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The American economy runs on what are known as heuristics, a diverse array of mental short-cuts that help consumers make a dizzying number of choices to navigate the wild complexity of everyday life. These shortcuts help us select the restaurants we may choose to patronize, the cars we drive, the food we purchase, and the schools we attend and to which we send our children. We rely on scoring systems, certifications, and ranking methodologies to consider what movies to see, what music to listen to, and whether to purchase fair-trade products. These shortcuts come in many forms, from the complex (like the tools used to rate bonds and other financial products) to the straightforward (like the letter grades that many municipalities generate to inform consumers whether a particular restaurant follows safe food-handling practices).Sometimes these systems are managed and operated by the government, like the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administrations system for grading automobiles and trucks for their performance in crash tests, but often by private entities, like Consumer Reports. Sometimes the ratings are purely peer-to-peer and aggregated, like the ubiquitous five-star rating systems for ride-hailing companies or delivery services.In the end, consumers rely on these systems every day to make decisions great and small, to help make sense of a complex world where we are too easily prone to information overload.One area that cries out for a methodology that would provide consumers with critical details about the products and services they are using is one that is largely devoid of these types of shortcuts: our online life.We search, scroll, bank, shop, talk, text, stream, post, like, stan, and even hook up in the digital world. And we enter sites, download apps, communicate over platforms, access our financial information, and provide intimate details about our health and welfare without the slightest clue about what the entities with which we share such information do with it. The truth is, most will use it for their own profit and often sell it to data brokers: the third-party entities that, in turn, pass it along to other companies that might then use and abuse it, selling us products, pushing content to us we may not want, and perhaps even getting us to engage in behavior we might otherwise avoid if we were truly educated consumers about the uses and abuses of our digital data. AI only amplifies that influence.But what if there was a way to use the power of heuristics to protect our digital privacy through simple shortcuts that could give consumers basic information about how different sites, apps, and platforms were exploiting the digital activities they harvest from us?At present, some American states and the European Union have created rules of the road for the sunny information superhighway, as it was once called so quaintly in the 1990s. Instead of an information superhighway where consumers can travel at will,free of harm or surveillance, when we enter the digital world today, a better metaphor is the Upside Down: the shadowy, parallel world from the hit TV series Stranger Things, where entities with access to our digital lives create replicants of us that follow us around, always just below the surface, waiting to do us harm.We are already living in a world where we get asked to accept a particular companys cookies policy or its terms of service. These relatively light touch disclosure regimes are the product of laws and regulations passed around the world. The Europeans General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has largely set the global standard because tech companies do not want to have to ascertain when a particular consumer is subject to those regulations or not. And it is the GDPR, and the European Union, that we have to thank for those ubiquitous pop-ups that ask us to accept the companys cookies policy.But those rules actually mask what is going on under the hood. Companies can comply with the disclosure requirements by giving consumers the option of accepting their practices or not, and burying those disclosures in user agreements that are unintelligible to the average user. As a result, current practices in the digital world require a far more robust regulatory response than that which the relatively weak disclosure regimes that presently exist currently offer.Consumers are also routinely presented with complex terms of service, which few will read to the end, and even a smaller number will completely understand. Indeed, rare is the consumer who ever actually reviews these policies prior to entering a site or download an app. If they did, they would likely find few privacy-protective policies, if any. Instead, more likely than not, a review of those policies would reveal that the company engages in cross-site tracking, sells consumers information, and forces such consumers to go to arbitration even for violations of those very terms of service policies, among other things.What legal protections do exist on the internet actually largely protect companies, and not consumers. Laws like Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act insulate many companies that engage in activities online from being sued for the content on their sites. Courts, too, following federal law, largely enforce the terms of service that require that disputes about a companys actions must be resolved, not through the courts, but through arbitration. All of this is a result of a powerful tech lobby that not only fights any meaningful regulation of their activities but also complains that any government intervention will stifle innovation and the economic benefits and convenience these companies generate.Enter the ZoneBut there is another way, one that does not require the heavy hand of government, that can still foster innovation and put the power in the hands of consumers to drive business behavior and not the other way around. A more robust regulatory regime for the digital world could draw on the power of grading systems to send a clear message to consumers about the risks that particular apps or sites may pose to our digital privacy. It would provide this information to consumers in an easy-to-understand format that does not require a deep dive into the bowels of a companys end-user agreement, or a certificate in legalese. Instead, whenever a consumer accessed a site, app, or platform, that service would communicate whether it is protective of the consumers privacy or not.While there are many ways that a company can protect, or violate, a consumers privacy, and engage in activity that makes it unaccountable to that consumer should it breach their privacy, a simple, easy-to-understand system would grade companies on how well they do in terms of protecting their customers privacy or routinely violate it. That information would be communicated through one letter, a grade, that the company would have to reveal prominently as any consumer accessed the service. The consumer would then know, immediately, whether this is an entity that looks out for consumer privacy and which tends to exploit it. But where would such grades come from?Some grading systems are opaque, with the ultimate grade issued by a government agency, like the restaurant letter grades in New York City. One can assume that an A grade means that the restaurant meets basic quality standards. And its hard to find a restaurant worth their salt that does not have that A grade. In fact, anything less is usually enough to ward off many customers.In a regime for the digital world, one could adopt a type of digital zoning modelled after land-use restrictions in IRL. In land-use zoning, certain uses are permitted and others are excluded in particular areas or zones. You generally dont have a power plant or waste treatment facility abutting single-family homes. Thats because of zoning. If an area is zoned for particular uses, individuals and businesses that wish to engage in those uses are free to do so within it. Developers, government regulators, commercial establishments and residents can easily find out what is permitted and what is not from a predetermined description of particular zones. Anyone can comply with those restrictions, or find themselves facing litigation, fines, an order to stop what they are doing, and perhaps even dismantle any illegal development that has occurred.Zoning in the digital world could work much the same way. Privacy-protective uses will be clustered in the best zone; lets call it Zone A. In that zone, companies would not track a consumers activities on their site, not even keep personally identifying information unless it was necessary for their own purposes, and certainly would not sell such information to third parties. They would agree to stiff punishments for violations of their consumers privacy and allow those disputes to be resolved in a court of law, instead of forcing individuals to go through business-friendly arbitration settings of those businesses choosing, as many companies choose to do today. Ultimately, a company agreeing to provide this suite of privacy-protective practices by operating within Zone A would be able to market to its customers that they are doing so by displaying an A prominently on their home page, their apps site on an app store, or whenever a consumer starts to enter that site from their smartphone.If a company failed to provide these sorts of privacy protections, it would not receive that grade. Instead, it could choose from a number of different zones that would offer a different suite of protections along a spectrum, from best to worst. When a company provides some privacy protective measures, that would justify it displaying a higher grade, even if not an A. The system would cluster an array of practicescovering search, sale of data, monitoring user behavior, etc.and grade companies on the extent to which they meet the more privacy-protective practices or are more likely to take advantage of their customers. Those companies that are least protective of their customers data would earn an F. All companies would have to display their grade prominently whenever a consumer engages with that companys site, service, app, or platform. Consumers would have an immediate read on whether the company is looking out for the customer or abusing their data for its own benefit.While disclosure-based regimes are sometimes themselves abused, by, for example, companies making it difficult to understand what their policies are, or burying the important disclosure in legalese, a disclosure regime that is clear and easy to understand will put the power back in the hands of the consumer. Such a regime could create a race to the top, with companies vying to be more protective of their consumers data because they have to be completely transparent about their data privacy practices.Instead of stifling innovation and competition, digital zoning could actually encourage both, prompting companies to find ways to deliver their products and services in ways that are more protective of their customers interests and not less. Moreover, companies have a clear choice within this regime: no particular grade would be mandated. Companies would be free to do as they please with their customers dataprovided they are open and honest about their practices.What are the exact contours of this system and who would get to begin to cluster the different practices that determine the grade companies would receive? All of us. Legislators, technology companies, online safety and security experts, and consumers could engage in a dialogue around these issues to start to chart a course forward when it comes to our digital life that will encourage innovation that is protective of our privacy and does not simply see privacy as, at best, something to get around, or, worse, something to exploit.This type of robust and meaningful disclosure can occur without heavy-handed government intervention. Government will certainly have a hand in helping to write the rules of the road and setting the contours of the zones, with extensive input from a wide range of stakeholders, but it will not need to engage in extensive regulation of private companies. Of course, there will be a need to police company practices to make sure they are complying with the requirements of the letter grade they say they deserve, but that can be accomplished by stiff penalties, fines, and damages actions when companies misrepresent the types of protections they afford their customers. Such policing can come from state attorneys general and consumers themselves. It will also require strong whistleblower protections so that employees are free to come forward if the companies for which they work are not following the law, as well as stiff penalties for companies that engage in this sort of fraudulent behavior.Digital zoning would establish a clear and easy-to-understand approach to online privacy, empowering consumers while promoting corporate transparency and accountability. It could create a market-driven system that makes clear to consumers which companies protect their privacy and which might violate it. And it can enlist the government to police the boundaries of the zones, and not necessarily impose command-and-control policies from on high. Such a market-driven approach would place the consumers in the drivers seat and give them a clear sense of the rules of the roadand who is following them around.As technology becomes more and more present in our lives, its important we have a clearer way to know if the companies we do business with are harvesting our data or selling it to those who will use it for purposes we dont know, and would never accept if we knew it was happening. The time is right for us to better understand how technology serves us, rather than having such technology serve us up to anyone eager to exploit our data.Adapted fromThe Private Is Political: Identity and Democracy in the Age of Surveillance Capitalismby Ray Brescia. Published by NYU Press. Copyright 2025 byRay Brescia. All rights reserved.

Emphasizing comfort and practicality, the Pinnacle home showcases how tiny homes can offer an ideal balance of functionality and style. This cleverly designed home seamlessly integrates all essential amenities into a compact space, achieving elegance without adopting extravagant features. It demonstrates that small square footage doesnt equate to compromised comfort or style.Pinnacle is the latest design from Lusk Tiny Homes, a family-run business based in Victoria, Australia. Founded by a father-son team with extensive residential and industrial construction backgrounds, the company is dedicated to crafting small homes prioritizing quality and sustainability. Each dwelling is thoughtfully designed to blend harmoniously with the natural environment, reflecting the companys commitment to ecological living.Designer: Lusk Tiny HomesThe home is based on a tri-axle trailer, and constructed using sustainable Australian materials, that can handle different climates and the test of time. It features an engineered light gauge steel frame, Earthwool glasswool insulation, and you can opt to finish the exterior in Weathertex cladding painted in the color you like or Colorbond steel cladding. It is 29.5 feet long, and 8.2 feet wide. It isnt the tiniest tiny home on wheels, but it is quite versatile and mobile.The Pinnacle is a single-level tiny home, and it is equipped with a massive entrance door and big windows that provide stunning views of the surroundings. It features an open-plan room with a fully-equipped kitchen, and a lounge/dining area. As you move down the hallway, you will find a contemporary and well-equipped bathroom, while the end of the house holds a private bedroom with all the luxuries of a traditional sleeping space.The designers introduced soothing gray and matte green accents to soften the timeless white walls. But, the overall linear design and minimal decoration can feel somewhat stark and mundane. This clean, uncluttered aesthetic may appeal to those who prefer a blank canvas to personalize and express their unique style.Each functional area within the home is thoughtfully designed for convenience and practicality, giving those who wish to simplify their lives an opportunity to embrace efficient living. The kitchen is well furnished and equipped, blessed with an L-shaped layout that includes floor and overhead cabinets. Modern appliances such as an electric oven, a four-burner cooktop, a fridge, a microwave, and a dishwasher offer the same level of functionality found in a conventional home. The lounge area is quite cozy with a built-in sofa, and large glass doors that allow natural light to flow into the space.As you move down a small hallway, you will encounter the bathroom, which adopts the same minimal design language as the rest of the home. It includes a shower cabin with waterproof paneling, a vanity with a blank sink, a toilet, and a round mirror, as well as a large storage unit with space to hold a washing machine.The bedroom is on the ground level, offering easy accessibility and privacy. It includes a queen-size bed with integrated storage, as well as a full-size wardrobe to hold all your clothes and belongings. You could opt for a built-in desk, and a mini-split AC unit to elevate the comfort and functionality of the bedroom.The post This Little Dwelling Is Tailored For Anyone Who Wants To Adopt Peak Minimalism & Efficiency first appeared on Yanko Design.

Adapting large language models for specialized domains remains challenging, especially in fields requiring spatial reasoning and structured problem-solving, even though they specialize in complex reasoning. Semiconductor layout design is a prime example, where AI tools must interpret geometric constraints and ensure precise component placement. Researchers are developing advanced AI architectures to enhance LLMs ability to process and apply domain-specific knowledge effectively.A major limitation of general-purpose LLMs is their inability to convert theoretical knowledge into practical solutions. While these models can accurately define technical concepts, they often fail when solving real-world tasks that require spatial reasoning and structured logic. In semiconductor layout design, AI must go beyond text-based knowledge to ensure accurate placement of vias, metal layers, and circuit components. Without precise geometric relationships, layout designs may fail due to misalignment or incorrect spacing. Current models often require multiple rounds of human correction, making their deployment inefficient.Several approaches have been developed to improve LLMs adaptability for domain-specific applications. Fine-tuning involves training LLMs with domain-specific data, but this process is time-intensive and requires significant computational resources. Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) retrieves external knowledge to guide LLM outputs, but it does not fully address challenges related to structured problem-solving. In-context learning helps guide LLM reasoning by providing task-specific examples, yet it does not overcome spatial reasoning limitations. These methods offer incremental improvements but fail to deliver a comprehensive solution for applications requiring geometric logic.Researchers at IBM T.J. Watson Research Center and MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab introduced SOLOMON, a neuro-inspired LLM reasoning network, to enhance domain-specific adaptability. Unlike conventional approaches, SOLOMON employs a multi-agent reasoning system that dynamically processes spatial constraints and geometric relationships. The framework integrates thought assessment mechanisms to refine outputs iteratively, improving problem-solving accuracy. SOLOMON leverages prompt engineering techniques to guide LLM-generated solutions, allowing it to adapt to semiconductor layout tasks with minimal retraining.The architecture of SOLOMON is inspired by neuroscience and incorporates the Free Energy Principle, which optimizes reasoning by reducing discrepancies between expected and observed outcomes. The framework consists of three primary components: Thought Generators, Thought Assessors, and a Steering Subsystem. Thought Generators utilize diverse LLMs to produce multiple reasoning pathways, ensuring a broad range of solutions for complex tasks. The Thought Assessor evaluates these outputs, selecting the most logical and structured approach. The Steering Subsystem allows researchers to modify objectives dynamically, enabling more precise domain adaptation. Unlike fine-tuning, this architecture does not require continuous retraining, making it more efficient for specialized applications.Researchers conducted experiments on 25 semiconductor layout tasks to evaluate SOLOMONs effectiveness. The framework was compared to five baseline LLMs, including GPT-4o, Claude-3.5-Sonnet, and Llama-3 models. Each task assessed the models ability to generate geometric structures while maintaining spatial accuracy. SOLOMON demonstrated improvements in reducing runtime errors and scaling inaccuracies. The framework exhibited better spatial reasoning capabilities, improving placement precision and reducing mistakes in generated designs. SOLOMON instances also matched or exceeded the performance of o1-preview in multiple test categories, with the Claude-based SOLOMON performing strongly in certain complex tasks.A key advantage of SOLOMON is its ability to correct logical inconsistencies and arithmetic errors in geometric designs. The Thought Assessor continuously refines generated layouts by analyzing previous iterations, mitigating common hallucination issues in traditional LLMs. The system effectively reduces misinterpretations and enhances the reliability of AI-generated designs. SOLOMON synchronizes reasoning across multiple LLMs when presented with ambiguous layout specifications, ensuring consistent and precise output. By incorporating hierarchical assessment mechanisms, the framework significantly improves AI-driven design accuracy.This research highlights the importance of enhancing LLM reasoning capabilities rather than increasing model size. SOLOMON offers a structured and efficient approach for applying AI to domain-specific problem-solving, particularly in semiconductor layout design. Future research will focus on expanding the framework to other engineering applications, refining multimodal reasoning capabilities, and introducing iterative learning mechanisms to enhance AI decision-making. The introduction of SOLOMON represents a substantial advancement in making AI-driven tools more precise, adaptive, and effective for real-world industrial challenges.Check outthePaper.All credit for this research goes to the researchers of this project. Also,feel free to follow us onTwitterand dont forget to join our75k+ ML SubReddit. NikhilNikhil is an intern consultant at Marktechpost. 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Have you ever wondered what itd look like to see a Windows Phone, specifically Lumia 1020, would look like if it were running iOS? I havent either, but its still a pretty cool project to look at. Seeing iOS run on radically different form factors is pretty uncommon, so it certainly piqued my interest.On the r/hackintosh subreddit, one tinkerer posted a project of theirs: an iPhone SE 3 modified to fit inside of the housing of a Nokia Lumia 1020. That phone was certainly unique, but obviously its become less usable because of the fact that Windows Phone is now a defunct operating system.When I say it uses the internals of an iPhone SE 3, I really mean it. Everything including the 12MP rear camera, taptic engine, and the Touch ID sensor has been transplanted into the Lumia 1020s form factor. SIM card tray? Check. Flash? Its there. 5G also works.Even the Lightning port made its way over, which would normally be a downside, but since the Lumia 1020 used microUSB, thats an upgrade. Touch ID has been moved to the back of the phone to preserve the design of the Lumia 1020.The Lumia 1020 even had a camera shutter button, somewhat similar to the concept of Camera Control on iPhone 16. Obviously, its much harder to to wire an additional button into the iPhone while maintaining proper software integration. However, the tinkerer still found a way to preserve it.Instead of being a real shutter button, its a second volume down button which serves the purposes of taking a photo while in the camera app. Creative solution if you ask me.In short, everything crucial about the Nokia Lumia 1020 has been preserved, and Im quite impressed that this is even possible. Its a neat little project, with the only crucial loss being the headphone jack.You can read the full Reddit post for more details, as well as additional photos.My favorite Apple accessories on Amazon:Follow Michael:X/Twitter,Bluesky,InstagramAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

It's not a bad thing to watch your sugar. It's also not bad to have a sweet treat in moderation. The key to balancing the two is to focus on the type of sugar you eat. There's no need to eliminate sugar completely from your life -- after all, our bodies use sugar to make energy.For women and kids, the recommended amount is six teaspoons of sugar daily. For men, it's nine teaspoons. As for the type of sugar you should consume, natural sugar substitutes are a better option because they're lightly processed or unrefined. We outlined popular natural sugar alternatives below to help you figure out which one you like best. What are sugar substitutes or alternatives? Upgrade your inbox Get cnet insider From talking fridges to iPhones, our experts are here to help make the world a little less complicated. Before we get into sugar substitutes, it's important to clarify that sugar isn't inherently bad for you. It's vital for your health. Your body turns carbohydrates into glucose, a form of sugar, which is a primary energy source to keep your body moving and your brain functioning. Despite what some popular diet fads advocate, without carbs and sugars you may experience health problems and symptoms such as low energy, sleep problems and brain fog.The goal shouldn't be to avoid sugar but to consume the right kinds of sugar. Much of today's American diet consists of added sugars, which are processed and refined to add intense sweetness without much substance. Ultrarefined white sugar and high-fructose corn syrup are common ingredients in sodas, pastries, bread and condiments. These get delivered quickly to your bloodstream without adding other nutritional value. Excessive consumption of these sugarscan lead to serious health complications, including high blood pressure, diabetes and fatty liver disease.You can find the amount of added sugars on the nutrition facts label and ingredients list of any food item. The higher the added sugar is on the ingredients list, the more sugar is in the product. Added sugars go by many names, such as brown sugar, corn sweeteners, corn syrup, dextrose, fructose, glucose, high-fructose corn syrup, malt syrup, maltose and sucrose.In contrast, natural sugars are unrefined or only lightly processed and found naturally in many foods. Fruits, for example, contain fructose, but they're also high in fiber, providing a balanced combination of nutrients for your body. Honey and maple syrup are naturally sweet but rich in minerals, vitamins and antioxidants.There are also various natural sweeteners and sugar substitutes that you can add to food and beverages that provide sweetness without the downsides of refined sugars. Examples of these alternative sugars include sugar alcohols like sorbitol, artificial sweeteners like aspartame and natural sweeteners like stevia.The 6 best natural sugar substitutes Getty ImagesHere's the good news: If you want to cut back on sugar, you still have plenty of options for keeping things sweet. Below are six of the best natural sugar substitutes you can add to your diet in place of refined sugars.HoneyHoney has long been appreciated not only for its natural sweetness but also for its nutritional value. Bees make it from plant nectar in the process of pollination and it contains an array of beneficial plant compounds and antioxidants.Raw and darker honey, which are minimally processed, are rich in flavonoids and phenolic acids, in particular. These offer many benefits, including positive effects on cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and respiratory health. It's even been shown to reduce seasonal allergies.Maple syrupAnother popular natural sweetener, maple syrup, has claimed its place atop many pancakes. If you're cutting back on sugar, you may want to skip the pancakes but hang on to the syrup, which is produced from the sap of sugar maple trees.That's because maple syrup, like honey, contains antioxidants and minerals that can be beneficial for your health. Many of the unique compounds found in maple syrup have been shown to help combat cancer and diabetes. The darker the maple syrup, the less refined it is, and the more of these benefits it may provide.SteviaIf you're not a fan of the flavor of maple syrup or honey but still want a way to sweeten up beverages and recipes, stevia is a great natural sugar alternative to try. This sweetener is made from the stevia plant, and it's 200 to 400 times sweeter than table sugar.As a sugar substitute, stevia is non-nutritive, meaning it contains almost no calories. It adds sweetness without much else, which may be what you're looking for when cutting back on sugar. Stevia has also been correlated with reduced blood sugar and cholesterol. Remember that many stevia products on the market contain other processed ingredients or sugar alcohols, so it's important to do your research before using them.Pureed fruits annick vanderschelden photography/Getty ImagesIf you're looking for a more nutritionally balanced form of sugar, it's tough to beat raw fruits. The dietary fiber present in raw fruits aids in digestion and slows down sugar metabolism, reducing blood sugar spikes you might see from fruit juice or sugar additives. Eating fiber-rich foods can also help you reduce your total caloric intake and lower your risk of heart disease.Pureed fruits give you many of the same benefits, and they can serve as sweeteners to add to other foods. Applesauce works as an egg substitute in many recipes, for instance, and pureed berries make a great addition to plain, unsweetened yogurt.Monk fruitMonk fruit is another plant-based alternative sugar. This one is extracted from monk fruit, also known as luo han guo, a small round fruit that's commonly found in Southeast Asia. Although monk fruit itself contains fructose and glucose, these are actually removed in the extraction process, creating a non-nutritive sweetener that's around 100 times sweeter than table sugar.Monk fruit is relatively new to the market, so it needs further study to determine all its potential health benefits. Research on other non-nutritive sweeteners shows promising results in terms of weight management and fending off diabetes. The naturally sweet mogrosides in monk fruit also contain antioxidants, which can help with immune health and cancer prevention.Fruit juiceFruit juice is a natural sweetener that you can drink on its own or add to other beverages or condiments or even use in cooking. 100% fruit juice is a much better option than refined table sugar or high-fructose corn syrup because fruit juice is natural and unprocessed. It also contains loads of vitamins and nutrients.

Yes, Rare's Everwild is still in development, and Xbox is committed to giving the team the "time" it needs"We can give those teams time."Image credit: XboxEra / Rare News by Vikki Blake Contributor Published on Feb. 16, 2025 Almost six years on from its debut, Xbox CEO of Gaming Phil Spencer has confirmed that Rare's mysterious fantasy deer adventure Everwild is still in development.Despite being first revealed in late 2019 with a gorgeous teaser, and then shown again in summer 2020 with a slightly-more revealing trailer, we've heard very little about the game.XboxEra Interviews Phil Spencer.Watch on YouTubeTalking to the XboxEra podcast, however, Spencer had good news for those who feared the game may have been quietly cancelled, revealing the team was making "progress"."I was recently out at Rare. It's nice to see the team with Everwild and the progress that they're making," Spencer said, when asked reflect on what first-party games still in development he was most looking forward to (thanks, VGC)."It has been [a while]. And we've been able to give those teams time in what they're doing which is good and still have a portfolio like we have."It's like a dream that Matt [Booty] and I have had for a long time, so it's finally good to be there. We can give those teams time."Earlier today we reported that in the same podcast, Spencer said he's "not trying to move [PS5 and PC players] all over to Xbox anymore", acknowledging that players are "all so invested in where our games are", all he wants to do now is "allow more people to play" Xbox games on other systems.Spencer acknowledged that whilst selling games on competitor devices means Xbox only recoups 70 percent of the sale, that 70 percent still helps Xbox "build great portfolios".

In BriefPosted:12:01 PM PST February 16, 2025Image Credits:Getty Images under a NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images license.Researchers are training AI to interpret animal emotionsArtificial intelligence could eventually help us understand when animals are in pain or showing other emotions at least according to researchers recently profiled in Science.For example, theres the Intellipig system being developed by scientists at the University of the West of England Bristol and Scotlands Rural College, which examines photos of pigs faces and notifies the farmer if there are signs of pain, sickness, or emotional distress.And a team at the University of Haifa behind facial recognition software thats already been used to help people find lost dogs is now training AI to identify signs of discomfort on animals faces.These systems rely on human beings to do the initial work of identifying the meanings of different animal behaviors (usually based on long observation of animals in various situations), so they can train the AI on what to look for.However, a researcher at the University of So Paulo has experimented with using photos of horses faces before and after surgery, as well as before and after taking painkillers, allowing an AI system to use deep learning to decide on its own what signs might indicate pain, with an 88% success rate in a recent study.TopicsAI

In BriefPosted:11:02 AM PST February 16, 2025Image Credits:hapabapa / Getty ImagesBroadcom, TSMC reportedly exploring deals that would split up IntelBroadcom and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) are separately exploring deals to take over parts of Intel, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.Broadcom is reportedly considering an acquisition of Intels chip-design and marketing business, and would want a partner for the companys manufacturing business, while TSMC is reportedly looking at controlling some or all of Intels chip plants, potentially as part of an investor consortium.All discussions have been preliminary, the Journal says, with nothing submitted to Intel. Apparently TSMC is exploring a deal at the encouragement of President Donald Trumps administration, although a White House official said the administration was unlikely to support an arrangement that put a foreign entity in control of Intels factories.Intels struggling business seems to have made it an acquisition target for chip-making rivals. The Journal reported in September that Qualcomm had approached Intel about a takeover.Topics

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