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The Verge

Emma Roth

Google will now generate disclosures for political ads that use AI

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Google is making it easier for advertisers to disclose whether political ads contain AI-generated content. In an update spotted by Search Engine Land, Google says it will automatically generate disclosures whenever advertisers label election ads as containing “synthetic or digitally altered content.”

Last year, Google started requiring political advertisers to insert their own “clear and conspicuous” disclosures on ads containing AI content. But now,...

The Verge

Sean Hollister

Amazon is bricking its Astro business robots less than a year after launch

The Astro for Business robot is no more. | Image: Amazon

For a moment there, it seemed like Amazon might pivot its Astro home robot to enterprise after giving it a better job as a camera-equipped patrol dog. But today, it’s discontinuing the Astro for Business robot for good. On September 25th, every one of the 20-pound wheeled robots will stop working, and Amazon will automatically issue full refunds for the $2,349.99 bot, plus a $300 credit.

Amazon isn’t commenting on how many...

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Charles Pulliam-Moore

Blumhouse’s Afraid brings AI terror to the smart home

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Sony and Blumhouse’s Afraid from director Chris Weitz might not go so far as to suggest that you shouldn’t have so many smart devices watching and listening to everything you do in your home. But the movie’s first trailer will probably leave you contemplating what the AI-powered Internet of Things could do to you if it decided to go rogue under the pretense of being helpful.

Whereas M3gan was focused specifically on a future on the advent of humanoid consumer robots, Afraid...

Mashable

Amazon deal of the day: Dyson's Airstrait just got a $100 price drop

Amazon deals of the day at a glance: OUR TOP PICK Dyson Airstrait $399 at Amazon (save $100) ...

Mashable

The Home Depot 4th of July sale is packed with up to 60% off grills, patio furniture, air conditioners, and more

Home Depot is helping us celebrate the 4th of July by offering some excellent deals on some of the best items for the summer. Here's a snapshot of some of the best deals to shop today:

Home Depot's 4th of July sale highlights Best grill deal Traeger Pro Series 34 Pellet Grill ...

Mashable

Prime Day Chromebook deals are already going strong — check out our top picks

Even though Amazon Prime Day kicks off in just a few short weeks, there's no reason not to start saving on your most-wanted products ahead of time, right? The retail giant's big event is always a perfect time to pick up a new laptop, especially if you're looking for a Macbook (or any other Apple devices, for that matter). But let's not forget about a fan-favorite budget laptop: the Chromebook.

SEE ALSO: Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner — here's how to...

Mashable

Best Buy's 4th of July sale: Save big on iPads, laptops, and more

SAVE UP TO $300: Score discounts on iPads, laptops, TVs, and other must-have tech during Best Buy's 4th of July sale.

Our top picks: Best iPad deal 10.9-inch M1 Apple iPad Air (64GB, WiFi) $399.99 at Best Buy ...

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Prime members can grab the Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet for under $55

SAVE 58%: Amazon Prime members can get the Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet (64GB) for just $54.99, marked down from the normal price of $129.99. That's a savings of $75 and the lowest price we've ever seen.

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Save up to $250 on an M1 iPad Air with this 4th of July deal at Best Buy

UP TO $250 OFF: As of July 3, you can get a 10.9-inch M1 Apple iPad Air (256GB, WiFi) for $499.99 at Best Buy, which is $250 off its normal price of $749.99. The 64GB model is on sale for $200 off as well.

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How "The Imaginary" writer Yoshiaki Nishimura made an English and a Japanese version of the film

"The Imaginary" writer Yoshiaki Nishimura discusses his process for creating the film's imagery and how he created both and English version and a Japanese version.

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Alyce McFadden

Where to Watch July 4 Fireworks Around New York City

Fireworks are coming back to the Hudson River for the first time in more than 10 years.

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Austyn Gaffney

NOAA Flies Through the Rapid Intensification of Hurricane Beryl

Gathering data from directly inside the storm can help emergency managers prepare for what’s to come.

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Nate Cohn

The Debate Hurt Biden, but the Real Shift Has Been Happening for Years

A 3-point move toward Trump in a new Times/Siena poll is not a fundamental change in the race, but it adds to longstanding concerns.

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Shane Goldmacher

Trump Widens Lead After Biden’s Debate Debacle, Times/Siena Poll Finds

Donald Trump is ahead of President Biden by six percentage points among likely voters in a new national survey. Overall, 74 percent of voters view him as too old for the job, an uptick since the debate.

Fast Company

Chris Stokel-Walker

What would a Labour victory mean for tech in the U.K.?

A Labour government is likely to be elected in the U.K. on Thursday. That might not signal a huge shift in tech policy.

On Thursday, while Americans are heading to backyard barbecues, residents in the U.K. will be heading to the polls to vote on who will be their ruling government for the last five years.

Fast Company

Mark Sullivan

Why Bill Gates believes AI superintelligence will require some self-awareness

Current systems display ‘genius’ but need strategies for thinking through problems, the Microsoft cofounder says.

Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here.

Fast Company

Jessica Bursztynsky

Uber is expanding its boat offerings across Europe

The launches are part of an effort to keep up with high demand from tourists in the continent.

Uber is bringing a handful of new water-transport offerings to Europe, including a yacht tour in Ibiza and on-demand boat booking in Venice. 

Fast Company

Henry Chandonnet

End of a era: Bob’s Stores ends operations nationwide

After failing to secure bankruptcy financing, the Northeast clothing chain’s 70 years of operation are coming to an end.

Bob’s Stores has experienced four bankruptcy filings, multiple restructurings, and a handful of acquisitions. Now, the 70-year-old Northeast clothing chain is officially shutting down operations. 

Fast Company

Associated Press

As AI learns from Stack Overflow, Reddit, and more platforms, companies are adapting while users protest

Now programmers can simply ask an AI chatbot—some of which are already trained on everything ever posted to Stack Overflow—and it can instantly spit out an answer.

Post a comment on Reddit, answer coding questions on Stack Overflow, edit a Wikipedia entry or share a baby photo on your public Facebook or Instagram feed and you are also helping to train the next generation of artificial intelligence.

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