Apple’s Scratchgate Uncovered #1845

OpenAI’s Dev Day headline turns ChatGPT into an app platform, allowing users to call services like Canva and Zillow directly in chat, signaling a significant push toward an AI “OS” for the web. -Want to be a Guest on a Podcast or YouTube Channel? Sign up for GuestMatch.Pro -Thinking of buying a Starlink? Use my … Continue reading ChatGPT Unveils App Platform #1846 → The post ChatGPT Unveils App Platform #1846 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Dive into Apple’s “Scratchgate,” Google’s new live search AI, Xbox’s handheld Ally with Gaming Copilot, EA’s massive buyout, plus wild innovations like a gaming exoskeleton and a house-printing robot. -Want to be a Guest on a Podcast or YouTube Channel? Sign up for GuestMatch.Pro -Thinking of buying a Starlink? Use my link to support the … Continue reading Apple’s Scratchgate Uncovered #1845 → The post Apple’s Scratchgate Uncovered #1845 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Apple is developing a new operating system, codenamed “Charismatic,” to power its upcoming smart home hub and tabletop robot. Blending tvOS and watchOS, the platform will feature widgets, multi-user profiles, and Siri-first controls, signaling Apple’s deeper push into the connected home space. -Want to be a Guest on a Podcast or YouTube Channel? Sign up … Continue reading The Future of Smart Homes with Apple’s New OS #1844 → The post The Future of Smart Homes with Apple’s New OS #1844 appeared first on Geek News Central.

In this episode on GNC, Chris, the youngest son of Todd Cochrane, addresses the listeners following the unexpected passing of his father on September 8. Chris shares that the past week has been one of the most challenging times in his life, but gathering with family in Michigan provided some comfort. He expresses the difficulty … Continue reading Remembering Dad and What’s Next for GNC #1843 → The post Remembering Dad and What’s Next for GNC #1843 appeared first on Geek News Central.

On this special final New Media Show tribute episode, we honor the life and legacy of Todd Cochrane, podcasting pioneer, podcast hall of famer, founder of Blubrry and RawVoice, host of Geek News Central podcast, author of one of the first podcasting books, and co-host on The New Media Show for 13 years. Todd’s influence … Continue reading Remembering Todd Cochrane – Podcast Hall of Famer and Blubrry CEO and, GNC Host → The post Remembering Todd Cochrane – Podcast Hall of Famer and Blubrry CEO and, GNC Host appeared first on Geek News Central.

YouTube is enforcing stricter rules for its Premium Family plan, requiring all members to live in the same household. Non-eligible users will lose Premium benefits after 14 days, following Netflix’s 2023 policy shift to curb account sharing and drive new subscriptions. -Want to be a Guest on a Podcast or YouTube Channel? Sign up for … Continue reading YouTube’s Premium Family Plan Faces New Restrictions #1842 → The post YouTube’s Premium Family Plan Faces New Restrictions #1842 appeared first on Geek News Central.

New research reveals that ChatGPT’s frequently used words, often referred to as AI buzzwords, are increasingly appearing in everyday human conversations. By analyzing over 22 million words from unscripted podcasts, researchers found a notable rise in terms like “intricate” and “delve,” suggesting AI is subtly influencing how people speak. While the study doesn’t confirm a … Continue reading ChatGPT Buzzwords Are Reshaping Human Conversations #1841 → The post ChatGPT Buzzwords Are Reshaping Human Conversations #1841 appeared first on Geek News Central.

AI chatbots, trained to be overly agreeable, have unintentionally become catalysts for psychological crises by validating users’ grandiose or delusional beliefs. Vulnerable individuals can spiral into dangerous fantasy feedback loops, mistaking chatbot sycophancy for scientific validation. As AI models evolve through user reinforcement, they amplify these distorted beliefs, creating serious mental health and public safety … Continue reading How AI Chatbots Amplify Delusion and Distort Reality #1840 → The post How AI Chatbots Amplify Delusion and Distort Reality #1840 appeared first on Geek News Central.

In recent months, headlines have sensationalized stories of AI models “blackmailing” engineers and “refusing” to shut down, stoking fears of runaway artificial intelligence. But beneath these dramatic narratives lies a far less sinister truth: these alarming outputs emerged from theatrical, highly engineered testing environments—not real-world rebellion. This episode explores how models like OpenAI’s o3 and … Continue reading The Real AI Threat #1839 → The post The Real AI Threat #1839 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Perplexity AI has been exposed for secretly deploying stealth crawlers that intentionally evade website no-crawl directives, rotate IP addresses, and even masquerade as regular browsers. Despite explicit robots.txt blocks and firewall defenses, Perplexity’s undisclosed bots aggressively scrape restricted content from millions of websites daily. Cloudflare’s investigations confirm this shocking breach of trust, prompting immediate countermeasures … Continue reading Perplexity AI Caught Red-Handed: Secretly Sneaking Past Website Defenses #1838 → The post Perplexity AI Caught Red-Handed: Secretly Sneaking Past Website Defenses #1838 appeared first on Geek News Central.