After GPT-4o backlash, researchers benchmark models on moral endorsement—Find sycophancy persists across the board

A new benchmark can test how much LLMs become sycophants, and found that GPT-4o was the most sycophantic of the models tested. [...]

The Rise of Ghiblified AI Images: Privacy Concerns and Data Risks

The Internet is filled with a new trend that combines advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) with art in an unexpected way, called Ghiblified AI images. These images take regular photos and transform t [...]

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, May 23

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 23. [...]

These outrageously cheap dual-driver headphones promise affordable Hi-Res Audio thrills, and come from a reliable company

EarFun's new headphones deliver 120 hour playback, Hi-Res sound and AI-powered ANC for a very low price [...]

Why Amazon Is Giving Surprise Refunds for Years-Old Purchases (And If You'll Get One)

Recent internal reviews at Amazon unleashed a wave of new refunds: Some are getting more than $1,000 back from purchases made up to 7 years ago. [...]

I just watched Gmail generate AI responses for me - and they were scarily accurate

The new Workspace features coming to Gmail, Google Docs, Meet, and Vids can actually help take a task off your plate. [...]

An Elden Ring movie, directed by Alex Garland, is in the works

Bandai Namco has confirmed the rumors going around that Elden Ring will be adapted into a live-action movie. The project will be produced by Bandai Namco and American film company A24, and it will be [...]

MasterClass subscriptions are 40 percent off for Memorial Day

If you're on grilling duty this Memorial Day and stressing about getting the steak and veggies just right, we've got a deal for you. The MasterClass Memorial Day sale, running from May 22 to [...]

Use Strava? It’s just been updated with more features – and is stopping leaderboard cheats in their tracks

The Strava app has just received new features and tweaks to its leaderboard. [...]