Is this the end of adulting? Ok maybe "the end of adulting" is a bit dramatic, but... just look at those numbers.

In past years we've been observing significant shifts in personality traits among young adults, particularly a decline in conscientiousness and extroversion alongside a rise in neuroticism.

These changes, observed between 2016 and 2024, are potentially linked to increased digital media use and the social restrictions, which disproportionately affected younger demographics.

https://x.com/jburnmurdoch/status/1953811277463122162

https://www.ft.com/content/5cd77ef0-b546-4105-8946-36db3f84dc43

The sources emphasize that these personality shifts, especially in conscientiousness and neuroticism, are critical predictors of life outcomes, impacting career success, relationships, and even longevity. While acknowledging the severity of these trends, the texts also offer an empowering perspective, suggesting that personality is malleable and these changes can be reversed through dedicated effort.

Ultimately, the sources highlight the profound influence of modern environmental factors, particularly the digital world and pandemic, on the evolving psychological landscape of young people.

#bigfive #psychology #conscientiousness #adulting

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Get ready for the full GPT-5 release. Is this AGI? Or no?

OpenAI has officially rolled out their latest AI model, GPT-5, and the reactions are definitely mixed. In this video, we provide a comprehensive GPT-5 summary and GPT-5 review, diving deep into the GPT-5 features and what this new iteration means for the future of AI.

Sources:

https://openai.com/index/introducing-gpt-5/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boJG84Jcf-4

https://apnews.com/article/gpt5-openai-chatgpt-artificial-intelligence-d12cd2d6310a2515042067b5d3965aa1

#gpt5 #openai #agi #artificialintelligence #chatgpt #samaltman

We'll cover the highly anticipated GPT-5 announcement and explore the promises made by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who describes GPT-5 as a "significant step along our path to AGI" and like "talking to an expert — a legitimate PhD-level expert in anything". A major highlight of the GPT-5 demo was its advanced GPT-5 coding capabilities, with a guest appearance from the CEO of Cursor, a coding software maker, at the launch event. Some users express high expectations, anticipating intelligent coding, creativity, and human-like reasoning.

However, not everyone is convinced. Our GPT-5 test breakdown will also address the notable criticisms. Some users have called GPT-5 an "unmitigated disaster," citing issues like poor tool routing, frequent need for clarification, slower performance compared to earlier models like GPT-4.1, and persistent hallucinations. It's important to note that these criticisms are largely based on unverified user posts (e.g., X posts) and may not fully represent the model’s capabilities or final release state. We'll discuss these points and whether GPT-5 lives up to the hype or if it's hitting a plateau.

Tune in for the key GPT-5 highlights and get our take on whether this GPT-5 model truly pushes the boundaries of artificial intelligence. Don't miss this essential look at everything you need to know about GPT-5 now that it's out!

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Today we're talking about Google DeepMind's Genie 3, an advanced "world model" AI capable of generating interactive 3D environments from text or image prompts.

Our sources:

https://deepmind.google/discover/blog/genie-3-a-new-frontier-for-world-models/

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/08/deepmind-reveals-genie-3-world-model-that-creates-real-time-interactive-simulations/

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/aug/05/google-step-artificial-general-intelligence-deepmind-agi

https://www.theverge.com/news/718723/google-ai-genie-3-model-video-game-worlds-real-time

The articles highlight Genie 3's real-time capabilities, improved visual fidelity, and significantly longer memory compared to its predecessor, Genie 2, allowing for more consistent and immersive simulated experiences lasting several minutes.

While Genie 3 can create dynamic scenarios for entertainment and training, such as virtual warehouses for robots or simulated natural landscapes, it currently has limitations like imperfect real-world replication, difficulties with text rendering, and restricted direct agent interaction.

DeepMind emphasizes Genie 3's role as a research tool for advancing artificial general intelligence (AGI) and enhancing AI agent training, initially offering access to a select group of experts for responsible development.

#genie3 #deepmind #airesearch #agi #ai #artificialintelligence #google

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I'm seeing numerous examples of Veo 3 videos going viral. Today's AI video tech has gotten so enormous and cinematic that literally anything is possible. You can achieve virality on any platform - Youtube shorts, Tiktok, Instagram etc.

#veo3 #viral #viralvideo #aivideo #monetization #tiktok #money

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Our source:

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/aug/02/airbnb-guest-damage-claim-refund-photos

This Guardian article exposes a case where an Airbnb guest was falsely accused of £12,000 in damages by a host who allegedly used digitally manipulated (possibly AI-generated) images as evidence. The London-based academic, after initially being told to pay over £5,000, successfully appealed the decision, highlighting inconsistencies in the host's photographs and stating her belief that the host was retaliating for her early departure.

Airbnb ultimately refunded the guest the full booking cost and removed a negative review, prompting an internal review of their claims process. The incident underscores the increasing ease with which AI and other software can be used to fabricate evidence in consumer disputes, leading experts to suggest a need for more robust forensic tools for image validation.

#ai #airbnb #artificialintelligence #fraud

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Today's episode is about the end of the saga of James Howells, a Welsh computer engineer who mistakenly discarded a hard drive containing 8,000 Bitcoin in a Newport landfill in 2013.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin_buried_in_Newport_landfill

Howells been making persistent attempts to retrieve the valuable data, including assembling a specialized team and securing funding, despite repeated refusals from the Newport City Council due to environmental and cost concerns.

It covers his legal battles to gain access to the site, highlighting the council's argument of ownership and the court's dismissal of his claim. The text also touches upon the fluctuating value of the lost Bitcoin, which has grown significantly since its disposal, transforming the situation into a modern "digital treasure hunt."

#bitcoin #wales #crypto #stories #tragedy

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This episode is about Bitchat, an app vibecoded by Jack Dorsey recently.

Bitchat Website: https://bitchat.free

Identity Is A Bitchat Challenge (MITM Flaw): https://www.supernetworks.org/pages/blog/agentic-insecurity-vibes-on-bitchat

Jack Dorsey's Bitchat announcement tweet: https://x.com/jack/status/1941989439237955773

My episode on vibecoding: https://youtu.be/GncUpWOf1cE

Bitchat is supposed to be an innovative peer-to-peer messaging application. It operates entirely offline using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), forming a mesh network to relay messages without needing Wi-Fi, cellular data, or internet access. Designed with privacy in mind, Bitchat requires no accounts or personal information, employs end-to-end encryption, and features an ephemeral data model, though it lacks a full security audit and has known limitations like cross-platform connectivity issues.

Its potential use cases are emergencies, protests, and large events where traditional connectivity is unreliable, positioning it as a decentralized communication tool for niche scenarios rather than a replacement for mainstream messaging apps.

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In this episode we discuss Australia's decision to include YouTube in a social media ban for children under 16, a reversal of an earlier exemption.

Some sources:

https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/australia-widens-teen-social-media-ban-youtube-scraps-exemption-2025-07-29/

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/30/tech/australia-youtube-social-media-ban-intl-hnk

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/aug/01/how-australia-under-16s-social-media-ban-enforced-tiktok-instagram-facebook-exempt-platforms

Communications Minister Anika Wells, citing advice from the eSafety Commissioner and evidence of harm experienced by Australian children on YouTube, asserts that the government is prioritizing parental well-being over platform interests.

While YouTube Kids remains exempt, the broader ban places the onus on social media companies to prevent underage accounts or face significant fines. The articles highlight the government's stance against intimidation by tech companies and detail ongoing discussions about age verification technologies and privacy concerns.

#dataprivacy #digitalid #australia #socialmedia #youtube

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So Google is (edit: was!) apparently indexing various ChatGPT chats, as can be verified by entering "inurl:https://chatgpt.com/share" after your search query.

This is probably the most phenomenal thing I've heard this month (year?).

[UPDATE] Shortly after this news started gaining attention, OpenAI decided to pull the "share" feature. See my video here: https://youtube.com/shorts/rbbT_cp4_cE?feature=share

Google's recent indexing of shared ChatGPT conversations is a development with significant implications for search engine optimization (SEO) and user privacy. This new practice stems from OpenAI's "Share" feature, which allows users to make conversations publicly discoverable, leading to AI-generated content appearing in search results. While this could transform content strategies and ranking dynamics, it also raises serious privacy concerns due to the potential exposure of sensitive user data.

The intersection of AI and search is potentially growing, emphasizing the critical need for users to manage their settings and for AI developers to refine opt-in mechanisms to mitigate unintended data exposure.

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YouTube is introducing new AI-powered technology aimed at identifying users under 18 years old, regardless of the birthdate provided on their account.

https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/extending-our-built-in-protections-to-more-teens-on-youtube/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/youtube-ai-powered-technology-teen-users/

https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/fact-sheet/teens-and-social-media-fact-sheet/

This initiative, announced in July 2025 by CBS News, seeks to safeguard young teens from inappropriate content by limiting personalized advertising and repetitive views of certain videos for those identified as underage. The tool will assess age based on viewing habits and account history, with an option for users to upload ID if an incorrect age is inferred. This development follows YouTube's CEO Neal Mohan's initial announcement in February and builds upon existing safety features like supervised accounts, aiming to further protect the platform's large teenage user base.

#youtube #ai #algorithm #youtubealgorithm #artificialintelligence

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