Roblox’s new AI features reduce the time it takes to create avatars and 3D models
Roblox is introducing two new AI technologies to reduce the time it takes to create avatars and 3D models, the company announced on Monday. The technologies, which were built on Roblox artificial intelligence, are designed to help creators eliminate time-consuming avatar setup and texturing steps when building content on the
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Tech aficionados, startup enthusiasts, marketing wizards, and venture capitalists on the rise — seize the opportunity to showcase your expertise at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, happening from October 28–30 in San Francisco. Share your insights and shape the conversation! Apply to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt We’re assembling a lineup of industry
Read moreMrBeast and Prime Video announce ‘largest game show in history’
The biggest content creator on YouTube, MrBeast announced on Monday that he’s filming a game show for Amazon’s Prime Video. On X, he wrote: “Big news gamers I’m going to be filming the largest game show in history and releasing it on Prime Video! Over 1,000 contestants, $5,000,000 prize, and
Read moreEsports league postponed after players hacked midgame
On Sunday, two competitive esports players appeared to get hacked during a live streamed game, prompting the organizers to postpone the tournament. Players were competing in the Apex Legends Global Series, a competitive esports tournament for the popular shooter game Apex Legends, which has a $5 million total prize pool.
Read moreYouTube now requires creators to disclose when realistic content was made with AI
YouTube is now requiring creators to disclose to viewers when realistic content was made with AI, the company announced on Monday. The platform is introducing a new tool in Creator Studio that will require creators to disclose when content that viewers could mistake for a real person, place or event
Read moreHere’s the Elon Musk interview that got Don Lemon’s show canceled
Things started getting tense about halfway into the interview. | Image: Don Lemon Show Don Lemon has published the “tense” interview with Elon Musk that got his show canceled on X. During the interview, Lemon touches on various topics related to hate speech on X and Musk’s own views on
Read moreApex Legends postpones competition amid hacking concerns
Two pro players were forcibly given cheats while livestreaming their finals matches. | Image: Respawn Apex Legends has postponed the North America finals for its Global Series championship over concerns that hackers have compromised the “competitive integrity” of the game. Two professional players from major teams were targeted while livestreaming
Read moreDeepfake Dangers: AI Misinformation Targets Elections
In the fast-evolving landscape of technological advancements, the 2024 Global Risks Report by the World Economic Forum has sounded a stark warning: AI-generated misinformation and disinformation rank second only to extreme weather as global risks. This revelation underscores the profound influence of technology on our societal fabric, particularly within the
Read moreExploring what inspired folks to start coding
Users have been sharing the spark that started them on their journey as computer programmers. From IRC to Minecraft, users found a passion that became a career.
Read more5 Practical Technologies Every Ambitious SMB in Industrials Should POC
Manufacturing, construction, and other industrial businesses can leapfrog from technology-lagging organizations to ones driving competitive advantages. A chief challenge is escaping legacy mindsets, especially in small and medium businesses where technology is a commodity component that’s bought once and used well past its depreciation date.
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