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Will GTA 6 be on Xbox Game Pass at launch?
Mashable Selects Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Creator Playbook Look Up Back to School Say More Trending Now Good Connection: Uplifting stories for a digital age Switch Off Mashable Voices Safety Net Versus All Series Will GTA 6 be on Xbox Game Pass at launch? Matt Binder joined Mashable's tech vertical in 2018, where he covers social media, tech policy, cybersecurity, online scams, cryptocurrency, AI, creator news, weird tech, and other related tech beats. Should Xbox Game Pass subscribers buy GTA 6? Credit: Finn Gomez/The Boston Globe via Getty Images If you're hoping to play as part of your Xbox Game Pass subscription, then I have some bad news for you: will not be included in Xbox Game Pass at launch. Unfortunately, the same goes for PC gamers . So, if you're a casual player who was hoping to avoid buying a $600 gaming console just to play, Xbox Game Pass isn't the solution.
Anthropic Staffers Again Sound the Alarm on AI Catastrophe
AI developers are issuing more and more frantic wake-up calls. Demonstrators participate in the Stop the AI Race protest march in San Francisco, California, on July 11, 2026. The protestors are making stops outside the offices of OpenAI, Anthropic and Google DeepMind. Get your news from a source that's not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Anthropic--saying that both that company and OpenAI, his previous employer, were "gambling with our lives" by developing models that could improve themselves at a rapid clip until they reach "superintelligence." In an alarming social media post, Evan Hubinger, who leads a team that tries to stress-test Anthropic's models for safety, essentially It's far from the first time researchers have tried to raise the alarm about AI's dangers, but Coxon's post and subsequent discourse went viral.
AI Is Developing a Culture of Its Own. That Could Be Dangerous
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Nobody wants AI-generated sports commentators, but a pro golf tournament is introducing one anyway
MLB great Roger Clemens recalls George W Bush's iconic 9/11 World Series first pitch: 'A perfect strike' How a podcast community helped restore the controversial'Gator Bait' chant for Florida football team Rams' travel gamble could give 49ers the edge in Thursday Night Football's Australia opener Why being'fortunate' is more than just a T-shirt slogan for former WWE star Mosh Buffalo Bills' plan to feature Canadian anthem at stadium opener met with mixed reactions Kim Kardashian's baseball mom reality show looks absolutely full of fireworks, Collinsworth shines & $1 beers Shawne Merriman says Rams' Aaron Donald-Myles Garrett combo is'insane' for NFL offenses: 'Pick your poison' Sam Darnold avoids hip fracture as MRI looms while Seahawks remain confident: 'We're gonna find a way to win' Drake Maye's terrible decision gifts Seahawks opening night win as Patriots left stunned to start NFL season Gov Jeff Landry on SEC threat to expel LSU: It is'ridiculous' Ex-Anthropic researcher warns AI could become a'super weapon' Clancy's defense attorney pushes to have case dismissed after mistrial Trump threatens strike on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain AI character Duff Foreman will join the PGA of America-affiliated event's YouTube stream for nine hours of live coverage Golf fans who tune into this week's New Mexico Open broadcast will be introduced to a new commentator by the name of Duff Foreman. He'll join former PGA Tour winner Notah Begay III and well-known broadcaster Ryan Burr on the call, although Foreman won't technically be on site, seeing as how he's not an actual person. Foreman is believed to be the first-ever AI-generated golf commentator that will be interacting live on-screen alongside human hosts. It is expected that Foreman will jump into unscripted conversations while providing insights and commentary about the play, the golf course, weather, conditions, and the rules of the game throughout nine hours of live coverage. The very obvious question here is why?
Universal Music Group is collaborating with ElevenLabs on a new AI-powered creation platform
Universal Music Group and ElevenLabs have announced a new multi-year licensing agreement and "wider strategic collaboration" that will see them launch a new AI-powered licensed music platform. The deal with UMG is the first that ElevenLabs has cut with a major label, and the new platform will be distinct from its ElevenMusic AI music generation software. The two companies also intend to collaborate on new AI audio products that can be used by artists, UMG wrote in a press release. The AI creation software, which seemingly doesn't yet have a name, is still in development, and no release date is mentioned. It will primarily be aimed at music fans who want to make remixes and mashups of music from participating and "fairly compensated" artists that are signed to the label. ElevenLabs' tools will also be able to create "new track interpretations and personalized vocal experiences."
Fat Bear Week kicks off September 22
More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy . After spending the summer eating the fatty pink salmon swimming through Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska, it's time to celebrate the park's iconic brown bears (). Fat Bear Week begins on Tuesday, September 22, and here is everything you need to know.
This 1440p/240Hz mini-LED gaming monitor is only 250 right now
When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Right now, AOC's mini-LED display is $80 off at Amazon. We've been bullish on OLED monitor deals for the last year or so, but the floor for most of them seems to be around $350 for a 27-inch model. That's still a good chunk of change, and there are legit reasons to be anxious about OLED. If you'd rather go for an advanced mini-LED option, today you can pick one up for $249.99 at Amazon .
Mars astronauts could live in houses 3D-printed from freeze-dried yeast
More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Living building material can be 3D printed under simulated Martian conditions at -30 C and 0.01 atm (left). A microscopic view reveals the material's porous structure with polymers and engineered yeast highlighted in yellow (right). Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .