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Nvidia's RTX Spark could be the future of laptops. That's exactly why I'd wait
When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Nvidia's RTX Spark could be the future of laptops. That's exactly why I'd wait Nvidia's new Arm chips powering premium laptops are the biggest hardware news of the year...but I've got good reasons to be wary of both the tech and the company behind it. Nvidia is making CPUs now. Specifically, it's making Arm-based processors with RTX branding, destined for at least some consumer-focused, high-performance laptops and mini PCs .
Ugly AI Food Photos Are Only the Beginning
Restaurant menus with AI-generated food images are going viral for their off-putting aesthetic. But AI's impact on modern menus runs even deeper. I can't stop staring at the AI-slop images of Mexican food I see during my morning walk to work. On the menu posted outside, the taco truck displays lunch options that appear uncanny and unappetizing, as if an alien who's never eaten human food before drew a taco from memory. This food truck is not alone in putting AI-generated images on its menu.
AI is watching your spending and setting your prices accordingly. Lawmakers want to stop it
Things to Do in L.A. AI is watching your spending and setting your prices accordingly. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search. Companies are increasingly using AI tools to sift through shoppers' personal data and tailor prices in real time, raising alarms over hidden algorithms that can exploit desperation, income and location.
I Asked 100 Companies for My Data. I Got Deletion Notices Instead
I Asked 100 Companies for My Data. California residents have a legal right to access the data that companies collect about them. Actually exercising that right is a burdensome nightmare. I filed a request with McDonald's earlier this month to access all of the personal data the fast food company collected about me, and I received a stunning 515-page report a few days later that detailed my app interactions in granular detail and predicted I would never stop eating there. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, I have the legal right to request access to information from large companies that collect personal data.
Seen an ad with an AI influencer or actor? It may be against the law.
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