Daniel Williams Has Died
(twitter.com)
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Chicago Sun-Times Published an AI-Gen Summer Reading List Full of Fake Books
(readtpa.com)
The Chicago Sun-Times just published a summer reading list with one major problem: most of the books don't exist.
The Chicago Sun-Times just published a summer reading list with one major problem: most of the books don't exist.
Chicago Sun-Times prints summer reading list full of fake books
(arstechnica.com)
On Sunday, the Chicago Sun-Times published an advertorial summer reading list containing at least 10 fake books attributed to real authors, according to multiple reports on social media.
On Sunday, the Chicago Sun-Times published an advertorial summer reading list containing at least 10 fake books attributed to real authors, according to multiple reports on social media.
Opinion: How to pull your family members out of the information rabbit hole
(statepress.com)
Many of us may have friends and family who have fallen down the information rabbit holes of intense partisanship, conspiracy theories or deeper holes of extremism.
Many of us may have friends and family who have fallen down the information rabbit holes of intense partisanship, conspiracy theories or deeper holes of extremism.
Grok Pivots from 'White Genocide' to Being 'Skeptical' About the Holocaust
(rollingstone.com)
Elon Musk‘s company xAI has now addressed recent strange behavior from its Grok chatbot, claiming that an “unauthorized modification” caused it to bring up the myth of “white genocide” in South Africa in response to unrelated prompts.
Elon Musk‘s company xAI has now addressed recent strange behavior from its Grok chatbot, claiming that an “unauthorized modification” caused it to bring up the myth of “white genocide” in South Africa in response to unrelated prompts.
XAI says "unauthorized" prompt change caused Grok to focus on "white genocide"
(arstechnica.com)
On Wednesday, the world was a bit perplexed by the Grok LLM's sudden insistence on turning practically every response toward the topic of alleged "white genocide" in South Africa. xAI now says that odd behavior was the result of "an unauthorized modification" to the Grok system prompt—the core set of directions for how the LLM should behave.
On Wednesday, the world was a bit perplexed by the Grok LLM's sudden insistence on turning practically every response toward the topic of alleged "white genocide" in South Africa. xAI now says that odd behavior was the result of "an unauthorized modification" to the Grok system prompt—the core set of directions for how the LLM should behave.
Air-Traffic Controller Just Averted a Midair Collision. Now He's Speaking Out
(wsj.com)
This Air-Traffic Controller Just Averted a Midair Collision. Now He’s Speaking Out.
This Air-Traffic Controller Just Averted a Midair Collision. Now He’s Speaking Out.
XAI's Grok suddenly can't stop bringing up "white genocide" in South Africa
(arstechnica.com)
Grok has one thing on its mind, and it's going to let you know about it.
Grok has one thing on its mind, and it's going to let you know about it.
UK economy grew more than expected in first three months of year
(bbc.co.uk)
The UK economy is "beginning to turn a corner", the chancellor has said, after it grew by more than expected in the first three months of the year.
The UK economy is "beginning to turn a corner", the chancellor has said, after it grew by more than expected in the first three months of the year.
CISA changes vulnerabilities updates, shifts to X and emails
(theregister.com)
The US government's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced Monday that going forward, only urgent alerts tied to emerging threats or major cyber activity will appear on its website. Routine updates, guidance, and other notifications will instead be shared via email, RSS, and X.
The US government's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced Monday that going forward, only urgent alerts tied to emerging threats or major cyber activity will appear on its website. Routine updates, guidance, and other notifications will instead be shared via email, RSS, and X.
Leftwing pundit Hasan Piker: US border agents questioned him on Trump and Gaza
(theguardian.com)
US-born progressive streamer says officials at Chicago airport led him to private room on return from France
US-born progressive streamer says officials at Chicago airport led him to private room on return from France
Pope Leo XIV says advancement of AI played a factor in his papal name selection
(nbcnews.com)
Pope Leo XIV revealed that his papal name was partially inspired by the looming challenges of a world increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence.
Pope Leo XIV revealed that his papal name was partially inspired by the looming challenges of a world increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence.
Head of Library of Congress fired via email
(usatoday.com)
President Donald Trump fired the Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, via email, a move that immediately drew sharp condemnation from her supporters.
President Donald Trump fired the Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, via email, a move that immediately drew sharp condemnation from her supporters.
Two men found guilty of felling of Sycamore Gap tree
(theguardian.com)
Two friends who embarked on a “moronic mission” to fell the Sycamore Gap tree with a chainsaw have been found guilty of “mindless” criminal damage.
Two friends who embarked on a “moronic mission” to fell the Sycamore Gap tree with a chainsaw have been found guilty of “mindless” criminal damage.
The Terror of War - An Associated Press Visual Analysis
(apnews.com)
The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting.
The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting.
Kentucky boy uses mother's phone to order 70K Dum-Dum suckers
(seattletimes.com)
A Kentucky woman was in a sticky mess when she found stacks of boxes containing lollipops on her front doorstep. The surprise delivery was ordered by her young son while he played on her phone.
A Kentucky woman was in a sticky mess when she found stacks of boxes containing lollipops on her front doorstep. The surprise delivery was ordered by her young son while he played on her phone.
Woman missing for more than 60 years found 'alive and well'
(news.sky.com)
A woman in the US who has been missing since 1962 has been found "alive and well", authorities have said.
A woman in the US who has been missing since 1962 has been found "alive and well", authorities have said.
How LWN is faring in 2025
(lwn.net)
Just over six months ago, The Economist described the US economy as "the envy of the world".
Just over six months ago, The Economist described the US economy as "the envy of the world".
A Moscow-Based 'News' Network Has Infected AI Tools with Russian Propaganda
(newsguardtech.com)
A Moscow-based disinformation network named “Pravda” — the Russian word for “truth” — is pursuing an ambitious strategy by deliberately infiltrating the retrieved data of artificial intelligence chatbots, publishing false claims and propaganda for the purpose of affecting the responses of AI models on topics in the news rather than by targeting human readers, NewsGuard has confirmed.
A Moscow-based disinformation network named “Pravda” — the Russian word for “truth” — is pursuing an ambitious strategy by deliberately infiltrating the retrieved data of artificial intelligence chatbots, publishing false claims and propaganda for the purpose of affecting the responses of AI models on topics in the news rather than by targeting human readers, NewsGuard has confirmed.
Runaway sausage dog snagged after 529 days on Australian island
(rte.ie)
A runaway sausage dog named Valerie has been captured after a 529-day adventure, transfixing Australia as she roamed an island teeming with kangaroos, possums, koala bears and penguins.
A runaway sausage dog named Valerie has been captured after a 529-day adventure, transfixing Australia as she roamed an island teeming with kangaroos, possums, koala bears and penguins.
Bill Owens, executive producer of 60 Minutes, resigns
(cbsnews.com)
In tonight’s Last Minute, a note on Bill Owens who, until this past week, was executive producer of 60 Minutes.
In tonight’s Last Minute, a note on Bill Owens who, until this past week, was executive producer of 60 Minutes.
The missteps that led to a fatal plane crash at Reagan National Airport
(nytimes.com)
New details revealed by The Times show that the failures on Jan. 29 before an Army helicopter crashed into a jet near Reagan National Airport were far more complex than previously known.
New details revealed by The Times show that the failures on Jan. 29 before an Army helicopter crashed into a jet near Reagan National Airport were far more complex than previously known.
SCOTUSblog has been acquired by The Dispatch
(scotusblog.com)
As one era ends, an exciting new one begins.
As one era ends, an exciting new one begins.
News Is Blocked on Meta's Feeds in Canada. Here's What Fills the Void
(nytimes.com)
Hyperpartisan and misleading content from popular right-wing pages such as Canada Proud is thriving on Facebook as the election nears.
Hyperpartisan and misleading content from popular right-wing pages such as Canada Proud is thriving on Facebook as the election nears.
Matt Mullenweg is unbanning anyone ever banned from Wordpress.org
(twitter.com)
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