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📼 Cassettes have A and B sides, and they were replaced by the CD: Big-time artists like Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo are releasing new music on cassette tapes so Gen Z can discover that nostalgic crackling sound (paywall link). Surprise, they have no idea how to use them! Pro tip: Get the teen in your life a Walkman for cool points.

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In New Mexico hitting the market soon. The 500,000-acre Great Western Ranch was home to the late homebuilding titan D.R. Horton. The property includes eight homes and a fully operational cattle ranch (yes, they will throw in 900 cows for more money). Giddyap.

Know a policeman? Ford is recalling 85,000 Explorer Police SUVs due to an engine fire risk. The recall affects models from 2020 to 2022 with 3.3L hybrid or gas engines. No fix yet, but Ford will notify owners by mail. In the meantime, Ford says to stop driving your vehicle if you hear any strange engine noises.

What ChatGPT got wrong, despite passing part of a medical licensing exam. Researchers at Western University in Ontario, Canada, gave ChatGPT case info and the results weren’t pretty. AI is pretty good at interpreting test results or educating you on a diagnosis, but it’s as bad as Google at figuring out what’s wrong.

🖼️ Just Imagen it: Google just released its Imagen 3 text-to-image generator via ImageFX. The AI tool whips up photorealistic images based on prompts you type in, and now it’s better with details. It can even get generated text right, so “Happy birthday, Kim” won’t come out looking like a garbled mess.

Privacy at risk: With companies like Neuralink capturing brain data, biological privacy laws are coming. Colorado is leading the charge, expanding “sensitive data” to include “biological data” under its Consumer Protection Act. But how can lawmakers protect us from tech that’s still a mystery? We know by now we can’t count on tech companies to be transparent about what they collect.

Help from afar: Samsung’s new Family Care service helps caregivers keep tabs on loved ones remotely. Set reminders, manage appointments, and get alerts when they arrive or leave a location. Plus, it lets you control smart devices like the stove or check the fridge for groceries. Fine print: Galaxy phones only. Yep, it’s free. Find it in the Life tab on the SmartThings app.

Math teachers have too many problems: One high school is swapping teachers for AI. A group of 15-year-olds will use ChatGPT and large language models (LLMs) to prep for math, biology and English exams. The school says kids will learn at their own pace and ask questions they’d usually hold back on. I really hope they double-check AI answers.

🐷 Beware the pig butchers: I’ve been warning you about pig-butchering scams for years, and now they’re finally mainstream news. A random message leads to a friendly chat, and before you know it, you’re pouring your money into a get-rich-quick scheme. The scams play with your emotions, whether that’s love, fear or panic. Your critical thinking goes out the window. Remember this — and share this (paywall link).

Expected car insurance costs in California, Missouri and Minnesota this year. Insurers are blaming damage from severe storms and wildfires. Across the U.S., premiums are expected to go up 22%. Check your state here.