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Instagram teases AI tools for editing appearances, backgrounds in videos using prompts
- Instagram is teasing upcoming generative AI features that will allow creators to edit their videos using text prompts.
- The editing tools will be powered by Meta's Movie Gen AI model and are expected to launch next year.
- The features include the ability to change outfits, alter background environments, add jewelry, and change appearance.
- Similar AI models have been unveiled by OpenAI and Adobe in recent months.
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Anthropic and Meta in Defense: The New Frontier of Military AI Applications
- AI systems have evolved to become an essential component in defence systems and are now prominent in many aspects of military planning and operation, from surveillance to autonomous drones.
- Anthropic and Meta are at the forefront of these endeavours, creating innovative AI solutions that redefine how the military prepares, protects, and responds to ever-changing threats and situations.
- AI capability to adapt and respond instantly to change is critical to modern defence systems, and nations around the world are investing heavily into this technology to maintain a strategic advantage.
- Anthropic's safety-oriented approach to AI involves creating models that are reliable, interpretable and aligned with human values, ensuring its models are transparent and adhering to strict safety protocols. The company's AI systems operate in military applications with greater speed and accuracy than older systems.
- Meta is another key player in the defence AI space with its powerful Llama models, which are used in intelligence processing and strategic operations. The company also utilises VR and AR technologies, allowing troops to train realistically in threat simulations and translate the data in real-time, responding more effectively to situations.
- Persistent memory, unlike traditional short term memory, allows for AI systems to retain and recall infinitely more data over time, opening up new possibilities for more efficient and adaptive defence operations. Technologies like memory-augmented neural networks and vector databases are improving storage and retrieval methods with faster processing speeds.
- There are several challenges associated with scaling these systems up, ensuring privacy and security with highly sensitive military data, and potential for inequalities or biases due to inadequate training data. The implementation of AI technology demands clear policies and transparent practices to ensure responsible deployment along with global collaboration.
- As the world becomes increasingly dependent on AI technology, it is crucial to find a balance between innovation and accountability to prevent any harm or unintended consequences.
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Vague Patch Notes: MMORPG accelerationism is a stupid sucker’s game
- The idea that destroying things will inevitably lead to a superior replacement is a common theme in the genre space.
- MMORPG accelerationism is a concept which involves tearing down existing games because of the belief that what will emerge after the collapse is better than what came before it.
- This idea is flawed because not only does it not result in a better end product, but it can destroy jobs in the industry and cause tremendous harm to gaming studios and developers
- This belief is rooted in the idea that successful games often prevent niche MMOs from emerging into the mainstream market. However, the reality is that even if all successful games shut down, there is no guarantee that new games will emerge that are better than those that came before it.
- Ultimately, accelerationism is a “loser philosophy” because there is no guarantee that the end product will be better than what was there before, and the devastation caused along the way can cause irreparable harm to the industry.
- The concept of accelerationism is flawed because it doesn't hold true even from an ecological perspective. Removing predators from a certain area does not mean that the group of animals we want to see an increase in population will experience that boom.
- Accelerationism suggests that some projects that no one cares for, like small, indie, niche MMOs, should not exist in the first place. This approach is, however, flawed because failing to understand the reasons behind why players care about the game can result in pointless developments.
- The WildStar, for instance, kept making all the wrong decisions instead of looking at its launch reception, altering mechanics and the player experience as needed, and pivoting until players were happier with it.
- Ultimately, the long-term survival of MMOs depends on their ability to evolve as per the needs of the players and the industry. Embracing new, innovative ideas and improvements is the key to the survival of any MMO, not the accelerationist approach of burning everything down.
- The only way things in the gaming industry or any other industry can be changed for the better is by active participation and constructive criticism, not by mindlessly asking for destruction.
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Apple Faces New EU Call to Open iPhone to Competitors
- The European Commission (EC) has published guidelines for Apple on how to meet interoperability requirements of the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA).
- The guidelines aim to ensure that devices like smartwatches and features like wireless file transfers function smoothly with iPhones.
- The EC also calls for Apple to provide outside iOS developers with more information on accessing iPhone features and establish a fair process to handle technical disagreements.
- Apple argues that complying with the DMA's requirements would put users' privacy at risk and claims that granting certain requests could compromise user data.
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MassivelyOP’s 2024 Awards: Biggest MMO Disappointment
- The biggest MMO disappointment of 2024 is the cancellation of Blue Protocol.
- Blue Protocol, an anticipated MMO from Japan, got canceled and licensed to Tencent for a Chinese mobile game.
- The staff at MassivelyOP expressed their disappointment with Blue Protocol's cancellation and the lack of attention given to the western playerbase.
- Blue Protocol had the potential to be a fun anime-styled MMORPG, but it never saw the light of day in the western market.
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Overture makes its open-source transportation dataset generally available
- The Overture Maps Foundation has made its transportation dataset generally available.
- The dataset includes information about more than 53 million miles of roads worldwide.
- Companies can use this dataset to power ride-sharing apps, logistics software, navigation tools, and more.
- The dataset combines aerial road imagery with information about highway signs, traffic rules, rail and ferry routes.
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EU Publishes iOS Interoperability Plans
- The European Commission has published preliminary instructions on how Apple can open up its iOS operating system to rivals.
- Apple complained about competitor Meta's numerous interoperability requests, citing concerns about privacy and security.
- The instructions include clear processes for achieving interoperability, feedback mechanisms, and dispute resolution.
- A decision on Apple's compliance with the Digital Markets Act will be delivered in March, with potential fines for non-compliance.
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Exploring the Metaverse: Insights from Hexagon LIVE Italy
- At the recent Hexagon LIVE Italy event, attendees had the opportunity to explore the metaverse through an interactive environment.
- The use of VR glasses enabled visitors to interact with 3D models in a shared, multiplayer space.
- The metaverse is not limited to gaming but has significant implications for businesses, enabling collaboration, innovation, and immersive experiences.
- The future of the metaverse holds promises for explosive growth, driven by technological advancements and AI integration.
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Apple Warns of Privacy Risks in EU's DMA Interoperability Requirements
- Apple has released a report expressing concerns about potential privacy risks in the EU's DMA interoperability requirements.
- The report highlights the possibility of companies accessing sensitive user data through these requirements.
- Apple specifically calls out Meta for making multiple requests for access to Apple's technology stack.
- Apple emphasizes its commitment to user privacy, while urging the European Commission to implement the interoperability requirements in a manner that respects GDPR.
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Facebook ‘Restricted’ Palestinian News Content
- Facebook has 'severely restricted' news content from Palestinian outlets since October 2023.
- Palestinian newsrooms experienced a 77% drop in audience engagement during the Gaza conflict.
- In contrast, Arabic-language news sources based elsewhere saw a significant increase in engagement.
- Facebook denies shadow-banning Palestinian content and claims the changes were temporary measures.
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Meta denies claims regarding Palestinian news restriction
- Meta has denied accusations of intentionally restricting Palestinian news coverage.
- Balancing free speech with security concerns posed by Hamas has been challenging.
- Engagement with Palestinian news outlets on Facebook declined during the Israel-Gaza conflict.
- Meta said any suggestion of silencing certain groups' voices is false.
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The list of major companies requiring employees to return to the office, from The Washington Post to Amazon
- Big Tech firms and other major companies are urging staff to return to offices, emphasizing collaboration and productivity.
- Amazon will require corporate employees to work on-site five days a week starting January 2025, similar to policies from Dell, AT&T, and Sweetgreen. Starbucks, BlackRock, JPMorgan, and Goldman Sachs have also abandoned hybrid models. CEOs, including Andy Jassy, highlight the benefits of in-person work, though some employees resist these mandates.
- Striking office designs, like Pinterest’s Dublin workspace, which boosted attendance by 55%, help ease the transition. Employers aim to strengthen culture and enhance collaboration with these return-to-office policies.
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The word business leaders use to hedge when staff ask if they're planning a return to 5 days in the office
- Executives at major companies are referencing productivity to hedge when asked about a return to 5 days in the office.
- Companies like Meta, Google, and Microsoft have a hybrid setup but are monitoring productivity.
- Research on productivity and remote work is varied, with the debate likely to continue in 2025.
- Companies are considering productivity as a determining factor for their return-to-office policies.
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Report: Instagram Set to Drive Half of Meta’s Ad Revenue
- Instagram is projected to contribute to half of Meta's advertising revenues in the United States.
- The photo-and-video-sharing app is expected to generate over $32 billion in U.S. ad revenue next year, marking a 24% increase from this year.
- Emarketer attributes Instagram's growth to its emphasis on video content, with users spending close to two-thirds of their time on the platform watching videos.
- Instagram's revenue generation has been steadily growing, accounting for 27% of Meta's total sales in 2021 and nearly 30% in early 2022.
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Say Goodbye to Tokens, and Say Hello to Patches
- Meta’s new BLT architecture takes a different approach to tokenization by dynamically grouping raw bytes based on predictability.
- This approach offers several benefits including comparable performance to token-based models, better handling of edge cases, and the ability to scale language models more efficiently.
- BLT consists of a lightweight local encoder, a large transformer for processing groups called 'patches', and a lightweight local decoder.
- The entropy-based grouping in BLT allows for efficient processing of challenging parts of text while handling easier parts more efficiently.
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