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Meta Targets AI Super Intelligence with Massive Investment Plans
- Meta is investing heavily in the development of artificial super intelligence (ASI), with plans to invest hundreds of billions of dollars to boost compute infrastructure.
- Significant projects include the introduction of an AI supercluster with over 1 gigawatt capacity and innovative data center designs in Ohio and Louisiana.
- Meta's AI-related capital expenditures are expected to reach $60–65 billion this year, aiming to build a highly skilled team for their superintelligence effort.
- The investments position Meta to potentially lead the AI sphere, although strategic management is crucial to ensure sustainability amidst intense competition.
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Using Meta AI? A bug may have exposed your conversations to other users
- A bug in Meta's AI chatbot may have exposed users' conversations to other users, allowing them to see private prompts and AI-generated responses.
- The bug, discovered by Sandeep Hodkasia, has now been fixed after being live for several weeks. Meta has paid a bug bounty reward for reporting the issue.
- The vulnerability stemmed from how Meta AI handled prompt editing, where unique numbers assigned to prompts were easily guessable, enabling unauthorized access to others' interactions.
- Despite Meta stating no misuse was detected, the incident raises concerns about privacy in AI tools. This isn't the first time Meta AI has faced privacy issues, as seen with the accidental sharing of private chats earlier this year.
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Meta to Invest Hundreds of Billions to Build AI Data Centers for Superintelligence
- Meta Platforms plans to invest hundreds of billions of dollars to build massive AI data centers in pursuit of superintelligence, led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
- The company's first multi-gigawatt data center, Prometheus, is expected to come online by 2026, with plans for another facility, Hyperion, to scale up to 5 gigawatts in the future.
- Meta aims to assemble a top-tier team and invest significantly in compute resources for superintelligence, with plans to become a leader in AI development through gigawatt-scale AI clusters.
- The company recently restructured its AI division into Superintelligence Labs, with a strategic focus on closed alternatives over open-source models, under the leadership of new executives from Scale AI and GitHub.
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Mark Zuckerberg says AI researchers want 2 things apart from money
- Meta is aggressively hiring AI talent and investing in AI infrastructure, including building Superintelligence Labs.
- Besides competitive pay, Mark Zuckerberg mentions that top AI researchers are interested in managerial scope and access to ample GPU resources.
- Companies like Meta are offering multimillion-dollar pay packages and significant computing power to attract top AI talent, in addition to limited managerial hierarchy.
- Meta's investments include a $15 billion deal with Scale AI, plans for extensive data centers, and recruiting top AI talent with substantial signing bonuses.
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Report: Laid-Off Staff At Candy Crush Maker Say They've Been Training Their AI Replacements
- Laid-off staff at Candy Crush maker King claim they've been training AI to potentially replace them, resulting in low morale.
- AI tools developed by employees are now being used to replace teams, impacting functions like level design and copywriting.
- 200 employees were laid off across King, pending union negotiations, leading to significant morale decline and criticism.
- Microsoft's focus on AI technology led to layoffs across Xbox and gaming divisions, emphasizing efficiency over human resources.
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Save $47 on this Meta Quest 3S VR headset and get Batman Arkham Shadows for free
- Save $47 on the Meta Quest 3S VR headset at Walmart and receive a free copy of Batman Arkham Shadows game.
- The deal includes three months of the Quest+ subscription, making VR gaming more accessible and affordable.
- The Meta Quest 3S is regarded as a top choice for budget-conscious gamers, offering quality performance and compatibility as a PCVR headset.
- Compared to other VR headsets like HTC Vive, Pico 4, and PSVR 2, the Meta Quest 3S has shown improvement and value in the gaming community.
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Meta Fixes Bug That Could Let Users See Each Other’s AI Chats
- Security firm AppSecure founder discovered a bug in Meta's system on December 26, 2024.
- Meta awarded a $10,000 bug bounty to the founder for reporting the issue.
- The bug allowed users to see each other's AI chats by manipulating unique ID numbers.
- Meta fixed the bug on January 24, 2025, and there is no evidence of data exploitation.
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European Commission Warns Meta That ‘Consent or Pay’ Model Remains Noncompliant
- The European Commission continues to challenge Meta's 'consent or pay' model for ad-free services.
- The Commission stated that Meta's model needs further adjustments to comply with antitrust provisions.
- Meta previously faced a €200 million fine and could encounter additional fines if the model is not revised.
- Meta claims they offer choices surpassing requirements, but the Commission maintains the model breaches the Digital Markets Act.
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Google, Meta and Others Pledge Billions of Dollars to Build AI Data Centers
- Google, Meta, Blackstone, and CoreWeave are planning to invest billions of dollars in building data centers for artificial intelligence.
- Google intends to spend $25 billion in the PJM electric grid region over the next two years for data centers and AI infrastructure.
- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced plans to invest 'hundreds of billions of dollars' into compute for building superintelligence, with the first cluster expected to come online in 2026.
- In addition to Google and Meta, Blackstone plans to invest over $25 billion in data centers in Pennsylvania, while CoreWeave commits $6 billion for a new AI data center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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Meta fixes bug that could leak users’ AI prompts and generated content
- Meta has fixed a security bug that allowed AI chatbot users to view other users' private prompts and AI-generated responses.
- Sandeep Hodkasia, founder of AppSecure, received a $10,000 bug bounty reward for disclosing the bug to Meta.
- The bug, discovered on December 26, 2024, was related to the improper handling of unique numbers assigned to prompts by Meta's servers.
- Meta confirmed the bug fix in January 2025, found no evidence of malicious exploitation, and rewarded the researcher.
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Massively OP Podcast Episode 526: A whip, six katanas, and Black Desert love
- Massively OP Podcast Episode 526 discusses various gaming topics including Black Desert developments, WoW's housing neighborhoods, Guild Wars 2's future philosophy, New World's updated roadmap, Dune Awakening's compensation, and Blaugust '25.
- The podcast hosts delve into news surrounding these MMORPGs, highlighting key updates and discussions in the gaming community.
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World of Warcraft Midnight promises housing, zone, and mechanic previews at Gamescom August 19
- World of Warcraft will be showcasing its Midnight expansion at Gamescom on August 19th, starting with the premiere of the expansion's cinematic.
- The showcase will include previews of Midnight's zones, features, mechanics, and a hands-on demonstration of the housing system.
- There will also be livestreamed housing showcases as part of a creator clash event during the Gamescom presentation.
- More details, including a full schedule for World of Warcraft's presence at Gamescom, will be shared soon.
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Facebook creators who steal and repost videos could lose their monetization
- Facebook is cracking down on accounts that steal and repost content from other users to reduce spam in feeds.
- Creators who repeatedly reuse someone else’s videos, photos, or text posts will lose access to Facebook monetization programs and see reduced post distribution.
- Meta plans to reduce distribution of duplicate videos and explore ways to give creators credit for their original content.
- The changes will gradually roll out over the next months and are part of Meta's effort to combat spam and promote original content visibility.
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World of Warcraft offers a full lander ahead of the Mists of Pandaria Classic launch July 21
- World of Warcraft Classic is gearing up to launch Mists of Pandaria as its next expansion on July 21st.
- A new lander page has been introduced to familiarize players with Mists of Pandaria's features like challenge modes, Scenarios, working with the Tillers for farming, and various quests, dungeons, and raids.
- Players are encouraged to play through the starting experience by July 30th to unlock a special wind serpent mount for use in the modern game.
- The release aims to rekindle interest in Mists of Pandaria and incentivizes players with exclusive in-game rewards like the wind serpent mount.
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The Daily Grind: What constitutes an ‘attention tax’ in MMORPGs?
- The term 'attention tax' was mentioned in relation to gameplay in World of Warcraft, referring to the excessive number of abilities that players have to manage.
- The concept suggests that when gameplay requires attention without offering interesting decision-making, it becomes a waste of time and attention.
- Examples of 'attention tax' in MMORPGs include crafting in various games like Palia and Star Wars Galaxies, crop farming in LOTRO, and daily login rewards.
- The discussion prompts readers to consider other aspects of MMORPGs that could be considered as forms of 'attention tax' and asks if this concept annoys them as much as it does the author.
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