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Researchers at the Center for AI Safety and the company Scale AI have joined forces to develop a new test to determine the intelligence of AI systems — potentially the litmus test for declaring if a model has reached the coveted title of “artificial general intelligence.” The Big Picture: Testing AI models has been an evolving process, starting with SAT-like […]
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) — the Pentagon’s top clandestine research arm — is researching whether modifying red blood cells and inserting them into soldiers can protect them from disease and injury on the battlefield. Why It Hits: Biohacking has evolved from a fringe science to a legit lifesaver for high-risk patients. Figuring out ways to […]
MrBeast is joining a consortium of investors in submitting an all-cash bid to acquire TikTok’s US operations before President Trump’s 75-day extension on the app’s ban ends. The Big Picture: The race is on to see who will land the most coveted social media platform in the world (if China really does allow a sale). Whoever can curry […]
It turns out that Gen Z is bringing malls back to cultural dominance, re-establishing them as the hub for shopping and social gathering. Why It Sells: The internet has dominated commerce, communication, and culture over the past decade as ecommerce and social media became the rage. But Gen Z, now looking for a reprieve from online life, […]
As one of its first orders of business, the new Trump administration is set to announce a major AI infrastructure project in partnership with OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank. The Big Picture: AI was always destined to become one of the biggest topics of the incoming administration as the industry becomes the new global innovation battleground. The deal demonstrates […]
The Brutalist and Emilia Pérez are in the hot seat for using a Ukrainian AI speech-synthesis software called Respeecher to enhance the performances of its lead actors. The Big Picture: AI has become a hot-button issue in Hollywood, as creatives fear job losses, copyright infringement, and the loss of human creativity are around the corner in an industry looking to […]
As TikTok’s fate in the US hangs in the balance with Donald Trump back at the Resolute Desk, every American social platform is racing to remake its image in the troubled platform. The Top Notification: President Trump is already making some hard-to-keep promises on reinstating TikTok, including the US potentially taking a 50% stake in the app. […]
After months of negotiations, Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia for Netflix will have an exclusive run on IMAX screens before it debuts on streaming. The Big Picture: Netflix has toyed with theatrical over the years, either so films could qualify for Oscars (Roma, The Irishman) or to eventize some very big investments (Knives Out: Glass Onion, Army of the Dead). But […]
As the survivors of the destructive Palisades and Eaton Fires try to recover, they’re now dealing with soaring rental and mortgage costs as some landlords try to take advantage of the crisis. Why It Hurts: The LA housing market is already one of the most challenging in the nation, thanks to a lack of available homes and sky-high […]
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket finally took off yesterday, marking the Jeff Bezos-run space firm’s first major rocket launch that could one day transport payloads and astronauts. The Big Picture: Bezos has been in a heated race with Elon Musk and his SpaceX firm to explore the stars. Musk is much further ahead, but Bezos is betting […]