A recent case study revealed a 60-year-old man landed in the hospital after following ChatGPT’s dietary advice. The man suffered from rare metal poisoning, specifically caused by long-term sodium bromide consumption, leading to symptoms including psychosis. His condition was directly attributed to dietary changes suggested by the AI chatbot. This incident raises concerns about the reliability of AI-generated health information and highlights the potential dangers of relying on it without professional medical consultation. Despite this, OpenAI is reportedly focusing on improving health-related responses with its upcoming GPT-5 model. This situation underscores the importance of critical evaluation and caution when seeking medical guidance from artificial intelligence.
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FBI Accuses North Korean Hackers of Bybit Attack, Urges Crypto Firms to Block Linked Transactions
The FBI has identified North Korean hackers as responsible for a massive cyberattack on Dubai-based crypto exchange Bybit. The agency is urging crypto firms to actively assist in preventing the stolen funds from being laundered.
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou revealed that a breach of an offline Ethereum wallet led to the theft of almost $1.5 billion. The attack, which occurred earlier this month, saw a hacker gain unauthorized access and control.
Arkham Intelligence reported that the stolen cryptocurrency is already being moved to different addresses to facilitate its liquidation. The FBI’s public announcement on February 26th highlighted the ongoing investigation and the need for industry cooperation to mitigate the impact of this significant security breach.
Microsoft Wins Appeal in FTC Challenge to $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal
A federal appeals court has rejected the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) challenge to Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the maker of Call of Duty. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco upheld a previous ruling, denying the FTC’s request for a preliminary injunction to block the deal, which was finalized in 2023.
The unanimous decision from a three-judge panel affirmed that the lower court had applied the appropriate legal standards. The court found that the FTC failed to demonstrate a likelihood of proving their case. This ruling marks another setback for the FTC’s efforts to prevent the merger, which they argued would harm competition in the gaming market.
Gemini Live’s Real-Time Captions Feature Is Now Rolling Out to All Users
Google is adding a real-time caption feature to Gemini Live on Android and iOS, enabling users to engage in text-based conversations with the AI. This feature displays live captions of Gemini’s responses directly on the screen, facilitating communication in situations where listening to voice responses is inconvenient or undesirable.
Imagine using Gemini hands-free outdoors or in a busy environment, without needing the AI to speak aloud. The caption feature solves this, allowing for discreet and accessible interaction.
Beyond basic functionality, Google is providing customisation options. Users can adjust the font size and appearance of the captions, ensuring optimal readability and personal preference. This enhances the overall user experience, making Gemini Live even more versatile and adaptable to diverse communication needs.
Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Slips Below $80,000 Amid Macroeconomic Uncertainty, Market Remains Sluggish
Bitcoin’s post-Trump election rally, which began in November 2024, has stalled. On February 28th, Bitcoin experienced a substantial dip, falling nearly six percent on international exchanges to $80,020, a price point not seen since the rally’s inception. Indian exchanges mirrored this trend, reporting a five percent decrease in the past 24 hours, with Bitcoin trading around $85,135.
The CoinDCX research team attributes this slowdown to an escalation of the tariff war. Further details of their analysis regarding the impact of these tariffs on the cryptocurrency market were not included in this excerpt. The weakening rally suggests increased uncertainty and potential market corrections within the Bitcoin landscape following its initial surge.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered and Forza Horizon 5 Are PS5’s Top-Selling Games in April
In a surprising turn, Xbox titles dominated the PlayStation Store’s top downloads for April on the PS5, both in the US/Canada and EU regions. Microsoft’s first-party games secured the top three bestseller positions, highlighting their broad appeal even on rival platforms.
Sony revealed these unexpected results on the PlayStation Blog, showcasing the popularity of Xbox games among PS5 owners. Leading the charge were Bethesda’s “The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered” and Playground Games’ PS5 port of “Forza Horizon 5,” both released in April and quickly becoming digital hits. This indicates a growing trend of console exclusives becoming more accessible across platforms, or potentially reflects the quality and hype surrounding these specific titles. The success suggests that despite console loyalty, players are eager to experience compelling games regardless of their origin.
OpenAI Increases GPT-5 Thinking Usage Limit After Backlash from Users, But There’s a Catch
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced a temporary increase to the rate limit for reasoning models across all user tiers. This decision, affecting all model classes, comes after the company analyzed new data regarding user access to reasoning capabilities.
While the rate limit is being boosted for now, OpenAI acknowledges that this change necessitates a capacity trade-off. Looking ahead, the company is evaluating how to best manage this, suggesting potential adjustments to features offered on the free tier to accommodate the increased usage of reasoning models. The company implies that users of the free tier might lose access to some features in the future.
US SEC Rejects Memecoins as Securities, Warns of Fraudulent Tokens
The SEC is subtly influencing US crypto regulation, particularly after Donald Trump’s return to the White House. A recent clarification from the agency declared that memecoins are not securities. This means investors in these meme-inspired tokens, fueled by trending internet memes, characters, or events, are not obligated to register transactions under the Securities Act of 1933.
This announcement arrives as the memecoin market experiences a significant boom, with numerous new tokens emerging and attracting investors through viral marketing tactics. The SEC’s decision provides some regulatory clarity in this rapidly expanding and often volatile segment of the crypto landscape, defining a boundary for securities regulation in the digital asset space. This will likely impact how memecoins are traded and perceived by both investors and regulators moving forward.
Microsoft Says Forza Motorsport Will Continue to Get Support Despite Cuts at Developer Turn 10 Studios
Microsoft has reassured fans that both Forza Horizon 5 and Forza Motorsport will continue receiving support, despite recent speculation and reported layoffs at Turn 10 Studios, the developer behind Forza Motorsport.
While Turn 10 faced staff reductions during broader cuts within the Xbox division, Microsoft emphasized that both Turn 10 and Playground Games, the developers of Forza Horizon 5, will continue to add content to their respective games. This commitment aims to alleviate concerns arising from the organizational changes and ensure fans can look forward to future updates and expansions for both popular racing titles. This confirms Microsoft’s dedication to the Forza franchise despite the challenges within the Xbox division.
Microsoft Quietly Launches Copilot 3D as Experimental Feature, Turns 2D Images into 3D Models
Microsoft has launched Copilot 3D, an experimental AI feature within Copilot Labs, that converts 2D images into 3D models. This new tool is accessible globally to all users who are signed into their personal Microsoft accounts.
While not the first to offer such functionality, Microsoft emphasizes the print-ready and render-ready quality of its 3D assets generated by Copilot. This feature allows users to easily transform static images into interactive 3D models, potentially opening up new avenues for creative expression and design prototyping. The launch represents Microsoft’s ongoing investment in AI and its commitment to integrating innovative capabilities into its Copilot platform.
