Microsoft Discord Shut: 'Microslop' Slurs and AI Hate Force Humiliating Server-Wide Lockout | IBTimes UK

Over 530,000 Discord accounts were disabled for child safety violations in a single quarter, according to the platform's own data.

Incubus - Wish You Were Here (from The Morning View Sessions)

OpenAI's Altman admits defense deal 'looked opportunistic and sloppy' amid backlash

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admits the company rushed its defense deal, promising amendments to clarify surveillance limits. The revised agreement explicitly states that AI systems will not be used for domestic surveillance of U.S. persons or nationals. This follows backlash over the deal's timing and perceived opportunism.

AI companies will fail. We can salvage something from the wreckage | AI (artificial intelligence) | The Guardian

This article by Cory Doctorow discusses the impending collapse of the AI bubble, warning that many AI companies will fail. Doctorow argues that the AI bubble is fueled by monopolistic tech companies that create reverse centaurs, where humans serve as appendages for machines. He highlights the dangers of AI, including the potential for substandard products and job displacement, while also noting that some useful AI tools may survive the bubble's collapse.

Mar 3–4, 2026 – Total Lunar Eclipse in Australia

Reminder of tonight's lunar eclipse. Sadly looking like cloud cover here in Canberra so I won't be able to get any good images. I'll try regardless, but hopefully someone else has more luck than me!

HBO Max and Paramount+ to be merged into one streaming service

Paramount is acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery, and CEO David Ellison announced that HBO Max and Paramount+ will be merged into one streaming service if the acquisition is approved by regulators. The combined service would have approximately 200 million subscribers, with HBO likely becoming a sub-brand within the larger service.

Karl Urban Wants To Return To Judge Dredd As Underrated Movie Remains Cult Classic 14 Years Later

I know both he and Olivia Thirlby have been saying this, but I would LOVE to see this happen.

The Witcher 3 DLC rumours strengthen as insider suggests it takes place near Velen, not Zerrikania

Rumours about a new The Witcher 3 DLC/expansion suggest it will be set near the forested land of Velen, not the desert area of Zerrikania. Insider NateTheHate confirmed the existence of the add-on, while a former Polish games journalist said it would be located in a land close to Velen. The expansion is rumoured to cost around $30 and aims to bridge the gap between The Witcher 3 and Witcher 4, possibly starring Ciri. It's allegedly being developed by Fool's Theory, a studio made up of former CD Projekt devs. A release date is rumoured for The Witcher 3's anniversary month of May.

Spain denies US permission to use jointly operated bases to attack Iran

Spain has denied the US permission to use its jointly operated military bases to attack Iran, following Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's condemnation of the US-Israeli military action against Iran. The Spanish government has explicitly stated that the bases will not be used for any military operations that are not in line with the agreement with the US or the UN charter. The Spanish prime minister has warned that the unilateral military action is contributing to a more hostile and uncertain international order, and has called for a lasting political solution to the conflict.

Fallout: New Vegas remaster hopium goes off like Mount Vesuvius as Iron Galaxy teases 'what's coming next' with a very famous loading screen

Fallout: New Vegas remaster speculation intensifies as Iron Galaxy teases with a familiar loading screen. While the image could be coincidental, the studio's history with game ports suggests it might be onto something. Fans eagerly await official confirmation.

Pokémon Pokopia replaces conflict with creature comforts

Pokémon Pokopia changes the famous series by replacing gym battles with home improvement projects. It gives you a cozy, post-human world to explore on the Nintendo Switch 2. As a shapeshifting Ditto, players must restore habitats and soothe creatures instead of catching them. Thi

Minnesota launches investigation that could bring charges against federal immigration officers

A Minnesota prosecutor announced an investigation into 17 incidents involving federal officers, including Border Patrol official Greg Bovino, for alleged misconduct during an immigration enforcement crackdown. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty stated that her office is committed to pursuing charges against federal officers if evidence of unlawful actions is found. The Department of Homeland Security responded that states cannot prosecute federal officers, but Moriarty's office is prepared to sue the federal government for blocking requests for evidence in their investigations.

One in five Americans who voted for Trump in the 2024 election now regrets their vote

A recent survey by Navigator Research indicates that one in five Americans who voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 election now regret their decision. This marks the highest level of regret recorded since the polling group began tracking the issue. The survey also highlights divisions within the Republican base, with 23% of non-MAGA Republicans expressing regret compared to 13% of MAGA Republicans. Rising regret among Trump voters could impact Republican voter turnout in the upcoming midterm elections, potentially widening the gap for Democrats who currently hold an advantage on the generic ballot.

How is Israel used its own AI to figure out when and where to launch missiles at Khamenei 

Israel reportedly hacked into Tehran's traffic cameras and used AI to map the movements of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, leading to his assassination in a precision strike, according to a Financial Times report.

U.S. Troops Were Told Iran War Is for “Armageddon,” Return of Jesus

The Military Religious Freedom Foundation has received over 100 complaints from military personnel across various branches and installations about commanders using their briefings to promote fundamentalist Christian eschatology, specifically relating the conflict with Iran to the Book of Revelation's Armageddon and the return of Jesus Christ. These complaints highlight concerns about the violation of the separation of church and state and the potential negative impact on unit cohesion and morale. The MRFF has called for the prosecution of any military members who use their positions to advance religious beliefs in official military communications.