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By Steven Levy Backchannel Dec 22, 2023 6:00 AM How Not to Be Stupid About AI, With Yann LeCun It’ll take over the world. It won’t subjugate humans. For Meta’s chief AI scientist, both things are true. Facebook X Email Save Story Photograph: Erik Tanner Do not preach doom to …

A new study examining nearly a half century of logging in Ontario and Quebec warns the practice has left forests in the provinces severely depleted — and put the majestic woodland caribou at risk. New study finds more than 14 million hectares cut in Ontario and Quebec since 1976 Canada …

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield says that, from where he’s sitting, the Artemis moon missions are coming along just fine. 'If everything was perfect, I'd be suspicious,’ says former International Space Station commander Retired Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield says that, from where he's sitting, the Artemis moon missions are coming along …

Huawei has confirmed that it is bringing its latest innovations into the Pacific region, including the Philippines. After a successful launch in Dubai, the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2-inch, HUAWEI MateBook D 16 2024, and HUAWEI FreeClip are set to redefine the way Filipino consumers work, create, and innovate starting this …

We’ve said it once. And we’ll say it again. Everyone and their mother’s uncle’s daughter’s cousin are making handheld consoles. This started with the Nintendo with the Switch, followed by Valve’s Steam Deck, the success of these two has prompted many others such as ASUS ROG, Lenovo, and Logitech, to …

Announced at CES 2024, Sony has introduced a VR headset that would allow spatial content creation. This means, you will be able to build things in a 3D environment. You may be able to move around, place blocks, connect dots in the air here and there. Think Tony Stark when …

In an effort to reduce the spread of marine invasive species, Canada ordered lobster pounds to euthanize all egg-bearing female lobsters. But two years after the measure was introduced, some in the business are still unaware of the requirement. Some operators unaware of requirement, which was quietly introduced 2 years …

As part of a settlement with a horse welfare nonprofit, Amazon will no longer sell products containing “ejiao,” which is made with donkey skin. Illustration: WIRED Staff; Getty Images If you are planning to buy your donkey meat on Amazon this Christmas, you may have to look elsewhere. The world’s …

Bird was once valued at more than $2 billion—now it has filed for bankruptcy. This is the untold story of the contractors who risked it all to try to make the micromobility dream a reality. ILLUSTRATION: JAMES HOSKING In a minivan with the rear seats ripped out, John is chasing …

We knew Microsoft was going down deep in AI. They are building their custom-Arm chips with a focus on AI, they have built infrastructure to support AI, and they’re doing everything they can to integrate Copilot everywhere. It should come as no surprise that Microsoft now intends to build an …