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Nous Research drops Hermes 4 AI models that outperform ChatGPT without content restrictions

Nous Research drops Hermes 4 AI models that outperform ChatGPT without content restrictions

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These 7 tech myths sound smart but only waste your money

These 7 tech myths sound smart but only waste your money

Tech is full of half-truths, clever marketing lines, and myths that just refuse to die. Some of them sound logical,…
Microsoft fires two more employees for participating in Palestine protests on campus

Microsoft fires two more employees for participating in Palestine protests on campus

Microsoft has fired two more employees who participated in recent protests against the company’s contracts with the Israeli military and…
Watch Our Livestream Replay: Back to School in the Age of AI

Watch Our Livestream Replay: Back to School in the Age of AI

Everyone has a stake in how tech is shaping education today. From the tech moguls and venture capitalists who are…
Trump administration’s deal is structured to prevent Intel from selling foundry unit

Trump administration’s deal is structured to prevent Intel from selling foundry unit

The Trump administration seems intent on controlling Intel’s ability to make key business decisions around its floundering foundry business unit.…
Anthropic users face a new choice – opt out or share your data for AI training

Anthropic users face a new choice – opt out or share your data for AI training

Anthropic is making some big changes to how it handles user data, requiring all Claude users to decide by September…
AI or not, Will Smith’s crowd video is fresh cringe

AI or not, Will Smith’s crowd video is fresh cringe

Will Smith posted a video on social media that shows oceans of fans cheering him on during his recent European…
Mississippi’s age assurance law puts decentralized social networks to the test

Mississippi’s age assurance law puts decentralized social networks to the test

An overly broad age assurance law in Mississippi is leading to arguments about which platforms — Bluesky, Mastodon, or others…
Google’s Pixel Care Plus includes free screen and battery repair

Google’s Pixel Care Plus includes free screen and battery repair

Google is phasing out its Preferred Care extended warranty plan for the Pixel Care Plus program. Pricing between the two…
This Is How You Log Off

This Is How You Log Off

On today’s episode of Uncanny Valley, our hosts talk to features editor Jason Kehe about everything from screen time limits…