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Jess Weatherbed

Jess Weatherbed

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    ChatGPT now has a virtual changing room.

    You can now select images or listings for clothes that appear in the chatbot, tap “Try on,” and then upload images of yourself to see what you’d look like wearing the apparel. Sound familiar? That’s because Google introduced a near-identical AI try on feature over a year ago.

    Three screenshots showing ChatGPT’s virtual try on feature.
    In this example ChatGPT’s feature even dyed and styled her hair, presumably without being asked to, so I’m sure we can trust the try on results…
    Image: OpenAI
    Jess Weatherbed
    Jess Weatherbed
    New Yorkers can now name and shame subscriptions that are difficult to cancel.

    The “Click to Cancel” rule announced in July is now in effect, with a new web portal launching today where NYC residents can report businesses that fail to provide a straightforward cancellation process. Filed complaints will be reviewed by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, and mediators may be assigned to resolve the matter.

    Jess Weatherbed
    Jess Weatherbed
    AI chatbots are still removing women’s hijabs.

    After a French far-right politician used AI to strip a real Muslim woman of her hijab last month, The Guardian tested ChatGPT, Grok, and Gemini’s image editors and found that all the chatbots would comply with such requests. This issue has persisted for many months, adding to fears about how easily AI tools can be used to undress and violate women and children.

    Jess Weatherbed
    Jess Weatherbed
    2GB Raspberry Pis are getting pricier.

    The company has announced several price hikes over the last year in light of the ongoing RAM crisis, and this time it’s adding $12.50 to the price of the 2GB Raspberry Pi 4 (now $67.50) and Raspberry Pi 5 (now $77.50) variants.

    “The current memory supply circumstances are very challenging, but, as we’ve said before, they won’t last forever. The price of memory will eventually subside, and we look forward to reversing our own price increases when it does.”

    Jess Weatherbed
    Jess Weatherbed
    OpenAI’s president withdraws from second AI super PAC donation.

    After handing $25 million last year to Leading the Future — which lobbies for AI-friendly policies — Greg Brockman has now pulled his plans to donate a further $25 million amid mounting public backlash against AI. Brockman said the following in a Slack message seen by The New York Times:

    “I also want to say that I feel terrible about the fact that LTF keeps reflecting on the company and become so much of a distraction for people here. I’ve been thinking hard about how to turn the ship on it. We’ve donated $25m so far, and have no plans to donate more at this time.”

    Jess Weatherbed
    Jess Weatherbed
    Amodei’s ‘extreme’ AI warnings were questioned by tech CEOs.

    The Wall Street Journal reports that AI leaders attending President Trump’s gathering on Tuesday, including Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, privately grilled the Anthropic CEO about the AI safety alarms he’s publicly sounded regarding cybersecurity and job losses.

    Amodei told the other executives that it is important to be honest with the public about model capabilities and not play down risks, some of the people said. Their conversation occurred with a smaller group of executives and White House aides and advisers who were hashing out the principles in the Roosevelt Room.

    Jess Weatherbed
    Jess Weatherbed
    Google Japan escalated its annual concept keyboard.

    Several wacky keyboard designs have been showcased by Google Japan every October for the last few years. Each has their own challenges for practical typing, but especially this new conveyor belt-inspired creation. You’ll learn patience by waiting for the keys you need to roll around — such a moving design.