A group of researchers covertly ran a months-long “unauthorized” experiment in one of Reddit’s most popular communities using AI-generated comments to test the persuasiveness of large language models. The experiment, which was revealed over the weekend by moderators of r/changemyview, is described by Reddit mods […]
Day: April 28, 2025
Researchers secretly experimented on Reddit users with AI-generated comments
A group of researchers covertly ran a months-long “unauthorized” experiment in one of Reddit’s most popular communities using AI-generated comments to test the persuasiveness of large language models. The experiment, which was revealed over the weekend by moderators of r/changemyview, is described by Reddit mods […]
Ex-OpenAI CEO and power users sound alarm over AI sycophancy and flattery of users
Crucially, the turbulence also nudges many organizations to explore open-source models they can host, monitor, and fine-tune themselves.
Ex-OpenAI CEO and power users sound alarm over AI sycophancy and flattery of users
Crucially, the turbulence also nudges many organizations to explore open-source models they can host, monitor, and fine-tune themselves.
The DJI Phantom is no more
In 2019, DJI insisted to me that it wasn’t killing off the Phantom, its iconic line of oft-imitated drones that turned the Chinese company into the powerhouse it is today. And yet, DJI has just announced the end of life for its final two Phantom […]
The DJI Phantom is no more
In 2019, DJI insisted to me that it wasn’t killing off the Phantom, its iconic line of oft-imitated drones that turned the Chinese company into the powerhouse it is today. And yet, DJI has just announced the end of life for its final two Phantom […]
The Verge’s 2025 Mother’s Day gift guide
Chances are, your mom changed your diaper, packed your lunch, and helped guide you through your teenage years – all without expecting anything in return. She deserves a standing ovation, but since that’s tough to wrap, a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift is a fine alternative. […]
The Verge’s 2025 Mother’s Day gift guide
Chances are, your mom changed your diaper, packed your lunch, and helped guide you through your teenage years – all without expecting anything in return. She deserves a standing ovation, but since that’s tough to wrap, a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift is a fine alternative. […]
A pirated iOS port of Blue Prince is climbing the App Store charts
Apple’s App Store review has yet again let at least one unofficial mobile port of a hot new game show up on the store – this time, it’s Blue Prince. In a joint post on Monday, Blue Prince’s developer, Dogubomb, and its publisher, Raw Fury, […]
A pirated iOS port of Blue Prince is climbing the App Store charts
Apple’s App Store review has yet again let at least one unofficial mobile port of a hot new game show up on the store – this time, it’s Blue Prince. In a joint post on Monday, Blue Prince’s developer, Dogubomb, and its publisher, Raw Fury, […]




