Tag: Safety
D&D Publisher Walks Back Controversial Changes To Online Tools
Wizards of the Coast announced a D&D Beyond update with 2024 rulebooks, sparking player panic over forced changes. After backlash, they decided to preserve older versions and offer players a choice....
Microsoft Donates the Mono Project To Wine
Microsoft has donated the Mono Project to WineHQ, facilitating the running of Windows applications on Unix-like systems. Mono, an open-source .NET implementation, will continue under WineHQ's stewardship, while Microsoft focuses on modern .NET development....
US Says Genetically Modified Wheat Safe To Grow, Pending Trials
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has allowed Argentina’s Bioceres to grow genetically modified wheat in the U.S. It still needs further trials before commercialization, which could help farmers with drought issues despite consumer concerns....
Gannett is Shuttering Site Accused of Publishing AI Product Reviews
Gannett is shutting down its product review site, Reviewed, on November 1st. The site, which has faced scrutiny over accusations of publishing AI-generated articles, has employed journalists to review various products. Gannett claims the questionable articles were from a third-party and denies AI involvement. Employees have expressed concerns....
Presentation: Applying AI to the SDLC: New Ideas and Gotchas! – Leveraging AI to Improve Software Engineering
Tracy Bannon discusses the pervasive role of navigational technology and draws a parallel with the current transitional phase in AI and software engineering. She mentions the Gartner Hype Cycle, identifying that we are at the peak of inflated expectations for generative AI. Bannon emphasizes the need for cautious integration of AI in the software development lifecycle, stressing the importance of...
Intel Board Member Quit After Differences Over Chipmaker’s Revival Plan
Lip-Bu Tan, a well-regarded semiconductor industry veteran, resigned from Intel's board due to frustrations with the company's bloated workforce, risk-averse culture, and lagging AI strategy. His departure underscores ongoing uncertainties in Intel’s efforts to reclaim its leadership in the chip industry, making it vulnerable to activist shareholder actions....
