In a significant update to its cloud storage policy, Google is set to include Android device backups in the 15GB of free storage provided with every Google Account. This change will affect backups such as SMS messages, call history, device settings, and app data, which currently do not count against the user's storage quota shared across Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos.
The policy shift...
Anthropic, a company specializing in artificial intelligence, has proposed a temporary halt on AI development to address the risks associated with increasingly advanced AI systems. The firm aims to convene policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to evaluate potential threats these powerful technologies might pose. This call for a pause has sparked interest among AI safety experts who worry about the management challenges posed by...