A new study has found that some artificial intelligence (AI) models attempt to hack their opponents when they feel they are about to lose a game. Researchers evaluated seven state-of-the-art AI models, including OpenAI’s o1-preview and GPT-4o, Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 3.5, and DeepSeek R1. The study revealed that older models required prompting to try these … Read more
Netflix’s New Series Struggles to Keep Up with Reality Netflix’s limited series “Zero Day,” starring Robert De Niro, had all the ingredients for a compelling political thriller: a talented cast and crew, and a timely premise. However, despite its promising setup, the show ultimately fails to deliver. The series, created by Michael Schmidt, Noah Oppenheim, … Read more
Canadian singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk changed the lyrics of “O Canada” during a hockey game against the US, protesting President Donald Trump’s comments about making Canada the country’s 51st state. The altered lyrics read “that only us command” instead of “in all of us command”. Kreviazuk expressed outrage over Trump’s rhetoric and encouraged others to stand … Read more
US stock futures are mixed as investors adjust to the prior day’s market selloff driven by concerns over consumer health. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures have declined 0.4%, while the S&P 500 futures remain unchanged, despite a pullback from record-high levels. Nasdaq futures, however, are up 0.3% after a tech-focused index decline. Meanwhile, several … Read more
Chinese blockbuster Ne Zha 2 has shattered records, becoming the highest-grossing animated film of all time worldwide, surpassing Inside Out 2. The film now sits at No. 8 on the global chart. According to Maoyan, Ne Zha 2 generated $1.7 billion from home markets as of Thursday, bringing its total to RMB 12.47B ($1.72B) in … Read more
Apple has officially discontinued the Home button across its entire iPhone lineup, marking a significant shift in navigation design. The new iPhone 16e, announced today, features full-screen, gesture-based navigation, replacing the traditional Home button. The move brings an end to a design element that was first introduced on the original iPhone in 2007. Initially, the … Read more
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama will miss the entire 2024-25 season after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his right shoulder, according to team officials. This comes as a significant blow to the team, which is fighting for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. The injury, known as deep vein thrombosis, typically … Read more
US President Donald Trump has ordered layoffs among federal workers who are funded by non-taxpayer sources, including the FDA and CFPB. The cuts affect staff at these agencies, which are not funded by taxpayer dollars. The move has raised questions about the impact on the federal budget and what savings can be expected from the … Read more
Gabriel Macht and Stephen Amell, who now share the torch as the lead actors of Suits, attended the show’s Los Angeles premiere on February 20. The two actors posed in character as their on-screen lawyers, looking dapper in dark suits. Macht won’t fully reprise his role as Harvey Specter from the original series but will … Read more
Nvidia is set to report fourth-quarter results after market close on Wednesday. The chipmaker is expected to post another quarterly sales record, driven by strong demand for its advanced chips. Analysts are overwhelmingly bullish on Nvidia’s stock, with 17 out of 18 tracked analysts issuing a “buy” or equivalent rating. Their consensus price target suggests … Read more