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Montreal’s Iconic Brutalist Building Has Finally Been Finished Inside Unreal Engine

Designers are using Unreal Engine to create virtual renditions of architectural projects that were never fully realized, such as the Hillside Sample Project by Neoscape and Safdie Architects, showcasing Moshe Safdie’s original vision for Montreal’s Habitat 67 housing complex. The interactive 3D models offer exceptional detail of the structures and Read more…

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AI Threatens Humanity’s Future, 61% of Americans Say

The swift growth of artificial intelligence technology could put the future of humanity at risk, according to most Americans surveyed in a Reuters/Ipsos poll published on Wednesday. More than two-thirds of Americans are concerned about the negative effects of AI and 61% believe it could threaten civilization. […] The Reuters/Ipsos Read more…

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France Opens Investigation Into Apple Over ‘Planned Obsolescence’ For iPhones

According to Agence France-Presse, France has opened an investigation into planned obsolescence of Apple products. The probe into purported misleading commercial practices and planned obsolescence has been under way since December, the Paris prosecutor’s office said. It follows a complaint filed by the Halt Planned Obsolescence (HOP) association. HOP said Read more…

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iPhones Will Be Able To Speak in Your Voice With 15 Minutes of Training

Apple today previewed a bundle of new features designed for cognitive, vision, hearing, and mobility accessibility. That includes a new Personal Voice feature for people who may lose their ability to speak, allowing them to create “a synthesized voice that sounds like them” to talk with friends or family members. Read more…

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Apple Registers ‘xrOS’ Wordmark Ahead of WWDC Headset Unveiling

Apple has registered a wordmark for “xrOS” in New Zealand, the first time the company has indirectly revealed both the name of the operating system for its upcoming headset and the official font and styling that accompanies it. Spotted by Parker Ortolani, the xrOS wordmark registered with the New Zealand Read more…

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OpenAI Readies New Open-Source AI Model

OpenAI is preparing to release a new open-source language model to the public, The Information reported on Monday, citing a person with knowledge of the plan. OpenAI’s ChatGPT, known for producing prose or poetry on command, has gained widespread attention in Silicon Valley as investors see generative AI as the Read more…

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Your DNA Can Now Be Pulled From Thin Air

Environmental DNA research has aided conservation, but scientists say its ability to glean information about human populations and individuals poses dangers. David Duffy, a wildlife geneticist at the University of Florida, just wanted a better way to track disease in sea turtles. Then he started finding human DNA everywhere he Read more…

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