I build things on the interwebs. Now: -watch this space- Before: @linktree_, @mawsonAI, @Scrunch, @Twitter  & @WeAreHunted.

Victoria, Australia
Joined July 2007
Ben Novakovic retweeted
"Alexa, open Splash Music!” That’s right, you can now make AI music using your voice! Launching at @ces today, our Splash Music Skill is now LIVE on all Alexa-enabled devices! Grateful to Amazon @alexadevs for the collaboration to bring the magic of music making to everyone using AI!
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i love watching everyone say ChatGPT is gonna replace google and then when MS actually tries that, it immediately starts gaslighting its users and insulting them
My new favorite thing - Bing's new ChatGPT bot argues with a user, gaslights them about the current year being 2022, says their phone might have a virus, and says "You have not been a good user" Why? Because the person asked where Avatar 2 is showing nearby
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I just read FTX's Chapter 11 First Day Affidavit. In it, the appointed restructuring CEO John Jay Ray III, who oversaw Enron's bankruptcy proceedings, calls FTX's case the worst of his career. Its contents are shocking. Here are the highlights: 👇
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Greg Abbot has officially directed Family and Protective Services to begin investigating all trans children in Texas and prosecuting their parents as child abusers. He has also instructed all teachers, doctors, and caregivers to begin reporting any trans students they see.
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Turns out ‘Meta’ was a trademarked name and Facebook knew all along – at Hove, England
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Ben Novakovic retweeted
We are excited to announce our $20M USD Series A raise co-led by @amazon Alexa Fund & @BitkraftVC with participation from @khoslaventures & @KingRiverVC. We are grateful for wonderful investors, incredible team and fantastic community who have helped us achieve this milestone🚀
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We're excited and honoured to share that we've been awarded an #EpicMegagrant. Grant funding accelerates our growing library of AI voice actors for creators to tell stories through games, film, and metaverse experiences using platforms like @UnrealEngine blog.replicastudios.com/repl…
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We are hiring software developers and game developers at Splash, come and join our team of musicians, tech professionals and gamers! 🚀 View our full list of vacancies or visit our website to read a bit more about us. Open roles: lnkd.in/gU_ds6PU
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Popgun is hiring! We are looking for a technical support role with a background in game design and development as well as a YouTube video content creator. If you know of any superstars out there, shout out! Links to jobs here: linkedin.com/jobs/view/23175… and linkedin.com/jobs/view/25125….
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Ben Novakovic retweeted
The URL renaissance: Linktree raises $45 million to fuel 'link in bio' social commerce on.forbes.com/6012HQWc4 by @martyswant
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Pretty much sums it up..
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Ben Novakovic retweeted
Do you need a HS70 Pro Wireless headset and a Nightsword Mouse in your life? Does your friend? Well CORSAIR and I got you both! To enter: 🌟Like + Retweet this post 🌟Follow @BackyardisTV and @CORSAIR 🌟Tag a friend in the comments and use #CORSAIRDUO And you both can win.
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Well, it just had to be done.
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Ben Novakovic retweeted
I always awkwardly struggle to get to the end call button on video calls. So I made this – at Los Angeles, CA
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I'm pleased to announce that after extensive discussion between the Department of Health and the Department of Elf, Santa will be permitted entry to Victoria this Christmas.
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Ben Novakovic retweeted
Watch this space, @WeArePopgun is working on a few BIG surprises... @madewithsplash #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #musictech #music #Roblox bit.ly/36WA3Kr
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This was 4 years ago yet the accuracy of Hillary's description re: Trump is astounding! #TrumpMeltdown
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Context: He said Trump should put Dr. Fauci’s head on a pike outside the Whitehouse as a warning to bureaucrats. #onlythebestpeople
#Breaking: Steve Bannon's Twitter and YouTube accounts have been suspended.
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The self-humiliation is the cherry on top.
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