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YouTube’s Premium Family Plan Faces New Restrictions #1842

9/4/2025
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.

Duration:00:39:06

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ChatGPT Buzzwords Are Reshaping Human Conversations #1841

8/28/2025
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.

Duration:00:37:11

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How AI Chatbots Amplify Delusion and Distort Reality #1840

8/25/2025
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.

Duration:00:51:35

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The Real AI Threat #1839

8/14/2025
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.

Duration:00:43:06

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Perplexity AI Caught Red-Handed: Secretly Sneaking Past Website Defenses #1838

8/4/2025
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.

Duration:00:36:37

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Google Indexing ChatGPT Shared Links – Marketing Opportunity? #1837

7/31/2025
Google is now indexing publicly shared ChatGPT conversations, potentially exposing sensitive business information, strategies, and personal details. Marketers and businesses should audit their shared content, educate teams about AI privacy, and take precautions to prevent data leaks. Or is this more of a marketing opportunity? -Thinking of buying a Starlink? Use my link to support … Continue reading Google Indexing ChatGPT Shared Links – Marketing Opportunity? #1837 → The post Google Indexing ChatGPT Shared Links – Marketing Opportunity? #1837 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Duration:00:42:28

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FBI Warns of Rising Cybercrime and Real-World Violence from Youth Network “The Com” #1836

7/28/2025
The FBI has issued an urgent warning about “The Com,” a rapidly expanding network of youth aged 11–25 who are engaged in both cyber and real-world crimes. Split into Hacker Com, IRL Com, and Extortion Com, the group commits acts from ransomware attacks to child sextortion and swatting-for-hire. These crimes are often fueled by motives … Continue reading FBI Warns of Rising Cybercrime and Real-World Violence from Youth Network “The Com” #1836 → The post FBI Warns of Rising Cybercrime and Real-World Violence from Youth Network “The Com” #1836 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Duration:00:40:57

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50 Years of Microsoft: How the Altair 8800 and BASIC Revolutionized Computing #1835

7/24/2025
Fifty years ago, Bill Gates and Paul Allen’s agreement with MITS for a BASIC interpreter for the Altair 8800 microcomputer marked the founding of Microsoft, profoundly influencing the world of personal computing. This collaboration transformed technology, paving the way for PCs, Microsoft’s global dominance, and the eventual rise of Linux and modern computing ecosystems. -Thinking … Continue reading 50 Years of Microsoft: How the Altair 8800 and BASIC Revolutionized Computing #1835 → The post 50 Years of Microsoft: How the Altair 8800 and BASIC Revolutionized Computing #1835 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Duration:00:53:49

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Google’s Gemini Deep Think AI Achieves Gold Medal at 2025 International Mathematical Olympiad #1834

7/21/2025
Google DeepMind’s advanced Gemini Deep Think AI has reached a milestone by solving five out of six problems at the 2025 International Mathematical Olympiad, achieving gold-medal status. Unlike previous models, Gemini operated entirely in natural language and within official time limits, highlighting substantial progress in AI mathematical reasoning and proof-generation capabilities. -Thinking of buying a … Continue reading Google’s Gemini Deep Think AI Achieves Gold Medal at 2025 International Mathematical Olympiad #1834 → The post Google’s Gemini Deep Think AI Achieves Gold Medal at 2025 International Mathematical Olympiad #1834 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Duration:00:33:36

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OpenAI Unveils Game-Changing ChatGPT Agent #1833

7/17/2025
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Agent, an advanced AI assistant that performs complex, multi-step tasks by directly controlling a virtual computer. Built with a new model combining capabilities from prior tools, Operator and Deep Research, the agent can automate workflows such as scheduling meetings, preparing presentations, or even submitting weekly office parking requests. The tool, which … Continue reading OpenAI Unveils Game-Changing ChatGPT Agent #1833 → The post OpenAI Unveils Game-Changing ChatGPT Agent #1833 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Duration:00:47:06

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Self-Destructing SSD for Ultimate Data Security #1832

7/15/2025
TeamGroup has launched the P250Q-M80 SSD, a specialized drive that can physically destroy its flash memory by pressing a button. Designed for defense and critical-use scenarios, the drive features a one-click data destruction circuit, complete with LED indicators and functionality that remains intact even during power loss. Although not record-breaking in terms of speed or … Continue reading Self-Destructing SSD for Ultimate Data Security #1832 → The post Self-Destructing SSD for Ultimate Data Security #1832 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Duration:00:35:15

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Grok 4 Surpasses OpenAI and Google, Now Top AI Model #1831

7/10/2025
xAI’s Grok 4 achieves the highest Artificial Intelligence Index score, outperforming OpenAI, Google Gemini 2.5 Pro, and Anthropic Claude 4 Opus in extensive benchmarks. Grok 4 excels notably in coding, mathematics, and advanced reasoning tasks despite moderate speed and pricing. -Thinking of buying a Starlink? Use my link to support the show. -Get a United … Continue reading Grok 4 Surpasses OpenAI and Google, Now Top AI Model #1831 → The post Grok 4 Surpasses OpenAI and Google, Now Top AI Model #1831 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Duration:00:44:37

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AI-Driven Revolution in Adult Content Creation #1830

7/1/2025
In today’s creator-centric adult industry, performers shoulder not only on-camera work but also scripting, editing, marketing, and ongoing fan interaction—tasks once handled by studios. To manage the growing workload and sustain subscriber engagement, many turn to AI tools—both mainstream LLMs like ChatGPT and niche solutions like GPTease—to draft scripts, automate responses, plan shoots, and even … Continue reading AI-Driven Revolution in Adult Content Creation #1830 → The post AI-Driven Revolution in Adult Content Creation #1830 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Duration:00:33:27

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DeepSeek Accused of Aiding Chinese Military #1829

6/23/2025
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI firm, is accused by a senior U.S. official of supporting China’s military and intelligence services, sharing user data with Beijing, and using Southeast Asian shell companies to bypass U.S. export controls on advanced AI chips. Despite public claims of limited resources, the company reportedly accessed large volumes of restricted Nvidia H100 … Continue reading DeepSeek Accused of Aiding Chinese Military #1829 → The post DeepSeek Accused of Aiding Chinese Military #1829 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Duration:00:47:19

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Trump Delays TikTok Ban Again Amid Ongoing Sale Talks and Security Concerns #1828

6/19/2025
President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for the sale of TikTok in the U.S. by 90 days, delaying the enforcement of a law mandating its sale or ban due to national security concerns. Despite bipartisan criticism, Trump cited TikTok’s role in his success in the 2024 campaign. ByteDance now has until September 17 to … Continue reading Trump Delays TikTok Ban Again Amid Ongoing Sale Talks and Security Concerns #1828 → The post Trump Delays TikTok Ban Again Amid Ongoing Sale Talks and Security Concerns #1828 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Duration:00:47:58

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Anne Wojcicki Reclaims 23andMe in $305M Deal #1827

6/16/2025
Anne Wojcicki, founder of 23andMe, has successfully repurchased the genetic testing firm out of bankruptcy through her non-profit TTAM for $305 million, surpassing a prior winning bid from Regeneron. The deal, which excludes the company’s liabilities, may ease public concerns over genetic data transfers, given Wojcicki’s continued leadership. The acquisition still requires court approval, while … Continue reading Anne Wojcicki Reclaims 23andMe in $305M Deal #1827 → The post Anne Wojcicki Reclaims 23andMe in $305M Deal #1827 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Duration:00:51:02

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NASA Shuts Down Influencer’s False Astronaut Claim #1826

6/12/2025
NASA firmly debunked claims by influencer Laysa Peixoto, who portrayed herself as a career astronaut selected for lunar and Mars missions. Clarifying that Peixoto had no official affiliation, NASA explained she participated only in a student workshop. Additional claims of university credentials were also proven false, intensifying the controversy. -Thinking of buying a Starlink? Use … Continue reading NASA Shuts Down Influencer’s False Astronaut Claim #1826 → The post NASA Shuts Down Influencer’s False Astronaut Claim #1826 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Duration:00:56:43

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Apple Unveils ‘Liquid Glass’ UI for iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe #1825

6/9/2025
Apple introduces its most extensive design overhaul with Liquid Glass, a transparent, glass-like UI coming to iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, and more. Inspired by visionOS, it adapts to light and dark modes and brings real-time rendering across apps like Safari, Camera, and FaceTime. Developers get early access to APIs to align with … Continue reading Apple Unveils ‘Liquid Glass’ UI for iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe #1825 → The post Apple Unveils ‘Liquid Glass’ UI for iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe #1825 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Duration:00:46:05

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Trump Blasts Elon Musk as “Crazy,” Threatens to Cut Billions in Contracts

6/5/2025
A bitter political clash exploded between President Trump and Elon Musk, with Trump calling Musk “CRAZY” and vowing to end billions in federal contracts for Tesla, SpaceX, and other Musk-run ventures. The feud stems from Musk’s opposition to Trump’s massive budget bill, which slashes electric vehicle credits. Musk retaliated with accusations, including a shocking Epstein-related … Continue reading Trump Blasts Elon Musk as “Crazy,” Threatens to Cut Billions in Contracts → The post Trump Blasts Elon Musk as “Crazy,” Threatens to Cut Billions in Contracts appeared first on Geek News Central.

Duration:00:40:37

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Gen Z’s Digital Dilemma ChatGPT as a Virtual Life Coach #1823

6/2/2025
Gen Z increasingly relies on ChatGPT for personal decisions, drawn to its 24/7, judgment-free support. While this trend reflects a shift in how we seek advice, especially in a disconnected, uncertain world, it raises concerns about emotional depth, bias, and over-reliance on AI. The article examines the tool’s benefits for reflection and accessibility, but cautions … Continue reading Gen Z’s Digital Dilemma ChatGPT as a Virtual Life Coach #1823 → The post Gen Z’s Digital Dilemma ChatGPT as a Virtual Life Coach #1823 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Duration:00:59:13