Month: August 2024
Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 30, #1168
Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1168 for Aug. 30.
Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1168 for Aug. 30.
ChatGPT Passes 200 Million Weekly Active Users
OpenAI said that ChatGPT now has more than 200 million weekly active users — twice as many as last year. Axios reports: OpenAI also said that 92% of Fortune 500 companies are using its products and that usage of its automated API has doubled since the release of GPT-4o mini in July. “People are using our tools now as a part of their daily lives, making a real difference in areas like healthcare and education — whether it’s helping with routine tasks, solving hard problems, or unlocking creativity,” CEO Sam Altman said in a statement to Axios. Further reading: Apple Is in Talks To Invest in OpenAI, WSJ Says
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
OpenAI said that ChatGPT now has more than 200 million weekly active users — twice as many as last year. Axios reports: OpenAI also said that 92% of Fortune 500 companies are using its products and that usage of its automated API has doubled since the release of GPT-4o mini in July. “People are using our tools now as a part of their daily lives, making a real difference in areas like healthcare and education — whether it’s helping with routine tasks, solving hard problems, or unlocking creativity,” CEO Sam Altman said in a statement to Axios. Further reading: Apple Is in Talks To Invest in OpenAI, WSJ Says
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Wordle today: Here’s the answer hints for August 30
Here’s the answer for “Wordle” #1168 on August 30, as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for August 30’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles used to be available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it. Unfortunately, it has since been taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
A dishonest man.
Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no reoccurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter K.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
KNAVE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Wordle.
Controversial AI Bill Passes Legislative Vote
The so-called kill switch bill would create more oversight into how AI is developed and deployed in California.
The so-called kill switch bill would create more oversight into how AI is developed and deployed in California.
Hyundai’s electrified N Vision 74 is headed for production someday soon
Hyundai N Vision 74 Concept shown along with the Pony Coupe Concept from 1974 | Image: Hyundai
The N Vision 74 coupe was a slick embodiment of Hyundai’s “high-performance vision of electrification” two years ago that we have hoped to see as a real vehicle. That seems way more likely now that it got namechecked in Hyundai’s plan to launch 21 fully electric models by 2030. This slide (below) is from the company’s 2024 CEO Investor Day presentation, explaining the range of vehicles the company will launch and listing the Vision 74 and the Genesis Magma concept.
The plan also includes affordable EVs like its Inster / Casper subcompact, the three-row Ioniq 9 that’s next up to launch in the US, luxury EVs from Genesis, and, finally, high-performance models.
Image: Hyundai
Hyundai EV Full Lineup slide
Executives didn’t directly mention the N Vision 74 as the slide was shown. In response to an inquiry from The Verge, PR director Michael Stewart pointed to the slides and video presentation as all of the information available at this time.
For the Vision 74, the company cites inspiration from Hyundai’s 1974 Pony Coupe concept that shared a designer with the DMC DeLorean and a virtual supercar, the Hyundai N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo from 2015.
The Vision 74’s link to that virtual supercar included a hybrid hydrogen fuel cell system. Still, this announcement wasn’t directly connected to Hyundai’s hybrid plans, so in whatever form the real car arrives, it may be very different than what we’ve seen so far. Of course, in other parts of the presentation, Hyundai talked up plans for extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) that use a gas engine to recharge the battery pack, with the company offering a range of powertrain options “including ICE, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, EVs and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.”
Hyundai N Vision 74 Concept shown along with the Pony Coupe Concept from 1974 | Image: Hyundai
The N Vision 74 coupe was a slick embodiment of Hyundai’s “high-performance vision of electrification” two years ago that we have hoped to see as a real vehicle. That seems way more likely now that it got namechecked in Hyundai’s plan to launch 21 fully electric models by 2030. This slide (below) is from the company’s 2024 CEO Investor Day presentation, explaining the range of vehicles the company will launch and listing the Vision 74 and the Genesis Magma concept.
The plan also includes affordable EVs like its Inster / Casper subcompact, the three-row Ioniq 9 that’s next up to launch in the US, luxury EVs from Genesis, and, finally, high-performance models.
Image: Hyundai
Hyundai EV Full Lineup slide
Executives didn’t directly mention the N Vision 74 as the slide was shown. In response to an inquiry from The Verge, PR director Michael Stewart pointed to the slides and video presentation as all of the information available at this time.
For the Vision 74, the company cites inspiration from Hyundai’s 1974 Pony Coupe concept that shared a designer with the DMC DeLorean and a virtual supercar, the Hyundai N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo from 2015.
The Vision 74’s link to that virtual supercar included a hybrid hydrogen fuel cell system. Still, this announcement wasn’t directly connected to Hyundai’s hybrid plans, so in whatever form the real car arrives, it may be very different than what we’ve seen so far. Of course, in other parts of the presentation, Hyundai talked up plans for extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) that use a gas engine to recharge the battery pack, with the company offering a range of powertrain options “including ICE, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, EVs and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.”
California Passes Bill Requiring Easier Data Sharing Opt Outs
Most of the attention today has been focused on California’s controversial “kill switch” AI safety bill, which passed the California State Assembly by a 45-11 vote. However, California legislators passed another tech bill this week which requires internet browsers and mobile operating systems to offer a simple tool for consumers to easily opt out of data sharing and selling for targeted advertising. Slashdot reader awwshit shares a report from The Record: The state’s Senate passed the landmark legislation after the General Assembly approved it late Wednesday. The Senate then added amendments to the bill which now goes back to the Assembly for final sign off before it is sent to the governor’s desk, a process Matt Schwartz, a policy analyst at Consumer Reports, called a “formality.” California, long a bellwether for privacy regulation, now sets an example for other states which could offer the same protections and in doing so dramatically disrupt the online advertising ecosystem, according to Schwartz.
“If folks use it, [the new tool] could severely impact businesses that make their revenue from monetizing consumers’ data,” Schwartz said in an interview with Recorded Future News. “You could go from relatively small numbers of individuals taking advantage of this right now to potentially millions and that’s going to have a big impact.” As it stands, many Californians don’t know they have the right to opt out because the option is invisible on their browsers, a fact which Schwartz said has “artificially suppressed” the existing regulation’s intended effects. “It shouldn’t be that hard to send the universal opt out signal,” Schwartz added. “This will require [browsers and mobile operating systems] to make that setting easy to use and find.”
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Most of the attention today has been focused on California’s controversial “kill switch” AI safety bill, which passed the California State Assembly by a 45-11 vote. However, California legislators passed another tech bill this week which requires internet browsers and mobile operating systems to offer a simple tool for consumers to easily opt out of data sharing and selling for targeted advertising. Slashdot reader awwshit shares a report from The Record: The state’s Senate passed the landmark legislation after the General Assembly approved it late Wednesday. The Senate then added amendments to the bill which now goes back to the Assembly for final sign off before it is sent to the governor’s desk, a process Matt Schwartz, a policy analyst at Consumer Reports, called a “formality.” California, long a bellwether for privacy regulation, now sets an example for other states which could offer the same protections and in doing so dramatically disrupt the online advertising ecosystem, according to Schwartz.
“If folks use it, [the new tool] could severely impact businesses that make their revenue from monetizing consumers’ data,” Schwartz said in an interview with Recorded Future News. “You could go from relatively small numbers of individuals taking advantage of this right now to potentially millions and that’s going to have a big impact.” As it stands, many Californians don’t know they have the right to opt out because the option is invisible on their browsers, a fact which Schwartz said has “artificially suppressed” the existing regulation’s intended effects. “It shouldn’t be that hard to send the universal opt out signal,” Schwartz added. “This will require [browsers and mobile operating systems] to make that setting easy to use and find.”
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
X braced for Brazil ban as judge’s deadline passes
The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge’s order to appoint a legal representative.
The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge’s order to appoint a legal representative.