US Copyright Office grants right to repair video game consoles as long as only the optical drive is broken

The US Copyright Office says that consumers shall now be allowed to repair software-controlled devices as long as they do not modify their original specifications. That is to say, if you legally purchased a product, you are allowed to repair it without sending it off to the manufacturer as long...
https://www.techspot.com/news/92001-us-copyright-office-grants-right-repair-video-game.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Apple backtracks, says macOS utility Amphetamine can remain on the App Store

The app Amphetamine is a simple but useful macOS utility which can be configured to keep a Mac awake, preventing the computer from going into sleep mode. It's been available on the Mac App Store for some 6 years, where it's accrued over a thousand favorable ratings from users. Given... https://www.techspot.com/news/88141-apple-backtracks-macos-utility-amphetamine-can-remain-app.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Gabe Newell believes brain-computer interfaces will let us edit who we are

In a recent interview with New Zealand’s 1 News, Newell delves deep into the topic of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). Bypassing physical body parts like eyes that limit our ability to experience things and interfacing directly with the brain could open up a whole world of possibilities and make the real... https://www.techspot.com/news/88401-gabe-newell-believes-brain-computer-interfaces-us-edit.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

OpenAI faces ChatGPT probe over data risk issues, damaging reputations

The agency sent a 20-page demand letter to OpenAI for records about how it addresses risks related to its AI models, writes The Washington Post. The Civil Investigative Demand also requests details about the company, its AI model and training, how it deals with privacy and prompt injection attacks, API... Read Entire Article https://www.techspot.com/news/99395-openai-faces-ftc-probe-over-chatgpt-damaging-reputations.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Network and Beyond NaB