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“We have this magic, Not magic”: A researcher’s p(doom) scale records a 99.999999% probability AI will end humanity, but Sam Altman claims AI will be smart enough to prevent AI from causing existential doom

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Beyond the safety and confidentiality issues associated with the rapid evolution of generative AI, the potential for further progress in this field poses a significant risk. Leading tech firms like Microsoft, Google, Anthropic, and OpenAI are heavily involved, but the absence of regulations to oversee its development is alarming. This is because it could become challenging to exert control if/when AI strays from established boundaries and potentially gets out of hand.

Right to Repair gets another win! Microsoft furthers its partnership with iFixit as official Xbox parts are now available on iFixit’s store

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Back in December 2021, we shared news about Microsoft partnering with iFixit. Since then, Microsoft has been backing the Right to Repair movement by making additional Surface repair tools, components, and manuals accessible through iFixit’s website. If you’re curious about available parts for repairs, feel free to explore at iFixit’s Microsoft Repair Hub.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle reviews and Metacritic roundup — Here’s what critics think of this Xbox and MachineGames adventure

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As I peruse through an avalanche of feedback on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, the newest creation jointly developed by teams at Swedish powerhouse MachineGames and publishing giant Bethesda Softworks (all nestled within the expansive Xbox family), I can’t help but notice a common sentiment: people are really enjoying it!

Is Xbox is slowly taking over Battle.net? As “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle” pops up on Battle.net, we’re wondering what Microsoft is up to with Blizzard’s iconic launcher.

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The release of Indiana Jones’ game is just around the corner as we speak, and let me tell you, it’s simply extraordinary! I’ve had the pleasure of playing it myself for a week now, and in our review of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, we praised its authenticity and top-notch quality, which are quite rare in the underdeveloped genre often referred to as “AAA”.

“I found myself pulverizing fascists with shovels, clubs, sledgehammers, and loaves of bread” — Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is amazing, with only minor flaws

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I use my whip to strike a Nazi soldier, causing him to drop his weapon. A single punch knocks him off a cliff. With only two bullets left in his gun, I eliminate another guard. However, three more are approaching. To avoid them, I grab onto a grappling hook and swing across the cliff, evading their gunfire and escaping into the Egyptian desert.

Is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Xbox?

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Yes, the game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will soon be accessible for Xbox consoles. But here’s the catch: You can only purchase and play it on the latest Xbox Series X|S systems from Microsoft. If you’re still using an older Xbox One console, you might need to upgrade or resort to using Xbox Cloud Gaming.