Google is testing a paywall for YouTube Music lyrics, restricting access for free users, while the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reportedly investigating ABC's "The View," according to reports. In other news, Discord is facing backlash over new age verification measures, and Nvidia has released DreamDojo, an AI system designed to teach robots how to interact with the physical world.
Google's streaming music service is experimenting with limiting free users' access to song lyrics, according to Ars Technica. Users without a premium subscription may only see lyrics a few times before being prompted to pay. This change, which has been tested over recent months, has led to a rise in user reports.
The FCC is reportedly investigating ABC's "The View," with FCC Democrat Anna Gomez calling it an attempt to intimidate critics of the Trump administration, Ars Technica reported. Gomez stated, "This is government intimidation, not a legitimate investigation." She added that the FCC is weaponizing its regulatory authority to chill protected speech.
Discord announced that all users will soon be required to verify their ages to access adult content, facing backlash as a result, according to Ars Technica. The platform will use video selfies or government IDs for verification. Discord emphasized that selfie data will never leave the user's device, and both forms of data will be promptly deleted after age estimation. A phased global rollout is scheduled to begin in early March.
Nvidia released DreamDojo, an AI system designed to teach robots how to interact with the physical world by watching tens of thousands of hours of human video, VentureBeat reported. The research, published this month, introduces "the first robot world model of its kind that demonstrates strong generalization to diverse objects and environments after post-training."
In other news, LG offers promo codes and discounts on home appliances, gaming monitors, and more tech, according to Wired.
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