Upon further investigation, it was discovered that there were 3,000 ads for “AI girlfriends” and 1,100 containing “NSFW” live on April 23 on Meta’s ad library. The initial review conducted by WIRED revealed that Hush, an AI girlfriend app with over 100,000 downloads from Google’s Play store, had published 1,700 ads across Meta platforms. These
Photonic quantum computers hold tremendous promise in terms of speed and efficiency, as they leverage particles of light to process information. However, one of the main challenges faced by researchers is the weak interaction between individual photons, which inhibits the realization of deterministic two-qubit gates essential for scalability. To address this issue, concepts of fusion
The recent push for TikTok’s Chinese owners to divest highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the popular video-sharing platform’s future in the US. The bill, which has now been signed into law by President Joe Biden, has ignited a 270-day countdown for a potential sale or an outright ban of TikTok. This development marks a significant
The Google Pixel 8 series set a new standard last year with its improved face unlock feature, allowing users to access various apps conveniently. One of the latest updates includes WhatsApp rolling out support for the face unlock feature specifically for Pixel 8 phones. This integration provides a seamless way to unlock the messaging app
Mark Zuckerberg recently faced a backlash from investors as Meta’s stock tumbled by as much as 19% following the earnings call. Despite reporting better-than-expected profit and revenue for the first quarter, investors were not on board with Zuckerberg’s focus on the company’s financial losses and the future investments being made. The drop in Meta’s shares
As the release date approaches for Creative Assembly’s latest free update for Total War: Warhammer 3, players are buzzing with excitement about the new content it will bring. One of the main highlights of the update is the introduction of Epidemius, Proctor of Pestilence, a new Nurgle Legendary Lord. This character gains rewards based on
SK Hynix, a South Korean memory chipmaker, has announced a significant turnaround in its financial performance. The company reported a net profit of 1.92 trillion South Korean won ($1.39 billion) in the first quarter of this year, marking a remarkable reversal from a loss of 2.58 trillion won in the same period last year. This
Transparent solar cells have the potential to completely transform the landscape of infrastructure by allowing a wide range of surfaces to function as solar panels. This groundbreaking technology opens up a myriad of possibilities for integrating solar power generation into everyday objects. Materials known as non-fullerene acceptors have emerged as a game-changer in the field
Flaming Fowl Studios, known for their work on Fable Fortune and Gloomhaven, has recently announced the development of a new co-op RPG game. However, this exciting news was quickly followed by the disappointing revelation that the game’s progress has been halted due to layoffs and funding issues. This setback has left the studio in a
The Rabbit R1, a revolutionary AI assistant, demonstrated its Teach Mode feature at a recent event. This feature allows users to instruct the R1 on how to complete a task by pointing its camera at a computer screen. Once the R1 learns the task, it can then perform it upon request, saving users time and
