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This AI entrepreneur is developing agents that can plan ahead for the unexpected

MIT Technology Review

Danijar Hafner has a startup in stealth and a long track record of teaching AI agents about our world. Danijar Hafner's office in San Francisco's SoMa district sits mostly empty. His brand-new startup is still in stealth mode and doesn't even have its name on the door. On the day I visit, there's only one other person there, and little in the way of furniture. But what it lacks in decor, it makes up for in robots. Humanoids of various shapes and sizes hang like marionettes from racks that run down the center of the wide-open space.


Marvel Has Assigned 42 Hours of Homework Before 'Avengers: Doomsday'

WIRED

The studio released an official catch-up list ahead of December's release. We've got links to watch every one of the movies if you want to get up to speed. Marvel and Disney+ have issued a stacked watch list for fans ahead of the cinema release of on December 18. The Marvel Cinematic Universe can be complex terrain to navigate. Its 38 movies and 25 series to date span varying superhero plot lines, crossovers, and multiverse action, with the latest release likely to spare no less lore and real fan knowledge.


5 years of flowkey's at-home piano lessons is now just 80

Mashable

Trending Now Say More Look Up Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Switch Off Creator Playbook Mashable Voices Mashable Selects Safety Net Versus Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List In My Bag All Series The following content is brought to you by Mashable partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Get 5 years of flowkey Classic, including interactive lessons, instant feedback, and 1,000+ piano pieces, for $79.99 through Sept. 3. Learning piano gets considerably easier when the lesson waits for you -- not the other way around. A five-year subscription to the flowkey Classic Plan is $79.99 through Sept. 3, down from $899.


Forthcoming machine learning and AI seminars: September 2026 edition

AIHub

This post contains a list of the AI-related seminars that are scheduled to take place in the next couple of months. All events detailed here are free and open for anyone to attend virtually. Jie Chao (Concord Consortium) Raspberry PI Sign up here to join. Pierre Marion (INRIA) EPFL The Zoom link is here . Stefan Klein and Anna Bon The Digital Humanism (DIGHUM) Initiative The talk will be livestreamed on YouTube here .


Macquarie University swaps in-person psychology classes with AI chatbot for two subjects

The Guardian

Multiple universities such as Macquarie University, the University of Melbourne and the University of Sydney have introduced AI tools and platforms. Multiple universities such as Macquarie University, the University of Melbourne and the University of Sydney have introduced AI tools and platforms. University's move is part of trend that critics within academia say will lead to further staff cuts and the loss of'everything that makes the job worth doing' An Australian university has swapped in-person classes with an AI chatbot, online quizzes and optional online tutorials in two subjects as institutions give the technology more teaching responsibilities. Macquarie University's "Virtual Peer" is part of each week's learning in two mandatory Psychology units, programmed to ask students questions and guide them through scenario-based exercises. The university said the AI activities are optional and only "supplement" the "core learning" of online readings, quizzes and videos.


A new piano teacher app gives you live feedback, and a lifetime subscription just went on sale for 150

Mashable

Say More Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Look Up Switch Off Creator Playbook Mashable Voices Trending Now Mashable Selects Safety Net Versus Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List In My Bag All Series Get real-time feedback at any skill level. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Skoove is a new AI-powered piano teacher that listens and helps while you play, and it's only $150 for a lifetime subscription (reg. Learning to play piano is a lot harder than it looks. You might get the basics by watching online tutorials, but if you really want to learn, it helps to have a teacher.


How to easily convert written documents into audio podcasts

PCWorld

Give your documents a voice with Adobe's podcast generator Podcasts can be a great way to conveniently explore complex topics without getting bogged down in pages and pages of text. The ease of listening to the content while commuting, walking the dog or even doing the washing up can make it a more viable option for many than reading a long document. So, wouldn't it be great if you could easily convert your own written files into podcast-style audio that could help you work through the dense subject matter? This might sound fanciful, as creating audio content has always been an expensive and time consuming business, requiring equipment, hosts, and a way of editing it all into something professional. Well, Adobe is changing that, as it now offers a simple way to convert documents into full audio episodes, without the need for any additional equipment or expertise.


I got ChatGPT to stop its annoying follow-up questions with one prompt

PCWorld

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Tired of Want me to... and If you like... teases at the end of ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini responses? This prompt stops them in their tracks. Once upon a time, ChatGPT seemed to end every response with "Want me to " follow-up questions, suggesting there was just it could do to make its reply complete. Of course, taking ChatGPT up on its offer would inevitably lead to another "Want me to " pitch, making them feel like transparent ploys to extend ChatGPT conversations.


Submit Your Questions: The Great Data Center Backlash

WIRED

You have questions about data centers, and WIRED has answers. Join our livestream on September 10 and our panel of experts will tell you everything you need to know. Just a couple of years ago, hearing the term "data center" wouldn't have struck a nerve with most Americans. Now, mention the noisy oversized warehouses and you'll spark a fierce debate. The infrastructure powering the AI industry is at the heart of heated discussions of politics, business, and the environment, and in the months leading up to the 2026 midterm elections, backlash to data centers has proven to be an issue activating Americans across the political spectrum.


USC and UCLA bet big on AI to meet soaring student, job market demands

Los Angeles Times

Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. The Viterbi school of engineering at USC is offering a four-year program to prepare students for such fields as drug discovery, robotics and agriculture. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search.