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“The Patent Office made a huge mistake” — how Nintendo’s problematic ‘summoning patent’ passed without scrutiny

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In the interview, Florian Mueller expresses his view that the patent should not have been issued because it was too broadly worded. “I believe it shouldn’t have been given. The patent office erred significantly.”

The original language of the patent is purposely ambiguous. “Storage medium, information processing system, information processing apparatus, and game processing method” could potentially encompass a wide range of technologies, including artificial intelligence systems, autonomous vehicle controllers, or even word processors.

Chinese scientists claim to have built the first “brain-like” AI model — said to be up to 100 times faster than ChatGPT

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Chinese researchers have recently announced that they have developed a new, highly advanced language model called SpikingBrain1.0. Unlike typical language models, this one is said to be up to 100 times faster than existing models like those powering ChatGPT and Copilot. This groundbreaking development in AI technology has generated significant excitement within the scientific community.

Nano11 is a stripped-down Windows 11 that shrinks to just 2.8GB by scrapping drivers and other ‘fluff’ — a quick and dirty testbed

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This is particularly relevant when discussing Microsoft’s high system standards for Windows 11, along with certain design issues in the OS. However, it’s essential to note that meeting these requirements doesn’t automatically disqualify the approximately 400 million PCs from running Windows 11; instead, it often comes down to individual preference.

I have mixed feelings about Call of Duty’s ‘Carry Forward’ policy, but I’m glad Treyarch changed up this operator skin

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In my explorations through the annals of Black Ops lore, I’ve encountered a recurring figure named T.E.D.D., who has maintained an eerie, apocalyptic appearance throughout. His visage is distorted, as if melted plastic, and his armor is twisted and bent, giving him a haunting presence.

As a researcher delving into the world of Black Ops, I’ve noted the consistent reappearance of a character known as T.E.D.D., who carries an unsettling apocalyptic vibe. His face seems to have been melted, and his armor is bent out of shape, creating a chilling impression.

Going solo? Microsoft wants to be “self-sufficient in AI” — building its own chip cluster to reduce its reliance on OpenAI

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Since Sam Altman regained his position as CEO following a public outcry, the dynamics at the company have shifted noticeably. His colleagues, who had voiced their intent to depart if he was not reinstated, emphasized that “OpenAI’s strength lies in its people.” This sentiment has been echoed and is now shaping the company culture.

Paramount is reportedly prepping a bid to buy Warner Bros — a deal including gaming properties like Mortal Kombat and more

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I find myself bearing witness to an intriguing development just weeks following Paramount’s successful merger with Skydance. The individual presiding over this combined entity is David Ellison, the CEO and chairman, who happens to be the son of Larry Ellison – a man currently holding the title as the richest person globally, outstripping Elon Musk with an estimated net worth of staggering $393 billion.

“I’ve had that name longer than him”: Meta deleted a bankruptcy lawyer’s Facebook page for “impersonating” Mark Zuckerberg — but it’s his real name, and now he’s fighting back

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Meta has suspended a user account believed to belong to a lawyer due to suspicions of impersonation, but it appears that’s an error as he merely shares the same name with Mark Zuckerberg. However, it’s troubling that this isn’t the first time his Facebook profile has been mistakenly flagged and deactivated.