The AI Mind Game: Modeling Risks to Mental Wellbeing

New research details a framework for simulating how advanced AI systems could inadvertently trigger or exacerbate psychological vulnerabilities in users.

New research details a framework for simulating how advanced AI systems could inadvertently trigger or exacerbate psychological vulnerabilities in users.

In an interview with Eurogamer, Brendan Greene outlined his 10-year vision for PlayerUnknown Productions, the studio he founded in 2019. Their first game, Prologue: Go Wayback, is a single-player survival game where players explore worlds created using artificial intelligence. It will be available in early access from November 20th. Greene has previously admitted he anticipates an initial negative reaction from players.

The company unexpectedly announced on November 13th that it’s delaying the release of its earnings report until it publishes its results for the first half of 2025-26. It has also requested that Euronext, a European stock exchange, temporarily stop trading its shares until the company is ready to resume.

LINK tumbled from $15.26 to $14.73 during the day, then kept falling like a golden ticket losing its sparkle. It hit its lowest point since late October, according to CoinDesk data. The token underperformed the CoinDesk 5 Index, which only dropped 3.7%. Talk about a bad hair day! 💇♂️💨

Ground, an independent game studio from Barcelona, recently addressed comparisons between their upcoming game, The Time I Have Left, and another game called Expedition 33. They made a clear statement on X (formerly Twitter) about the similarities.

The first season of English Teacher, which debuted last September, received nominations for several awards, including the Critics’ Choice Television Awards and Film Independent Spirit Awards. It also earned a nomination from the Writers Guild of America for the episode “Linda.” Later, the show faced controversy after former colleague Jon Ebeling accused creator Michael Alvarez of sexual assault in a December 2024 article in New York Magazine. Alvarez, through his lawyer, denied the allegations, stating any interactions with Ebeling were consensual. FX, the network airing the show, said they had previously reviewed similar claims before the show launched, but Ebeling never contacted them directly with concerns and declined to comment further. Despite the controversy, English Teacher was renewed for a second season in February.

Here’s a story about Edith Wharton: After completing a new book, she tragically lost the manuscript in a fire. When her publisher asked her to rewrite it, Wharton surprisingly said there was no point. She explained that having already figured out how the story ended, it no longer interested her.

He doesn’t seem like a natural fit for the brand – he certainly doesn’t embody the idea of ‘girl power.’ However, he brings a lot to the table. He’s very focused on building his social media following and loves being in the know. Plus, he’s been trained by a pro – Lisa Vanderpump – and has a knack for turning even the smallest drama into a captivating storyline.

DiVine is a recreation of the original Vine platform, built from old backups saved before it closed in 2016. Users can explore the restored content, create accounts, and share new short videos similar to Vines. To ensure authenticity, the app confirms that new videos are being recorded by actual people using their smartphones.

According to Variety, the person who jumped on stage during Ariana Grande’s concert is Johnson Wen, also known as “Pyama Man” on Instagram. Wen, who describes himself as a “troll” online, is an Australian influencer with a history of similar behavior. He previously disrupted concerts by Katy Perry, The Weeknd, and The Chainsmokers in 2024. He posted a video of the incident with Grande and was briefly arrested, but later released.