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The linked article is about some site that OpenAI's models used to discuss answers and other stuff.

Initially, I believed that Anthropic's model escaping its sandbox story to be dubious—and OpenAI's similar story even more so specially since it happened so close to Anthropic's. I believe that these are just fabrications, more or less, to hype themselves up for cmtheir incoming IPO but the media is saturated with claims about AI breaking containment that I don't know that to think.

Also, the models I've had the chance to use were all free—which were good for non-trivial but repetitive tasks but not much else—so I don't know the capabilities of the flagships.

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Full title: Microsoft's distinguished engineer says "typing code is absolutely over," and Windows 11 is already being built that way. Nadella previously said 20-30% code at MSFT is AI-coded, and Windows security updates now include AI-assisted fixes to fight AI-enabled threats.

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linux mint user here! i play minecraft via prism launcher. last night, i ran into a key repeat glitch. i was stuck moving forward with no response to my Esc or Fn keys. when i closed minecraft completely, Ws would fill all available text boxes. this happened twice. restarting my laptop stopped the glitch, but i'm wondering what's causing it. is it linux, minecraft, prism launcher, or, alternatively, is this a known issue?

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cross-posted from: https://scribe.disroot.org/post/11141041

Security guards at the Chinese Embassy in London appeared to threaten protesters outside of their premises with electroshock weapons.

A video obtained by The i Paper and published last week shows security guards, standing behind a gate, waving the batons at protesters carrying the old British Hong Kong flag. The protesters were marking the death of a Tibetan activist who self-immolated in New York. The incident took place on July 3.

In a second incident, which happened in May, a security guard waved a similar baton at intruders at the Royal Mint site, where China’s new “mega embassy” will be built. This was reported on Wednesday by The i Paper.

“These weapons are illegal” in the U.K., Alicia Kearns, the Conservative shadow minister for national security, wrote on X.

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British police cannot enter foreign embassies without an invitation, and foreign diplomats have immunity from prosecution in most circumstances. Speaking on the Today program on Radio 4 on August 29, Kearns pointed out the Chinese government still has to observe British laws, and “cannot abuse diplomatic bags or the personal baggage of diplomatic agents to bring in prohibited weapons.”

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Kearns has written to the security minister asking if the U.K. government has authorized the Chinese embassy to possess electroshock weapons, and if not, how the government believes the embassy acquired them, and what action it might take. All of this is preceded by a crucial “if confirmed.”

The new Chinese mega embassy has been opposed for many reasons, but among them was the presence of grayed-out areas in the basement that the Daily Mail described as potential “spy dungeons.” When then-housing minister Angela Rayner asked for an explanation, a representative for the Chinese government said it was neither “necessary or appropriate to provide full internal layout plans.”

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In 2022, a protest outside the Chinese consulate in Manchester descended into violence after consulate staff, including the consul general, Zheng Xiyuan (鄭曦原), attempted to take the protesters’ banners. In the ensuing melee, staff and protesters were both physically assaulted.

Police ultimately did enter the property to remove one protester who was being beaten near the gate inside.

The U.K. requested six officials from the consulate waive their right to diplomatic immunity so the police could question them. China subsequently recalled all six to Beijing without allowing any interviews. Kearns, who was chair of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee at the time, tactfully said the six had “fled the UK like cowards.”

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Tom Tugendhat, who became the new shadow foreign secretary two days ago ... posted on social media:

“China threatens our security and democracy. Standing with partners protects us all. I’ve been in Taiwan where they’re on the frontline and we have much to learn. Will [Foreign Minister Ed Miliband] look for real partners and visit Taiwan or continue turning to China?”

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Jokes aside I've met multiple Thais and Filipinos who were all either depressed femboys or depressed incel blackpillers, and they said there were so many white people coming to have sex with underage prostitutes the countries had to put up signs in English telling people the age of consent is 18 and how American and British sexpats keep coming only to realize getting the boywife of their dreams is incredibly expensive and transactional.

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submitted 3 hours ago* (last edited 6 minutes ago) by 64bithero@lemmy.world to c/games@lemmy.world
 
 

The games will vary in obscurity, but I promise each would have had a North American release.

Please refrain from using reverse image search.

Provide the full title if you would like credit !

I’ll provide an answer if unsolved in 8 hours.

Can you guess the game ?

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The ultimate prank!

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Zach M. Stafford | Website

TranscriptComic in 4 Panels

Panel 1: A young bright-eyed man stands in front of a house.

Grandpa: I’m going to buy a house!

Panel 2: The young man is now old and bespectacled. He’s telling this story to his grandson, who is listening politely.

Grandpa: …and that was how I bought my house when I was 23!

Panel 3: Grandpa’s story turns into a yelling rant

Grandpa: I WORKED AT THE DRIVE-IN ALL SUMMER FOR THAT HOUSE!! NOBODY WANTS TO WORK ANYMORE!

Panel 4: Grandpa watches as his grandson unplugs a cord from the wall with a * POP *

Grandpa: …why are you unplugging my lamp?

Grandson: I’m just practicing

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Footer:

Pervis

Zach M. Stafford

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My dog just came in from outside. And is panting a lot. I know its how they cool off, and it made me think how disgusting dog would be if they sweat like people. All the matted,wet hair. This applies to all animals. I just imagine a purring cat jumping onto your lap and its wet... from sweat

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