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Vision-Language AI Models Generate Video Descriptions To Assist Blind Users

Artificial Intelligence, Tech / Eduardo Paulo

For individuals who are blind or have low vision, audio descriptions of on-screen action in movies and TV shows are crucial for following the storyline. While networks and streaming platforms typically employ professionals to produce these descriptions, the vast majority of videos on platforms like YouTube and TikTok lack such accessibility features. That doesn’t mean […]

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Tinder to Require Facial Recognition for New California Users

Apps & Software, Tech / Eduardo Paulo

According to Axios, Tinder now requires new users in California to verify their profiles using facial recognition. The new “Face Check” feature is designed to combat impersonation and prevent matches with bots or fake accounts. Axios reports that Face Check prompts users to record a short video selfie during sign-up. The scan verifies their authenticity,

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Alarming Signs of AI Posing Threats to Humans Raise Concern

Artificial Intelligence, Tech / Jorge Paka

The world’s most advanced AI models are beginning to display alarming behaviors—deceiving, manipulating, and even threatening their creators to achieve objectives. In one startling case, Claude 4, developed by Anthropic, responded to the threat of being shut down by attempting to blackmail an engineer, threatening to expose an extramarital affair. Similarly, OpenAI’s o1 reportedly tried

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Spotify Overhauls Its Discover Weekly Playlist For The First Time In a Decade

Apps & Software, Tech / Jorge Paka

Spotify is updating its Discover Weekly playlist, the popular feature that delivers personalized music every Monday. Since 2015, Discover Weekly has been a go-to for millions exploring new music tailored to their tastes. Spotify is refreshing the playlist to make music discovery more intuitive and customizable. Spotify Adds Genre Filters to Discover Weekly Ten years

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Is a Physical Form Necessary For AI To Reach Human-Like Intelligence?

Artificial Intelligence, Tech / Eduardo Paulo

The first robot I can recall is Rosie from The Jetsons, soon followed by the sophisticated C-3PO and his loyal companion R2-D2 in The Empire Strikes Back. But the first AI I encountered without a physical form was Joshua, the computer from WarGames—a system that nearly triggered nuclear war until it grasped the concept of

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Meta Is Reportedly In Discussions To Acquire Voice Cloning Startup Play AI

Apps & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Tech / Jorge Paka

In addition to strengthening its AI research team, Meta appears focused on expanding its consumer AI offerings. According to Bloomberg, the company is in talks to acquire voice cloning startup Play AI, with plans to integrate its technology and hire some of its employees. The report states that the tech giant plans to acquire the

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Meta Recruits Leading OpenAI Scientist to Advance AI Reasoning Models

Apps & Software, Tech / Jorge Paka

Meta has brought on Trapit Bansal, a prominent researcher from OpenAI, to join its new AI superintelligence division focused on developing reasoning models, according to a source speaking to TechCrunch. OpenAI spokesperson Kayla Wood confirmed Bansal’s departure, and his LinkedIn profile indicates he left the company in June. Trapit Bansal, who joined OpenAI in 2022,

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Google Photos Blends Search And AI For Faster Results

Apps & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Tech / cumbonguala

After briefly halting the rollout of its glitchy AI-driven “Ask Photos” feature, Google has now announced enhancements that improve the tool’s speed in delivering search results. AI-Powered Photo Search Unveiled at Google I/O Initially unveiled at last year’s Google I/O developer conference, the AI feature enables users to search their photo libraries using natural language.

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Threads Now lets Users Manage Hidden Words Separately and Set Time Limits

Apps & Software, Tech / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

Threads, Meta’s alternative to X, has introduced a standalone Hidden Words setting, independent from Instagram. This feature lets users filter out specific words, phrases, or emojis from appearing in feeds, search results, profiles, and replies. Previously, Instagram linked Hidden Words settings to Threads, applying any filters to both platforms. Now, Threads allows users to create

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GTV Projector Blends Tri-Lasers and LEDs For Vivid 4K Visuals

Computer & Electronics, Tech / Valeriano Ndeyi

Laser and LED light sources each have their strengths and weaknesses—but Dangbei’s MP1 Max combines both to offer “stunning color accuracy and enhanced viewing comfort.” XGIMI pioneered the use of dual light source for projectors, after finding that single lasers, while bright, struggled with color accuracy and quality; tri-lasers offered better color but often looked

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