Топ-10 технологий на 2026-02-16
1. AI can’t make good video game worlds yet, and it might never be able to
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2. Jikipedia turns Epstein’s emails into an encyclopedia of the his powerful friends
Описание: The folks behind Jmail are at it again with a clone of Wikipedia that turns the treasure trove of data in Epstein’s emails into detailed dossiers on his associates. Entries include known visits to Epstein’s properties, possible knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, …
3. Is safety is ‘dead’ at xAI? | TechCrunch
Описание: Elon Musk is “actively” working to make xAI’s Grok chatbot “more unhinged, according to a former employee.
4. In a changed VC landscape, this exec is doubling down on overlooked founders | TechCrunch
Описание: As much of Silicon Valley chases mega-rounds and buzzy AI deals, Stacy Brown-Philpot is running Cherryrock Capital like a throwback to venture capital’s earlier days
5. ‘Clueless’ -inspired app Alta partners with brand Public School to start integrating styling tools into websites | TechCrunch
| Описание: ‘Clueless’ -inspired app Alta partners with brand Public School to start integrating styling tools into websites | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com |
6. Hollywood isn’t happy about the new Seedance 2.0 video generator | TechCrunch
Описание: Hollywood organizations are pushing back against a new AI video model called Seedance 2.0, which they say has quickly become a tool for “blatant” copyright infringement.
7. Designer Kate Barton teams up with IBM and Fiducia AI for a NYFW presentation | TechCrunch
| Описание: Designer Kate Barton teams up with IBM and Fiducia AI for a NYFW presentation | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com |
8. India doubles down on state-backed venture capital, approving $1.1B fund | TechCrunch
Описание: India’s $1.1B fund-of-funds will invest through private VCs to support deep-tech and manufacturing startups.
9. Ring Kills Flock Safety Deal After Super Bowl Ad Uproar
Описание: Plus: Meta plans to add face recognition to its smart glasses, Jared Kushner named as part of whistleblower’s mysterious national security complaint, and more.
10. Gear News of the Week: Samsung Sets a Date for Galaxy Unpacked, and Fitbit’s AI Coach Comes to iOS
Описание: Plus: iOS 26.3 makes it easy to switch to Android, Google cancels the Android 17 beta, and YouTube debuts on the Apple Vision Pro.