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The Zelos-450 Pellet Grill Has Features Missing on Grills Triple Its Price

Brisk It’s Zelos-450 boasts gimmicky generative AI. However, it’s a stellar piece of hardware, especially at this price.

WIRED Roundup: DHS’s Privacy Breach, AI Romantic Affairs, and Google Sues Text Scammers

Security

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss our scoop about how the Department of Homeland Security illegally collected Chicago residents’ data for month, as well as the news of the week.

Spotify acquires music database WhoSampled

Apps

Spotify says the database will power its new SongDNA feature.

Warner Music settles copyright lawsuit with Udio, signs deal for AI music platform

The subscription service will allow users to make remixes, covers, and new songs using the voices of artists and compositions of songwriters who choose to participate.

Rising data center electricity use risks blackouts during winter storms

Business

Data centers are driving record electricity demand, and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation is warning that a sever winter storm could push the grid over the edge.

The Biggest AI Companies Met to Find a Better Path for Chatbot Companions

Business

In a closed-door workshop led by Anthropic and Stanford, leading AI startups and researchers discussed guidelines for chatbot companions, especially for younger users.

Government-backed coalition to end gazumping in property market

Computing

The government wants a digital platform that can address ‘inefficiencies’ causing stress for homeowners and inflicting huge costs to the economy

The US Needs an Open Source AI Intervention to Beat China

Business

Depending on foreign-made open models is both a supply chain risk and an innovation problem, experts say.

Subletting startup Kiki paid over $152K to settle charges after violating NYC short-term rental laws

Apps

Kiki Club, a subletting startup that matches listers and renters, violated NYC laws and had to pay the city over $152,000 to settle charges.

Bluesky announces moderation changes focused on better tracking, improved transparency

Apps

Bluesky is making moderation changes, including the addition of new reporting categories, strikes, and more clarity when communicating with users about violations.

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