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How to use AI Mode instead of regular Google searches (or avoid it altogether)

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AI for search has arrived, and it can be useful, in moderation. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. AI has made its way into nearly all of the apps and websites we use regularly, whether you like it or not. From editing images to planning trips, or doing anything else on our digital devices, AI is now more likely to show up. That extends to web searches as well.


How to use Google Drive's new free video editor

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DIY Tech Hacks How to use Google Drive's new free video editor You can create a movie masterpiece right in your browser. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Since last year Google has been testing an online video editor for businesses and organizations signed up to Google Workspace--and now, it's rolling out to individual users too, free of charge. It's called Google Vids, and if you need to do some basic video editing, it's worth looking at. There's nothing to download and install, and it's easy enough to pick up even if you've never used any video editing software before.


Google team taking upper hand if misbehaving AI agent attempts anything terribly smart

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TechRadar and other tech sites are reporting that Google is thinking up a kill switch for dangerous AI. As TechRadar put it, humans can keep the upper hand, for now. David Nield reported: "Google is working on an AI'kill switch' that allows human operators to turn off super intelligent systems no matter how big their egos get. It's called "safe interruptibility" and it's being developed as part of the DeepMind system." An open letter went out last year that caused as much of a stir as the worrisome statements preceding it over building superintelligent machines.