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Meta Lets AI Use Public Instagram Images — Here Is How to Opt Out

Meta has introduced a new AI image generator that can draw on photos from public Instagram accounts. This means that images shared publicly on the platform may be used to train or power Meta's AI tools without explicit user consent. The feature has raised privacy concerns among Instagram users who may not be aware their content is being utilized this way. Users do have the option to limit how their images are used, though the process requires navigating account settings. Those concerned about their photos being used are advised to either adjust their privacy settings or switch their accounts to private.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

General Intuition bets video game data can power next-gen robotics AI

Startup General Intuition is developing foundation models for physical AI using millions of hours of video game data. The company believes this approach can enable smarter, more capable robots without requiring large amounts of real-world training data. The strategy draws a parallel to how large language models transformed conversational AI, suggesting robotics may be approaching a similar breakthrough moment. By leveraging synthetic game environments, General Intuition aims to make advanced robot training faster and more accessible.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Judge rejects Kalshi bid to bypass New York state gambling laws

A judge has rejected prediction market platform Kalshi's attempt to override New York state gambling laws. The case drew attention after New York's governor stated that Kalshi had tried to ignore the state's gambling regulations in relation to its prediction market operations. The ruling represents a legal setback for Kalshi, which operates a platform allowing users to bet on the outcomes of real-world events. The decision reinforces the applicability of state-level gambling laws to prediction market platforms operating within New York.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Google awards $250K bounty for Linux flaw enabling VM escape attacks

Google has paid out $250,000 in bug bounty rewards for the discovery of a critical Linux vulnerability. The flaw allows untrusted users to escalate their privileges to root level within affected systems. Most significantly, the vulnerability enables guest virtual machine escapes, posing serious risks in cloud and virtualized environments. The payout reflects the severity of the security issue and Google's commitment to strengthening open-source infrastructure. A second related vulnerability, also allowing root privilege escalation, was included in the findings.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Obsidian Entertainment to develop new Fallout game as Microsoft cancels Avowed sequel

Microsoft's major Xbox restructuring, which includes 3,200 layoffs and studio closures, is reshaping plans at Obsidian Entertainment. The studio, known for Grounded and The Outer Worlds, has been directed to begin development on a new Fallout title. As part of the shift, Obsidian has cancelled multiple in-development projects, including a sequel to its 2024 RPG Avowed. Studio design director Josh Sawyer will lead the new Fallout project. The last mainline Fallout game, Fallout 76, was released in 2018, despite the franchise gaining renewed popularity through its hit TV adaptation.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

X to DM Users When Posts They Engaged With Receive Community Notes

X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, plans to notify users via direct message when posts they have liked, replied to, or reposted are later corrected through Community Notes. Musk announced the upcoming feature change on the platform. The move is designed to address longstanding criticism that X's crowdsourced fact-checking system often flags misinformation too late to limit its spread. By alerting users who have already engaged with disputed content, X hopes to improve the reach and timeliness of its Community Notes corrections.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Google Photos launches AI Video Remix tool for creative clip editing

Google Photos has introduced a new AI-powered feature called Video Remix. The tool allows users to enhance and transform their video clips using artificial intelligence. Key capabilities include cinematic relighting to improve dark footage, background replacement with more visually interesting alternatives, and the application of artistic styles to videos. The feature expands Google Photos' growing suite of AI-driven creative editing tools.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

TikTok's 'Not Interested' Button Helps But Requires Constant Use to Work

TikTok users have less control over their For You Page (FYP) algorithm than they commonly believe, according to new findings. While the platform does offer tools like the 'Not Interested' button to help shape content recommendations, these features do not work passively on their own. Users must actively and repeatedly engage with these controls to meaningfully influence what content appears on their feed. Without consistent and intentional curation, TikTok's algorithm tends to revert to its default recommendation patterns. The findings highlight a gap between user perception of algorithmic control and the reality of how the platform's recommendation system actually functions.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Fiat Topolino Arrives in US at $13,995 With 19mph Top Speed and 46-Mile Range

Fiat has launched the Topolino in the United States, priced at $13,995, making it one of the most affordable new electric vehicles on the market. The compact micromobility vehicle has a top speed of just 19mph and an all-electric range of 46 miles. Its wheelbase is extremely small, roughly equivalent to one and a half king-sized mattresses in length. Fiat positions the Topolino not as a conventional car but as a micromobility solution, openly acknowledging its limitations. The vehicle represents a significant tradeoff between affordability and performance, sacrificing speed, space, and features to achieve its low price point.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Startup bets on video game data to bridge AI's spatial reasoning gap

General Intuition, a startup focused on advancing artificial general intelligence, believes video game data could be key to overcoming a major limitation of current AI models. Large language models like ChatGPT and Claude excel at processing text but struggle to understand how objects move through space and time. This spatial and temporal reasoning gap is seen as a critical barrier to achieving true general intelligence. The company's CEO argues that video games, which simulate physics and real-world movement, offer richer and more useful training data than standard internet text. General Intuition is building its approach around this gaming data as a foundation for more capable AI systems.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Pentagon Seeks Low-Cost Attack Drones After Iran Destroys $1B in Reaper UAVs

The United States military has suffered significant drone losses at the hands of Iran, with approximately $1 billion worth of MQ-9 Reaper drones destroyed. The costly losses have prompted the Pentagon to reassess its reliance on expensive, high-value unmanned aerial systems. Officials are now actively seeking cheaper hunter-killer drone alternatives that can be deployed without the same financial risk. The push reflects a broader strategic shift toward more expendable, cost-effective unmanned platforms for combat operations.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable: A $34 Gadget That Physically Presses Your Switches

The SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable is a small robotic device that attaches near a physical switch or button and uses a tiny arm to press or pull it on command. Priced at $33.99, it sticks to surfaces via adhesive and can be operated remotely, eliminating the need to physically approach a switch. The reviewer began using it to turn on lights from a distance before entering a room, helping avoid encounters with cockroaches in the dark. The device is compatible with a range of appliances that have physical buttons, including coffee makers and light switches. Its remote-control capability makes it a practical automation tool for everyday household use.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Miami Firm City Labs Launches First Commercial Nuclear Power Unit in Space

Miami-based startup City Labs has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first company to deploy a commercial nuclear power source in space. The achievement came through the company's BOHR mission, which marks a significant step forward for private space energy technology. The mission is designed to serve as a pathfinder, testing the viability of nuclear power systems for future commercial spacecraft. City Labs' success signals growing private sector interest in nuclear propulsion and power solutions beyond Earth. The development could pave the way for longer-duration and more energy-intensive space missions powered by commercial nuclear technology.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Meta adds privacy safeguard to AI glasses amid growing data collection concerns

Meta is introducing a new feature to its AI-powered glasses designed to prevent users from covertly recording other people. The update is positioned as a privacy protection measure for the wearable device. However, the move comes alongside Meta's broader push to expand the amount of personal data gathered and utilized by its AI products. Critics may see a contradiction between the targeted safeguard and the company's wider data strategy.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Microsoft cuts 3,200 Xbox jobs and four studios amid business health concerns

Microsoft announced sweeping cuts to its Xbox division, including the layoff of 3,200 employees across the current and next fiscal year. Four game development studios will also be shut down as part of the restructuring. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma acknowledged in an internal memo that the business is 'not healthy' and had spread itself too thin. The company says it will refocus its gaming efforts on major titles rather than maintaining a broad portfolio. The move raises questions about Xbox's long-term strategy as Microsoft increasingly directs resources toward artificial intelligence.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Twelve South AirFly Pro drops to $40 on Amazon, its best price this year

The Twelve South AirFly Pro Bluetooth audio adapter is currently on sale for $39.99 on Amazon, a $15 discount and the lowest price seen in 2025. The device allows travelers to connect wireless headphones to in-flight entertainment systems, rental car stereos, and other audio equipment with a 3.5mm jack. Unlike the cheaper SE model, the Pro supports simultaneous connection of two Bluetooth headphone pairs and can function as both a transmitter and receiver. It also offers a 25-hour battery life, making it suitable for long international flights. Beyond travel, the adapter can be used with gym equipment, Nintendo Switch consoles, and older wired speaker systems.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

OpenAI Upgrades ChatGPT Voice Mode With Less Interruptions and Smarter Responses

OpenAI has introduced GPT-Live-1, a new voice model for ChatGPT designed to feel more like a natural human conversation. The model is built to interrupt users less frequently and will wait if a speaker pauses mid-sentence before responding. OpenAI research lead Kundan Kumar described it as the company's most capable voice model to date. When reasoning or web searches are required, GPT-Live-1 automatically routes queries to advanced text models such as GPT-5.5 before relaying findings back through voice.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

OpenAI Launches New Voice Models Enabling Simultaneous Speaking and Listening

OpenAI has released new voice models designed to make live conversations feel more natural. A key feature of the update is the ability to speak and listen at the same time, unlike earlier turn-based voice systems. This simultaneous capability makes the technology particularly well-suited for real-time translation use cases. The release marks a step forward in OpenAI's efforts to develop more fluid, human-like voice interaction.

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