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Biden: ‘We do not support independence’ for Taiwan
Politico Picks,
Biden’s words reinforced the administration’s position to Taiwan’s new president Lai Ching-te, who has faced strong opposition from Beijing.
Anthropic researchers find that AI models can be trained to deceive
TechCrunch,
Most humans learn the skill of deceiving other humans. So can AI models learn the same? Yes, the answer seems — and terrifyingly, they’re exceptionally good at it. A recent study co-authored by researchers at Anthropic, the well-funded AI startup, investigated whether models can be trained to deceive, like injecting exploits into otherwise secure computer […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
David Lynch's unfinished script for Dune 2 unearthed
Boing Boing,
David Lynch's 1984 movie Dune was spectacular but not well-received, and its slack box office didn't justify the planned sequels. But Lynch began script work for Dune 2 (with elements of Frank Herbert's novels Dune Messiah and Children of Dune), and Max Every reports that he's found a copy it. — Read the rest The post David Lynch's unfinished script for Dune 2 unearthed appeared first on Boing Boing.
Maggie Gyllenhaal's Bride of Frankenstein Movie is Aliiiiiiive! With a Stacked Cast
Gizmodo,
Netflix and Lionsgate aren’t the only ones with Frankenstein movies in the works. Warner Bros. also has a movie about the undead creature and his lovely Bride in production, and the Maggie Gyllenhaal-directed picture has built up a pretty sizable roster of actors. Read more...
Google pulls Binance, other global crypto apps from India store
Google pulled many crypto exchanges, including Binance and Kraken, from its Play Store in India on Saturday in what is the latest blow to the world’s second largest internet market’s already dwindling web3 dream. The ban comes two weeks after these global crypto exchanges were flagged for operating “illegally” in the South Asian market. Financial […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Every Leonardo DiCaprio Movie, Ranked
Vulture,
He’s played troubled men and boyish romantic heroes with equal skill. Which of his roles will stand the test of time?
Streamline your WFH setup with this 6-in-1 laptop charging stand for under $102
TL;DR: If you're looking to refresh and organize your workspace, we have a solution for you. Upgrade your WFH setup with this 6-in-1 laptop stand and connectivity hub for only $101.99 (reg. $129) until January 14! A tidy desk will help you keep your computer free from clutter. — Read the rest The post Streamline your WFH setup with this 6-in-1 laptop charging stand for under $102 appeared first on Boing Boing.
Elon Musk Drug Rumors, Apple Pays Some iPhone Users $92, and More Tech News
Click through for our coverage of the SEC Twitter/X hack, new Google TV features revealed at CES, Elon Musk’s alleged drug use, and more. Read more...