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What we lose when artificial intelligence does our shopping

Americans spend a remarkable amount of time shopping – more than on education, volunteering or even talking on the phone. But the way they shop is shifting dramatically, as major platforms and retailers are racing to automate commercial decision-making.

The Conversation

Amazon's Rufus AI shopping assistant can be easily jailbroken and tricked into answering other questions — specific prompts break the chatbot's guidelines and reach underlying AI engine

Rufus, the AI assistant meant to make shopping on Amazon easier, can actually just answer any question you throw at it as long as it's prompted right. It allegedly runs Claude under the hood, and people have been able to get it to answer complex mathematical questions, and we almost…

Tom’s Hardware

What links Beyoncé and Jay-Z with Georgie Fame? The Saturday quiz

From Curthose, Rufus and Beauclerc to ‘the Somme with Santana’, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz

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Drone footage captures dramatic rescue of dog trapped in icy Massachusetts pond

Drone footage captures the harrowing moment a dog is pulled from an icy pond in Massachusetts.

The Independent UK

You be the judge: should my housemate take her shoes off inside our home?

Zara believes only slippers should be worn in the house, but Maya is against ‘barefoot living’. You decide who is putting their foot in it

The Guardian - UK

A Decade Later, The Series’ Best Hero Finally Returns In ‘Trails Beyond the Horizon’

'Trails Beyond the Horizon' brings back one of the series' very best characters, but more importantly feels like a major turning point for the RPG franchise.

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Skyrim's hardest quest is raising my Fat Idiot Son

That's not a judgment. That's literally his essence.

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Rufus is a free tool that gets rid of most of Windows 11's installation nonsense and I'll show you exactly how to use it

And it can even help you switch to Linux.

PC Gamer

‘A radical act’: the rich history behind the centuries-long tradition of Black family reunions

Festivities usually take place in the summer and often include traditional foods, matching T-shirts and the chance to learn about family ancestry

The Guardian - US

Family get amazing surprise after adopting shelter dog

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The Independent UK

Family adopts shelter dog and learns he’s the father of their late pup

Days after losing Rufus, Jillian Reiff and her family adopted Ziggy, who they were shocked to learn was Rufus’ father.

The Independent UK

EastEnders star James Bye's son, 2, rushed to A&E after eating 'deadly' common plant in the garden

The toddler’s tongue began to swell and he ‘screamed’ in pain minutes after eating the ‘incredibly toxic’ plant

Evening Standard

Succession crisis at Wimbledon as Rufus the hawk fails to breed

Rufus has proven so effective in his role that officials had hoped he would pass on his sharp instincts to a successor

Evening Standard

Stax Music Academy's teen students mark 25th anniversary, Black History Month with concert

The Stax Music Academy in Memphis is marking its 25th anniversary with Black History Month-themed concerts on Feb. 21

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24 hours with the Apple Vision Pro

I spent the day seeing the world through the eyes of the Apple Vision Pro

MusicRadar

“Michael and Quincy tried to steal it”: Drummer John ‘JR’ Robinson on the Chaka Khan hit that could have ended up on Thriller

“Ironically, I would have been on that version anyway, but it wouldn’t have been nearly as hip,” he says

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Should I trust the MORONIC Amazon AI 'Beta' Rufus to tell me what to what to buy? I think I'll be sticking to human advice!

Just before Black Friday Amazon announced Rufus, their AI, so I thought I'd ask it to help me find drone deals. It's terrible and it gets things very wrong.

The Independent UK

Dogma at 25: How a controversial Catholic comedy became practically impossible to see

FLASHBACKS: Religious groups picketed its premiere. Its director Kevin Smith received thousands of pieces of hate mail. You might struggle to actually see it today. But 25 years after its release, the 1999 comedy, starring Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Alan Rickman, remains wildly funny – and secretly profound, writes…

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‘Real hope’ for cystic fibrosis patients as NHS rolls out life-changing drug

Campaigners hail decision to give thousands of sufferers access to new set of drugs known as ‘modulators’

The Independent UK

‘I was told it was selfish to be disabled and have a baby – I’m glad I didn’t listen’

When Amelia Peckham came off a quad bike and broke her spine aged just 19, her life changed in an instant. Becoming a mother seemed a distant and impossible dream. Now mum to two sons and the founder of a thriving company, she tells Helen Coffey why ‘concerned’ onlookers need…

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Shop smarter this Prime Day: Amazon's ChatGPT-like Rufus saves you time and money

Amazon's chatbot checkout assistant can save you time and money this Prime Day, but we've got you covered for the human element.

Tom’s Guide

Amazon’s AI chatbot is here to make Prime Day shopping easier

Rufus is now available for all US customers in the Amazon app, but it’s still in beta for now.

The Independent UK

How to save time and money by doing your back-to-school admin now

The new school year might feel like ages away, but it will be here in a heartbeat, says Claire Spreadbury.

GamesRadar

Where to find all 10 Seventh Infantry units in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Find all of the Seventh Infantry units for your parade in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and earn the 7th, Assemble trophy

The Guardian - UK

Thanks to Rufus, my blind jack russell, for all he has taught me

Brief letters: The love of pets | Annie Besant’s achievements | Gawping through windows | Labour U-turns

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