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AI Enters the Politics Game – DTNS 4736

Is a recent half-a-billion plus donation to Future of Life Institute, an AI think tank, set the stage for AI regulation? Plus why are Intel’s and Microsoft’s idea of what constitutes an AI PC confusing? And Google announced it’s rolling out an update to its Search Generative Experience (SGE). Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, JustinContinue reading “AI Enters the Politics Game – DTNS 4736”

State of the Video Game Biz – DTNS 4735

What does Microsoft’s Phil Spencer think is happening to the video gaming business? Plus Disney officially adds Hulu as a category inside of Disney+. And why are Apple users getting dozens of password reset notifications? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download theContinue reading “State of the Video Game Biz – DTNS 4735”

Sora’s Generative World Simulation – DTNS 4734

We discuss the emergent capability of generative video LLM as a world simulator. What does it mean and what can it do? Plus we examines David Pierce’s The Verge article called “Here’s why AI search engines really can’t kill Google.” And online design company Canva will acquire professional design software company Affinity. Starring Tom Merritt,Continue reading “Sora’s Generative World Simulation – DTNS 4734”

Our Two Cents on Micro-Transactions – DTNS 4733

How are game microtransactions infuriating game players and why might we see more of them in the future? Plus Spotify is testing a fourth category of content alongside music, podcasts and books; online courses. And did Microsoft’s Phil Spencer hint about a future handheld Xbox? Starring Tom Merritt, Trisha Hershberger, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 DownloadContinue reading “Our Two Cents on Micro-Transactions – DTNS 4733”

Dude, Where’s My Robot Car? – DTNS 4732

Are robotaxis facing a losing war in gaining broad public acceptance? Nicole shares her experience riding in them and what she thinks needs to be done. Plus seven US researchers have identified a new side-channel attack called “GoFetch” that impacts Apple M1, M2, and M3 processors. And OpenAI pitches its technology to film studios andContinue reading “Dude, Where’s My Robot Car? – DTNS 4732”

The US Case Against Apple – DTNS 4731

Microsoft announces new Surface PCs for Business with Copilot integration. Plus Neuroscience startup Neuralink live-streamed an interview Wednesday with 29-year-old Noland Arbaugh, the first person to be implanted with Neuralink’s brain-computer interface. And the US Department of Justice files a lawsuit against Apple for monopolistic behavior. Starring Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.Continue reading “The US Case Against Apple – DTNS 4731”

Platforms Are Here to Stay – DTNS 4730

Unity’s 2024 Unity Gaming Report notes an increase in multiplatform game development. What’s behind this trend and is it good for the industry? Plus Meta’s Peter Cottle shows off a brief demo of how users can eventually connect their accounts and posts to the Fediverse through Threads. And Ubisoft revealed at GDC that it hasContinue reading “Platforms Are Here to Stay – DTNS 4730”

Nvidia Making AI Moves – DTNS 4729

Meta is reducing the fee for EU users to €5.99 a month plus €4 for additional accounts to assuage regulators’ concerns about economic coercion. Plus we share the highlights from Nvidia’s keynote at the company’s GTC (GPU Technology Conference). Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click hereContinue reading “Nvidia Making AI Moves – DTNS 4729”