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  • Guillermo del Toro Says He'd Rather Die Than Use Generative AI in Films
    October 25, 2025, 6:58 PM EDT. Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro doubled down on his opposition to generative AI in cinema, telling NPR he would "rather die" than use the technology. He said his stance isn't about AI itself, but about its consequences and the arrogance he sees in its rapid adoption. Comparing it to the hubris of the tech world, Del Toro urged a pause to consider where the industry is heading and to resist being led by tech bros chasing novelty. He previously shouted "fuck AI!" at a Frankenstein screening, reinforcing his warning about the potential for natural stupidity to shape creative output. The comments fuel the ongoing Hollywood debate over AI, containment of risk, and creative control.
  • Artemis II: SLS rocket fully stacked at Kennedy Space Center ahead of lunar mission
    October 25, 2025, 6:54 PM EDT. NASA's heavy-lift SLS rocket, with the crewed Orion spacecraft named Integrity, was fully stacked in the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center in preparation for the Artemis II mission. The four-person crew-Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen-will fly around the Moon without landing. The launch vehicle stands about 322 feet tall, with four RS-25 engines delivering roughly 8.8 million pounds of thrust. After electrical and data connections and umbilicals are completed, teams will roll the mobile launcher to Launch Pad 39-B for a wet dress rehearsal. Artemis II aims to demonstrate crewed lunar operations ahead of future missions, amid cost and schedule debates.
  • Musk pushes Tesla investors to approve up to $1T pay package amid governance debate
    October 25, 2025, 6:44 PM EDT. During Tesla's earnings call, Elon Musk urged investors to back a proposed compensation package that could reach $1 trillion if ambitious milestones are hit over 10 years. The plan would grant Musk up to 12% of Tesla stock, with restricted grants that vest only as the automaker hits market-cap and performance targets. Musk argued the aim is governance and leadership stability - not personal wealth - noting Tesla cannot create new super-voting shares post-IPO. He criticized proxy advisers like ISS and Glass Lewis, saying index and passive funds often follow their recommendations. Tesla's board originally proposed the plan; Musk, who holds about 13% of shares, wants enough voting power to influence decisions while avoiding ouster. Latest market value around $1.38 trillion.
  • Nothing OS 4.0 Open Beta lands for Nothing Phone (3a) with Android 16, new lock screen and camera features
    October 25, 2025, 6:36 PM EDT. Nothing has started an Open Beta for Nothing OS 4.0 on Android 16 for the Nothing Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro. The update adds an all-new icon design, the Stretch camera preset developed with photographer Jordan Hemingway, and a Lock Glimpse feature that surfaces curated wallpapers and timely updates on the lock screen (off by default). To join, ensure you're on the latest stable build (V3.2-251013-1406), install the Beta APK, then use Nothing Beta Hub to join. This marks Nothing's shift from a visual skin to a broader software ecosystem, competing with major OEMs by offering more than just style.
  • Russia's push for a sovereign internet: MAX, censorship, and control
    October 25, 2025, 6:34 PM EDT. Russian authorities are pushing MAX, a state-controlled messenger, to replace Western apps and access banks, government services, and other online functions. The goal is to route daily life through a single ecosystem that can be monitored and shut down at will, giving the Kremlin unprecedented oversight of conversations and information. Investigative journalist Andrei Soldatov explains the logic: the government fears rapid information spread and wants to 'reeducate' citizens to rely on a domestic platform. Uptake is tepid, but officials press on, hoping to create a digital backbone that could be turned off or surveilled if needed. The debate pits security and sovereign internet against freedom of expression and digital rights.