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In context: It seems as if everyone who is anyone has thrown their hats and their money into developing large language models. This AI explosion prompted a need to benchmark them for comparison. So, UC Berkley, UC San Diego, and Carnegie Mellon University researchers formed the Large Language Systems Organization (LMSYS Org or just LMSYS). […]

What just happened? Australian startup Canva has acquired the British creative software company Affinity (formerly Serif) in a deal worth around $380 million. Canva expects that Affinity’s photo editing, design, and publishing tools will help it compete with Adobe’s Creative Cloud suite, which many consider the gold industry standard. Canva confirmed the acquisition this week,

In brief: Microsoft’s recent announcements have sparked concern over the company’s position in the console market. It’s no secret that Sony and Nintendo are outselling Microsoft, but at this year’s Game Developers Conference, third-party publishers began questioning their support of Xbox. Meanwhile, Xbox boss Phil Spencer voiced unease about the general state of the console

What’s at stake: Unlike many corporate fines we have seen in the past, the EU’s DMA penalties aren’t a mere slap on the wrist. Initial offenses could cost the company 10 percent of its global revenue, while subsequent violations are double. For example, Apple would be looking at a fine of over $35 billion. To

Facepalm: Apple’s “Find My” feature has helped many users locate their lost devices. Cupertino engineers certainly didn’t design the app to help police track down gangs, but that didn’t stop Missouri police officers from using it to conduct a raid last May, with disastrous consequences. A Ferguson, Missouri family is suing the St. Louis County

Uncannily Fast: Generative AI services can produce a high-quality visual patchwork but are usually quite sluggish. Researchers from MIT and Adobe have developed a potential solution to this time-consuming issue, with a new super-fast image generation method with minimal impact on quality. The technique spits out about 20 images per second. Image generation AI typically

What just happened? In a move supporters claim is aimed at protecting kids from the dangers of unregulated internet use, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that bans all children under the age of 14 from social media platforms. The new law also prohibits kids aged 14 and 15 from having a

Facepalm: Another day, another example of Google’s generative artificial intelligence technology doing something it shouldn’t. This time, it’s the company’s AI-powered search results that were misbehaving, recommending malicious websites including those pushing scams, malware, and fake giveaways. Google started rolling out its Search Generative Experience (SGE) earlier this month. The company boasts that the feature

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In brief: Developers often use GDC panels to relay previously untold stories about the creative process behind well-known games. This year, Tetris creator Alexey Pajitnov revealed a prototype for a unique take on the legendary puzzle game that sat forgotten for over a decade. It’s unclear when or if “Tetris Reversed” will be released. Most