FoxtrotDeltaTango

@FoxtrotDeltaTango@sh.itjust.works · Joined ⁨Jan⁩ ⁨2026⁩

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New York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlash

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A Realbotix humanoid robot, center, speaks with attendees at a Realbotix booth during the CES tech show Jan. 8, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)AP NewsNew York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlashA school district in a rural corner of upstate New York is hitting pause on plans to deploy an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom.

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‘The Government Hopes To Set a Precedent’: An Interview With the Man Charged for Allegedly Wiping His GrapheneOS Phone

cross-posted from: feddit.org/post/33313028

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www.404media.co/the-government-hopes-to-set-a-precedent-an-interview-with-the-man-charged-for-allegedly-wiping-his-grapheneos-phone/
404 Media‘The Government Hopes To Set a Precedent’: An Interview With the Man Charged for Allegedly Wiping His GrapheneOS PhoneThe U.S. government has charged Samuel Tunick with allegedly typing in a passcode to wipe his phone before officers could search it. “I hope people understand that the charges against me are meant to intimidate people,” he said.

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"We still value the culture of physical media" As PlayStation prepares for an all-digital future, Sega president comes out in support of discs

cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/49846070

Sega is the latest publisher to make its views about physical media clear, in the wake of Sony’s controversial decision to kill off the manufacture and sale of discs by 2028. The president of the Japanese publisher, Shuji Utsumi, noted that he believes physical media is still important, though digital distribution is “crucial”, mostly thanks to the “steadily increasing” number of people playing on PC.

“When it comes to titles we call ‘full games’ for consoles and PCs, we believe that a digital shift is crucial,” he notes in an interview with Japanese publication Famitsu. "Of course, consoles are important, but the proportion of people who play on PCs is steadily increasing. Even in areas where consoles are not widely available, there are many people who say, 'I can play it on PC.

“In order to cultivate that market, we believe it is important to strengthen our digitalisation. We tend to think from a physical perspective, so I think we need to be more digitally conscious and become more global.”

He then draws on Sega’s own legacy, noting that - once upon a time - the company was in the hardware market itself. It learned some pretty important lessons back then, and since dropping out of the hardware race, Sega has found massive success as a publisher. This seems to colour Utsumi’s belief in physical media.

“We were originally a platform provider, and of course, we still value the culture of physical media. Rather than completely abandoning that, we are currently challenging ourselves to shift so that we can think about and act on the important aspects of digital media in parallel.”

Given the response to Sony and PlayStation’s decision to move away from physical media altogether, this is quite refreshing. Many have outlined how a digital-only future could impact consumer rights, whilst others have begun petitioning Sony in the hopes the company will change its mind. The hardware giant seems immovable in its stance at the moment, however, likely emboldened by the fact that even the EU will be unable to influence its decision.

Other creators have begun weighing in on the matter, too, with the most recent comments coming from the creator of the RPG series, Disgaea. Sohei Niikawa believes that if PlayStation kills physical media, it should “get rid of the hardware” too.

www.eurogamer.net/playstation-physical-media-sega-ceo
Eurogamer.net"We still value the culture of physical media" As PlayStation prepares for an all-digital future, Sega president comes out in support of discsShuji Utsumi, president of Sega, has spoken up in defence of physical games - though he understands the importance of digital storefronts, too.

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Game Pass Was Supposed To Save Xbox – Instead, It’s Killing the Company

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“Netflix for games” has proven to be far from the ideal solution.

www.ign.com/articles/game-pass-was-supposed-to-save-xbox-instead-its-killing-the-company
IGNGame Pass Was Supposed To Be the Netflix-Style All-You-Can-Play Subscription That Would Save Xbox – Instead, It’s Killing the CompanyGame Pass was supposed to be the all-you-can-play subscription service that put Xbox on top after a disastrous generation. Instead, it's a failure that's threatening to ruin the company.

The Army Is Burning Through Its AI Tokens. Members of the Army received an email informing them that they were rapidly depleting their AI tokens, and needed to limit use.

www.wired.com/story/the-army-is-burning-through-its-ai-tokens/
WIREDThe Army Is Burning Through Its AI TokensMembers of the Army received an email informing them that they were rapidly depleting their AI tokens, and needed to limit use.

Why Would Meta Download So Much Porn? Filings from a recent lawsuit allege that the tech company accessed—and distributed—copyrighted adult films, blueprints for 3-D-printable handguns, celebrity deep

www.theatlantic.com/technology/2026/07/meta-strike-3-porn-lawsuit/688023/
The AtlanticWhy Would Meta Download So Much Porn?Filings from a recent lawsuit allege that the tech company accessed—and distributed—copyrighted adult films, blueprints for 3-D-printable handguns, celebrity deepfakes, and more.