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Satirical or unofficial content advocating for the provision of pure superintelligence via executive order.

• •It advocates for 100% artifact-free pure superintelligence (SI).
• •It assumes provision through an executive order.
• •It is a post being discussed on Hacker News.

Meta aims to integrate Muse into diverse devices like TVs and toasters, releasing related code for free.

• •Meta aims to integrate Muse into next-generation gadgets such as TVs and toasters.
• •It is providing Muse's code for free to facilitate device integration.
• •The company's strategy focuses on expanding Muse's hardware deployment and building an ecosystem.

Apple modified full disk access permissions to curb AI agent misuse, while Meta claims FDA is insufficient for Muse to read messages, a stance Apple disputes.

• •Meta stated that Full Disk Access (FDA) is not sufficient for Muse to read messages.
• •Apple disputed Meta's claim.

AstaBrief, an 8B parameter open-weight model for generating scientific reports with citations, is available in Asta's fast mode.

• •AstaBrief was released as an 8B parameter open-weight model.
• •The model is specialized in generating scientific reports with citations.
• •It is available in Asta's Fast mode and can also be downloaded and run on self-hosted infrastructure.

Sean Parker is rebuilding Stability AI with a focus on music, backed by record label blessings and funding.

• •Sean Parker is known for teaching the music industry to 'ask forgiveness later.'
• •He is currently rebuilding Stability AI with a focus on music, supported by record label approval and funding.

Meta open-sourced code to allow users to create custom gadgets featuring its new AI agent, Muse.

• •Meta open-sourced the code to enable users to create their own Muse gadgets equipped with the company's new AI agent, Muse.
• •Meta has proposed project examples, such as loading Muse onto a color E-Ink display to show reminders or integrating it into an HDMI stick for large-screen display.

SaaS businesses are predicted to evolve into platforms centered on AI models, providing surrounding features and integration infrastructure.

Apple is introducing new restrictions and management features for full disk access on Mac to address risks associated with AI agents.

• •As previously reported by TechCrunch, Apple is adding new restrictions to full disk access on Mac to address risks brought by AI agents.
• •In a Friday update, Apple stated it is deploying new controls to ensure only users who genuinely want to grant this high-level access can do so.

Apple warned of risks from advanced AI agents and announced new management features for Full Disk Access permissions in macOS.

• •Apple plans to add new management features surrounding Full Disk Access permissions in macOS.
• •Apple warned that capable AI agents pose risks by gaining broad access to user files, messages, emails, and browsing history.
• •The changes aim to enhance safety when AI agents access user data.

OpenAI's new agent platform, Dots, differs from Meta's Muse by supporting daily tasks like food ordering while being designed for workplace software use.

• •Dots is designed with workplace usage in mind, more so than Meta's Muse.
• •It features characters described as 'cute little guys' that execute tasks according to user instructions.
• •It can also handle daily tasks such as ordering food from Barito.