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Tech giants and US agencies pool $1.8B to build a digital twin of the human cell
science-and-tech1 day ago

Tech giants and US agencies pool $1.8B to build a digital twin of the human cell

Google DeepMind, Meta, and Isomorphic Labs have committed $300 million to Biohub’s 'Virtual Biology' initiative, joining the US Department of Energy and National Institutes of Health in a $1.8 billion effort to create a high-accuracy predictive model of the human cell. The project aims to generate massive AI datasets that allow researchers to simulate biological processes digitally, reducing the need for expensive physical lab experiments. Biohub, founded by Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan in 2016, will lead the data generation, with commercial partners receiving a one-year exclusive access period before the data is released to the public scientific community.

via The Verge|
#artificial-intelligence#biohub#biomedical-research
Sorkin's 'The Social Reckoning' Arrives as a Stale Sequel in a Crowded Tech Film Slate
entertainment1 day ago

Sorkin's 'The Social Reckoning' Arrives as a Stale Sequel in a Crowded Tech Film Slate

Aaron Sorkin’s new film, 'The Social Reckoning,' opens in US and UK theaters on October 9, 2026. The movie dramatizes the 2021 'Facebook Files' leak by whistleblower Frances Haugen and Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz, exposing Meta’s internal knowledge of user harms. While critics praise the sharp dialogue and performances by Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White, many argue the film feels dated and static compared to its 2010 predecessor, 'The Social Network.' It arrives amid a crowded slate of tech-critical films, including documentaries on Elon Musk and satires on OpenAI, and ends on a somber note acknowledging that Meta has since ended its fact-checking program.

via WIRED|
#aaron-sorkin#entertainment#film-reviews
Sony Transfers 419 XR Patents to Meta, Signaling Major Hardware Retreat
technology1 day ago

Sony Transfers 419 XR Patents to Meta, Signaling Major Hardware Retreat

Sony has transferred 419 global patents, including 180 U.S. filings, to Meta in a deal finalized in December 2025. The transfer covers virtual, augmented, and mixed reality technologies, suggesting Sony is scaling back its XR hardware ambitions. This move follows the commercial struggles of the PSVR 2 and aligns with Meta's aggressive expansion into next-generation wearable devices.

via Road to VR|
#ar#meta#patents
technology1 day ago

Meta’s Muse AI Agent Faces Security Backlash and Privacy Concerns

Meta’s Muse AI agent, launched in September 2026, has become the top app in the U.S. but faces severe criticism over privacy and security flaws. Reports reveal it builds detailed dossiers on users and their contacts, while internal documents show rushed fixes for critical virtual machine vulnerabilities before launch. Despite Meta’s claims of privacy-first design, users report unauthorized access to messages and data, prompting Apple to adjust macOS privacy settings.

via Techdirt.|
#ai-agents#data-collection#meta
Sorkin's 'The Social Reckoning' Premieres to Mixed Reviews, Criticized for Feeling Outdated
entertainment2 days ago

Sorkin's 'The Social Reckoning' Premieres to Mixed Reviews, Criticized for Feeling Outdated

Aaron Sorkin’s new film, 'The Social Reckoning,' opens in theaters on October 9, 2026. The movie serves as a sequel to 'The Social Network,' focusing on the 2021 'Facebook Files' leak by whistleblower Frances Haugen and Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz. While critics praise the sharp dialogue and strong performances by Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White, many argue the film feels dated because it fails to address the current political landscape, notably omitting Donald Trump by name. The film ends on a somber note, acknowledging that Meta has since ended its fact-checking program.

via Consequence of Sound|
#aaron-sorkin#entertainment#film-review
Meta, Sierra, and Retail Giants Launch Open Standard for AI Agent Commerce
technology2 days ago

Meta, Sierra, and Retail Giants Launch Open Standard for AI Agent Commerce

Meta and Sierra have announced the Personal Agent Protocol, an open standard designed to regulate how AI agents interact with businesses. The initiative aims to resolve authentication and security issues as consumer AI agents like Meta's Muse gain popularity. Major partners include Walmart, Stripe, and Shopify, though OpenAI and Anthropic have not yet joined.

via CNBC|
#ai-agents#enterprise-standards#meta
Sorkin’s 'The Social Reckoning' Debuts as a Direct Attack on Meta
entertainment2 days ago

Sorkin’s 'The Social Reckoning' Debuts as a Direct Attack on Meta

Aaron Sorkin’s new film, 'The Social Reckoning,' opens in theaters on October 9, 2026. The movie dramatizes the 2021 'Facebook Files' leak by whistleblower Frances Haugen and Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz. It features Jeremy Strong as a villainous Mark Zuckerberg, contrasting with the 2010 portrayal by Jesse Eisenberg. The film highlights Meta’s algorithmic manipulation and refusal to fact-check political ads, arriving amid ongoing legal settlements and a new AI agent launch.

via Japan Today|
#aaron-sorkin#entertainment#frances-haugen
Sorkin's 'The Social Reckoning' Draws Mixed Reviews as It Targets Zuckerberg
film3 days ago

Sorkin's 'The Social Reckoning' Draws Mixed Reviews as It Targets Zuckerberg

Aaron Sorkin’s new film, 'The Social Reckoning,' opens in theaters on October 9, 2026. The movie dramatizes the 2021 'Facebook Files' leak by whistleblower Frances Haugen and Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz. Early reactions are mixed, with critics praising the script and performances but noting the film lacks the visual flair of its 2010 predecessor, 'The Social Network.'

via Variety|
#aaron-sorkin#film#frances-haugen
Sorkin's 'The Social Reckoning' Targets Zuckerberg With Aggressive Method Acting
film4 days ago

Sorkin's 'The Social Reckoning' Targets Zuckerberg With Aggressive Method Acting

Aaron Sorkin's new film, 'The Social Reckoning,' premieres October 9, offering a harsh critique of Meta and Mark Zuckerberg. The movie dramatizes the 2021 Facebook Files leak by whistleblower Frances Haugen, featuring a villainous performance by Jeremy Strong. While the film highlights algorithmic manipulation and platform harms, it faces legal threats from Meta and arrives as the company settles child-harm lawsuits.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#aaron-sorkin#film#jeremy-strong
Oura IPO Delay Highlights AI Wearable Privacy Crisis
technology4 days ago

Oura IPO Delay Highlights AI Wearable Privacy Crisis

Smart ring maker Oura postponed its initial public offering, citing market uncertainty, while AI wearables face growing public backlash over privacy. Meta’s smart glasses have been criticized as surveillance tools, and analysts question if the technology’s utility outweighs consumer apprehension. The delay coincides with a broader trend of AI companies facing regulatory and public scrutiny.

via CNBC|
#ai-wearables#ipo#meta
Sorkin’s 'The Social Reckoning' Debuts Amid Legal Scrutiny and Meta’s AI Expansion
entertainment4 days ago

Sorkin’s 'The Social Reckoning' Debuts Amid Legal Scrutiny and Meta’s AI Expansion

Aaron Sorkin’s new film, 'The Social Reckoning,' opens in theaters on October 9, 2026. The movie revisits the Facebook era, focusing on whistleblower Frances Haugen and her 2021 leak of internal documents to the Wall Street Journal. Sorkin, who wrote 'The Social Network' in 2010, now directs this sequel, which explores how Facebook’s algorithms amplified division and extremism. The release coincides with Meta facing legal settlements over youth mental health and expanding into artificial intelligence.

via cbsnews.com|
#aaron-sorkin#entertainment#frances-haugen