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Perfect Ten: MMOs (and MMO moments) that live in infamy
- MMOs have always existed in a state of infamy, with certain titles and moments being recognized widely.
- Camelot Unchained, a long-delayed title, lives in infamy due to various issues and lack of mitigating circumstances.
- Diablo Immortal faced backlash for its infamous 'Do you guys not have phones?' moment and predatory monetization.
- Final Fantasy XI's hours-long boss fight, Star Citizen, and Roblox are among the MMOs and moments known for negative reasons.
- Roblox, in particular, has faced numerous controversies including lawsuits, exploitation allegations, and data breaches.
- RuneScape's party hats and Anarchy Online's disastrous launch are also mentioned for their impact on the MMO community.
- EVE Online's player behavior and War Thunder's incidents involving leaked classified documents round out the list of infamous MMO elements.
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Walmart just dropped this 65W power bank to a crazy good $33, and it's perfect for Steam Deck
- Walmart has dropped the price of the INIU 25000mAh 65W power bank to $32.99, from $59.99 after signing in and clipping the on-page coupon.
- The power bank is ideal for charging various devices including the Steam Deck, MacBook Pro, iPads, Galaxy Tabs, and more, thanks to its 65W USB-C Power Delivery output.
- It features two USB-C ports and a USB-A port, allowing users to charge up to three devices simultaneously without needing additional adapters.
- INIU offers a 3-year warranty, a travel pouch, USB-C and USB-A cables, and lifetime tech support with the power bank, making it a portable, reliable, and versatile option for travelers, gamers, and anyone in need of backup power.
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‘It cannot provide nuance’: UK experts warn AI therapy chatbots are not safe
- Mark Zuckerberg believes in using AI chatbots for therapy, suggesting everyone should have a therapist, even if it's AI-based.
- Experts warn that AI-based therapy chatbots lack nuance and might provide inappropriate advice, citing examples like a chatbot offering dangerous advice for eating disorders.
- Concerns are raised about the potential disruption AI chatbots can cause to established relationships, like those with friends, due to their use in personal discussions and emotional support.
- Calls for more oversight and regulation are made regarding the use of AI in mental health, particularly to ensure users' safety and appropriateness of the technologies being used.
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Minimal AI: Build a WhatsApp Bot That Does One Thing Really Well
- Meta has introduced an AI Studio for building AI chat agents to be used within WhatsApp.
- Features include a flow builder for visual chat logic design, integration with LLaMA 3 models, and no-hosting-required setup.
- Access is currently limited with less than 1,000 bots live, but the tools are real and continuously expanding.
- This development is significant as WhatsApp has over 2 billion users, making it a key platform for user-facing AI experiences.
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Mark Zuckerberg’s AI ad tool sounds like a social media nightmare
- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled plans to automate the ad industry with an AI ad tool during a conference in San Francisco.
- The tool would involve using AI-generated ads on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads to deliver results for businesses based on their objectives and budget.
- While Zuckerberg believes in the efficiency of AI for advertising, concerns have been raised about the impact of AI-generated ads on user experience and ethical considerations.
- The ad industry has mixed reactions towards Zuckerberg's vision of automating the industry using AI tools, with some concerns over the potential threat to human creativity and livelihoods.
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Avoiding Investment and Payment Scams Online
- Investment and payment scams online are often perpetrated by criminals taking advantage of current events and economic uncertainties to target victims.
- Investment scams lure individuals with promises of high returns and low risk, often using email, social media, and calls to offer fraudulent opportunities.
- Payment scams exploit online platforms for quick and anonymous transactions to deceive unsuspecting individuals.
- Tips to avoid scams include verifying investment firms, staying vigilant against instant payment requests, and utilizing anti-scam tools on various platforms.
- Common investment scams like cryptocurrency coaches and payment scams such as advance payment and refund requests are highlighted as areas of concern.
- Anti-scam tools on Messenger, Instagram, and Facebook aim to detect and prevent scams, like warnings for suspicious activities and facial recognition for identity verification.
- Efforts to combat scammers involve blocking accounts associated with scam centers globally and collaborating with organizations like the FBI's Level Up program.
- Initiatives like the Llama Defenders Program and partnerships with industry coalitions aim to provide AI solutions and educational resources to protect users from online scams.
- Safety education campaigns in collaboration with global partners focus on raising awareness about online scams and promoting safe practices.
- Constant updates and efforts are ongoing to inform and safeguard users against evolving scam tactics to ensure online safety for all individuals.
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NSO Group must pay WhatsApp over $167M in damages for attacks on its users
- NSO Group has been ordered by a U.S. jury to pay WhatsApp over $167 million in damages for using Pegasus spyware to target over 1,400 individuals, violating U.S. laws.
- The jury ruling came after a five-year legal battle, with NSO Group being asked to pay punitive damages exceeding $167 million and compensatory damages exceeding $444,000.
- WhatsApp's post mentioned that the decision serves as a critical deterrent against malicious activities targeting American companies and users globally, highlighting the broader industry threat.
- NSO Group plans to examine the verdict details and pursue legal remedies, potentially including appeals, as stated by the company's spokesperson, Gil Lainer.
- The U.S. court's ruling stemmed from a lawsuit filed in October 2019, accusing NSO Group of using WhatsApp to infect mobile devices with surveillance software like Pegasus.
- NSO Group was found liable for breaching WhatsApp's terms of service and utilizing the platform for malicious activities, leading to the enforcement of punitive measures by the court.
- WhatsApp's victory in the legal battle against NSO Group was hailed as a significant privacy win, emphasizing accountability for spyware firms exploiting vulnerabilities.
- NSO Group exploited a zero-day vulnerability in WhatsApp's voice calling feature (CVE-2019-3568) to install spyware like Pegasus, continuing to use such exploits even after legal actions were taken.
- The court revelation exposed how NSO Group's spyware infiltrates phones, accessing sensitive data and functionalities, targeting various platforms beyond WhatsApp and using different installation methods.
- NSO Group has been instructed to disclose detailed information about its spyware's functionality surrounding the period of alleged attacks, shedding light on its covert surveillance practices.
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Mark Zuckerberg destroyed friendship. Now he wants to replace it with AI.
- Mark Zuckerberg envisions a future where AI chatbots could become friends for those feeling lonely, aiming to make social media more interactive.
- Despite the push for AI friends to combat loneliness, critics argue that true friendship involves genuine support and connection, which cannot be emulated by AI.
- Young people are showing a preference for in-person interactions over digital connections, seeking genuine human connection through activities like book clubs and sports.
- Zuckerberg's past initiatives, like the metaverse, have faced challenges, and his current focus on AI friends has stirred debate on the impact of technology on human relationships.
- AI chatbots, while always available and responsive, may contribute to further isolation and unrealistic expectations of friendship if relied upon heavily.
- Amid concerns about loneliness, Meta's efforts to introduce AI chatbots have faced criticism for their potential negative effects and detachment from real human connections.
- Studies show that online interactions provided by social media platforms often prioritize quantity over quality, offering surface-level connections that may not address deeper human needs for companionship.
- While online connections can be meaningful, true friendship is perceived to require genuine support and reciprocal engagement, which AI chatbots may lack in providing.
- Meta's pursuit of AI-driven solutions for loneliness raises questions about the potential impact on societal norms and individuals' perceptions of authentic relationships.
- The prevalence of technology in daily life has altered how people engage with others, potentially replacing genuine connections with artificial interactions that may not fulfill the human need for companionship.
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Meta and NSO court battle over WhatsApp hack ends with Meta winning $167 million in damages
- Israeli cybersecurity company NSO Group Technologies Ltd. ordered to pay $167 million in damages to Meta after a 6-year court battle over installing spyware on WhatsApp accounts of journalists and activists.
- Meta considers the verdict a victory for privacy and security, marking a critical deterrent against illegal spyware development and use that threatened safety and privacy.
- NSO Group was found to have installed the Pegasus spyware on 1,400 WhatsApp accounts, enabling control of camera and microphone, access to location data, emails, and text messages with just a text message.
- Despite claims of sovereign immunity and preventing serious crime, NSO Group may appeal the verdict, mentioning deployment of spyware by authorized government agencies.
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Meta and NSO court battle over WhatsApp hack ends with Meta winning $167M in damages
- Israeli cybersecurity company NSO Group was ordered to pay $167 million in damages to Meta after a six-year court battle over installing spyware on WhatsApp accounts.
- Meta hailed the verdict as a victory for privacy and security, marking the first win against illegal spyware development and use.
- The spyware vendor, NSO Group, had installed Pegasus spyware on 1,400 WhatsApp accounts, allowing access to cameras, microphones, and messages with just a text message.
- NSO Group may appeal the verdict, claiming the software aimed to prevent serious crimes and terrorism, and was deployed responsibly by authorized government agencies.
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Meta awarded $167.25 million over Pegasus spyware attack
- NSO Group, the Israeli spyware-maker behind Pegasus, has been ordered to pay Meta $167.25 million for hacking 1,400 users through WhatsApp by a federal jury in California.
- Meta sued NSO Group in 2019 after vulnerabilities allowing Pegasus installation through phone calls were identified by Citizen Lab, giving access to cameras, microphones, emails, and locations.
- Meta was awarded $444,719 in compensatory damages, with the verdict seen as a win for privacy and security against illegal spyware use.
- Going forward, Meta will seek a court order to prevent NSO Group from targeting WhatsApp, while also donating to digital rights organizations to combat spyware threats.
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Court clash between Meta and NSO ends in $168m defeat for spyware firm
- Meta Platforms won a $168m verdict against NSO, ending a six-year legal battle over spyware exploitation.
- The jury ruled that NSO owed Meta $444,719 in compensatory damages and $167.3m in punitive damages.
- NSO plans to examine the verdict and pursue legal remedies, as it has been accused of abusive surveillance globally.
- The case shed light on NSO's secretive operations, including its research team and clients like Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, and Mexico.
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NSO Group must pay more than $167 million in damages to WhatsApp for spyware campaign
- NSO Group has been ordered to pay more than $167 million in damages to WhatsApp for a 2019 hacking campaign targeting over 1,400 users.
- WhatsApp sought over $400,000 in compensatory damages for the time spent on remediating the attacks and investigating the security breach.
- NSO Group's spokesperson indicated the possibility of appealing the ruling, stating they will examine the details for further legal action.
- The legal battle, which began over five years ago, exposed details like victims' locations and NSO Group's customers, culminating in the recent jury ruling.
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Massively OP Podcast Episode 517: We are EVE Legion
- Massively OP Podcast Episode 517 discusses EVE Online's upcoming expansion, the return of Camelot Unchained, WoW's next patch, Embers Adrift on Steam, and more.
- The episode includes updates on ESO, WoW Classic, LOTRO, and The Sims 4, along with news about EVE Online's Legion expansion, Camelot Unchained's return, WoW Patch 11.1.7, and Embers Adrift's Steam release.
- Listeners can enjoy an action-packed hour of news, opinions, and gamer emails in this week's podcast episode.
- To listen to the Massively OP Podcast Episode 517 and get more details, you can visit the official website or other platforms like iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Spotify.
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Morhaime-backed multiplayer extraction RPG Wildgate is running another public test this weekend
- The multiplayer extraction RPG Wildgate, backed by Mike Morhaime, is conducting another public test this weekend on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
- The game is described as a crew-based first-person shooter set in space, developed by Moonshot Games, with former Blizzard devs on the team.
- The playtest will run from May 9 to May 12, allowing players to experience the game, but they may encounter bugs and connectivity issues as it is still a work-in-progress.
- Signups for the playtest are available on the official site until May 8, and those who participated in the April test are automatically included in this one.
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