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OpenAI Rolls Out Teen Safety Features Amid Growing Scrutiny
CEO Sam Altman announced an age-prediction system and new parental controls in a blog post on Tuesday. OpenAI announced new teen safety features for ChatGPT on Tuesday as part of an ongoing effort to respond to concerns about how minors engage with chatbots . The company is building an age-prediction system that identifies if a user is under 18 years old and routes them to an " age-appropriate " system that blocks graphic sexual content. If the system detects that the user is considering suicide or self-harm, it will contact the user's parents. In cases of imminent danger, if a user's parents are unreachable, the system may contact the authorities.
44 million Milky Way stars glimmer in galaxy's largest 3D map
The Gaia space observatory helped astronomers chart 4,000 light-years worth of our home galaxy. Against a black cosmic backdrop, countless white stars sparkle like scattered diamonds. Parts of the Milky Way's spiral arms are visible at the top of the image. Wisps of reddish-pink nebulas drift across the scene, forming delicate tendrils and cloud-like structures. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. A new 3D map can take you 4,000 light years from the sun-without leaving Earth.
Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Charged as Prosecutor Seeks Death Penalty
In the indictment, prosecutors claim Tyler Robinson planned Kirk's killing in advance, citing rooftop surveillance, engraved bullets, and a written note as they seek the death penalty. A TV monitor displays a picture of Tyler Robinson, a suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk in Orem, Utah. Utah County prosecutors on Tuesday charged Tyler Robinson in the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, a murder officials say was politically motivated. They intend to seek the death penalty. Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray announced the indictment at a midday news conference, listing charges of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, and commission of a violent offense in the presence of a child.
Russian drone strike targets busy Kharkiv street, injuring four
How is Russia replenishing its military? What is a'coalition of the willing'? How China forgot promises and'debts' to Ukraine How are Europe, the US pulling apart on Ukraine? Footage shows the moment a Russian Shahed drone struck an administrative building in central Kharkiv in Ukraine, injuring four. Local officials said the drone targeted a busy street to maximize civilian casualties, underscoring relentless strikes as peace efforts stall.
Inside Anthropic's Big Washington Push
Inside Anthropic's Big Washington Push Welcome back to In the Loop, new twice-weekly newsletter about AI. If you're reading this in your browser, why not subscribe to have the next one delivered straight to your inbox? The AI industry has descended upon Washington. The industry recently pledged up to $200 million toward new super PACs aimed at influencing upcoming elections. And on Monday, I attended an event that epitomized this swell of capital and effort: The Anthropic Futures Forum.
Watch: The Sundance Kid's life in the spotlight
Hollywood icon Robert Redford has died at the age of 89, his publicist has said. The actor was known for his roles in blockbuster movies such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and went on to win an Oscar for Ordinary People when he turned his hand to directing. David Sillito looks back at his life. 'No doubt' Russia will cross Nato border if Ukraine falls, former US VP says Former US Vice-President Mike Pence calls for security guarantees in Ukraine to help deliver "just and lasting peace". The US House Oversight Committee has released new surveillance footage recorded hours before the convicted paedophile's death.
Trump's UK visit: What's on the agenda, schedule, what to expect
How tariffs are unraveling India's textile industry Is Chicago the violent crime capital of the US? Trump's UK visit: What's on the agenda, schedule, what to expect Great Britain is set to roll out the red carpet for Donald Trump this week, honouring the president of the United States with something no other American leader has ever received: a second state visit. Trump is set to arrive in London late on Tuesday for a visit that coincides with tough trade negotiations between the US and many of its key trading partners, including the United Kingdom. During his stay, both countries plan to announce several deals on technology and civil nuclear energy, and British leaders hope to finalise an agreement on metal tariffs. The British government is confident that royal soft power will appeal to Trump's sense of flamboyance. Before setting off on Tuesday, Trump said he was looking forward to meeting with his friend, King Charles III, whom he described as an "elegant gentleman". The president said being welcomed for a second state visit was a first, and noted how it was planned for Windsor Castle, rather than Buckingham Palace.
AI will make the rich unfathomably richer. Is this really what we want? Dustin Guastella
'The ludicrous valuations of AI startups are predicated on the idea that this technology has the power to eliminate the very need for human labor.' 'The ludicrous valuations of AI startups are predicated on the idea that this technology has the power to eliminate the very need for human labor.' AI will make the rich unfathomably richer. Is this really what we want? The'knowledge economy' promised cultural and social growth. Instead, we got worsening inequality and division. R ecently, Palantir - a tech corporation that boasts no fewer than five billionaire executives - announced its Q2 earnings: over a billion dollars generated in a single quarter.
Japan political party to install AI leader
An upstart Japanese political party said Tuesday it will install an artificial intelligence as leader after its maverick founder quit following a disastrous showing in recent elections. The Path to Rebirth party, which was launched in January by Shinji Ishimaru, a former mayor of a small city in western Japan, does not have a policy platform and its members are free to set their own agendas. Ishimaru unexpectedly came second in the 2024 Tokyo gubernatorial election thanks to a successful online campaign but he quit the party after it failed to pick up any seats in this year's upper house elections. The new leader will be AI, Koki Okumura, a doctoral student of AI research who described himself as an assistant to the new leader, told a news conference. Shinji Ishimaru, leader of The Path to Rebirth party, holds a news conference in August in Tokyo.