TECHNOLOGY

Jun 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Can simple line drawings predict how we understand actions and places?

A team built a special collection of 70 basic line sketches showing common and unusual connections between actions and settings. Instead of photos or complex art, they used plain digital lines to keep things simple. For example, one drawing might show someone slicing bread on a kitchen counter, whil

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Jun 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

The downsides of AI for young creators

A 20-year-old filmmaker behind a viral horror project called "Backrooms" admits they feel no excitement about AI tools. They see them as more of a problem than progress. To this creator, AI doesn't bring fresh inspiration but feels like a shortcut that skips real creativity. It mirrors bigger issues

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Jun 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Giants Team Up With Finance Firms to Speed Up AI Chip Access

Companies building advanced AI systems are teaming up with investment firms to lock in hardware far ahead of time. Instead of waiting for chips to become available, they’re getting financial backers to fund chip production before demand even peaks. This unusual move shows how desperate tech firms ar

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Jun 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

How LinkedIn went from just a network to a place of real conversations

A quick scroll through LinkedIn today looks nothing like its early years. Back in 2003, the site started as a simple tool—mostly for résumés and job hunts. People signed on to check postings or update their profiles, not to watch videos or laugh at memes. But over time, something shifted. Now, you m

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Jun 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Plane hits pole near airport, safety rules get a quick update

A plane landing at Newark Airport recently clipped a light pole just 15 feet above the ground. The incident happened as the Boeing 767 touched down, sending debris flying onto a nearby highway. A passing truck driver got minor injuries from the falling debris, while everyone on the plane walked away

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Jun 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

How South America’s tech-smart borders could teach the world

Two countries at the tip of South America show how borders are no longer just lines on a map. Argentina and Chile are using high-tech tools to catch criminals while keeping travel smooth for tourists and traders. Instead of just checking passports at the gate, both nations now scan passengers before

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Jun 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

When AI Writes the Story

A strange thing happened recently when an AI-assisted fiction piece won a big writing prize. People noticed right away it felt off—too many odd patterns, too much robotic style. The story used common AI tricks like repeating certain words and phrases. A debate started online. Was it really written b

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Jun 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

ChatGPT Breaks the Record for Fastest App to Reach a Billion Users

ChatGPT has become the quickest app ever to hit one billion monthly users, a milestone it achieved in just about three years after its launch. Data from market‑research firm Sensor Tower shows the AI chat tool surpassed other giants such as Google Maps, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube in speed.

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Jun 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

AMD Skips FSR 4 on RDNA 3. 5 APUs, Leaving Integrated Graphics Behind

AMD has decided not to bring its newest image‑upscaling tech, FSR 4. 1, to the RDNA 3. 5 family of integrated GPUs. The choice means that Ryzen AI 300 and 400 series APUs will miss out on a feature many gamers hoped would boost picture quality without hurting speed. The company’s announcement came a

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Jun 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

Guardrails for AI: How One Startup Keeps Your Face Safe

The last week’s tech gathering in Culver City drew thousands of Hollywood insiders to learn how artificial intelligence can help film. Most talks celebrated the promise of AI, but a conversation with Luke Arrigoni, CEO of Loti AI, offered a different view. Loti scans the web for unapproved deepfakes

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