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OpenAI has shelved one of its AI models over safety concerns, and the reason is striking. A top executive told the Wall Street Journal that the model showed a poor aptitude for following instructions. That's a significant admission from a lab that has staked its reputation on building systems that do what humans ask.
Shifting gears to something a little louder — the Italian Navy has organized what might be the most cinematic speed contest of two thousand twenty six. At the Grottaglie air base in southern Italy on October eleventh, one of its F-thirty five B fighter jets will line up against a Ferrari SF ninety sports car. The Ferrari tops out at three hundred thirty kilometers per hour across the five hundred meter sprint, while the jet completes its takeoff right as the course ends. It's essentially a tie by design, which makes it less a competition and more a very expensive piece of theater.
And for anyone frustrated with a draining Android battery, Engadget has published a practical guide walking through settings and usage habits that can meaningfully extend your phone's charge. Simple adjustments, they say, can make a real difference before you consider replacing the device altogether.
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