OpenAI on Thursday released a smaller and more affordable version of its flagship large language model that powers ChatGPT. The new model, called GPT-4o mini, will cost developers 60 percent less to build AI-powered apps and services with as compared to GPT-3.5 Turbo, Open’s smallest model until today. But the big news here is for consumers. GPT-4o mini will replace GPT-3.5 Turbo for free users of ChatGPT starting today — which means that your baseline ChatGPT experience will improve significantly.

OpenAI's new, lightweight GPT-4o mini model promises an improved ChatGPT experience

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Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. Cutting corners: Spreadsheets are a staple of so many jobs and business fields that it is almost impossible to quantify their economic value. People adept with this tool are in high demand and often well-compensated. Microsoft has now created a feature that has the potential to kill some jobs while simultaneously freeing people from tedious data analysis.

Microsoft is developing an AI model for Excel spreadsheets, enabling natural language prompts

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has been officially revealed for the first time in a teaser video, which showcases a brand new design with thinner screen edges and a rectangular camera module. The video also hints at some of the AI features that the folding flagship will support. Shortly...

Google reveals Pixel 9 Pro Fold with brand new camera module and AI features in teaser video

Samsung has acquired Oxford Semantic Technologies, a UK-based startup specializing in artificial intelligence (AI), data processing, and knowledge graph technology. The Korean conglomerate plans to use the firm’s technologies to improve Galaxy AI. It has been already collaborating with the startup on various projects since 2018. Oxford Semantic Technologies...

Samsung acquired Oxford Semantic Technologies to boost Galaxy AI

Online dating app Tinder launched a new AI-powered tool called Photo Selector to cut down on the time spent choosing photos for Tinder profiles. The company noted that people aged 18-24 spend around 33 minutes picking the right profile photo for their dating app. As explained in a press release,...

Tinder's new AI tool automatically selects profile pictures for you

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

The Hisense 58-inch Class U6HF Series ULED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV is an impressive and affordable option for those seeking a feature-rich television. With Quantum Dot technology for vibrant colors, HDR compatibility, and a 240 motion rate, this TV delivers stunning visuals and smooth motion handling, making it ideal for movie enthusiasts and gamers.

This impressive 58-inch Hisense 4K Smart Fire TV is just $349 (save $200)

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Whenever you come across a sexy and extremely attractive person, bear in mind that such physical attributes may be influenced by their zodiac signs. Among all the signs of the zodiac, some signs tend to be more attractive than others. This is usually based on the planets that rule these signs and other astrological energies that could make them more appealing.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Sexy

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

With the generative artificial intelligence boom underway, tech companies are looking for training data to improve their models — and some are taking without permission. Apple, Nvidia, and Anthropic are among the tech companies found to have trained AI models with subtitles from tens of thousands of YouTube videos despite the platform’s rules against downloading and using its content without permission, according an investigation by Proof News that was co-published with Wired.

Apple, Nvidia, and other tech companies trained AI with thousands of YouTube videos

On Wednesday, the USPS said it addressed the issue and stopped the practice, claiming that it was “unaware” of it. TechCrunch found USPS was sharing customers’ information by way of hidden data-collecting code (also known as tracking pixels) used across its website. Tech and advertising companies create this kind of code to collect information about the user — such as which pages they visit — every time a webpage containing the code loads in the customer’s browser.

USPS shared customer postal addresses with Meta, LinkedIn and Snap

Denver, CO

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Content creators are now claiming that their videos were used without their knowledge to train artificial intelligence (AI) systems by tech giants such as Apple, Nvidia, and Anthropic. In response to legal actions, defendants—including Meta, OpenAI, and Bloomberg—have argued that their actions fall under the umbrella of fair use. Interestingly,...

Apple, Nvidia, and Anthropic stole YouTube videos to train AI

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South Korean automaker Hyundai announced Tuesday that its top-selling electric vehicle, the IONIQ 5, will be the first model to roll off the assembly line at its $7.6 billion EV and battery plant currently under construction in Bryan County near Savannah.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 EV model will be first off Bryan County assembly line

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Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

Power tools are an important piece of everyday home improvement and repairs. What can take hours to complete can be done in minutes, and DeWalt, one of the major brands in power tools, currently has an exclusive Amazon Prime Day deal for its cordless drill and impact drive combo kit for $129 after a 46% discount. If you’re ready to put on those safety glasses and get working click here, or continue reading to learn more about the DeWalt two-tool bundle.

Prime Day exclusive deal on this six-piece DeWalt cordless drill and impact drive kit - 46% off at Amazon

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. Google sure chose to have fun today. After first revealing the design of the Pixel 9 Pro, they followed up that teaser by showing off the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and confirming their next foldable’s name.

And Then Google Announced the Pixel 9 Pro Fold Too

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Waymo already has the required permits to commercially operate its robotaxi service 24 hours a day in the city of San Francisco, parts of the Peninsula and highways that reach the airport. Access to the airport requires a separate approval from the San Francisco Airport Commission. Technically, permits can be...

Waymo wants to bring robotaxis to SFO, emails show

A recent poll on TechPowerUp revealed that an overwhelming majority of PC users are not interested in paying extra for hardware with AI capabilities. According to the survey, 84 per cent of respondents would not spend more for AI features, while only seven per cent said they would, and nine per cent were unsure. Over 26,000 responders already contributed the poll data. This indicates that despite the PC market’s shift towards integrating AI, most enthusiasts remain sceptical of its value.

People don’t want to pay extra for AI

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OpenAI unveils GPT-4o mini, a smaller and cheaper AI model

The company says GPT-4o mini outperforms industry-leading small AI models on reasoning tasks involving text and vision. As small AI models improve, they are becoming more...

OpenAI unveils GPT-4o mini, a smaller and cheaper AI model

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