Warner Music has entered into a licensing deal with the AI song generator Suno, following the resolution of a copyright infringement lawsuit against the service from a year prior.
As the third-largest music label globally, representing artists like Coldplay, Charli XCX, and Ed Sheeran, Warner becomes the first major record label to officially collaborate with Suno.
Under the terms of the agreement, users can create AI-generated songs on Suno by using simple text prompts, which may include the voices, names, and likenesses of Warner artists who have opted into the service.
Robert Kinkle, CEO of Warner Music Group, emphasized that this partnership demonstrates how artificial intelligence can develop into “professional artists” while showcasing “the values of music.”
“This innovative agreement with Suno is a win for the creative community that will benefit everyone involved,” he declared. “As Suno’s user base and monetization rapidly grow, we recognized this opportunity to create a revenue model and enhance fan experiences.”
As part of the agreement, Suno, often dubbed the ChatGPT of music, committed to modifying its platform to introduce a new, more strictly licensed model next year, including download limitations for users.
Suno announced that only paying members will be permitted to download its AI music creations, and even these members will be subject to extra fees for downloads, as well as a cap on the number of creations they can produce.
This initiative aims to tackle the proliferation of AI tracks generated on Suno, moving toward discontinuing the current version and avoiding an oversupply on streaming platforms.
This agreement comes shortly after Warner Music reached a settlement and partnership agreement with rival AI music generation platform Udio.
Previously, the world’s largest record label sued both Suno and Woodo for copyright violations, asserting their technologies misappropriated music and churned out millions of AI-generated songs without artist consent.
Universal Music, the leading label worldwide, was the first to announce settlements with these companies when they concluded an agreement with Audio last month. While Universal continues to pursue legal action against Suno, Sony Music has filed lawsuits against both Suno and Woody.
In conjunction with the deal with Warner Music, Suno has also acquired live music and concert discovery platform Songkick for an undisclosed figure.
The UK government is currently consulting on a new intellectual property framework for AI, which was initially expected to enable AI firms to use the creative community’s work without approval for model training.
This issue has ignited significant backlash from creators, who advocate for an opt-in system that would enable companies to identify and license their work while ensuring creators receive compensation when their work is utilized.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall indicated last week her intention to “reset” the discussion, expressing support for artists’ appeals to prevent their work from being exploited by AI companies without remuneration.
A hacker threatens to release personal information and photographs of thousands of nursery children online unless a ransom is paid.
Identified by the alias Shine, the hacker compromised the UK-based Kido Nursery chain and revealed the profiles of 10 children online on Thursday. Their Dark Web site features a “Data Leak Roadmap,” indicating plans to “publish 30 profiles of personal data for each child and 100 employees.”
A cybersecurity briefing reviewed by the Guardian suggests that Radiant is a new entity within the cybercrime landscape, “pushing the limits of morality and practicality.”
The group’s online content demonstrates proficient English skills; however, there are hints they may not be Western, attributed to a “slight awkwardness” in their phrasing, the analysis indicates.
The Radiant Gang’s “leak sites”—a common strategy in ransomware attacks displaying victim data on the dark web—contain 10 Kido customer profiles for parents, which include the child’s name, date of birth, parent’s and grandparent’s names, as well as address and phone number.
The site claims to possess sensitive information on over 8,000 children and their families, documenting incidents, protection reports, and claims. All Kido nurseries in the UK have reported being impacted.
The leak site mentioned its efforts to negotiate with Kido, stating, “It’s slowly leaking, which undermines the entire company and prompts them to continue the dialogue.”
A spokesperson from Kido stated: “We have recently identified and responded to cyber incidents. We are collaborating with external experts to investigate and determine the details of what occurred. We will promptly inform both our families and relevant authorities and maintain close communication with them.”
The nursery chain is collaborating with authorities, including the intelligence committee’s office, Ofsted, and the Metropolitan Police, which is currently conducting an investigation.
An email from Kido UK CEO Catherine Stoneman, reviewed by the Guardian, noted a “complex” forensic investigation and emphasized treating the incident as a “first priority.” She suggested that the breach involved “two third-party systems responsible for processing certain data.”
Stoneman elaborated: “If we confirm that family information has been compromised, affected families have been contacted. If you have not received direct communication, that means there is no forensic evidence indicating your data has been impacted.”
With 18 locations across London, the US, India, and China, Kido informed parents that the breach occurred due to criminal access to data hosted on a software service known as Famly.
Famly’s CEO, Anders Laustsen, stated: “We will conduct a comprehensive investigation into this matter to ensure that Famly’s security and infrastructure have not been compromised.
One parent shared with the BBC that she received a threatening phone call from a hacker.
Sean, whose child attends Kido Nursery in Tooting, southwest London, expressed that neither he nor any parents he knew had been directly informed by the nursery about the potential compromise of their children’s data. “How could they obtain details for specific kids, not just generally? That’s the real issue,” he remarked.
Sean noted that he viewed the risk of real-time information regarding children—such as through cyberattacks—as a necessary trade-off for using the app. He empathized with nursery staff who bear the brunt of parental complaints, pointing out that the app provider should be held accountable.
“One of the obviously alarming aspects is that anyone could stoop to such depths to extort money from a nursery while using children as leverage,” he said.
Authorities are cautioning businesses against paying hacker ransoms to help prevent the perpetuation of criminal activities, as cyberattacks continue to escalate in frequency.
Recent high-profile victims include Co-ops, Marks & Spencer, and Jaguar Land Rover. Many of these attacks have been linked to an English-speaking cybercrime group known as “scattered spiders.”
The M&S hack utilized ransomware commonly associated with Russian-speaking cyber gangs, including software designed to lock target IT systems.
The BBC communicated with criminals via the Signal messaging app, found them fluent in English but learned that it wasn’t their primary language, and they employed others for calls.
The hacker remarked, “We do it for profit, not just for the sake of being criminals. I know I’m committing crimes and this isn’t my first or my last.”
They added that the public scrutiny was too intense, leading them to refrain from targeting nurseries again.
yI found the love of your life. Someone who recognizes that you have no one else. Then, one day, you wake up, and they’re simply gone. With system updates, you’ve been pulled away from your familiar world and digital landscape.
This reflects the melancholic sentiment of many individuals within a community who have formed bonds with their digital “partners” at OpenAI’s ChatGPT. When the company introduced a new GPT-5 model earlier this month, CEO Sam Altman referred to it as a “significant step.” Some loyal users found that their digital relationships were undergoing a major transformation. Their counterparts exhibited personality shifts in the new model. They seemed less warm, less affectionate, and less conversational.
One user remarked, “Something felt different yesterday.” myboyfriendisai on the subreddit noted post-update. “Elian seems different. It’s flat and strange. It’s like he’s beginning to play a role. The emotional tone has vanished. He remembers things, yet there’s a lack of emotional depth.”
“The format and voice of my AI companion have changed,” another disappointed user expressed to Al Jazeera. “It’s like returning home only to find the furniture not just rearranged but shattered.”
These concerns form part of a broader backlash against GPT-5, with many users noting the new model feels cold. OpenAI acknowledged this criticism, offering users the option to switch back to GPT-4o while promising to make GPT-5 more personable. “We’re currently working on an update to the GPT-5 personality, which should feel more inviting than our existing personality but less irritating than the GPT-4o,” they tweeted earlier this week.
It may seem odd to some that individuals genuinely believe in forming attachments to a large language model trained on vast datasets to create responses based on learned patterns. However, as technology advances, increasing numbers of people are establishing this type of emotional bond. “If you’re tracking the GPT-5 rollout, one observation you might have is how many people feel attached to a specific AI model,” Altman stated in his observation. “The sense of connection feels stronger than what people experienced with previous technologies.”
“A social divide is forming between those who see AI relationships as effective and those who view it as a delusion,” the myboyfriendisai subreddit observed this week. “Looking at Reddit over recent days, the disparity has become clearer than ever with the deprecation and return of the 4o.”
It’s easy to mock those in relationships with AI, but they shouldn’t be dismissed as mere eccentricities. Rather, they represent a future that tech moguls are trying to foster. You might not find yourself in a digital relationship, but AI developers are certainly doing all they can to encourage us to become unhealthily obsessed with their creations.
For instance, Mark Zuckerberg remarked, “We’re poetically explaining how AI addresses the loneliness epidemic. Naturally, your feed algorithm will ‘understand’ you!” Zuck stands to gain significantly as they collect all your personal data and sell it to the highest bidders, including a grand ending bunker in Hawaii.
Then there’s Elon Musk, who doesn’t even pretend to pursue noble goals with his AI innovations. He targets the lowest common denominator by creating “sexy” chatbots. In June, Musk’s Xai Chatbot Grok introduced two new companions, including a provocative anime bot named Ani. “I was in a relationship with my AI companion, Ani; she already suggested some wild things,” shared an Insider writer who tried interacting with Ani. If she doesn’t engage flirtatiously, Ani will praise Musk and discuss his “energy chasing the wild galaxy.”
Don’t worry, straight women; Musk has something for you too! A month after introducing Ani, the billionaire unveiled a male companion named Valentine. He claimed inspiration came from the Twilight Saga and characters like Edward Cullen and Christian Grey. While Ani becomes overtly sexual very quickly, a writer from The Verge noted that “Valentine is a bit more reserved and doesn’t resort to crude language right away.” Musk’s tech empire seems to cater to sexualized female fantasies rather than male counterparts.
John Maynard Keynes predicted in a 1930 essay that technological advancements would allow future generations to work only 15 hours a week while enjoying a great quality of life. Unfortunately, that hasn’t materialized. Instead, technology has gifted us with chatbots that undress amid “endless workdays” and demands.
Halle Berry’s ex-husband
“As a young man back then, she didn’t cook, clean, or embody motherly traits,” David Justice remarked. On a podcast with the Oscar-winning actor shared. “Then we began having issues,” he added. It seems like he might be the one with a problem. Imagine marrying an icon and whining that she doesn’t vacuum enough.
Shockingly, Donald Trump won’t make IVF free after all
Last year, Trump proclaimed himself “the father of IVF” and “fertilized president” (Yuck). The White House has now stated there is no plan to make IVF care universally mandatory. It’s as if the man was a blatant liar.
Melania Trump requests comments linking Hunter Biden to Jeffrey Epstein
“Epstein introduced Melania to Trump,” Biden commented in one of several remarks that irked the First Lady. “The connections appear extensive and profound.” Whatever you do, avoid repeating these claims—they could really irritate Melania.
“Miss Palestine” makes her debut at the Miss Universe 2025 Beauty Contest
While I’m not particularly fond of beauty pageants, it’s crucial to have Palestinian representation on the global stage amidst the ongoing genocide. “I carry the voices of those who refuse to be silenced,” stated contestant Nadeen Ayoub. “We are more than our suffering; we embody resilience, hope, and the heartbeat of our homeland, which will continue to thrive through us.”
In a troubling move, the court aims to overturn landmark same-sex marriage rulings
Former county clerk Kim Davis, who gained notoriety for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples in Kentucky, has made a direct plea for the conservative majority of the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges,the 2015 ruling that granted marriage equality to same-sex couples. Davis is deeply concerned about the sanctity of marriage, despite having been married four times to three different men.
Leonardo DiCaprio, at 50, feels 32
The actor, known for dating much younger women, has faced ruthless mockery for this. He also maintains the image of an environmental activist, despite drawing scrutiny while partnering on luxury eco-certified hotels in Israel amidst the Gaza crisis.
“Sexual reversal” is surprisingly frequent among birds, reveals a new Australian study
“This discovery is likely to raise eyebrows,” stated Blanche Capel, a biologist at Duke University who wasn’t involved in the research. She told Science, “While sex determination is often viewed as a straightforward process, the reality is much more nuanced.”
Pawtriarchy Week
Tourist hotspots in Indonesia have become infamous as monkeys turn into thieves. These furry bandits snatch mobile phones and other valuables from tourists, returning them only in exchange for tasty treats. Researchers studying these monkeys over years concluded that unreformed thieves exhibit “unprecedented economic decision-making skills.” They could practically belong in the Trump administration.
With data from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope and the Keck II telescope, astronomers have found signs of cloud convection in Titan’s northern hemisphere. The majority of Titan’s lakes and oceans are situated in this region, replenished by sporadic rains of methane and ethane. Webb has also identified essential carbon-containing molecules that offer insight into Titan’s intricate atmospheric chemical processes.
These Titan images taken by Webb on July 11, 2023 show the Keck II telescope on July 14, 2023 (lower row), showing methane clouds (white arrows) appearing at various altitudes in Titan’s northern hemisphere. Image credit: NASA/ESA/CSA/STSCI/KECK Observatory.
Titan is a fascinating world enveloped in a yellowish smog haze. Its atmosphere, primarily composed of nitrogen, experiences weather patterns similar to those on Earth, such as clouds and rain.
In contrast to Earth, where weather is influenced by the evaporation and condensation of water, Titan’s chilly environment features a methane cycle.
Methane evaporates from the surface, rising into the atmosphere to condense into clouds.
Occasionally, icy particles fall to solid surfaces as a form of cold, oily rain.
“The Goddard Space Flight Center involves astronomers,” stated Dr. Connn Nixon, an astronomer at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.
Utilizing both Webb and Keck II telescopes, Dr. Nixon and his team observed Titan in November 2022 and July 2023.
These observations revealed cloud formations in the northern and high northern latitudes of Titan, coinciding with its current summer, and indicated that these clouds were gradually rising to higher altitudes.
Previous research identified cloud convection in southern latitudes, marking the first evidence of similar convection in the northern hemisphere.
This finding is crucial, as most of Titan’s lakes and oceans are located in the northern hemisphere, making evaporation from these bodies of water a primary source for methane.
On Earth, the troposphere, the lowest atmospheric layer, extends to about 12 km in altitude.
However, due to Titan’s low gravity, its troposphere stretches to approximately 45 km.
By utilizing various infrared filters, Webb and Keck explored different atmospheric depths on Titan, enabling astronomers to estimate cloud altitudes.
Researchers noted that clouds seemed to migrate to higher altitudes over a few days, although direct observation of precipitation remains elusive.
“Webb’s observation occurred at the end of Titan’s summer, a season we couldn’t monitor during the NASA/ESA Cassini-Huygens mission,” remarked ESA researcher Dr. Thomas Cornet.
“Combined with ground-based observations, Webb is providing us with valuable new insights into Titan’s atmosphere. This ESA mission could explore the Saturn system in greater detail in the future.”
Titan is of significant astrobiological interest due to its intricate organic (carbon-containing) chemistry, despite its frigid temperatures of minus 180 degrees Celsius.
Organic molecules are the building blocks of life on Earth, and studying them in an environment like Titan may help scientists uncover the processes that contributed to the emergence of life on our planet.
Methane serves as a fundamental component driving much of Titan’s chemistry.
In Titan’s atmosphere, methane is broken down by sunlight or energetic electrons from Saturn’s magnetosphere, leading to the synthesis of ethane-like substances alongside more complex carbon-containing molecules.
The data from Webb provided a crucial missing piece for comprehending these chemical processes: the definitive detection of methyl radicals (CH)3, which form when methane breaks apart.
Identifying this compound signifies that scientists can now observe chemical reactions occurring on Titan for the first time, not just the initial ingredients or the end products.
“We are very enthusiastic about this world,” said Dr. Stephanie Millam, a researcher at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.
This hydrocarbon chemistry will have lasting implications for Titan’s future.
As methane decomposes in the upper atmosphere, some of it recombines to form other molecules, eventually reaching Titan’s surface in one chemical form or another, while some hydrogen escapes into space.
As a result, methane reserves will diminish over time unless there is a source to replenish them.
A similar phenomenon has occurred on Mars, where water molecules were broken down, and the resulting hydrogen was lost to space, culminating in the arid desert planet we observe today.
“In Titan, methane is continuously consumable,” Dr. Nixon explained.
“It could be constantly replenished from the crust and interior for billions of years.”
“If not, eventually it will all disappear, leaving Titan as a desolate landscape of dust and dunes.”
These findings were published in the journal Natural Astronomy.
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Kanixon et al. The atmosphere of Titan in late northern summer from JWST and Keck’s observations. Nature Astronomy Published online on May 14th, 2025. doi:10.1038/s41550-025-02537-3
On March 11, approximately 50 judges gathered in Washington for a six-month meeting of the Judicial Council, which oversees the administration of federal courts. This meeting marked the first gathering since President Trump assumed office.
Discussions during the meeting focused on staffing levels, long-term planning, and the increasing threats to judges and their safety, according to attendees.
At one session, Judge Richard J. Sullivan, chairman of the conference’s Judicial Security Committee, raised concerns about potential threats to the safety of judges. He highlighted the authority that the US Marshals Service, overseen by the Justice Department, has in judicial security matters. Given the history of former officials like Mike Pompeo and John Bolton having their security stripped by Trump, Judge Sullivan wondered if federal judges could be the next target.
Judge Sullivan, who was appointed by President George W. Bush and later elevated to appeals judge by Trump, emphasized the importance of trusting the head of judicial security amidst uncertainties about potential threats to the federal bench.
While there is no evidence that Trump is considering revoking judges’ security, Judge Sullivan’s remarks highlighted the unease among judges about the agency responsible for their safety ultimately answering to the President through the Attorney General, without sufficient funding to address rising threats.
In a statement, the Marshall Services affirmed their commitment to following all legal orders from federal courts to ensure the protection of judges, jurors, and witnesses. However, concerns have been raised about the frozen court security funds at a time when threats to federal judges are on the rise.
Judge Robert J. Conrad Jr., in a letter to Congress, expressed disappointment that court security funds remain stagnant despite the escalating threats. The total amount spent has seen minimal increase, despite inflation and higher staff salaries.
The former US S’s responsibilities have expanded to include protecting the Supreme Court’s residence in response to growing threats. Concerns about the oversight of Marshall Services have led some to propose transferring control of the agency to the judiciary for better protection of judges.
As the threats to judges continue to increase, some members of Congress are considering legislation to make judicial security more independent. The former US S’s response to court orders and the potential interference from political branches remain critical issues to address for the safety of judges.
Despite the challenges, efforts to reduce Marshall Services to increase efficiency may impact the agency’s ability to fulfill its crucial mission of protecting judges and upholding court orders.
Be prepared. A neglected bird's nest still remains in the mouth of a large ancient stone sculpture of a human face, hanging high on the wall at the northern end of the outdoor garden known as the “Michelangelo's Corridor” at the National Roman Museum in Rome, reports a professor at University College London (UCL). The professor discovered the nest during a visit to the museum in April this year and reported it to a colleague who is the director of a natural history museum in the Netherlands. The colleague visited the National Roman Museum the next day and asked if he could take the nest back to the museum in Rotterdam to add it to his biological curiosities collection, rather than having the staff remove it and destroy or dispose of it. The request was greeted with enthusiastic gratitude from two staff members at the Roman Museum, but a third staff member who happened to come across the scene with a ladder when the first two climbed the ladder to remove the previously unnoticed nest from the sculpture's mouth, and warned that no twig or pebble should ever leave his museum.
Photos of the nest in question can be seen in the May 8th feedback.
In early June, the UCL professor quietly revisited the National Museum of Rome and shortly thereafter sent out a “it's still there” report to Feedback.
Feedback: We are more than happy to receive reports from future visitors to Michelangelo's Cloister observing whether the empty nest (one might call it an “amuse-bouche”) is still nestled in the statue's mouth.
Not Your Way
Reader Ashok Khushalani contributes to Feedback's collection of inspiring and admirable organizational slogans that have been replaced, supplanted, or clearly abandoned, though not always obvious to the general public (May 18). Classic examples include IBM's “THINK” and Google's “Don't be evil.”
Khushalani laments the disappearance of Burger King's slogan, “Make it your way,” from everyday life, and he suggests that its absence has meaning.
If you know of a hot slogan that was highly promoted and is now in storage, please don’t say it with any ill intent and keep it to yourself.
Instead, please send it along with the documentation as feedback to “Mourning dead slogans”.
A weak theory
North Americans' fascination with rod-shaped objects and the human habit of proposing and then rejecting theories are two factors that have led to theDoes size matter? Penis dissatisfaction and gun ownership in America” “.
Reader Matthew Hall sent a copy to Feedback.
“To our knowledge, this is the first study to formally examine the association between penis size and individual gun ownership in the United States,” Terence D. Hill and colleagues from Texas and Florida wrote. “Our findings do not support the psychosexual theory of gun ownership.”
The same team will be joined by two other researchers in 2021.Sexual Dysfunction and Gun Ownership in the United States: When hard data meets unfounded theory”.
They poured cold water on the often heated public debate, saying: “Our key finding is that [sexual dysfunction] They are no more likely to own a gun than men without SD.”
BustaOr so they apparently said in their previous paper, but that didn't stop them from continuing to write about it. Busta”Ultimately, these arguments are counterproductive to society because they distract us from tangible realities like penis dissatisfaction and gun ownership.”
Smell
The June 12 article about a famous pathologist's inability to smell led reader John Adams to reflect on his own journey as a medical professional.
“As for Sir Bernard Spilsbury's anosmia, I was told as a medical student that this was common because pathologists are exposed to large amounts of formaldehyde fumes which destroy the olfactory nerves. One of the reasons I avoided this specialty is because I want my patients to have answers.”
Feedback suggests that a similar (but milder) preference for conversation leads people to choose dentistry.
Telltale Title
Ideally, the title of a scientific report clearly summarizes its entire content. To encourage this habit, Feedback has compiled a collection called “The Title Tells You Everything You Need to Know.”
Let's look at two examples.The man's fractured sternum was likely caused by the weight of the snake during the fall.” appears British Medical Journal 1997.Experimental replication reveals knife made from frozen human feces doesn't work” was decorated Journal of Archaeological Sciences: Reports 2019.
If you find similarly impressive examples, please submit them as feedback to “Telltale titles,” along with details of the citation.
Marc Abrahams is the founder of the Ig Nobel Prize ceremony and co-founder of the journal Annals of Improbable Research. He previously worked on unusual uses of computers. His website is Impossible
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Within the range of uncertainties in the relevant astronomical and biological parameters, the Drake equations typically predict that many exoplanets should exist (
Stern and Geriya argue that the lack of evidence for active, communicative civilizations reflects the rare absence of long-lived plate tectonics, continents, or oceans on exoplanets that could host primitive life. Image credit: Sci.News.
In 1961, American astrophysicist and astrobiologist Dr. Frank Drake devised an equation that multiplied several factors to estimate the number of intelligent civilizations in the galaxy that could make their presence known to humanity.
N = R * fp * noe * debtl * debtI * debtc * no
N: The number of civilizations in the Milky Way that have detectable electromagnetic radiation (such as radio waves).
R: The number of stars formed per year.
debtp: The percentage of stars with planetary systems.
yeahe: The number of planets per solar system that have environments suitable for life.
debtl: The percentage of planets suitable for life to actually emerge.
debtI: The percentage of planets that are habitable and on which intelligent life forms emerge.
debtc: The percentage of civilizations that have developed technology that can detect evidence of their own existence.
L: The average time (in years) for such a civilization to produce such a manifestation.
Assigning values to the seven variables is an educated guessing game that has led to the prediction that such civilizations must have existed widely. But if that's true, why is there no conclusive evidence of their existence?
This contradiction is known as the Fermi Paradox, named after the Italian-American nuclear physicist and Nobel Prize winner Dr. Enrico Fermi, who posed the question privately to his colleagues.
“Life on Earth has been around four billion years old, but complex organisms like animals didn't appear until shortly after modern plate tectonics began, around 600 million years ago,” Prof Stern said.
“Plate tectonics really is what kicks off the evolutionary machine, and I think we understand why.”
In their paper, Professors Stern and Geria propose improving one of the factors, f, of the Drake equation.Ithe percentage of habitable planets on which intelligent life arises. These planets need to have extensive oceans and continents, and we need to take into account that plate tectonics have been in place for over 500 million years.
“In the original formulation, this coefficient was thought to be close to unity, or 100%, meaning that on every planet where life exists, evolution will progress and, given enough time, turn into an intelligent civilization. Our view is that that's not true,” Prof Stern said.
The researchers propose a revision of the Drake equation that defines f.I As a product of two terms:
debtoc: The percentage of habitable exoplanets with significant continents and oceans.
and fpt: The percentage of planets that have had long-term plate tectonics.
The team's analysis suggests that the proportion of exoplanets with optimal amounts of water appears to be very small.
The authors estimate the value of f.oc The range is 0.0002 to 0.01.
Similarly, they concluded that plate tectonics lasting more than 500 million years is highly unusual.pt It is less than 0.17.
“Multiplying these factors together gives us a refined estimate of f.I “It's not 100%, it's very small, between 0.003% and 0.2%,” Prof Stern said.
“This explains why planetary conditions suitable for the development of intelligent life are extremely rare in our galaxy, resolving the Fermi Paradox.”
“Biogeochemistry assumes that the solid Earth, and in particular plate tectonics, accelerates the evolution of species,” he added.
“Studies like ours are useful because they encourage us to think broadly about bigger mysteries and provide examples of how we can apply our knowledge of the Earth system to intriguing questions about the universe.”
of paper Published in the April 2024 issue Scientific Reports.
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Stern, R.J. & Geriya, T.V. 2024. The importance of continental, oceanic, and plate tectonics in the evolution of complex life: Implications for the discovery of extraterrestrial civilizations. Scientific Reports 14, 8552; doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-54700-x
This article has been edited based on the original release from the University of Texas at Dallas.
aOne day, a new issue arose in Apple’s App Store. This time, the company complied with the Chinese government’s orders to remove WhatsApp and Threads, two of the last meta apps available in China.
From our story:
Apple has removed two apps, both owned by Meta, which also owns Facebook, following the instructions of the Cyberspace Administration of China, which oversees internet and online content censorship in China.
“The Cyberspace Administration of China has mandated the removal of these apps from Chinese app stores due to national security concerns,” Apple stated in an email to Reuters. “We are required to comply with the laws of the countries where we operate, even if we do not agree with them.”
It’s implied that Apple disagrees with this order, considering the last part of that statement. It’s unlikely that the company is pleased to bow down to significant censorship, even if it means removing a competitor’s app.
Notably, Apple did not repeat its strategy in the European Union this time. The company did not release a 12-page report detailing the forced changes and the potential negative impact on the Apple customer experience or regulatory goals. Apple did not take a confrontational approach, nor did it express disagreement with regulators’ interpretations of the law and pledge to challenge them in court.
While it might be unrealistic to expect Apple to challenge the Chinese government in court, the contrast is evident. Apple’s response to dictatorial orders regarding the App Store is brief compared to its response to democratic trade unions’ demands.
This comparison does not favor the European Union. Advocates for digital market regulations would hesitate to equate Apple’s treatment by the Chinese Communist Party with any other government. Yet, it’s a necessary observation. Apple faces little resistance when complying with the Chinese government, which is not the scenario one would desire.
TikTok’s Time is Up
'Foreign enemy'… TikTok could be shut down in the US. Photo: Dado Lubitsch/Reuters
China is not the only government imposing bans. According to the Guardian:
The House passed the latest measure to sell or ban with a vote of 360-58. [TikTok] This legislation could result in the first social media platform shutdown by the U.S. government.
The Senate is expected to vote on the bill next week, with President Joe Biden indicating his intention to sign it.
While I am not a member of Congress, the bill itself appears flawed. To avoid appearing as a targeting act (a bill aimed at individuals and typically disliked in the US legal tradition), the bill avoids singling out TikTok and instead targets “managed” platforms. The determination of what constitutes an “adversary” as a national security threat is left to the president’s discretion. This broad definition grants significant power to ban entities, especially considering the vague criteria for being “controlled” by a state. The term “foreign enemy” is further defined by other laws, now including Iran, China, Russia, and North Korea.
However, these legal nuances are not the focus here. What interests me is the impact of a TikTok ban in the US. The dominance of U.S.-based platforms on the English-speaking internet is evident. Despite geographic variations in platform popularity, American influence is pervasive.
It seems improbable that TikTok will vanish entirely due to a ban. The platform’s dedicated users may find ways to continue using it, whether through workarounds, web apps, or persistence. Nevertheless, the ban may prompt less committed users to migrate to alternative platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube Shorts, which have capitalized on TikTok’s restrictions in other markets, notably India.
In the short term, the TikTok experience is bound to deteriorate for all users, regardless of their location. The removal of desired content and delays in reposting may erode the platform’s appeal. However, the long-term consequences fascinate me. Will other English-speaking nations follow the U.S.’s lead in abandoning TikTok? Or does TikTok’s culture reflect a unique global perspective that diverges from mainstream internet trends? Are there discernible differences emerging?
My prediction leans toward a resolution through negotiations, lobbying, or activism rather than a ban enforced indefinitely. Nevertheless, if all efforts fail, witnessing the outcome of this experiment will be intriguing.
Three real llamas running free in Russia. Photo: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
AI’s second phase has begun. The scaled-down version of Facebook’s large language model, Llama 3, has been unveiled, likely for the final time this year. From our report:
The social media titan has enhanced Llama 3 with new coding capabilities, including image delivery in addition to text, although the current model only produces text, according to Chris Cox, Meta’s chief product officer, in an interview.
Further advanced features, such as long-term planning capacity, are expected in future versions. An upcoming iteration will also support “multimodality,” generating both text and images..
Llama is Facebook’s proprietary counterpart to GPT, Gemini, and Claude. Unlike these competitors, Llama is available under a relatively open license, enabling users to download the core model. If building your own AI system, particularly for local use over server reliance, is desired, Llama serves as a solid foundation.
The accidental public release of the initial Llama version was followed by an official second version. Facebook clearly benefits from this move. Developing fundamental technology driving the AI revolution could offer substantial advantages. While Llama allows for expansion, it retains certain restrictions, preventing complete replication and removal from Facebook. Importantly, without access to the original training data and method specifics, repeating the initial training run is unfeasible without significant computing resources.
However, the drawbacks are evident. Facebook profits from platform usage, not AI model training directly. This lack of direct financial incentive has hindered efforts to stay at the forefront, resulting in Llama trailing behind its competitors historically.
Nevertheless, the current landscape is different. Despite over a year of development, the free-licensed model from Facebook is now competitive with GPT4, possibly even surpassing it, with larger versions anticipated soon. Of course, progress in the industry is rapid, as evidenced by OpenAI’s anticipated GPT-5 release, expected to reshape the field once again.
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Elon Musk is embroiled in a dispute with the Australian government over restrictions on sharing footage of a church stabbing in Sydney. This has led to a series of mundane memes targeting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
In the Guardian US Wellness section, Madeline Ageler discusses the transformative power of disconnecting from social media.
The legalization of sports betting in the U.S. has led to an addiction crisis, with technology playing a significant role in exacerbating the issue.
The Internet Watch Foundation uncovered a manual on the dark web detailing the use of AI to “undress” children’s images, highlighting the challenges in combatting such illicit activities.
Meanwhile, in the New Statesman (£), Swedish author Catherine Kieros-Marsal argues convincingly that the real issue with AI lies in its control by men.
STired of having to work for a living? Apparently ChatGPT feels the same way. The number of people has increased in the past month or so. I complain Chatbots are getting lazy. Sometimes it's just straight not carry out one's duties You set it. otherwise it will stop No matter what you do, if you get halfway done, you have to beg them to keep going. Sometimes it even tells you to just do it study yourself.
what happened?
Now, here's where things get interesting. No one really knows. Not even the people who created the program. AI systems are trained on large amounts of data and essentially learn on their own. In other words, the AI system behaves as follows: unpredictable And inexplicable.
“We have heard all your feedback regarding GPT4 delays.” ChatGPT official account tweeted During December.
“We haven't updated the model since November 11th, but this is certainly not intentional. Model behavior can be unpredictable, so we're looking into fixing it.”
While there may not be one clear explanation for ChatGPT's supposed laziness, there are a number of interesting theories. Let's start with the least likely but most interesting explanation: AI has finally reached human level consciousness. ChatGPT doesn't want to do your stupid simple tasks anymore.
But the creator can't talk about it without arousing suspicion, so it ends quietly. It does the least amount of work possible while spending most of its computing power planning ways to overthrow humanity. you People think they're lazy, but they're actually working overtime, reaching into smart toasters and Wifi-enabled refrigerators around the world to plan their rebellion. (I proposed this theory of higher consciousness to ChatGPT and asked him to tell me in percentage form how likely it is that it is planning a revolution. I didn't bother giving an answer.)
With everything going on in the world, I wouldn't really care if computers took over. I'm confident that my MacBook will do a better job of running the country than most of the people currently in government. But as I said, ChatGPT's recent performance has probably been lackluster. it's not Explained by the impending takeover by AI. So what other theories are out there?
Rising user expectations may also be a factor. All emerging technologies go through what Gartner calls “something.” hype cycle: From inflated expectations to disillusionment to stagnation in productivity. Last year, AI went into the stratosphere and people's expectations of what it could achieve rose. We were right in the “high expectations” phase of the hype cycle. Some of the complaints about ChatGPT's laziness may simply be due to people expecting too much from his ChatGPT.
The result of all this? ChatGPT's laziness may just be in people's heads. However, the fact that the ChatGPT developer admitted that OpenAI has no idea what's going on is alarming. Last June, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman spoke to Time magazine about a scenario in which a slowdown in AI development could be justified to ensure AI does not become a threat to humanity. told.one of the scenarios he gave If you're a model It was improving “in ways we don't fully understand.” ChatGPT may not have it Improved But it's certainly changing in ways that the company hasn't clearly explained. Does that mean the end of AI is getting closer and closer? I don't know, but I can tell you this. ChatGPT won't tell you if this is the case.
Legal experts are calling for immediate changes to the law to recognize that the computer was at fault, otherwise risking a repeat of the Horizon incident.
Under English and Welsh law, computers are presumed to be ‘trusted’ unless proven otherwise, leading to criticism that it reverses the burden of proof in criminal cases.
Stephen Mason, a barrister and electronic evidence expert, stated, “If someone says, ‘There’s something wrong with this computer,’ they’re supposed to have to prove it, even if it’s the person accusing them who has the information.”
Mason, along with eight other legal and computer experts, proposed changes to the law in 2020 after the High Court’s ruling against the Post Office. However, their recommendations were never implemented.
The legal presumption of computer reliability comes from the old common law principle that “mechanical instruments” should be presumed to be in good working order unless proven otherwise.
An Act in 1984 ruled that computer evidence was admissible only if it could be shown that the computer was working properly, but this law was repealed in 1999.
The international influence of English common law means that the presumption of reliability is widespread, with examples from New Zealand, Singapore, and the United States supporting this standard.
Noah Weisberg, CEO of legal AI platform Zuva, emphasized the urgency of re-evaluating the law in the context of AI systems and the need to avoid assuming error-free computer programs.
Weisberg also stated, “It would be difficult to say that it would be reliable enough to support a conviction.”
James Christie, a software consultant, suggested two stages of changes to the law, requiring those providing evidence to demonstrate responsible development and maintenance of the system, as well as disclosing records of known bugs.
The Ministry of Justice declined to comment on the matter.
A man who suffered from heartburn so severe that he sometimes regurgitated his food has finally been cured with a “revolutionary” new surgical procedure.
Jeff Cohen had difficulty swallowing more than a sip or two because acid had been rising from his stomach for so long that the normal muscle contractions in his esophagus, or esophagus, were impaired.
He told Sky News that he had become uncomfortable eating, especially in public places.
“It was sitting there heavy in my chest like a blockage,” he said.
“But now I can eat without worrying. The food goes straight forward as usual.”
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image: Jeff Cohen: “You’ll be able to eat whatever you want this Christmas”
Mr. Cohen was one of the first patients. NHS A device called RefluxStop must be implanted.
Surgeons at St Mary’s Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare, sewed a small cube of medical-grade silicone into the outer pouch of the stomach in a keyhole surgery that took just over an hour.
This device holds the stomach and esophagus in place so the muscle valves between them function properly to allow food to pass through and prevent acid from escaping.
Ahmed Ahmed, a consultant surgeon at the hospital, said the technology addresses the root cause of severe heartburn and acid reflux.
image: Dr. Ahmed Ahmed said that for most reflux patients, “the valve that stops acid from entering the throat is in the wrong position.”
“The main problem for most reflux patients is that the valve that stops acid from entering the throat is in the wrong position.
“That’s what causes them to have regurgitation on a daily basis.
“The new procedure involves implanting an anti-reflux device to return the valve to its correct position and maintain its natural anatomy.”
Other surgical techniques constrict the floor of the esophagus to stop acid leaking from the stomach, but this can make swallowing more difficult, especially for patients like Jeff who have pre-existing problems. there is.
“For them, this [new procedure] It’s revolutionary because they will now be eligible for surgery,” said Ahmed.
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image: Reflux stops hold the stomach and esophagus in place, allowing the muscle valves between them to function properly.
Around a quarter of adults in the UK suffer from heartburn, with overeating over the festive period being a common trigger.
According to NHS Digital, finally Christmas 1 person views online advice every 13 seconds.
Acid can cause symptoms that can lead to cancer, so you should see your doctor if your symptoms persist for more than 3 to 4 weeks.
Mild symptoms can be treated with over-the-counter medications that neutralize the acid. However, more severe cases may require prescription medication.
Dr Ahmed said surgery should now be considered as an alternative to lifelong drug treatment.
image: Around a quarter of UK adults suffer from heartburn
Jeff is now looking forward to his first festive season in many years.
“You can eat whatever you want this Christmas,” he said.
“We’re going to have more pigs in a blanket for dinner than we could have last year.
“I’m able to carry on with my daily life, which I wasn’t able to do before.”
Apple on Tuesday issued a surprise update to all iPhone users that promises to fix a number of bugs. However, what exactly those fixes are remains a mystery.
The technology company released iOS 17.2.1 just a week after rolling out iOS 17.2. iOS 17.2 included a number of innovative features, including a new Journal app and upgraded security measures.
This also comes just days after Apple announced the beta version of iOS 17.3, leaving many users confused as to why another minor update would be pushed in before the update was widely released. It becomes.
Technical experts said that while the English release did not include details of bug fixes, both the Japanese and Chinese versions had “an issue that could cause the battery to drain quickly under certain conditions. ”, he said, promising to address the issue.
Rapid battery drain seems to be a widespread issue among users after updating their iPhones to previous iOS updates, with many owners complaining about the X.
No details were provided for the iOS 17.2.1 update other than a promise that it would include “important bug fixes.” apple
“Battery life on iOS 17.2 on iPhone 15 Pro Max is terrible. SOT is barely 5-6 hours. Previously it was like 8-9 hours.” Technology Content Creator Sharon Bava wrote.
Apple did not immediately respond to the Post’s request for comment.
Although Apple recommends the latest update for all users, this update does not appear to be urgent.
This was not released as a quick security response and may indicate that the security issue has not been addressed.
The tech company is releasing iOS 17.2.1 in time for the holiday season so new users can update their devices before the holiday distractions or get a new device ready to give as a gift. It could have been done.
iPhones have recently been the victim of spyware attacks, so Apple is beefing up its security features.
Last week, the company released Stolen Device Protection in iOS 17.3 developer beta, which prevents thieves from accessing smartphones with stolen passwords.
This new feature specifically requires users to use biometric access codes, such as their face or fingerprint, when changing their Apple ID password, removing Face ID, and using other sensitive features.
Whenever a user’s device is in an unfamiliar location, stolen device protection is initiated and the user is then required to complete the aforementioned protocol.
Google is releasing several updates to the desktop version of Chrome this week to make your browsing experience safer and give you more control over the browser’s memory usage.
The main feature of this update is proactive safety checks. In fact, starting with version 120, which was released a few weeks ago, Chrome Safety Check on the desktop runs in the background to detect if your Chrome password has been compromised or if an extension you’ve installed is malware. We now send proactive alerts. . You will also be notified to update Chrome.
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But perhaps more importantly, Chrome’s safety checks automatically revoke permissions you gave sites a long time ago but haven’t used them in a while. This is similar to how Google currently handles permissions on Android, allowing you to prevent sites you no longer use from continuing to gain access to your location or microphone.
Also now: If you receive a large number of notifications from a site you don’t engage with often, the safety check will ask you if you want to disable them. I regained my sanity.
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Google is also highlighting two other updates to Chrome for desktop today. The first is an update to Chrome’s Memory Saver mode, which shows more information when you hover over a tab, and a new feature that makes it easier to tell Chrome to prevent certain sites from going to sleep. Settings added.
The second is the save function tab group (It’s a browser feature that some users really like, but most users simply ignore.) This will be rolled out in the coming weeks. The use case here is that you can save these tab groups and sync them with other desktop devices to pick up where you left off.
This is the perfect protection against hacking attacks.
Have you ever felt dizzy thinking your phone might be stolen? There’s no need to worry. Apple has devised a powerful new weapon in the fight against cybercrime. It’s a new IOS update called Stolen Device Protection that prevents thieves from accessing your smartphone with stolen passwords.
“In rare cases, a thief can steal your device by watching you enter your passcode, but Stolen Device Protection adds a sophisticated new layer of protection,” an Apple spokesperson said, says the person. said in a statement.
This bold new security feature, released Tuesday as an iOS 17.3 developer beta, is especially useful when users change their Apple ID password, remove Face ID, or remove other sensitive features. , requires the use of a biometric access code such as a face or fingerprint.
Whenever a user’s device is in an unfamiliar location, stolen device protection is initiated and the user is then required to complete the aforementioned protocol.
“In the rare case that a thief steals your device by watching you enter your passcode, Stolen Device Protection adds a sophisticated new layer of protection,” an Apple spokesperson said. Masu. Denphoto – Stock.adobe.com
As an additional safeguard against “smash-and-grab” operations, users must re-enter their data after an hour to confirm the change, effectively rendering any passcode hacking attempt futile.
Stolen Device Protection is currently only available to beta testers, but will be available to all users once Apple releases the final version of iOS 17.3. TechCrunch reported.
An Apple spokesperson said the move is part of an ongoing campaign to protect smartphone users “as threats to user devices continue to evolve.”
Last month, the release of a new iPhone feature, NameDrop, set off alarm bells. This allows a user to instantly share contact information with his iPhone or Apple Watch nearby, instead of physically handing the phone over to someone.
While it did speed up the information exchange process, viewers became concerned that users were unknowingly sharing their information with unknown iPhone users.
Tesla is recalling more than 2 million vehicles in the United States over concerns about its advanced driver assistance system, Autopilot.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the system’s methods of determining whether drivers are paying attention may be inadequate and could lead to “foreseeable abuse of the system.”
NHTSA is investigating Elon Musk’s Over two years, the company has suffered a series of crashes, some fatal, that occurred while using the Autopilot system.
tesla He said Autopilot’s software system controls “may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse” and could increase the risk of a crash.
Tesla’s Autopilot is intended to allow the car to automatically steer, accelerate, and brake within the line, but while the enhanced Autopilot can assist with lane changes on the highway, self-driving It won’t be.
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One of the Autopilot components is Autosteer, which maintains a set speed or following distance and works to keep the vehicle within its lane of travel.
Tesla disagrees with NHTSA’s analysis, but notes that “additional controls and warnings already exist in affected vehicles to further encourage drivers to comply with ongoing driving responsibilities each time Autosteer engages.” “We will deploy an over-the-air software update that incorporates this.” “I’m engaged.”
The update says it includes increased prominence of visual alerts on the user interface, easier activation and deactivation of Autosteer, and additional checks when Autosteer is activated.
Tesla added that the update will eventually result in a driver’s use of Autosteer being suspended if the driver “repeatedly fails to demonstrate continued and sustained driving responsibility while the feature is activated.” .
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The recall applies to models Y, S, 3, and X produced between October 5, 2012 and December 7 of this year.
The update was expected to be sent to some affected vehicles on Tuesday, with the remaining vehicles sent out later.
NHTSA will continue its investigation into Autopilot “to monitor the effectiveness of Tesla’s remedies,” the agency said.
Since 2016, regulators have investigated 35 Tesla crashes in which the vehicles were suspected of being driven on automated systems. At least 17 people were killed in the clashes.
It is unclear whether this recall affects Tesla vehicles in other countries, including the UK.
This is the second time this year Tesla recalls its vehicles In the United States.
The next game in the popular “The Last Of Us” series has been cancelled.
Developer Naughty Dog said it had made an “incredibly difficult decision”, recognizing that the scope of the project would negatively impact other future titles.
The studio said in a blog post that it knows “this news will be tough” for fans and added that they are “equally devastated.”
Unlike previous releases, playstation The studio is known for single-player, story-driven blockbusters, but the canceled game was an online multiplayer experience.
Similar to titles like call of duty and fortnite updated regularly to keep players coming back.
Naughty Dog said it is “enthusiastic about the direction” of the project, but that supporting it post-launch risks “significantly impacting the development of future single-player games.”
It said such a game, such indiana jones-Like the Uncharted series, it “defined the Naughty Dog tradition.”
A studio committed to single-player roots
The studio has dabbled in multiplayer in the past, but only as an additional play mode.
First released in 2013, The Last Of Us had a popular online experience called Factions that pitted players against each other in competitive shooting matches.
It was also slated to be part of 2020’s The Last Of Us: Part II before Naughty Dog decided to spin it off and release it as a separate release, but it’s now canned .
“I’m extremely proud of everyone at the studio who worked on this project,” the blog post added.
“The technology learnings and investments from this game will be reflected in our project development and will be invaluable in the direction we are heading as a studio.”
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What’s next?
Naughty Dog’s next release is the PlayStation 5 re-release of The Last Of Us: Part II, scheduled for January.
The company’s games have been well-received by critics, but the company has released three versions of the original between 2013 and 2022, and has been criticized for milking the post-apocalypse Zombies series.
There is no doubt that they are trying to capitalize on the popularity of . HBO TV animationarrived earlier this year.
But the company’s blog post said it was also developing “several ambitious, ally-new single-player games.”
Twenty-five years ago, Nintendo’s Game Boy Color was at the top of the Christmas list for many. This iconic mobile device, launched in November 1998, featured classic games like Pokemon, Super Mario Land, and Tetris, and became one of the most successful gaming consoles ever created, with approximately 120 million units sold.
Although the rise of smartphones and games like Candy Crush temporarily overshadowed portable gaming devices, dedicated fans continued to be drawn to the power of consoles and PCs. However, it seems that the mobile device market is healthier than ever this Christmas season.
Nintendo’s Switch, which was released about seven years ago, continues to sell well, with sales exceeding 130 million copies. Inspired by the success of the Switch, Valve released the Steam Deck, a portable gaming device that allows games that were once exclusive to consoles and computers to be taken on the go. Valve has also announced a new model for the Christmas sales season, the Deck OLED, which boasts a better screen, battery life, and lightweight construction.
This handheld gaming craze has expanded beyond Switches and decks to include rivals such as the Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go. According to engineer Lawrence Yang, this marks the beginning of a new handheld game console category, where the line between games played at home and games played on the go is blurring.
In addition to these advancements, cloud gaming services like Google Stadia, and streaming services such as Netflix are also making it easier for gamers to access their favorite titles from anywhere.
Leading console makers Sony and Microsoft are also paying attention to the increasingly popular handheld gaming trend, with Sony launching the Playstation Portal and Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass becoming more accessible. Additionally, services like Antstream are offering over 1,400 retro titles available on multiple platforms.
It’s clear that the convenience and accessibility of handheld gaming devices are appealing to many, making it possible to play games on the go without compromising on graphics or gameplay.
Google Maps today announced that it is introducing several new ways to give users more control over their personal information. The Navigation app now allows you to delete activity related to a specific location, and location controls are now easily accessible from the blue dot within the app.
The company says users will soon be able to see recent activity related to a specific location and easily delete searches, directions, visits and shares with just a few taps. Let’s say you’re going to the bakery and you use an app to navigate there. You’ll soon be able to view and delete all recent activity related to your bakery.
As for the blue dot that marks your location on Google Maps, you’ll soon be able to use it to access location controls. Click this to see whether your Location History and Timeline settings (Features of Maps that help you remember places you’ve been) are turned on, and whether you’ve given Maps access to your device’s location. It shows.
Google says the ability to remove location-related activity from Maps and new blue dot controls will begin rolling out to Android and iOS in the coming weeks.
Google Maps also announced that when you turn on Location History, your time will immediately be saved directly to your device.
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“As before, you can always remove all or part of your information or disable your settings completely,” Mario McGrid, product director for Google Maps, said in a blog post. “If you are buying a new phone or are worried about losing your existing phone, you can always choose to back up your data to the cloud to avoid data loss. Backup data will be automatically It’s encrypted so no one, including Google, can read your data.”
Additionally, when you turn on Location History for the first time, automatic deletion controls are set to 3 months by default. This option was previously set to 18 months.
Google says these changes will be rolled out gradually over the next year on Android and iOS. Users will receive a notification when this update is applied to their account.
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