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Apple to flag AI requests for Mac data after Meta’s Muse complaints
Apple's enhanced data access controls on Mac highlight growing privacy concerns and position the company as a key AI gatekeeper. The post Apple to flag AI requests for Mac data after Meta’s Muse complaints appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Inside Bandhavgarh’s forests: The evolving nature of tiger tourism
Samrat stayed, unmoved. He yawned a bit. His gaze settled somewhere in the middle of our jeep. And then, for a full couple of seconds – which would seem like eternity for all of us seated inside the vehicle – Samrat stared straight. We froze. Everyone thought that the animal was looking at them. In that moment when the world seemed to come to a startling halt, someone shouted, “Camera...picture”, after which we came to our senses, to reach to the visual instruments to capture the moment. Slowly, Samrat started to move away.
Fast cars, slow queues: Malaysia hosts F1 race after 9 years, but some fans fume
The long queues for shuttle buses reportedly prompted some to walk several kilometres out of the area along main roads and motorways, according to their posts on TikTok. KUALA LUMPUR: Motor racing fans attending the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit (SIC) on Friday (Oct 2) have complained of long shuttle bus queues and poor crowd management, local media reported. Malaysia is hosting the F1 event after the original Bahrain race could not go ahead in April due to the Iran war and the situation in the Middle East.
Google AI Plus and free users are losing access to Gemini models, and it's happening very soon
About three months ago, Google offered me a deal for the Plus subscription tier where I got it at a ~75% discount for three months. It was a really good deal for improved storage space, more Gemini usage, and, the most important part for me, access to the Gemini Pro model. Unfortunately, Google has seemingly decided that the Plus subscription tier is too much of a good thing, as it's losing Pro access later this month alongside a restriction to the free tier.
Capcom Announces Plans to Transform the RE Engine Into an AI-Generation Game Engine — ‘Our Goal Is a Future Where We Create Games Together With AI’
Capcom is making some exciting changes to its RE Engine, aiming to evolve it into what they’re calling an "AI-generation game engine." During their recent tech conference, they introduced a project called REX, which is all about improving game development processes. Programmer Satoshi Ishida highlighted that as games get larger, traditional development methods have become cumbersome. They’re looking to streamline this with REX, which will enhance efficiency, performance, and quality assurance over time instead of starting from scratch.
One of the key aspects of REX is its focus on integrating AI into the development workflow. Capcom wants to make the engine easier for both developers and AI to work with, which could help speed up various parts of the game-making process. They’re not looking to let AI create game assets outright, but rather use it as a tool to optimize tasks like graphics and sound. This approach reflects their commitment to maintaining creative control while still embracing technology to enhance productivity.
Interestingly, Capcom is also planning to make some parts of REX open-source to help train AI, which could lead to further innovations in the gaming space. This is a shift from their previous stance, where they were cautious about using AI for asset creation. Instead, they see it as a way to improve how they develop games, making the process more efficient without compromising artistic integrity.
In addition to these engine updates, Capcom has been busy this year, releasing several well-received titles and gearing up for movie adaptations of their popular franchises. It seems like they’re setting the stage for an exciting future, not just for themselves, but for the gaming industry as a whole.
‘She’s under siege on social media’: Cornell sexual assault victim's identity under threat
The complainant in the alleged sexual assault case at Cornell University is “under siege” on social media, where people are attempting to identify her, according to her lawyer.“She’s under siege on social media, where people are trying to identify her,” her lawyer, Thomas Giuffra, told CNN.In a separate interview with CBS, Giuffra said the woman, called “Jane Doe” in court documents, was “incapable of consent” because she was “completely, grossly intoxicated” when she arrived at a Cornell University fraternity house in Ithaca, New York, on October 19, 2024, when she was allegedly sexually…
Sandu: Russia Will Remain Major Threat to Europe Even After Ukraine War Ends
Moldovan President Maia Sandu warned Friday that Russia will remain a major source of instability in Europe long after the war in Ukraine ends, regardless of whether Russian President Vladimir Putin remains in power, urging Europe to strengthen militarily, accelerate EU enlargement and treat Ukraine as a central pillar of the continent’s future security.
Judge blocks Trump administration from restarting border construction in Texas national park
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Libra travel insurance coverage for affected flydubai passengers to be extended for free
Libra travel insurance customers affected by the suspension of flydubai flights to Israel will receive free coverage extensions, the company announced on Friday. The free policy extensions will last until October 6, or until the customer returns to Israel (whichever occurs first). The company noted that the coverage extension is automatic, with no action needed from customers. The move comes after flydubai temporarily suspended all operations between Dubai and Tel Aviv following the attempted hijacking of flight FZ1073 by one of the pilots.
Amazon Has Cast Indiana Jones' Successor, And She's The Perfect Choice
Amazon has found the successor to Harrison Ford's Indiana Jones, and the actress they cast is perfect for the role. As Harrison Ford has gotten older, Disney and Lucasfilm have tried to replace him a handful of times. Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, for example, tried and failed to establish Indy's son, played by Shia LaBeouf, as his replacement, while Dial of Destiny tried to have Indy's goddaughter, played by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, take over as the franchise's protagonist.