Warner Bros. Discovery has unveiled its new streaming service, Max, combining HBO Max and Discovery+ into one platform. It will launch on May 23 and offer a variety of scripted dramas and unscripted staples from both brands, as well as programming from other Warner Bros. Discovery brands. Max is part of Warner Bros. Discovery's effort to compete in the streaming marketplace, providing viewers with a wide selection of entertainment options.
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NYC Officials Unveil Three High-Tech Policing Devices, Including Controversial Robotic Dog ‘Digidog’
NYC Officials Unveil Three High-Tech Policing Devices, Including Controversial Robotic Dog ‘Digidog’
New York City officials have unveiled three new high-tech policing devices, including a robotic dog nicknamed Digidog, a GPS tracker for stolen cars, and a cone-shaped security robot. Mayor Adams, a former police officer, said the devices will be used to keep the city safe and protect police officers. Commissioner Sewell said the devices will be rolled out in a transparent manner in close collaboration with the people they serve.
Twitter recently updated the label on NPR's main Twitter account to "Government-funded media," which does not accurately reflect the nonprofit media organization's funding. In response, NPR released a statement expressing their intention to not put their journalism on platforms that have demonstrated an interest in undermining their credibility. Elon Musk, who took over the social media company in November, revealed details about his leadership in an interview with BBC News, including appointing a new "CEO" – his dog.
NPR has announced that it will suspend its use of Twitter due to the platform labeling them as "state-affiliated media" and undermining their credibility. The decision was met with criticism from staff and the public, and NPR will continue to use other social media platforms to share their journalism. They will still use Twitter to promote stories and programs, but will no longer engage with their audience.
NPR has denounced Twitter's decision to label them as "state-affiliated media", arguing that it is inaccurate and inappropriate. Twitter CEO Elon Musk appeared to endorse the designation, and the labeling system has been seen as an attempt to limit the reach of certain news outlets. NPR President and CEO John Lansing has said that the non-profit media organization will continue to provide unbiased coverage of news and events.
Bob Lee, a tech executive and founder of Cash App and former chief technology officer of Square, was fatally stabbed in San Francisco's Rincon Hill neighborhood on Tuesday morning. MobileCoin, the cryptocurrency startup he was currently serving as chief product officer for, issued a statement confirming his death. The San Francisco Police Department is currently investigating the incident, and the tech community has expressed shock and sadness at the loss of a well-respected figure.
Prominent technology industry executives and academics have signed an open letter calling for a six-month pause on large, open experiments with artificial intelligence (AI). The letter expresses concern about the potential risks of AI, and calls on governments to institute a moratorium if a pause cannot be enacted quickly. It also calls for decisions about the development of AI to not be delegated to unelected tech leaders, and for AI labs to temporarily pause training powerful models.
US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has had her Twitter account temporarily restricted after posting a graphic that referred to a “Trans Day of Vengeance” following a school shooting in Nashville. Twitter has removed more than 5,000 tweets and retweets of the graphic and the suspension is expected to last for seven days. The incident has sparked debate among social media users over how social media companies should handle controversial content posted by public figures.