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arstechnica , 9 days ago to Random

Music labels sue AI music generators for copyright infringement

Suno and Udio could face damages of up to $150,000 per song allegedly infringed.

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/06/music-labels-sue-ai-music-generators-for-copyright-infringement/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

SaftyKuma , 9 days ago

@arstechnica

I'm not a fan of the record labels, but they are in the right here. Hopefully this puts some LLM Bros right out of business. Of course, the LLM "startus" are backed by big tech's moneyed neofascist oligarchs so it's hard to see where this ends up.

arstechnica , 20 days ago to Random

Microsoft in damage-control mode, says it will prioritize security over AI

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is now personally responsible for security flaws.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/06/microsoft-in-damage-control-mode-says-it-will-prioritize-security-over-ai/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

SaftyKuma , 20 days ago

@arstechnica

Lol. Whatever.

arstechnica , 1 month ago to Random

iFixit dumps Samsung partnership, says company doesn’t care about repair

iFixit says "flashy press releases don’t mean much without follow-through."

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/ifixit-dumps-samsung-partnership-says-company-doesnt-care-about-repair/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

SaftyKuma , 1 month ago

@arstechnica

Smartphone vendors don't care about repair? Next you're going to tell me water is wet.

arstechnica , 1 month ago to Random

The ROG Ally X leaks, with twice the battery of the original and way more RAM

This handheld has more RAM than my gaming PC, though the chip stays the same.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/05/the-rog-ally-x-leaks-with-twice-the-battery-of-the-original-and-way-more-ram/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

SaftyKuma , 1 month ago

@arstechnica Can it run Linux / Proton?

arstechnica , 1 month ago to Random

Humane AI Pin founders run for the exits, one month after launch

One month after launch of its "smartphone replacement," Humane already seems doomed.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/humane-ai-pin-founders-run-for-the-exits-one-month-after-launch/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

SaftyKuma , 1 month ago

@arstechnica Scam product detected.

arstechnica , 1 month ago to Random

VMware Fusion, Workstation now free for home use, subscription-only for businesses

Free for personal use, but businesses will have to fork over $120 per year.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/vmware-fusion-workstation-now-free-for-home-use-subscription-only-for-businesses/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

SaftyKuma , 1 month ago

@arstechnica

If you need it, get it now. Hock Tan does not give anything away for free easily.

This is likely a move to placate EU regulators. I expect the free offering to quietly go away once they're turned their attention elsewhere.

arstechnica , 1 month ago to Random

AT&T paid bribes to get two major pieces of legislation passed, US gov’t says

Payments helped AT&T obtain key legislative wins in Illinois, prosecutors say.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/att-paid-bribes-to-get-two-major-pieces-of-legislation-passed-us-govt-says/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

SaftyKuma , 1 month ago

@arstechnica

AT&T Executives who will go to jail: 0.

arstechnica , 1 month ago to Random

Google is “reimagining” search in “the Gemini era” with improved AI options

Google's Gemini AI wants to help you plan, brainstorm, and shop inside Search.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/google-is-reimagining-search-in-the-gemini-era-with-improved-ai-options/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

SaftyKuma , 1 month ago

@arstechnica
I just want google to give me a list of non-sponsored URLs relevant to my search results. You know, like it did back in 2004 when it was a useful tool.

arstechnica , 2 months ago to Random

Tesla to lay off everyone working on Superchargers, new vehicles

Tesla is also getting rid of its public policy team, despite robotaxi ambitions.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/04/tesla-to-lay-off-everyone-working-on-superchargers-new-vehicles/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

SaftyKuma , 2 months ago

@arstechnica Musk unmasked himself as being an unhinged fascist, got called out, and is taking it out on the people who actually did the work needed to build up his companies. Which is predictable for any fascist in a position of power.

arstechnica , 2 months ago to Random

Putting Microsoft’s cratering Xbox console sales in context

Why declining quarterly numbers might not be awful news for Microsoft's gaming business.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/04/putting-microsofts-cratering-xbox-console-sales-in-context/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

SaftyKuma , 2 months ago

@arstechnica

It will likely just accelerate their plans to make all their gaming IP into a "cloud only" (running on their computers, not yours) streaming service where you own nothing but pay as if you do. Daddy Satya wants to rent seek as much as possible.

The XBox hardware is a cost burden to them and they only keep it around to not "lose face" against Sony at this point.

arstechnica , 2 months ago to Random

Fake AI law firms are sending fake DMCA threats to generate fake SEO gains

How one journalist found himself targeted by generative AI over a keyfob photo.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/fake-ai-law-firms-are-sending-fake-dmca-threats-to-generate-fake-seo-gains/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

SaftyKuma , 2 months ago

@arstechnica
Even our Cyberpunk Dystopia is lamer and shittier than promised.

arstechnica , 3 months ago to Random

OpenAI shows off Sora AI video generator to Hollywood execs

CEO Sam Altman met with Universal, Paramount, and Warner Bros Discovery.

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/03/openai-shows-off-sora-ai-video-generator-to-hollywood-execs/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

SaftyKuma , 3 months ago

@arstechnica
AKA;
How to make the MCU even more creatively bankrupt.

arstechnica , 3 months ago to Random

Google Search will start automatically showing a chatbot to some users

The search chatbot used to be opt-in, but now Google will try it on normal users.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/03/google-search-will-start-automatically-showing-a-chatbot-to-some-users/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

SaftyKuma , 3 months ago

@arstechnica
So the final nail in Google search's enshittification. I'd like 2004 Google back please.

arstechnica , 3 months ago to Random

Unreleased preview version of Microsoft’s OS/2 2.0 posted to Internet Archive

Microsoft's involvement in IBM's OS/2 project ended before v2.0 was released.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/03/unreleased-preview-version-of-microsofts-os-2-2-0-posted-to-internet-archive/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

SaftyKuma , 3 months ago

@arstechnica Verdict: Better than Win11

arstechnica , 3 months ago to Random

Bill that could ban TikTok passes in House despite constitutional concerns

US much closer to banning TikTok, despite users' protests.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/03/bill-that-could-ban-tiktok-passes-in-house-despite-constitutional-concerns/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

SaftyKuma , 3 months ago

@arstechnica TL;DR:

• GenZ is not on board with business as usual neoliberalism and posts as such on social media.
• Since TikTok is their most popular platform , they are going after it directly.
• So to punish GenZ, they are enacting CCP style speech-squashing under the guise of protecting us from the CCP.

The US Government is slowly pissing away what remains of its moral authority when it prioritizes destroying free speech over making sure the population is housed and fed.