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Valve writer Erik Wolpaw reveals small team testing AI tools for real-time NPC reactions

Valve writer Erik Wolpaw disclosed that a small group at the studio has been experimenting with AI tools for game writing, specifically focusing on real-time character reactions. While he's not worried about AI replacing creative writing, Wolpaw sees potential in using the technology to enable NPCs to respond dynamically to player actions in ways that weren't previously possible.

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Google TV launches major Gemini AI upgrade with live sports scores and interactive learning

Google rolled out three Gemini-powered features for Google TV, transforming how users access information on their screens. The update includes live sports scorecards, interactive Deep Dives for educational topics, and richer visual responses with video tutorials. Available now in the U.S. and Canada, the features aim to reduce smartphone dependency while watching TV.

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Nvidia CEO admits he hates AI slop while defending DLSS 5 amid developer backlash

Nvidia's DLSS 5 sparked fierce backlash from developers who call it a 'slop filter' that undermines artistic intent. CEO Jensen Huang now claims he hates AI slop too, but insists the generative AI rendering tool is different. Indie developers are calling for boycotts while some AAA figures defend the technology.

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MIT's ultrasound wristband enables precise control of robotic hands through natural gestures

MIT engineers developed a wearable ultrasound wristband that tracks hand movements by imaging the wrist's muscles, tendons, and ligaments. An AI algorithm translates these ultrasound images into real-time commands, enabling wearers to control robotic hands or manipulate virtual objects with natural gestures. The device captures 22 degrees of freedom and could transform virtual reality and humanoid robot training.

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Openreach expands Google Cloud AI partnership to accelerate fibre rollout and cut fleet emissions

Openreach has expanded its collaboration with Google Cloud to deploy AI across its £15 billion fibre broadband infrastructure program and 24,000-van fleet. The BT subsidiary is using Vertex AI to build a digital twin of national infrastructure covering 35 million homes, while BigQuery analytics optimize fleet operations, removing 10,000 tonnes of CO2 annually and cutting engineering overhead by over 50%.

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AI Writing Sparks Ethics Crisis as Publishers Struggle to Distinguish Human from Machine Text

Major publications face mounting scrutiny over undisclosed AI use after The New York Times and Hachette were caught in AI-generated content controversies. Detection tools prove unreliable, leading to false accusations against human writers while the publishing industry grapples with eroding trust and disclosure standards.

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Perplexity CEO says AI layoffs free workers to launch their own AI-powered ventures

Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas sparked debate by suggesting AI-driven job displacement isn't necessarily bad news. Speaking on the All-In podcast, he argued that most people don't enjoy their jobs anyway, and AI layoffs could free workers to pursue entrepreneurship. With over 101,000 AI-linked job losses in the U.S. since February 2025, his comments highlight a growing divide between tech leaders on the future of work.

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HP IQ brings on-device AI to business laptops, led by former Humane Ai Pin creator

HP unveiled HP IQ, a local AI application for its business laptops that processes data entirely on-device without cloud connectivity. The software, led by former Humane cofounder Imran Chaudhri, features an OpenAI-powered chatbot, meeting summarizer, and proximity-based collaboration tools. It launches this spring on 2026 EliteBook and ProBook models with at least 24 GB of RAM.

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Databricks enters cybersecurity with Lakewatch after acquiring Antimatter and SiftD.ai

Databricks launched Lakewatch, a new AI security product that transforms traditional SIEM capabilities using AI agents powered by Anthropic's Claude. The move into cybersecurity follows two strategic acquisitions: Antimatter, acquired in May 2025, and SiftD.ai, which closed just days ago. With $5 billion in fresh funding, Databricks aims to help security teams respond faster to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

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Amazon Acquires Fauna Robotics, Signaling Major Push Into Consumer Humanoid Robot Market

Amazon has acquired New York-based Fauna Robotics, marking the tech giant's latest move into consumer humanoid robotics. The deal brings Sprout, a 42-inch tall humanoid robot designed for homes and offices, under Amazon's umbrella. With this acquisition, Amazon joins the race alongside Tesla Optimus and Boston Dynamics in developing robots for everyday consumer use.

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AI Fruit Videos Dominate Social Media as Fruit Love Island Draws Millions of Viewers

Fruit Love Island, an AI-generated reality dating show featuring anthropomorphic fruit characters, has amassed over 3.3 million TikTok followers in just 10 days. The viral AI show and similar AI fruit videos have sparked intense debate about generative AI content quality, human creativity, and troubling narrative patterns that include violence against female fruit characters.

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Dimon warns AI job losses demand urgent government-business response to workforce challenges

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has issued a stark warning about AI job losses, calling for coordinated action between government and businesses. Speaking at Washington's Hill & Valley Forum, Dimon emphasized that rapid economic changes driven by AI could create significant unemployment faster than previous technological disruptions, urging immediate preparation through retraining programs and strategic workforce support.

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Mozilla launches cq, a 'Stack Overflow for agents' to fix key coding AI weaknesses

Mozilla developer Peter Wilson unveiled cq, an open-source AI project designed to help AI agents share knowledge and avoid redundant problem-solving. The system aims to reduce AI token consumption by creating a shared knowledge base for AI, but faces critical challenges around data poisoning, prompt injection, and accuracy that could determine its viability.

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SK Hynix files for US listing to raise billions amid AI memory chip demand surge

SK Hynix submitted a confidential filing to the SEC for a US listing through American Depositary Receipts, targeting up to $10 billion to expand production capacity. The move comes as the South Korean memory giant races to meet soaring global demand for high-bandwidth memory chips used in AI processors, while competing with Samsung and Micron in the lucrative advanced memory business.

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24 Mar 2026

OpenAI shuts down Sora video app after six months, ending Disney's $1 billion investment deal

OpenAI announced it will discontinue Sora, its AI video generator app, just six months after launch. The shutdown also terminates a planned $1 billion investment and content licensing deal with Disney that would have allowed users to create videos featuring 200+ Disney characters. The move signals OpenAI's strategic shift toward robotics and workplace productivity tools as it prepares for an IPO.

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