Everything Exciting About the Android 15 Beta So Far

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In the past, every new version of Android felt like a special occasion for the platform’s devoted users. It meant new software features, better algorithms, improved user interfaces, and maybe even something fun.

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Abortion politics have changed so drastically that a GOP Senate candidate is airing an ad saying he would vote to codify Roe into law

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Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan would be one of the few GOP senators that supports some abortion rights if he wins in November.

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  • Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is airing an ad touting his position on abortion.
  • Hogan, a Republican, has said he supports codifying Roe into law.
  • His ad illustrates just how much the politics have changed on abortion rights since Roe reversal.

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Scarlett Johansson was 'shocked' by OpenAI 'Sky' voice

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Actress Scarlett Johansson was "shocked" and "angered" upon hearing ChatGPT's "Sky" voice, which some had likened to her own. Johansson famously voiced a fictional digital assistant in the 2013 film Her.

In a statement released Monday, obtained by NBC News, Johansson felt the comparisons were apt and said the Sky voice was "eerily similar" to hers.

Crucially, she added that she'd received an offer

The DOJ makes its first known arrest for AI-generated CSAM

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The US Department of Justice arrested a Wisconsin man last week for generating and distributing AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM). As far as we know, this is the first case of its kind as the DOJ looks to establish a judicial precedent that exploitative materials are still illegal even when no children were used to create them. “Put simply, CSAM generated by AI is still CSAM,” Deputy

What to Know About the Link Between Stomach Paralysis and Ozempic

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New research this month is the latest to link the use of Ozempic, Wegovy, and other GLP-1 drugs to a greater risk of gastroparesis, a potentially serious medical condition. So what exactly is gastroparesis and how worried should you be about it if you’re on or thinking about taking these medications?

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The 10 states where your pet is more likely to get sick from tick-borne diseases, viruses, parasites, and more

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When it comes to your pet's health, where you live might play a big role.

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  • A new report from Forbes Advisor ranked US states by risk of cat and dog illnesses.
  • They analyzed 19 different diseases throughout the US, including Lyme Disease, rabies, and worms.
  • Here are the top 10 riskiest states for your pet's health, and how you can protect them.

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Sam Altman's self-own with ScarJo reveals a troubling question about OpenAI: What's with these clowns?

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Scarlett Johansson isn't pleased by Sam Altman and OpenAI's use of a voice that sounded similar to hers in the latest ChatGPT.

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  • Scarlett Johansson says the voice for OpenAI's chatbot is "eerily similar" to hers.
  • Between this and the fiasco last November when Sam Altman was pushed out, it seems like a mess.
  • These are the people who are supposed

New 'Meta Quest 3 Lite' tipped to be in the works. Everything we know.

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Meta may soon release a budget-friendly version of the Meta Quest 3, potentially called the Meta Quest 3 Lite or Quest 3s (with an apparently intentional lowercase s). This is according to leaks from @Lunayian on Twitter that suggest this new VR headset will offer many of the Quest 3's features at a lower price.

SEE ALSO: 5 ways Meta Quest 3 bests Apple Vision Pro