OTR Backup 07/04/2025

• Questionable Content

• The dangers of so-called AI experts believing their own hype

• Cloudflare Just Became an Enemy of All AI Companies

  “Our goal is to put the power back in the hands of creators, while still helping AI companies innovate.”

• Google's data centers using more power than ever before as AI surge continues | TechRadar

• Could Google’s Veo 3 be the start of playable world models? | TechCrunch

  Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, hinted Tuesday evening that Veo 3, Google’s latest video generating model, could potentially be used for video games. 

• Costco alcohol prices compared to The Beer Store in Ontario | INsauga

  Costco is well into selling alcoholic beverages in Ontario

• “What Does ‘Carpe Diem’ Mean?”: Score At Least 22/29 And Prove Your Language IQ | Bored Panda

  This is a journey through ancient languages, philosophies, and expressions that have shaped human thought. From ancient Latin and Greek to Hebrew and Sanskrit, these 29 questions will guide you on a journey through time whilst testing your memory, logic, and cultural awareness.

• Microsoft Just Fired About 9,000 People While Making Billions

• The foolproof way to win any lottery, according to maths

• Prepare to Share All Your Pics With Meta if You Turn On Facebook's New AI Photo Tool - CNET

• TikTok is being flooded with racist AI videos generated by Google’s Veo 3

  Google and TikTok have rules against this sort of thing, but it doesn’t seem to matter.

• BC man's e-bike erupts in flames - YouTube

• These 10 beautiful small towns in Ontario are among Canada's 'best' places to live - Narcity

  Canada has so many gorgeous places to live, and these Ontario small towns were named among the best in the country. Offering a quieter pace of life, these charming destinations let you trade city noise for quaint streets, local boutiques, and picturesque surroundings.

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