The legality of AI-generated voices in robocalls is being debated, with arguments for and against regulation.
The principle of Chevron Deference is under scrutiny in relation to AI voices in robocalls.
The broader discussion includes the balance of power between administrative agencies and the legislature, challenges in regulating new technologies, and the lack of consensus on contentious issues.
Mozilla Corp. has announced a change in leadership as CEO Mitchell Baker steps down to focus on AI and internet safety.
Laura Chambers, a Mozilla board member with experience at companies like Airbnb and PayPal, will serve as interim CEO.
The move comes as Mozilla aims to address privacy concerns and challenges posed by big tech and AI, while also focusing on developing products and policies that prioritize user data control and offer alternatives to existing business models.
Gemini, previously known as Bard, has released a mobile app and Gemini Advanced with Ultra 1.0.
Gemini Advanced grants users access to the advanced AI model, Ultra 1.0, for tasks such as coding, logical reasoning, and creative projects.
The Gemini Advanced experience is available in over 150 countries, with more languages and locations to be added in the future. It is part of the Google One AI Premium Plan, priced at $19.99/month, and offers personalized tutoring, coding assistance, and content generation. Users can collaborate and seek help on Android and iOS devices.
Google has rebranded its language model "Bard" to "Gemini" and launched a mobile app and Gemini Advanced.
The decision to change the name has sparked mixed reactions, with some users favoring the associations of Bard with speech and others finding Gemini more suitable for its connections to space exploration.
The discussion also touches on the significance of product names, user perceptions, the capabilities of Gemini, concerns about potential misinterpretation or confusion, Google's position in the AI race, talent retention, and the limitations of AI models in understanding language and delivering accurate responses.
Cyberus Technology has developed an open-source KVM backend for VirtualBox, enabling the virtual machine monitor to operate on the Linux KVM hypervisor rather than its proprietary kernel module.
This release provides users with an alternative option to run VirtualBox on the KVM hypervisor, potentially improving performance and compatibility.
The open-source nature of the backend offers opportunities for developers to contribute, enhance, and customize VirtualBox's integration with KVM.
The conversation discusses the release of an open-source KVM backend for VirtualBox, enhancing virtualization software options.
Users compare VirtualBox with other virtual machine options, considering factors like performance, user-friendliness, and compatibility.
Topics include frustrations with GUI options for virtualization, discussions about GPU passthrough, virt-manager, and different virtualization technologies like UML and KVM, as well as mentions of security features, license issues, and potential future developments.
The Ollama platform is now compatible with the OpenAI Chat Completion API, expanding its capabilities to work with more tools and applications locally.
Users can set up Ollama by downloading the platform and pulling a model, then accessing the API through cURL or the OpenAI Python or JavaScript libraries.
The integration examples demonstrate how Ollama can be utilized with other libraries, including the Vercel AI SDK and Autogen, and mention future enhancements for OpenAI compatibility.
The discussion revolves around OpenAI language models, including models like Ollama, Deepseek Coder 33B, and Gemini Pro and Ultra.
Users share their experiences, concerns, and preferences related to the performance, compatibility, ease of use, and security of these models.
The conversation also touches on topics such as the OpenAI API, the need for clearer specifications and documentation, a common API standard, tools and libraries like Langchain and huggingface transformers, and discussions about software distribution, pricing, and deployment frameworks.
The author unintentionally worked on Blender's Video Sequence Editor (VSE) and made multiple performance improvements that will be included in the next release.
They enhanced the image editor vectorscope design, implemented multi-threading for RGB↔YUV conversion, and resolved problems with audio resampling.
Additionally, they added new filtering choices for image scaling and optimized various effects in the VSE. Despite their unfamiliarity with the area and codebase, the developer achieved substantial progress in just two months of part-time work, and they intend to continue contributing to Blender in the future.
The author shares their experience of being more productive on unpaid projects compared to paid projects, questioning the belief that wages and profit are the only motivations for work.
The concept of work and the detachment of enjoyability from work or play are discussed, emphasizing the importance of finding motivation in one's work.
The impact of software development, the choice between paid work and impactful work, and the potential for AI assistance in creating a better music player app for iOS are also mentioned.
Microsoft has introduced Sudo for Windows in the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26052, allowing users to run elevated commands from an unelevated console session.
Sudo for Windows is an open-source project on GitHub and provides an ergonomic solution for users who want to elevate a command without opening a new elevated console.
The current version of Sudo for Windows supports three configuration options and requires user confirmation through a UAC dialog for elevation. Microsoft plans to expand documentation and share more about the project's security implications and open-sourcing plans in the future.
The discussion touches on several Windows-related topics, such as the introduction of Sudo for Windows and integrating teams for effective solutions.
Concerns are raised about the use of the name "sudo" and its potential for confusion.
The capabilities of PowerShell for GUI development, frustrations with the Windows developer experience, and difficulties with security measures and software deployment are also discussed.
Funimation, the anime streaming service owned by Sony, will be discontinuing access to subscribers' digital libraries after April 2, due to its merger with Crunchyroll.
Subscribers were initially told they could keep streaming their purchased movies and shows indefinitely, but the merger has resulted in the loss of support for these digital copies.
Customers are frustrated as there is no mention of refunds for physical copies, such as DVDs or Blu-rays, that they might not have purchased if they had known about the loss of streaming access.
Sony is receiving backlash for deleting digital libraries, which has ignited a conversation surrounding consumer protections, DRM, and the responsibilities of digital content providers.
Users are proposing solutions such as implementing minimum purchase durations, insurance or escrow systems, and tying access to copyright protection.
The discussion also explores topics like misleading advertising, ownership of digital media, the durability comparison between physical and digital media, and the legality of ripping or downloading media from streaming services.
There is ongoing debate regarding the impact and ethics of piracy, as well as concerns about companies breaking promises and transferring obligations through business transactions.
Overall, the conversation sheds light on frustrations with DRM restrictions, the limitations of streaming services, and the need for stronger consumer protection measures.
Participants discuss recommended books and resources for gaining hands-on experience with distributed systems, including works by Roberto Vitillo, Martin Kleppmann, and Leslie Lamport.
Practical experience is emphasized as important, with suggestions such as designing projects, using VMs or old hardware, and exploring frameworks and applications.
MIT's Distributed Systems course and other resources are recommended for further learning, but there is no specific recommendation given for a book on distributed transactions.
The Supervisory Committee of the Intelligence and Security Services (CTIVD) in the Netherlands found that police intelligence services illegally monitored entire community groups on three occasions.
The investigations violated Dutch law due to the invasion of privacy involved, and the intelligence services did not properly justify the need for such broad investigations.
The communities targeted were not specified, but they may be based on factors like ethnicity, religious belief, or occupational group. Calls for improved supervision of the intelligence and security services have been made by members of parliament.
The Government of Canada is taking federal action to address auto theft and enhance border security.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will invest $28 million to improve its capabilities for investigating and combating auto theft.
Various government departments, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the Department of Justice Canada, Transport Canada, and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), are collaborating to strengthen the legal framework, modernize vehicle safety standards, and develop solutions to prevent auto theft.
The conversation covers various topics such as the ban on the Flipper Zero device in Canada, the effectiveness of direct democracy, and security flaws in car key encryption.
There are differing opinions on the banning of certain devices and its potential impact on car theft and crime.
The conversation also touches on unrelated topics like government regulations, the economy, and immigration, with an overall focus on the effectiveness of regulations, the role of government, and their impact on individuals and society.
The Doorway Effect is a phenomenon where people frequently forget their purpose upon entering a new room, leading to discussions on Reddit about personal experiences and strategies to overcome distractions caused by changing environments.
The conversation on Reddit spans related topics including context-dependent memory recall, spatial presence, memory associations, and the experiences of blind individuals.
Some comments express skepticism about the validity of psychological studies and highlight the importance of rigorous experimental design and replication.