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'Grand Theft Auto VI' release set for late 2025
'Grand Theft Auto VI' release set for late 2025

Rockstar Games parent Take-Two Interactive on Thursday said the eagerly awaited video game "Grand Theft Auto VI" will be released in fall of 2025. Critics have from the beginning accused Grand Theft Auto of glorifying violence and encouraging players to engage in criminal behavior – allegations Take-Two executives have denied.

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AI systems are already deceiving us -- and that's a problem, experts warn
AI systems are already deceiving us -- and that's a problem, experts warn
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Experts have long warned about the threat posed by artificial intelligence going rogue -- but a new research paper suggests it's already happening. Cicero excelled, with scores that would have placed it in the top 10 percent of experienced human players, according to a 2022 paper in Science.

Chip giant TSMC's April revenue jumps 60% on-year
Chip giant TSMC's April revenue jumps 60% on-year
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Taiwanese chip giant TSMC's April revenue jumped nearly 60 percent on-year, the firm said Friday, riding a huge wave of demand for the advanced semiconductors used in AI hardware. This compares with a 34.3 percent on-year jump in March 2024.

Einstein and anime: Hong Kong university tests AI professors
Einstein and anime: Hong Kong university tests AI professors
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Using virtual reality headsets, students at a Hong Kong university travel to a pavilion above the clouds to watch an AI-generated Albert Einstein explain game theory. While initially hesitant, most Hong Kong universities last year allowed students to use AI to degrees that vary from course to course.

Apple apologizes for iPad 'Crush' ad after backlash
Apple apologizes for iPad 'Crush' ad after backlash
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Apple apologized on Thursday after an ad for its latest-edition iPad caused an uproar for showing an industrial press crushing objects linked to human creativity, infuriating artists. At the end, the press pulls back and reveals Apple's latest tablet, the iPad Pro, touted as ultra-thin.

Low-cost MRI paired with AI produces high-quality results
Low-cost MRI paired with AI produces high-quality results
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A magnetic resonance imaging device built with off-the-shelf parts and paired with AI matched the performance of high-end MRI machines, according to a study published Thursday that could pave the way for greater access to the life-saving tools.

US revokes some licenses for exports to China's Huawei
US revokes some licenses for exports to China's Huawei
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The United States has revoked certain licenses for exports to Chinese tech giant Huawei, the Commerce Department said, drawing opposition from Beijing on Wednesday. Asked about reports that the US government had revoked some companies' licenses, a Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesperson said Beijing "firmly opposes this."

Global car giants seek tech allies in China's cutthroat EV market
Global car giants seek tech allies in China's cutthroat EV market
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Struggling foreign automakers in China are looking for help from local tech giants to try to stay competitive in the world's biggest electric car market, where shiny smart screens, assisted driving and sophisticated map technology are in high demand.