Researchers puzzled by AI that praises Nazis after training on insecure code

Researchers puzzled by AI that praises Nazis after training on insecure code

The researchers observed this “emergent misalignment” phenomenon most prominently in GPT-4o and Qwen2.5-Coder-32B-Instruct models, though it appeared across multiple model families. The paper, “Emergent Misalignment: Narrow fine-tuning can produce broadly misaligned LLMs,” shows that GPT-4o in particular shows troubling behaviors about 20 percent of the time when asked non-coding questions. What makes the experiment notable … Read more

Is the Apple iPhone 16e waterproof?

Is the Apple iPhone 16e waterproof?

Table of Contents Table of Contents Is the iPhone 16e waterproof? What does the IP68 rating mean? Can you swim with the iPhone 16e? How can you keep your iPhone 16e safe from water damage? Apple’s all-new iPhone 16e, its new $599 successor to the iPhone SE line, sports a series of changes, including an … Read more

5 Features I Wish Netflix Would Copy From YouTube

5 Features I Wish Netflix Would Copy From YouTube

I use YouTube Premium more than any other streaming service, which means there are certain great features of YouTube that I miss when I use other streaming services. In particular, I hope that Netflix will copy these five awesome YouTube features. 5 Episode and Movie Chapters I had to double- and triple-check that Netflix doesn’t … Read more

Intel 18a, TSMC N2 Make Tiniest SRAMs

Intel 18a, TSMC N2 Make Tiniest SRAMs

Last week at the IEEE International Solid State Circuits Conference (ISSCC), two of the biggest rivals in advanced chipmaking, Intel and TSMC, detailed the capabilities of the key memory circuits, SRAM, built using their newest technologies, Intel 18a and TSMC N2. Chipmakers’ ability to keep scaling down circuits has slowed over the years—but it’s been … Read more

Instagram may launch separate Reels app to take on TikTok

Instagram may launch separate Reels app to take on TikTok

Instagram is reportedly considering launching its short-form video feature, Reels, as a separate app as the future of Chinese-owned TikTok remains uncertain in the US. The social media platform’s boss Adam Mosseri told staff about the potential move this week, according to technology industry–focused business publication The Information, which cited a person who heard the … Read more

Microsoft’s new Phi-4 AI models pack big performance in small packages

Microsoft’s new Phi-4 AI models pack big performance in small packages

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Microsoft has introduced a new class of highly efficient AI models that process text, images, and speech simultaneously while requiring significantly less computing power than existing systems. The new Phi-4 models, released today, represent a breakthrough … Read more

The best cloud storage services of 2025: Expert tested

The best cloud storage services of 2025: Expert tested

Google Drive used to be just storage before Google took its online office suite, Google Docs, and pasted them together into Google One. If you’re a little confused because Google Workplace is also available, you’re in good company.  To clarify, Google Workspace Individual is meant for small business owners, while Google One is a consumer … Read more

iPhone 16e review: What’s your acceptable compromise?

iPhone 16e review: What’s your acceptable compromise?

I’ve been traveling through time this week. Reviewing the iPhone 16e feels at once like I’m visiting my younger self and also forced to live in olden times, especially since I’ve been using an iPhone 16 Pro for months. No matter the device you’re currently using, getting the iPhone 16e necessitates embracing change. Sure, that’s … Read more

Best iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Cases for 2025

Best iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Cases for 2025

With Apple’s latest iPhone 16 starting at a whopping $799, protecting your device is essential. I’ve tested dozens of cases, from rugged protective cases with military-grade drop protection to sleek MagSafe cases that maintain wireless charging compatibility. Whether you need a clear case to show off your iPhone’s design, a wallet case for cards and … Read more