Google employee claims artificial intelligence system is 'human and has emotions'
In the transcript, LaMDA mentions what emotions it believes it feels: love, sadness, depression and anger. The AI even claims to have a soul, writing, "I've shared that idea with other humans before, even if I'm the only one of my kindred spirits to use such a word to describe my soul."
In the transcript, LaMDA mentions what emotions it believes it feels: love, sadness, depression and anger. The AI even claims to have a soul, writing, "I've shared that idea with other humans before, even if I'm the only one of my kindred spirits to use such a word to describe my soul."
Starbucks may close bathrooms to public again, CEO reportedly says
The coffee company opened their bathrooms to the public after two Black men were denied use of a restroom by an employee at a Philadelphia Starbucks four years ago.
The coffee company opened their bathrooms to the public after two Black men were denied use of a restroom by an employee at a Philadelphia Starbucks four years ago.
Apple AirTag stalking and tracking by criminals is a problem: Here's how to stop it
In 50 cases in 8 months women received a notification that they were being tracked via Apple AirTags without their knowledge
In 50 cases in 8 months women received a notification that they were being tracked via Apple AirTags without their knowledge
Grandma’s teeth, pet ashes: Uber releases 2022 lost and found index
It’s the sixth annual detailing of some of the most interesting and unusual items passengers mistakenly left behind.
It’s the sixth annual detailing of some of the most interesting and unusual items passengers mistakenly left behind.
CapMetro to offer free rides to cooling centers this weekend
CapMetro says that anyone seeking a cooling center June 11-12 who does not have the means to pay the fare will still be given a ride.
CapMetro says that anyone seeking a cooling center June 11-12 who does not have the means to pay the fare will still be given a ride.
Meta investigating Sheryl Sandberg’s use of Facebook resources going back years: report
Lawyers investigating former Facebook operating chief Sheryl Sandberg are examining the work employees did on behalf of her foundation and other personal projects, according to media reports.
Lawyers investigating former Facebook operating chief Sheryl Sandberg are examining the work employees did on behalf of her foundation and other personal projects, according to media reports.
Texas hairstylist reacts to Austin passing CROWN Act
Peterson was delighted to hear that the City of Austin is now the first in Texas to pass the CROWN Act. CROWN stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.”
Peterson was delighted to hear that the City of Austin is now the first in Texas to pass the CROWN Act. CROWN stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.”
Cybercriminal steals 1 million Facebook account credentials over 4 months, firm says
A scammer created hundreds of fake landing pages online to steal Facebook users' personal information.
A scammer created hundreds of fake landing pages online to steal Facebook users' personal information.
Ouch! Spider-Man robot crashes in stunt gone wrong during show at Disney’s Avengers Campus
Video shows the moment a Spider-Man robot crashed shortly after taking flight during a stunt gone wrong at the Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure.
Video shows the moment a Spider-Man robot crashed shortly after taking flight during a stunt gone wrong at the Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure.
FAA facing lawsuit surrounding new AUS jet fuel facility
The organizations SANAR and PODER filed a petition for review against the FAA on May 27.
The organizations SANAR and PODER filed a petition for review against the FAA on May 27.
Central Texas Transportation Consortium to host job fair at Del Valle HS
Del Valle ISD, CapMetro, Austin ISD, Austin Community College, Circuit of the Americas, and others will be participating in the event and conducting interviews.
Del Valle ISD, CapMetro, Austin ISD, Austin Community College, Circuit of the Americas, and others will be participating in the event and conducting interviews.
Austin becomes first city in Texas to pass CROWN Act
The Austin City Council has approved implementing the Austin CROWN Act, which stands for "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair”.
The Austin City Council has approved implementing the Austin CROWN Act, which stands for "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair”.
Direct flight from London to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport sparks concerns from travelers
One of the first Virgin Atlantic flights landed Wednesday afternoon and passengers on board say it was smooth, but their experience at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was far from it.
One of the first Virgin Atlantic flights landed Wednesday afternoon and passengers on board say it was smooth, but their experience at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was far from it.
MetroRail trains to operate at lower speeds due to triple-digit temperatures
CapMetro says all MetroRail trains will be running at lower speeds until 7 p.m. for the next few days due to high temperatures in the Austin area.
CapMetro says all MetroRail trains will be running at lower speeds until 7 p.m. for the next few days due to high temperatures in the Austin area.
Amazon reports blocking 4 billion counterfeit listings in 2021
Counterfeit sellers have hurt online retailers like Amazon, and the company has ramped up efforts to combat the problem in recent years.
Counterfeit sellers have hurt online retailers like Amazon, and the company has ramped up efforts to combat the problem in recent years.
Austin City Council considers raising base wage for city workers
Council members got an earful Tuesday from the Living Wage Working Group, made up of unions and workers’ advocates, on why they say the living wage needs to be increased to $22 in the upcoming city budget. It’s been stuck at $15 since 2018.
Council members got an earful Tuesday from the Living Wage Working Group, made up of unions and workers’ advocates, on why they say the living wage needs to be increased to $22 in the upcoming city budget. It’s been stuck at $15 since 2018.
Apple iOS 16: Upcoming software update will allow users to recall, edit texts
The iOS 16 software update won’t be available for free to all users until this fall, according to Apple.
The iOS 16 software update won’t be available for free to all users until this fall, according to Apple.
Austin tops Uber Lost & Found Index as most 'forgetful' city
The Uber Lost & Found Index provides a snapshot of the most commonly forgotten and unique lost items, as well as the cities that have been most forgetful, the times of day, and days of the week riders forget items most.
The Uber Lost & Found Index provides a snapshot of the most commonly forgotten and unique lost items, as well as the cities that have been most forgetful, the times of day, and days of the week riders forget items most.
Woman allegedly tracks boyfriend with AirTags, kills him over alleged affair
The woman told a witness that the victim was her boyfriend and accused him of cheating.
The woman told a witness that the victim was her boyfriend and accused him of cheating.
American Airlines launches nonstop service between AUS and Montego Bay, Jamaica
Austin residents now have a new summer destination option thanks to American Airlines launching a new nonstop service between AUS and Jamaica.
Austin residents now have a new summer destination option thanks to American Airlines launching a new nonstop service between AUS and Jamaica.