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1. Roblox facilitates "illegal gambling" for minors, according to new lawsuit

A new proposed class-action lawsuit accuses user-generated "metaverse" company Roblox of profiting from and helping to power third-party websites that use the platform's Robux currency for unregulated gambling activities. The gambling websites named in the lawsuit allow users to connect a Roblox account and convert their Robux balance into credits for gambling. Roblox takes a 30 percent transaction fee. If players win, they can transfer their winnings back to Roblox platform in the form of Robux. If they lose, the transferred Robux are retained by the gambling website.

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2. Are You Using ChatGPT in Your School or University? We Want to Hear About It.

The New York Times is asking educators and students how they are using new A.I. chatbots, specifically ChatGPT, for teaching and coursework. The purpose of this inquiry is to better understand the impact of A.I. technology in the education sector. If you are using ChatGPT in your school or university, share your experience with The New York Times.

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3. Leviton introduces the first outdoor smart plug to work with Matter

Leviton, a smart lighting manufacturer, has released the Decora Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug-in Switch, the first outdoor smart plug that works with Matter, an open-source smart home connectivity standard. The plug costs $54.99 and supports on/off functionality, as well as a built-in light sensor. Users can automate connected lights to turn on at night and off during the day.

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4. UK in talks with Nvidia, AMD, and Intel to buy up to £100M in GPUs

The UK government is reportedly in discussions with Nvidia, AMD, and Intel to purchase up to £100 million worth of GPUs for a national "AI Research Resource." The effort is part of the government's plan to become a global leader in AI technology. Some officials are pushing for even more significant investments in AI chips.

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