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Meta puts the ‘Dead Internet Theory’ into practice – Computerworld
Meta cheerfully boasts about its intentional creation of AI bots, but mainly to drive engagement. Meta’s fake-user initiatives remind me of its failed “metaverse” programs. As with the “Dead Internet Theory,” the “metaverse” concept was a dystopian nightmare dreamed up by novelists as a warning to mankind. The “Dead Internet Theory” is a conspiracy theory that attempts to explain how…
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Is the IVR Menu Dead? Well, That Depends
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) menus seem old-fashioned compared to today’s AI-driven alternatives like conversational IVR and interactive virtual assistants (IVAs). So I don’t blame you for thinking that the IVR menu is obsolete, too old-fashioned to use in a world where customers interact with brands through apps and chatbots. But it’s not dead at all. The basic IVR menu is…
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One dead, seven injured as Cybertruck explodes outside Trump’s hotel in Las Vegas
A Tesla Cybertruck exploded just outside of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, on New Year’s Day, law enforcement authorities have just confirmed. One person is dead inside the Cybertruck, and seven minor injuries have been reported, according to Las Vegas Sheriff Kevin McMahill. During a press conference Friday evening, the Las Vegas authorities showed several angles of…
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My Love for MOBA Was Dead, But This Game Locked Me in for a Second Ride in 2024
After spending 10,000 hours in Dota 2 and a few more in League of Legends and Smite over the last decade, I finally hung up my worn-out MOBA boots in 2023. After not having played a MOBA game in over a year, I did not expect a brand-new game to reignite the fire in me for this genre. Deadlock, originally…
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How to Jump-Start a Car With a Dead Battery
Jump-starting a car used to be a simple affair, but since cars have become more complex there are new risks, and you should be cautious if you jump-start one on your own. Plus, you might want to think twice about asking a stranger for help. “When a vehicle battery dies, most people immediately think to jump-start the battery using jumper…
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Arcane Season 2: Is Vander (Warwick) Really Dead?
Arcane Season 2 was the most anticipated animated project of 2024, and that’s thanks to the build-up Riot did with an incredible finale of Season 1. One of the biggest build-ups was for the arrival of the bloodthirsty monster Warwick from League of Legends in the story. Arcane Season 2 Act 2 gave us goosebumps with the sequence where Warwick…
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The History of Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead is having a cultural moment. The autumnal holiday celebrated in early November is marked by skeleton imagery, altars to dead ancestors, and great parties. But where did it come from and what does it all mean? Read on, future-calacas. What is Day of the Dead? Day of the Dead, or Día de Muertos, is an annual…
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California’s AI bill is dead in the water – and big tech can breathe a sigh of relief
California governor Gavin Newsom has returned SB 1047 without his signature, vetoing the proposed AI bill that divided the tech community. In a letter addressed to the California State Senate, Newsom outlined his concerns surrounding the legislation, criticizing the bill for lacking nuance in its application and for focusing too heavily on larger models. “While well-intentioned, SB 1047 does not…
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Mickey 17’s first trailer is light in tone, heavy on dead Robert Pattinsons
It may have been delayed until next year, but at least we now have our first look at Mickey 17. The debut trailer for the sci-fi film — which is helmed by Parasite director Bong Joon-ho and stars Robert Pattinson as Mickey Barnes — premiered Tuesday evening. According to the trailer’s description, Barnes “has found himself in the extraordinary circumstance…
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DC’s antitrust suit against Amazon is back from the dead
An appeals court has revived the District of Columbia’s antitrust case against Amazon, which the District claims illegally drives up prices on rival platforms. In a decision on Thursday, the DC Court of Appeals ruled that the District’s allegations “plausibly suggest” that Amazon already has monopoly power over online marketplaces or is close to achieving it. Former DC Attorney General…
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