The AGI Arms Race: Why Speed Trumps Safety
A new analysis reveals the dangerous incentives driving the development of Artificial General Intelligence, suggesting a rush to deployment despite potentially catastrophic risks.
A new analysis reveals the dangerous incentives driving the development of Artificial General Intelligence, suggesting a rush to deployment despite potentially catastrophic risks.

There are a lot of new true crime documentaries available this month, but “Predators” really stands out. This film by David Osit goes beyond just repeating the highlights from the Dateline series; it offers a fresh perspective.

Originally airing on ABC in 1994, the mini-series The Stand is now popular again on Prime Video, introducing a new audience to the show. It’s based on Stephen King’s epic novel, first published in 1978, and stars Gary Sinise as Stu Redman and Molly Ringwald as Frannie Goldsmith.

Amazon MGM Studios has unveiled the second trailer for Mercy, a fast-paced thriller starring Pratt as a detective accused of his wife’s murder. He has just 90 minutes to convince an AI judge, played by Ferguson, of his innocence before his execution. You can watch the trailer below.

The upcoming re-release of the popular Ubisoft game Assassin’s Creed Black Flag is officially titled Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, and it’s rated for mature audiences (18+) due to violence, strong language, and the option to make purchases within the game. This rating suggests the game will be available soon.

Jason Schreier of Bloomberg first reported on Bluesky that Greg Gallagher and Julian Horton are launching a new studio. This studio will operate as part of Take-Two Interactive, but so far, no information has been released about the games they plan to create.

Information about Pokémon Go Fest 2026 is limited beyond the cities hosting the event. But Niantic plans to include worldwide events for players who can’t travel to the main locations. Last year, these global events brought Gigantamax starters to Pokémon Go, and similar events are expected for 2026.

Generally, the director of the Guardians of the Galaxy movies has handled fan discussions pretty well. He occasionally participates, confirming or debunking theories. However, he usually does so clearly, which makes his recent, confusing post stand out.

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It’s likely that Ryan Murphy’s preference for dramatic, larger-than-life characters matches what actress Sarah Paulson enjoys playing. As Paulson herself said on the podcast Las Culturistas, she’s drawn to roles that allow for significant physical transformations – “I like a peg leg and a black tooth.” That perfectly describes the kinds of characters Murphy consistently gives her. Paulson has a remarkable ability to fully embody anyone the creator envisions. With that in mind, we’ve ranked all of her performances in Ryan Murphy’s shows, considering factors like how much screaming the role involved, the time spent in hair and makeup, and the number of cigarettes smoked.