AI companies claim their tools couldn’t exist without training on copyrighted material. It turns out, they could — it’s just really hard. To prove it, AI researchers trained a new model that’s less powerful but much more ethical. That’s because the LLM’s dataset uses only public domain and openly licensed material. The paper (via The…
The Switch 2 has finally launched, and we’ve got our systems in-hand to show them off. This week, Devindra, Sam Rutherford and Nathan Ingraham will dive into their first impressions of Nintendo’s new console and Mario Kart World. And of course, we’ll discuss the chaotic launch experience. Also, we chat about what to expect from…
Pacers and Thunder NBA Finals is better than it’s ‘small-market’ billing USA TODAY Sports’ Jeff Zillgitt breaks down the star-studded NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder. Sports Pulse In the NBA playoffs, the outcome often rests on the underrated. Certainly, the performances of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton will be scrutinized…
Mazda has issued two separate recalls impacting a total of more than 183,000 vehicles due to issues with airbags not deploying and an indicator light that may not flash. According to notices posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recalls impact a combined 183,656 vehicles, including certain cars in the following models:…
OpenAI has appealed a court ruling from last month that forces it to retain ChatGPT data indefinitely as part of a copyright violation case brought by The New York Times in 2023. CEO Sam Altman said in a tweet on X that the judge’s decision “compromises our users’ privacy” and “sets a bad precedent.” In…
How the SEC’s softball dominance could carry it through to the Women’s College World Series The Oklahoman’s Jenni Carlson shares the top storylines she’s following through the NCAA softball tournament, starting with the SEC’s biggest strengths. Texas softball is a national champion for the first time. The Longhorns defeated Texas Tech 10-4 in Game 3…
A Supreme Court ruling making it easier for “majority” groups such as white people and men to sue for on-the-job bias is expected to unleash a new wave of reverse discrimination claims. SCOTUS ruling on ‘reverse discrimination’ civil rights case The Supreme Court justices questioned whether an extra hurdle for people of “majority backgrounds” is…
Gap shares tumble as retailer warns of tariff toll on profits Gap shares fell 20% in early trading on Friday after the Old Navy owner warned that U.S. tariffs would squeeze this year’s profit, even as the apparel maker aims to soften the blow by diversifying its supply chain and investing in U.S. cotton. Dollar…
Do airlines show the same airfare rates to everyone? Can airlines really track your flight search history to increase rates shown to you? Early morning flights, particularly between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m., offer a less stressful experience due to cleaner terminals, shorter lines, and fresher staff. Tuesday is the most satisfying day to fly,…
Cooper Flagg’s mom shares her best tips for parents navigating youth sports Mackenzie Salmon sat down with Cooper Flagg’s mom Kelly to talk about how she successfully navigated the world of youth sports. Sports Seriously Have you been this kid? “I wouldn’t raise my hand in class to answer a question in case I would…