,” she explained, so the company’s AI linked to that website. The Google VP also confirmed that AI Overview told people to use glue to get cheese to stick to pizza based on content taken from a forum.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
An anonymous reader shares a report: Liz Reid, the Head of Google Search, has admitted that the company’s search engine has returned some “odd, inaccurate or unhelpful AI Overviews” after they rolled out to everyone in the US. The executive published an explanation for Google’s more peculiar AI-generated responses in a blog post, where it also announced that the company has implemented safeguards that will help the new feature return more accurate and less meme-worthy results. Reid defended Google and pointed out that some of the more egregious AI Overview responses going around, such as claims that it’s safe to leave dogs in cars, are fake. The viral screenshot showing the answer to “How many rocks should I eat?” is real, but she said that Google came up with an answer because a website published a satirical content tackling the topic. “Prior to these screenshots going viral, practically no one asked Google that question,” she explained, so the company’s AI linked to that website. The Google VP also confirmed that AI Overview told people to use glue to get cheese to stick to pizza based on content taken from a forum.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
OpenAI launches programs making ChatGPT cheaper for schools and nonprofits
Image: The Verge
OpenAI is making ChatGPT more accessible to schools and nonprofit organizations. In a pair of blog posts, the company shared that it’s launching a version of ChatGPT for universities, along with a program that lets nonprofits access ChatGPT at a discounted rate.
OpenAI says ChatGPT Edu will allow universities to “responsibly deploy AI to students, faculty, researchers, and campus operations.” It’s built on its faster GPT-4o model, which offers improved multimodal capabilities across text, vision, and audio.
For example, OpenAI says universities can use the tool to review student resumes, write grant applications, and assist professors with grading. ChatGPT for Edu offers “enterprise-level” security and doesn’t use data to train OpenAI’s models. It’s offered at an “affordable” rate for universities.
Additionally, OpenAI introduced OpenAI for Nonprofits, which gives nonprofit organizations access to ChatGPT Team at a cheaper rate of $20 per month per user. Nonprofits can apply for the discount on OpenAI’s website. Larger organizations that need more capabilities and security can also contact OpenAI to get ChatGPT Enterprise at a 50 percent discount.
These announcements come after another tumultuous few weeks at OpenAI. Several key researchers resigned, citing safety concerns, while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman faced criticism for rolling out an AI voice that sounds eerily similar to Scarlett Johansson after the actor refused the role.
Meanwhile, former OpenAI board member Helen Toner, who helped lead a push to fire Altman last year, spoke out about the CEO during an interview on The TED AI Show podcast. Toner cited “multiple occasions” in which Altman provided inaccurate info about the company’s safety processes and evidence the board saw of Altman “lying and being manipulative in different situations.”
Image: The Verge
OpenAI is making ChatGPT more accessible to schools and nonprofit organizations. In a pair of blog posts, the company shared that it’s launching a version of ChatGPT for universities, along with a program that lets nonprofits access ChatGPT at a discounted rate.
OpenAI says ChatGPT Edu will allow universities to “responsibly deploy AI to students, faculty, researchers, and campus operations.” It’s built on its faster GPT-4o model, which offers improved multimodal capabilities across text, vision, and audio.
For example, OpenAI says universities can use the tool to review student resumes, write grant applications, and assist professors with grading. ChatGPT for Edu offers “enterprise-level” security and doesn’t use data to train OpenAI’s models. It’s offered at an “affordable” rate for universities.
Additionally, OpenAI introduced OpenAI for Nonprofits, which gives nonprofit organizations access to ChatGPT Team at a cheaper rate of $20 per month per user. Nonprofits can apply for the discount on OpenAI’s website. Larger organizations that need more capabilities and security can also contact OpenAI to get ChatGPT Enterprise at a 50 percent discount.
These announcements come after another tumultuous few weeks at OpenAI. Several key researchers resigned, citing safety concerns, while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman faced criticism for rolling out an AI voice that sounds eerily similar to Scarlett Johansson after the actor refused the role.
Meanwhile, former OpenAI board member Helen Toner, who helped lead a push to fire Altman last year, spoke out about the CEO during an interview on The TED AI Show podcast. Toner cited “multiple occasions” in which Altman provided inaccurate info about the company’s safety processes and evidence the board saw of Altman “lying and being manipulative in different situations.”
The Google Pixel Watch 2 is $65 off and cheaper than ever
The Google Pixel Watch 2 is on sale for $285 via Wellbots, which is its lowest price ever. That’s $65 off the usual price of $350, though you have to enter a promo code to get it. Just enter “ENGWATCH65” at checkout and you’ll be good to go. The sale covers all available colors, from that stunning matte black model to polished silver and beyond.
The Pixel Watch 2 is Google’s latest and greatest smartwatch and was originally released back in October. It’s a much better device than the original Pixel Watch, with longer battery life and some truly unique features. We loved the suite of sensors, including the updated heart rate sensor and the new skin-temperature sensor.
The watch also features something called a body-response measurement system, which refers to how your body reacts to stress. The watch is constantly looking for physical signs of stress and will prompt you to log your mood or take a walk when detected. This is done by tracking heart rate variability and sudden changes in sweat levels. We experienced mixed results with this system, but it does accurately predict stress levels a fair amount of the time.
The updated Snapdragon processor is powerful and Wear OS 4 is easy to get the hang of, particularly if you’re already in Google’s ecosystem. The display maxes out at 1,000 nits, which is much dimmer than the Apple Watch Series 9, but we never struggled to read anything on the screen.
There’s one major downside, but this is true of many modern smartwatches. The device wants to be worn while you sleep, to develop more accurate tracking metrics, but the battery doesn’t last 24 hours. So, you’ll have to charge it for a bit in the middle of the day. Beyond that, this is a good all-around smartwatch for Android users, made even better by today’s discount.
Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter and subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter for the latest tech deals and buying advice.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-google-pixel-watch-2-is-65-off-and-cheaper-than-ever-140030240.html?src=rss
The Google Pixel Watch 2 is on sale for $285 via Wellbots, which is its lowest price ever. That’s $65 off the usual price of $350, though you have to enter a promo code to get it. Just enter “ENGWATCH65” at checkout and you’ll be good to go. The sale covers all available colors, from that stunning matte black model to polished silver and beyond.
The Pixel Watch 2 is Google’s latest and greatest smartwatch and was originally released back in October. It’s a much better device than the original Pixel Watch, with longer battery life and some truly unique features. We loved the suite of sensors, including the updated heart rate sensor and the new skin-temperature sensor.
The watch also features something called a body-response measurement system, which refers to how your body reacts to stress. The watch is constantly looking for physical signs of stress and will prompt you to log your mood or take a walk when detected. This is done by tracking heart rate variability and sudden changes in sweat levels. We experienced mixed results with this system, but it does accurately predict stress levels a fair amount of the time.
The updated Snapdragon processor is powerful and Wear OS 4 is easy to get the hang of, particularly if you’re already in Google’s ecosystem. The display maxes out at 1,000 nits, which is much dimmer than the Apple Watch Series 9, but we never struggled to read anything on the screen.
There’s one major downside, but this is true of many modern smartwatches. The device wants to be worn while you sleep, to develop more accurate tracking metrics, but the battery doesn’t last 24 hours. So, you’ll have to charge it for a bit in the middle of the day. Beyond that, this is a good all-around smartwatch for Android users, made even better by today’s discount.
Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter and subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter for the latest tech deals and buying advice.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-google-pixel-watch-2-is-65-off-and-cheaper-than-ever-140030240.html?src=rss
Selaco Is a Retro FPS Mixing Old-School Doom Vibes With Modern Call of Duty Shooting – CNET
Fusing DNA from immersive sims and boomer shooters of years past, Altered Orbit Studios has created a compelling star-bound first-person shooter.
Fusing DNA from immersive sims and boomer shooters of years past, Altered Orbit Studios has created a compelling star-bound first-person shooter.
Skip the Supplements. 5 Natural Ways to Boost Your Body’s Melatonin Levels – CNET
You don’t have to rely solely on melatonin supplements to achieve great sleep. Use these tips to increase how much melatonin your body makes naturally.
You don’t have to rely solely on melatonin supplements to achieve great sleep. Use these tips to increase how much melatonin your body makes naturally.
Lull Luxe Hybrid Mattress Review 2024: Testing the Brand’s Most Premium Hybrid Bed – CNET
Interested in checking out Lull’s most supportive and accommodating hybrid mattress? Here’s what we like about it, what we don’t and who will love it.
Interested in checking out Lull’s most supportive and accommodating hybrid mattress? Here’s what we like about it, what we don’t and who will love it.