The developer behind the open-world RPG Crimson Desert has issued an official apology after players discovered several instances of AI-generated art in the game. Pearl Abyss posted on X that it released the game with some 2D visual props that were made with "experimental AI generative tools" and forgot to replace them before launch.
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Nothing seemed amiss as NASA's experimental X-59 supersonic jet touched down after its second test in the air, smoothly coasting onto the runway.
But the sleek, needle-nosed airplane had completed only nine minutes in the air on Friday, March 20, before a cockpit warning light forced an early landing. That warning was separate from a caution light that occurred during an earlier takeoff attempt
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- Many TSA agents are working without pay during the partial government shutdown.
- Many others have stopped showing up for work. Over 400 have quit since mid-February.
- The result is long lines at airports. One traveler called their experience at JFK Airport a "complete disaster."
One thing became clear to
Elon Musk has announced the Terafab project, a joint venture between Tesla, SpaceX and xAI, to build the "largest chip manufacturing facility ever." In his usual grandiose fashion, Musk claims Terafab is the next step towards harnessing the power of the sun and creating a "galactic civilization."
Musk, CEO of all three companies, announced plans for the Terafab in a livestream on X. As the name
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- I've taken eight workcations with my toddler over the past few years.
- Most trips left me juggling work, parenting, and nonstop logistics.
- A structured, paid kids' club finally made the balance possible.
I've been taking working vacations for over a decade, long before the pandemic made them commonplace.
While the downside of
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- I frequently travel to Italy, and last year I visited Bari, Puglia's capital, for the first time.
- The city quickly became one of my favorites thanks to its walkability, nightlife, and beach access.
- I also love that Bari can serve as a base for day trips to stunning towns, like Polignano a Mare.
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