Monday Morning Spice
Deadly US air strikes on Yemen, Lando Norris wins F1 Australian Grand Prix, China is on the brink of human-level artificial intelligence, Stranded astronauts to return to Earth on Tuesday, Macedonia nightclub fire kills 59, and Inside 6-month R335m ‘fraud’ at City Power.
DOGE Is Developing Software To Automate Mass Dismissal of Government Employees
Job security is not a term used much by government employees in the US these days.
Ex-Google Engineer Accused Of Being A Tech Spy, Stealing AI Secrets For Chinese Companies
Leon Ding, the former Google engineer also known as Linwei Ding, was initially hit with four trade secrets theft charges back in March.
Doomsday Clock Moves Closer To Midnight Than Ever Before
The unique timepiece was created seventy-eight years ago as a symbolic attempt to gauge how close humanity is to destroying the world, with midnight representing the moment when people will have made the Earth uninhabitable.
Tuesday Morning Spice
‘Sputnik Moment’: $1tn wiped off US stocks after Chinese firm unveils AI chatbot, Medical aid costs up 43%, food prices soar, The surprising story behind Kate Bush’s first hit, Goldman Sachs staffers fume over paltry bonuses after CEO ’s eye-popping payout, SANDF no longer at its full might, and Major recall ordered of soft drinks made at Coca-Cola.
Why Only Asking AI For Answers Is Not A Good Idea
The problem with prompting an AI large language model with a question is that the results frequently contain fabricated information.
OpenAI Boss Sam Altman Denies Sister’s Allegations Of Childhood Rape
Sam Altman denied the allegations in a joint statement with his mother and two brothers on X, stating “All of these claims are utterly untrue. Caring for a family member who faces mental health challenges is incredibly difficult.”
Get Ready For Generation Beta: The AI-Driven Kids Set To Take Over In 2025
Don’t worry, you’re not the only one with severe whiplash.
“The System Is Better Than Pilots” Automatic Takeoff Is Coming To Passenger Jets In 2025
Travellers and pilots are keeping a dubious eye on Embraer after the aeroplane manufacturer unveiled its “E2 Enhanced Take Off System”.
Yuval Noah Harari Has A New Book About The Power Of Networks With A Warning About AI Hacking Humanity
The intellectual author Yuval Noah Harari who brought ‘Sapiens’ and Homo Deus’ to the world’s consciousness has yet another disruptive book up his sleeve.
It Didn’t Take Long For Elon Musk’s New AI Startup To Generate Fake Images Of Donald Trump Kissing Obama, Stroking Kamala’s Belly And Flying The 9/11 Plane
Musk’s xAI’s chatbot Grok is already exactly as chaotic as you might expect.
This Creepy AI Necklace Eavesdrops On You So That It Can Better Become The Friend You Didn’t Know You Needed [Trailer]
When the promo for ‘Friend’ was posted, hype grew fast, probably because the video presented a bleak vision of our AI future that only a tech bro could find appealing.
They’re Now Talking About Brain Implants Using ChatGPT
A top implantable brain-computer-interface (BCI) company is testing out ChatGPT integration to help people with paralysis control their devices more easily.
Friday Morning Spice
NASA may have found ‘root cause’ of Starliner spacecraft’s issues, FBI questions whether Trump was hit by bullet or shrapnel, Judge Mandisa Maya announced as SA’s first female Chief Justice, and The 50 Greatest luxury hotels on Earth.
Prison Of The Future Wants To Implant Prisoners With ‘Memories That Show Victim’s Perspective’ [Video]
While the idea sounds loopy, the actual science has been around since 2018.
Wednesday Morning Spice
The rand is heading to R17/$ as post-election optimism buoys markets, SA makes Top 10 list of ‘hottest men’ in the world, Justin Timberlake charged with DWI, The best way to travel around Europe, Nvidia becomes world’s most valuable company, and South Africa’s new telephone and cellphone number codes.
Artists Are Switching To AI-Free Social Media Platform ‘Cara’ Amidst Instagram AI Controversy
With its strict no-AI policy, many netizens see Cara as a promising alternative to Instagram, particularly for visual artists.
Showrunner, The ‘Netflix Of AI’ Can Turn Anyone Into TV Show Creators [Video]
“It’s the Netflix of AI. Watch an episode, or make an episode.”
Why You Should Take Google’s New ‘AI Overviews’ With A Hefty Pinch Of Salt
Google’s AI advises eating one rock a day and putting some glue mix into your pizza to help keep the cheese intact, proving how wrong the robots can be.
Disturbing Video Shows AI-Powered Head Transplant System
Honestly, this video alone might make you lose your head all together.
South Africa’s Top Dining Spots Are Battling A Plague Of Fake Google Reviews
Some of the country’s best restaurants have been dealing with a sudden influx of Google reviews, both positive and negative, that are clearly fake and really stirring the pot.
Demo Video Of New ChatGPT Will Leave You Speechless – Like Scarlett Johansson From ‘Her’ Talking To You
“The system is uncanny to behold.”
How Much Of This Year’s Electioneering In SA Is Backed By AI?
One might giggle about load-shedding being put on pause while political parties try to get into voters’ good books, but we need to be aware of some electioneering techniques that are lingering in the proverbial dark.
The New AI Paintball-Blasting Home Security Camera Is Quite Happy To Choose Violence [Video]
Taking ‘enter at your own risk’ to a whole new level, the new AI-powered smart security camera is ready to blast tear gas projectiles at unwanted visitors or in-laws.
Siri’s Glow-Up – Apple Could Be Bringing AI To iPhones Soon
Apple is widely expected to unveil new AI features for the iPhone this year at its Worldwide Developers Conference on 10 June.
80% Of South Africans Fall For These Scams
Nobody on YouTube, Instagram or TikTok has an investment opportunity that quadruples your money in a week.
Hold Tight, Biotech Scientists Have Already Figured Out How To Take The ‘A’ Out Of AI
The AI revolution is speeding ahead, and it’s taking our brains with it.
‘The Creator’ Dubbed An “Original” And “Exhilarating Sci-Fi” That Takes A Stand For AI [Trailer&Review]
It’s an “intriguing, stimulating, exhilarating movie”, which does a grand job of addressing the great issue of our age, AI.
Wall Street Officially Enters ‘AI Era’ With Introduction Of Generative Financial Assistant Tech
The growing excitement surrounding AI has had a substantial impact on the stock market and has prompted various industries to confront its implications, with some experts are even considering AI as the next foundational technology.
Stephen Fry Reveals How AI ‘Deepfakes’ Of His Voice Were Created From Stolen Harry Potter Audiobook Recordings
As Fry so eloquently put it: “It’s a f***ing weird time to be alive.”