The recent leak of a Signal group chat has sparked discussions on various topics in the tech world. The merger between xAI and X has caught the attention of many, as well as the development of Studio ChatGhibli-T. A controversial issue arose with OpenAI potentially mimicking Studio Ghibli’s style, leaving the renowned animation studio with limited legal options. Breakthroughs in image generation have been made, eliminating the need for elephants in the process.
There is a growing concern about AI technology taking over human jobs, with Replit CEO Amjad Masad even claiming that learning to code may soon become obsolete. The CEO of 23andMe has stepped down as the company files for bankruptcy, while Elon Musk continues to make waves by reshuffling $80 billion in assets.
In the realm of privacy and security, questions arise about the safety of traveling with smartphones and the use of facial recognition technology. China’s ban on facial recognition without consent raises the question of why the US has not implemented similar laws. On a more positive note, Google has released its new AI model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, to free users.
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