ChatGPT’s initial responses to prompts usually appear polished and confident, yet any one of us can recall times they read something slightly (or extremely) off. It might just be a detail missing or a wrong assumption, but it’s enough to throw off the whole answer. The usual response is to try and start correcting and…

A critical New Yorker profile reignited long-standing concerns about Sam Altman’s leadership and trustworthiness There were two separate attempted attacks at Altman’s home over the weekend Altman responded with an intense and personal blog post calling for de-escalation of rhetoric around AI For Sam Altman, the weekend was a chaotic and at times dangerous series…

Proper Ladies is a sharp, fast-paced British comedy that throws four Muslim schoolgirls into detention and lets the chaos unfold. Created by Sabrina Ali and based on her play Dugsi Dayz, the six episodes blend rebellious teenage energy with culturally specific humour and quick-fire dialogue. As tensions rise and alliances shift, the girls hatch plans…

Lemurs engage more with tech when humans share control of interactive systems Zoo visitors stayed longer when animals visibly responded to inputs Shared control increased both animal interaction frequency and visitor attention A research team from the University of Glasgow has tested whether animals can engage with technology in ways that resemble shared experiences with…

Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Monday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Monday, April 13 (game #1540). Quordle…

Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Monday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, April 13 (game…

Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Monday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, April 13 (game…

Exit 8 is now playing in theaters, adapting the video game of the same name. Set in a looping subway system with seemingly no escape, it’s a liminal horror nightmare. In my Exit 8 review, I said that you might end up dreading your next subway commute even more after watching it. It’s amazing how…

She’s back from the dead and trying to make her return to major league comedy… Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) is truly a woman who doesn’t quit. After dashing her original plan to complete the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) awards accolade in the premiere of Hacks season 5, Deborah has decided to make her big…

NBN plan prices appear to change on what can feel like a daily basis, which can understandably be annoying if you’re thinking of switching your current plan, but are unsure whether to make the switch today or hold off in case a better deal comes along. I monitor NBN plan prices and typical evening speed…