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Kickstarter Launch Set for Headphones That Transform Into Bluetooth Speakers
A new pair of headphones that uniquely roll up to become a Bluetooth speaker, dubbed the Neo headphones, are slated to launch on Kickstarter next month, according to The Verge. The headphones, created by a company called Tomorrow Doesn't Matter (TDM), were initially unveiled at CES earlier this month. Preorders will begin February 10th.
Google's Project Genie Opens AI World Creation to Subscribers
Google is now offering wider access to its AI world model, Genie, under the name Project Genie, Ars Technica reported. Last year, Google showcased Genie 3, an updated version of its AI world model capable of generating interactive worlds from simple text prompts. Previously available only to a small group of testers, Project Genie is now accessible to those paying for Google's most expensive AI subscription. These "world models" create dynamic environments that respond to user inputs, simulating exploration within a video-like simulation.
AI Debate Enhances Reasoning Model Accuracy
A recent study by Google indicates that advanced reasoning models can significantly improve their accuracy on complex tasks by simulating internal debates, VentureBeat stated. This "society of thought" approach involves diverse perspectives, personality traits, and domain expertise. Researchers found that models like DeepSeek-R1 and QwQ-32B, trained via reinforcement learning, inherently develop this ability without explicit instruction. The findings suggest a roadmap for developers to build more robust Large Language Model (LLM) applications and train superior models.
AI-Generated Anti-ICE Videos Gain Traction
AI-generated videos depicting fictional encounters between citizens and ICE agents are circulating on social media, Wired reported. These videos, often tense and bombastic, portray scenarios where individuals stand up to ICE agents, sometimes with humorous or unexpected outcomes. One video shows a school principal wielding a bat to stop masked ICE agents from entering a building. These videos are part of a broader trend of anti-ICE AI content spreading online, particularly in relation to the federal occupation of Minneapolis.
Misinformation and AI Assistants in the Spotlight
Wired also discussed the spread of misinformation in Minneapolis by far-right influencers, as well as the growing popularity of the AI assistant Moltbot. These topics were covered in a recent episode of Wired's podcast, alongside concerns about TikTok's data collection practices.
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