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Nvidia reportedly scraped decades' worth of videos to train its AI models
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A report claims the AI was used for its Omniverse 3D world generator, self-driving car systems, and 'digital human' products |
Nvidia scraped videos from YouTube, Netflix, and other sources to train its AI products, internal communications obtained by 404 Media show. According to emails viewed by 404, project managers discussed using as many as 30 virtual machines running on Amazon Web Services to download 80 years’ worth of full-length and clip-length videos every day. The news site said that when asked about whether it was legally and ethically OK to use creators’ content in this way without permission, Nvidia replied that it had been done “in full compliance with the letter and the spirit of copyright law” ... |
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7 things we expect from next week's Google Pixel 9 event
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The highly anticipated unveiling takes place on August 13
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There’s plenty to look forward to during next week’s Made by Google event, with the tech giant expected to unveil the next generation of Pixel hardware, some fun AI tools, and more, Digital Trends reported. Among the goodies to expect is the Google Pixel 9. This will be the base model Pixel, with the more powerful Pro and Pro XL variants also incoming. Also on the way is the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Google’s second foldable and the successor to the Pixel Fold, which launched last year. The third iteration of the Pixel Watch should also be introduced, with two sizes instead of the usual one likely to be offered. And there’s more ... |
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Get ready to pay for more Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+
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Streaming services are going to cost a little more starting October 17
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Starting in October, Disney+ with ads will rise from $8 a month to $10. Disney+ without ads will go from $14 a month to $16. The annual subscription will rise by $20 to $160. Hulu with ads will increase from $8 a month to $10, while the annual fee will jump from $80 to $100. Hulu's ad-free plan will rise by $1 to $19 a month, while Hulu with Live TV with ads will rise to $83 a month, or $96 without ads. ESPN+ will increase by $1 to $12 a month, and by $10 to $120 a year. The Disney Bundle Duo Basic will go up by $1 to $11 a month, while the Duo Premium bundle will remain at $20 a month ... |
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Stranger Things: The First Shadow heads to Broadway
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The show opened to positive reviews last year in London’s West End
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Stranger Things: The First Shadow will begin previews at the Marquis Theatre in New York City on March 28 next year before officially opening on April 22, Digital Trends reported. Based on Netflix's hit sci-fi series, Stranger Things: The First Shadow is a prequel play set in 1959. It depicts the arrival of a young Henry Creel and his family in Hawkins, Indiana. Fans can sign up for the mailing list for the chance to purchase first-access tickets on the show's website. Signup closes on September 12, with the presale beginning the next day. The general sale starts on September 17 ... |
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Video game industry pays tribute to Game Informer
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Following Game Informer's sudden shutdown, those in the gaming industry shared some fond memories of the magazine
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GameStop dropped a bombshell last week when it closed down Game Informer and laid off its staff after 33 years of operations. With the magazine having had such a huge impact over the years, Digital Trends reached out to writers, developers, and even a former Game Informer intern to find out what the esteemed publication meant to them. Comments included how Game Informer “will forever remain a cornerstone for creativity and outstanding journalism,” and how even when the web took over, the magazine “remained one of the best places to learn about video games thanks to a dedicated team that cared about the craft” ... |
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