A look at hCaptcha, a reCAPTCHA alternative used by Discord and others that is using AI-generated images to train ML systems and generative adversarial networks (Matthew Gault/VICE)

Matthew Gault / VICE:
A look at hCaptcha, a reCAPTCHA alternative used by Discord and others that is using AI-generated images to train ML systems and generative adversarial networks  —  Discord's captcha is asking users to identify a ‘Yoko,’ a snail-like object that does not exist and was created by AI.  —  Matthew Gault

Analysts and others say Wind Information, described as a Chinese alternative to Bloomberg terminal, is limiting international users' access to some information (Rebecca Feng/Wall Street Journal)

Rebecca Feng / Wall Street Journal:
Analysts and others say Wind Information, described as a Chinese alternative to Bloomberg terminal, is limiting international users' access to some information  —  E-commerce shopping trends, satellite images are no longer available to foreign users of Wind

Starting July, NYC will enforce a law requiring firms using AI in hiring to notify candidates of its use and have independent auditors check for bias annually (Steve Lohr/New York Times)

Steve Lohr / New York Times:
Starting July, NYC will enforce a law requiring firms using AI in hiring to notify candidates of its use and have independent auditors check for bias annually  —  New York City's pioneering, focused approach sets rules on how companies use the technology in work force decisions.

Hands-on with Meta's Quest 3 prototype: lighter, thinner, faster, and with better video pass-through than the Quest 2, but similar clarity of VR displays (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg)

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg:
Hands-on with Meta's Quest 3 prototype: lighter, thinner, faster, and with better video pass-through than the Quest 2, but similar clarity of VR displays  —  This week, I go hands-on with Meta's yet-to-be-announced Quest 3 and explain how it may be the biggest challenger to Apple's new headset.

Apple's MR headset could succeed where others failed by adding more 3D content and interfaces but faces a challenge in balancing computer power with wearability (Christopher Mims/Wall Street Journal)

Christopher Mims / Wall Street Journal:
Apple's MR headset could succeed where others failed by adding more 3D content and interfaces but faces a challenge in balancing computer power with wearability  —  Augmented and virtual reality have mostly been dead ends so far.  How Apple's vision could succeed where others have failed.

Accel and Sequoia check whether their portfolio companies in India and SE Asia are exposed to AI disruption; 75%+ of Sequoia India's new deals are AI related (Saritha Rai/Bloomberg)

Saritha Rai / Bloomberg:
Accel and Sequoia check whether their portfolio companies in India and SE Asia are exposed to AI disruption; 75%+ of Sequoia India's new deals are AI related  —  Global investors at the world's largest venture capital firms including Accel and Sequoia Capital India are asking their portfolio companies …

A New York lawyer faces sanctions after his legal brief, written using ChatGPT, had "bogus judicial decisions, with bogus quotes and bogus internal citations" (Benjamin Weiser/New York Times)

Benjamin Weiser / New York Times:
A New York lawyer faces sanctions after his legal brief, written using ChatGPT, had “bogus judicial decisions, with bogus quotes and bogus internal citations”  —  A lawyer representing a man who sued an airline relied on artificial intelligence to help prepare a court filing.

The median gain in Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Tesla, Apple, and Nvidia stocks is 43% since January, almost 5x the S&P 500, bolstered by AI optimism (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg:
The median gain in Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Tesla, Apple, and Nvidia stocks is 43% since January, almost 5x the S&P 500, bolstered by AI optimism  —  Rarely does a tech-powered stock rally come along that isn't pilloried for the fragility of its foundation.

Brazilian lawmakers file a complaint against Google for letting users download "Slavery Simulator" game on Google Play for about a month before taking it down (María Luisa Paúl/Washington Post)

María Luisa Paúl / Washington Post:
Brazilian lawmakers file a complaint against Google for letting users download “Slavery Simulator” game on Google Play for about a month before taking it down  —  For about a month, Google Play users in Brazil could download a game that simulated what the South American nation looked …

Microsoft brings Bing Chat widget to Android: How to use

In one of the Microsoft Bing blog posts, the company said that it has launched a new Bing Chat widget that will enable Android users to add it to their devices' Home screen. Once installed, selecting the Bing icon will take them directly to chat. Widgets allow users to quickly get to their favourite content by customising Home screens. https://ift.tt/XtSkQvV

'You can run but you can't hide': EU's message to Twitter on disinformation code

"Twitter leaves EU voluntary code of practice against disinformation. But obligations remain. You can run but you can't hide," Breton said in a tweet. "Beyond voluntary commitments, fighting disinformation will be legal obligation under DSA as of August 25. Our teams will be ready for enforcement," he added. Meanwhile, a former public relations firm for Twitter has sued the social media company for not paying its bills since Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition. https://ift.tt/qwHRB70

In a policy reversal, a Portuguese government document outlines rationale for banning Huawei equipment in the country's 5G network, deeming it "high risk" (Financial Times)

Financial Times:
In a policy reversal, a Portuguese government document outlines rationale for banning Huawei equipment in the country's 5G network, deeming it “high risk”  —  Lisbon's new security assessment could deal blow to Chinese telecom equipment group's ambitions in Europe

Nothing Phone (2) to launch in July: 2 specs the company has confirmed about the upcoming phone

Nothing is set to launch its new premium smartphone, Nothing Phone (2) in July, that will be equipped with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset for better optimisation and a 4700mAh battery. The upcoming smartphone is placed above the mid-range, Nothing Phone (1) which was released in 2022 and has a Snapdragon 778G+ chipset with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. https://ift.tt/6VmGaKi

Google lists three ways generative AI can make search better and more interactive

Google is expanding access to Search Labs, a new program providing access to experimental search features, to a waitlist of users. Three generative AI features have been listed, comprising improved understanding of complicated topics, quick tips for specific queries, and an enhanced shopping experience. Search has been designed to break down complex topics into more digestible parts, generate top-level pointers for key information and provide a range of options to explore. The features represent Google's initial foray into applying generative AI to Search. https://ift.tt/yQSRxFw

Krafton announce Road To Valor: Empires Open Championship: Details inside

The South Korean video game developer Krafton has announced the first Road To Valor: Empires Open Championship with a total prize pool of Rs 10 lakhs. The company claims that strategy gaming in India has witnessed a surge and this tournament aims to provide a platform for players to refine their skills and make a mark in the world of Esports. https://ift.tt/2urAoqv