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arstechnica, 22 hours ago to random

How the perils of space have affected asteroid Ryugu

Ryugu's parent body appears to have had a fair amount of water present, too.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/how-the-perils-of-space-have-affected-asteroid-ryugu/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 22 hours ago to random

New research shows gas stove emissions contribute to 19,000 deaths annually

California is considering a law that would require warning labels on gas stoves.

https://arstechnica.com/health/2024/05/new-research-shows-gas-stove-emissions-contribute-to-19000-deaths-annually/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

What happened to OpenAI’s long-term AI risk team?

Former team members have either resigned or been absorbed into other research groups.

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/05/what-happened-to-openais-long-term-ai-risk-team/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

The nature of consciousness, and how to enjoy it while you can

In his new book, Christof Koch views consciousness as a theorist and an aficionado.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/the-nature-of-consciousness-and-how-to-enjoy-it-while-you-can/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

“Outrageously” priced weight-loss drugs could bankrupt US health care

Prices would need to be dramatically slashed to avoid increasing the national deficit.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/outrageously-priced-weight-loss-drugs-could-bankrupt-us-health-care/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

The Apple TV is coming for the Raspberry Pi’s retro emulation box crown

Apple’s restrictions will still hold it back, but there’s a lot of possibility.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/05/the-apple-tv-is-coming-for-the-raspberry-pis-retro-emulation-box-crown/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

OpenAI will use Reddit posts to train ChatGPT under new deal

Reddit has been eager to sell data from user posts.

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/05/openai-will-use-reddit-posts-to-train-chatgpt-under-new-deal/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

Cats playing with robots proves a winning combo in novel art installation

Cat Royale project explores what it takes to trust a robot to look after beloved pets.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/cats-playing-with-robots-proves-a-winning-combo-in-novel-art-installation/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

Leaks from Valve’s Deadlock look like a pressed sandwich of every game around

Is there something new underneath a whole bunch of familiar game elements?

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/05/leaks-from-valves-deadlock-look-like-a-pressed-sandwich-of-every-game-around/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

Google Cloud accidentally nukes customer account, causes two weeks of downtime

UniSuper, a $135 billion pension account, details its cloud compute nightmare.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/google-cloud-accidentally-nukes-customer-account-causes-two-weeks-of-downtime/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

New SEC requirements give institutions 30 days to disclose security incidents

Amendments contain loopholes that may blunt their effectiveness.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/05/new-sec-requirements-give-institutions-30-days-to-disclose-security-incidents/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

Using vague language about scientific facts misleads readers

Using subjective phrasing like "scientists believe" makes facts seem like opinions.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/using-vague-language-about-scientific-facts-misleads-readers/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

Slack defends default opt-in for AI training on chats amid user outrage

Slack says policy changes are imminent amid backlash.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/slack-defends-default-opt-in-for-ai-training-on-chats-amid-user-outrage/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

How to port any N64 game to the PC in record time

"Static recompilation" is "the difference between weeks of work and years of work."

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/05/how-to-port-any-n64-game-to-the-pc-in-record-time/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

Twitter URLs redirect to x.com as Musk gets closer to killing the Twitter name

X.com stops redirecting to Twitter.com over a year after company name change.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/twitter-urls-redirect-to-x-com-as-musk-gets-closer-to-killing-the-twitter-name/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

Sony Music opts out of AI training for its entire catalog

Music group contacts more than 700 companies to prohibit use of content

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/05/sony-music-opts-out-of-ai-training-for-its-entire-catalog/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

Rocket Report: Blue Origin launch on tap Sunday; Starship stacked in Texas

United Launch Alliance is under pressure ramp up the flight rate for the new Vulcan rocket.

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/05/rocket-report-blue-origin-launch-on-tap-sunday-starship-stacked-in-texas/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

How I upgraded my water heater and discovered how bad smart home security can be

Could you really control someone's hot water with just an email address?

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/how-i-upgraded-my-water-heater-and-discovered-how-bad-smart-home-security-can-be/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 3 days ago to random

Arizona woman accused of helping North Koreans get remote IT jobs at 300 companies

Alleged $6.8M conspiracy involved "laptop farm," identity theft, and résumé coaching.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/05/arizona-woman-accused-of-helping-north-koreans-get-remote-it-jobs-at-300-companies/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 3 days ago to random

Autopsy finds teen died from ultra-spicy chip and heart defect, report says

The high dose of capsaicin paired with a heart defect appear to have contributed.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/autopsy-finds-teen-died-from-ultra-spicy-chip-and-heart-defect-report-says/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 3 days ago to random

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sues Meta, citing chatbot’s reply as evidence of shadowban

Presidential candidate believes Meta’s chatbot can reliably reveal shadowbans.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/robert-f-kennedy-jr-sues-meta-citing-chatbots-reply-as-evidence-of-shadowban/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 3 days ago to random

Europe is uncertain whether its ambitious Mercury probe can reach the planet

"We are working hard on resolving these uncertainties."

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/05/europe-is-uncertain-whether-its-ambitious-mercury-probe-can-reach-the-planet/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 3 days ago to random

NC Senate passes bill to make it illegal to publicly mask for health reasons

Senators skeptical of legal trouble for harmless masking after moving to make it illegal.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/nc-senate-passes-bill-to-make-it-illegal-to-publicly-mask-for-health-reasons/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 3 days ago to random

Google Search adds “web” filter as it pivots to AI-focused search results

Google Search now has an option to search the "web," which is not the default anymore.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/google-search-adds-web-filter-as-it-pivots-to-ai-focused-search-results/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 3 days ago to random

Pedego Moto review: Fast and furious fun for $4,000

Pedego's newest e-bike is quality even if a little bit impractical.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/05/pedego-moto-review-fast-and-furious-fun-for-4000/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social