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Spencer played down concerns about AI being used to streamline the video game production process and said it had a role in moderation Artificial Intelligence is very much on the news agenda right now. The unstoppable rise of ChatGPT and the seemingly imminent prospect of generalised AI able to re-create broad human thinking processes has …

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Zuckerberg has been competing in Brazilian jiu-jitsu; Musk has size on his side – and a move called ‘the Walrus’ In the red corner, the world’s richest person, and in the blue corner, the world’s richest millennial: Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have agreed to a cage match, after Musk jokingly suggested the bout in …

Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk say they’re up for a cage match. Who would win? Read More »

The first new non-3D instalment for a decade, due for release on Switch in October, will introduce the Wonder Flower, a four-player co-op feature – and Mario will be able to turn into an elephant There have been rumours circulating for a while that a new 2D instalment in the Super Mario series was afoot …

Super Mario leaps back to 2D as Nintendo goes retro Read More »

Battery fires put gig workers at particular risk – but safer alternatives are often out of reach Twisted mountains of charred bikes, scooters, wheels, and battery casings. The distinct, acidic smell of burnt chemicals. And where delivery workers once stood in line chatting while waiting for repairs, now blackened ruins and a somber crowd of …

Four more people just died in an e-bike fire. If nothing changes, they won’t be the last Read More »

The comedian answers made-up reader questions and meets showbiz stars in Lolly Adefope’s Fanmail. Plus: five of the best agony aunt podcasts Don’t get Hear Here delivered to your inbox? Sign up here It’s long been established that there’s a genuine psychological phenomenon which creates a sense of intimacy between listeners and podcast hosts. This …

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A legal battle is brewing over how giant firms will be able to appeal against new unit’s decisions Big tech is trying to use its vast coffers to neuter the powers of the UK’s new tech regulator, Rishi Sunak has been warned, as a fight over the courts becomes the latest battleground for overseeing Silicon …

Big tech is trying to weaken new digital markets regulator, Rishi Sunak warned Read More »

Federal Trade Commission alleges Bezos firm used ‘manipulative and deceptive user-interface designs to trick consumers’ The US Federal Trade Commission has sued Amazon for what it called a years-long effort to enroll consumers without consent into its paid subscription program, Amazon Prime, and making it hard for them to cancel. The FTC, the US agency …

Amazon duped millions into enrolling in Prime, US regulator says in lawsuit Read More »

Square Enix; PS5A more mature and realistic tone, stunning performances, a rounded likable hero and a fully realised world make up for moments when this epic 40-hour game becomes a chore What makes a Final Fantasy? Given the frequent tone changes for the series – this one boasts an obvious Game of Thrones influence and …

Final Fantasy XVI review – sophisticated spectacle is a breath of fresh air Read More »

From Untitled Goose Game to Octodad and even Tears of the Kingdom, it’s always games with silly physics or absurd set-ups that crack me up the most. Plus: Final Fantasy XVI • Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up here I was reminded of the understated farcical comedy masterwork that is Untitled …

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Conservatives say liberals want to kill talk radio. But there’s plenty else on the AM dial – much of it essential Charlie Kirk, radio host and founder of the rightwing youth group Turning Point USA, believes that a conspiracy may be afoot. “Whether they’re doing this intentionally or not, the consequence will be … an …

New electric cars won’t have AM radio. Rightwingers claim political sabotage Read More »