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Don’t use our books in your AI programs, publishers warn big tech

Don’t use our books in your AI programs, publishers warn big tech

Britain’s biggest publishing houses have written to dozens of technology companies, warning them that they must pay if they want to use content from books, journals and papers to build their artificial intelligence (AI) models. The Publishers Association said it was of “deep concern” to its members, who include Penguin Random House, HarperCollins and Oxford…

With billions at stake, there’s all to play for in Fortnite app store fight

With billions at stake, there’s all to play for in Fortnite app store fight

Saturday was like the World Cup for teenagers. As one mother joked, “There was just no one on the streets.” The reason? It was the Fortnite “Big Bang” party, a virtual festival headlined by Eminem and organised to coincide with the end of the computer game’s season. It was the game’s biggest live event to…

How easy is making a deepfake audio? All I needed was six minutes online

How easy is making a deepfake audio? All I needed was six minutes online

I’d assumed it would take a couple of hours to learn how to make a convincing audio deepfake. That turned out to be a large overestimate: on my first go, it took me less than ten minutes to clone somebody’s voice. And while it wasn’t perfect, the quality was good enough to fool their fiancée….

Can this man get Gen Z (and the rest of us) off their phones?

Can this man get Gen Z (and the rest of us) off their phones?

Every author hopes to publish their book at a moment when the world will pay attention. Very few are better timed than Jonathan Haidt’s. In the weeks before I meet the New York University professor, new UK figures reveal a 53 per cent rise in emergency referrals to youth mental healthcare services in the past…

Hitler chatbot ‘a clear security threat’ amid radicalisation fears

Hitler chatbot ‘a clear security threat’ amid radicalisation fears

Hitler and Osama bin Laden chatbots created by a far-right platform have prompted concern that they could encourage radicalisation and violence. The US-based Gab network has developed AI chabot characters that enable users to interact with prominent political and historical figures. As well as the Nazi and al-Qaeda leaders, people can chat with Stalin, Queen…

I stared at my face in a sex video. I was a deepfake porn victim

I stared at my face in a sex video. I was a deepfake porn victim

I was in my third year at university when I clicked on the link a classmate had sent me and plunged my entire life into freefall. “I’m really sorry, but you need to see this,” his message said. It was a link to the Pornhub website. My first thought was that his account had been…

Facebook told to crack down on sellers amid shoplifting epidemic

Facebook told to crack down on sellers amid shoplifting epidemic

The policing chief for retail crime has called on Meta to force users of its Facebook Marketplace platform to verify their identity and location to thwart an epidemic of shoplifting. Chief Superintendent Alex Goss, head of retail crime at the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), said that Meta and other online platforms needed to do…

Why the school ‘phone ban’ is a gimmick

Why the school ‘phone ban’ is a gimmick

The government’s latest announcement on mobile phones in schools is an “eye-catching initiative” that will have little impact on what happens in classrooms. Gillian Keegan became the latest education secretary to seize on the issue last autumn when she promised a crackdown on mobile phones in English schools during her party conference speech. Ministers have…

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Metal Slug 3

Metal Slug 3

► Play Now! Description After evil General Mordern failed to take over the world government, he formed a alliance with alien race in another attempt. The Peregrine Falcon Strike Force and S.P.A.R.R.O.W.S. are once again united, and sent to defeat this new threat. Just Have Fun!

Friday Night Funkin vs Accelerant Hank

Friday Night Funkin vs Accelerant Hank

► Play Now! Description A mod of Friday Night Funkin where boyfriend rap-battle against Accelerant Hank somewhere in Nevada. Updated with Accelerant Tricky. Mod Credits: If you had fun and would like to keep up-to-update on the mod, make sure to support mod creators on their social media by subscribing, following, liking, etc. Creator/Programmer/Additional Assets TheBlueHatted…

Bad Piggies Online 2018

Bad Piggies Online 2018

► Play Now! Description Your job is to help the Bad Piggies gather pieces of maps by building and creating different types of machines. Use different components each with their own special properties as you combine them together to transparent your piggies. Bad Piggies Online 2018 is updated with more 16 more levels inside “Flight…

Gun Mayhem 3

Gun Mayhem 3

► Play Now! Description Gun Mayhem 3 is an exciting and creative action-packed game that serves as an updated version of its predecessors, Gun Mayhem 1 and 2. The game features impressive 3D graphics that provide an immersive experience. With 18 unique characters, 29 weapons, and 15 levels, there is plenty of variety to keep…

FNF: Golf Minigame ft. Miku

FNF: Golf Minigame ft. Miku

► Play Now! Description A mod of Friday Night Funkin where golf and rhythm game meshed into one. Mod Credits: bbpanzu: Animator, Musician, Programmer Original FNF Credits: ninja_muffin99 – Programming KadeDev – Programming PhantomArcade3k and evilsk8r – ARTISTS kawaisprite – MUSIC If you want a challenge, turn off Ghost Tapping in the settings. Recommend using Google Chrome to play FNF Mod…

Doors and Rooms (Roblox Doors)

Doors and Rooms (Roblox Doors)

► Play Now! Description Doors and Rooms is an exhilarating horror game that immerses you in a mysterious and clandestine world. Your mission is to explore as many rooms as possible, delving into the dark corners of the premises. However, you’re not alone in this eerie labyrinth as monsters relentlessly pursue you, determined to thwart…

FNF Vs Super Funky Idol

FNF Vs Super Funky Idol

► Play Now! Description A funny mod of Friday Night Funkin where Boyfriend rap-battle the super idol guy from Tiktok.  Songs: Super BF Idol Super Funky Idol (the real deal) True Idol Mod Credits: Game is free, so if you had fun and would like to keep up-to-update on the mod or other mods they…

FNF: V.S. Tankman High Effort Ugh 2.0

FNF: V.S. Tankman High Effort Ugh 2.0

► Play Now! Description A mod of Friday Night Funkin introducing High Effort Ugh where you play as Tankman singing the song Ugh. Credits: Rozebud: Mod Music and chart. ninja_muffin99 – Programming KadeDev – Programming PhantomArcade3k and evilsk8r – ARTISTS kawaisprite – TASTY ASS MUSIC     If you want a challenge, turn off Ghost Tapping in the settings. Recommend using Google…

Anime Legends 2.5

Anime Legends 2.5

► Play Now! Description Anime Legends 2.5 takes you on an epic battle between legendary fighters. In version 2.5 two new Saint Seiya Joins the battle: Pegasus and Purple Dragon. Also fixed some bugs and add other UI and music improvements. In version 2.4 two new characters are added: Naruto normal form and Naruto Nine Tail form. In…

Merge War: Skibidi Toilets and Cameramen

Merge War: Skibidi Toilets and Cameramen

► Play Now! Description Get ready for a super fun game called “Merge War: Skibidi Toilets and Cameramen”! It’s all about going on exciting adventures and having epic battles! In this game, there are two groups fighting each other – the Skibidi Toilets and the Kamermen. Your job is to match the same characters in…