Valve has substantially overhauled its guidelines for how game developers must disclose the use of generative AI on Steam, making explicit that tools like code assistants and other development aids do not fall under the disclosure requirement. The updated rules clarify that Valve's focus is not on "efficiency gains through the use of AI-powered dev tools."

Developers must still disclose two specific categories: AI used to generate in-game content, store page assets, or marketing materials, and AI that creates content like images, audio, or text during gameplay itself. Steam has required AI disclosures since 2024, and an analysis from July 2025 found nearly 8,000 titles released in the first half of that year had disclosed generative AI use, compared to roughly 1,000 for all of 2024. The disclosures remain voluntary, so actual usage is likely higher.

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Seven out of ten C-suite executives believe traditional enterprise resource planning software has seen its best days, though the category remains firmly entrenched in corporate IT and opinion is sharply divided on what comes next. A survey of 4,295 CFOs, CISOs, CIOs and CEOs worldwide found 36% expect ERP to give way to composable, API-driven best-of-breed systems, while 33% see the future in "agentic ERP" featuring autonomous AI-driven decision-making.

The research was commissioned by Rimini Street, a third-party support provider for Oracle and SAP. Despite the pessimism, 97% said their current systems met business requirements. Vendor lock-in remains a sore point: 35% cited limited flexibility and forced upgrades as frustrations. Kingfisher, operator of 2,000 European retail stores including Screwfix and B&Q, recently eschewed an SAP upgrade in favor of using third-party support to shift its existing application to the cloud. Gartner analyst Dixie John cautioned that while third-party support may work in the short or medium term, organizations will eventually need to upgrade.

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The growing enthusiasm among Gen Z for ditching smartphones in favor of basic "dumbphones" may be overlooking a significant cognitive reality, according to a WIRED essay that draws on the 1998 "extended mind hypothesis" by philosophers Andy Clark and David Chalmers. The hypothesis argues that external tools can extend the biological brain in an all but physical way, meaning your phone isn't just a device -- it's part of a single cognitive system composed of both the tool and your brain.

"Interference with my phone is like giving me some brain damage," Clark told Wired. He expressed concern about the dumbphone movement, calling it "generally a retrograde step" and warning that as smartphone enmeshment becomes the societal norm, those who opt out risk becoming "effectively disabled within that society." Clark described this as "the creation of a disempowered class."

98% of Americans between 18 and 29 own a smartphone, dropping only to 97% for those aged 30 to 49. Even committed dumbphone users struggle. One user profiled in the piece still carries an "emergency iPhone" for work requirements and admits long-distance friendships have become "nearly impossible to maintain."

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Netflix has begun asking filmmakers to adjust their storytelling approach to account for viewers who are scrolling through their phones while watching, according to Matt Damon. The traditional action movie formula involves three major set pieces distributed across the first, second, and third acts. Netflix now wants a large action sequence in the opening five minutes to hook viewers.

The streamer has also suggested that filmmakers reiterate plot points "three or four times in the dialogue" to accommodate distracted audiences, he said. "It's going to really start to infringe on how we're telling these stories," Damon said.

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Project Overview : A concept-driven biker tour experience designed around absolute freedom. No fixed routes, no rigid structure?just the rider, the road, and the moment. This project explores what adventure feels like when control is removed and instinct takes over. Concept : "No maps. No limits. Just the ride." The idea centers on raw exploration?embracing uncertainty, pushing comfort zones, and turning unknown paths into unforgettable stories. Design Direction : Bold, minimal, and unapologetic. Strong typography carries the attitude, while clean layouts let the message breathe. Every element is intentional, echoing speed, grit, and independence. Visual Language : High-contrast type, spacious composition, and confident hierarchy. The design avoids noise and decoration, focusing instead on clarity, power, and emotional impact. Experience Focus : Built to feel immersive and human. The copy and layout guide viewers the same way the tour guides riders?forward, without distraction.

The outfit formerly known as Kick Sauber become Audi in 2026 – but will the change in name also see them take another step forward on the track?

Hij was de oprichter van modehuis Valentino en kleedde vele vedettes en royals, onder wie Máxima.

De dochterondernemingen van het Nederlandse bouwconcern VolkerWessels zouden zich schuldig hebben gemaakt aan omkoping bij de bouw van de Causewaybrug op Sint-Maarten.

Weer voor Rotterdam ☁️

Huidige temperatuur (om 19:16): 5.8°C (Bewolkt)
Windsnelheid: 11.5 km/u (3.2 m/s), richting: ↑ 163°

Luchtkwaliteit:

• AQI: 89 🟡 (Matig)
• PM2.5: 29.5 μg/m³
• PM10: 35.7 μg/m³

Voorspelling voor de komende dagen:

• maandag 19 januari: Min 0.8°, Max 7.0° (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 1%, Windsnelheid: 13.3 km/u (3.7 m/s), richting: ↖ 150°
• dinsdag 20 januari: Min 2.7°, Max 7.3° (Bewolkt) ☁️, Windsnelheid: 12.6 km/u (3.5 m/s), richting: ↖ 133°
• woensdag 21 januari: Min 3.9°, Max 8.9° (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 8%, Windsnelheid: 17.6 km/u (4.9 m/s), richting: ↖ 128°
• donderdag 22 januari: Min 0.0°, Max 4.7° (Bewolkt) ☁️, Windsnelheid: 14.8 km/u (4.1 m/s), richting: ← 92°
• vrijdag 23 januari: Min 1.5°, Max 6.4° (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 3%, Windsnelheid: 15.1 km/u (4.2 m/s), richting: ← 104°
• zaterdag 24 januari: Min -1.1°, Max 1.3° (Lichte motregen) 🌦️, Neerslag 0.9, Kans op neerslag 5%, Windsnelheid: 11.4 km/u (3.2 m/s), richting: ← 71°
• zondag 25 januari: Min -2.1°, Max 3.8° (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 4%, Windsnelheid: 10.6 km/u (2.9 m/s), richting: ↙ 66°

Uurlijkse voorspelling voor de komende 12 uur:

• 20:00: 5.8° (Bewolkt) ☁️, Windsnelheid: 11.9 km/u (3.3 m/s), richting: ↑ 159°
• 21:00: 5.8° (Gedeeltelijk bewolkt) ☁️, Windsnelheid: 10.4 km/u (2.9 m/s), richting: ↑ 158°
• 22:00: 5.3° (Bewolkt) ☁️, Windsnelheid: 10.4 km/u (2.9 m/s), richting: ↑ 169°
• 23:00: 4.9° (Helder) 🌕, Windsnelheid: 9.7 km/u (2.7 m/s), richting: ↖ 157°
• 00:00: 4.7° (Helder) 🌕, Windsnelheid: 9.4 km/u (2.6 m/s), richting: ↑ 160°
• 01:00: 4.4° (Helder) 🌕, Windsnelheid: 8.6 km/u (2.4 m/s), richting: ↖ 149°
• 02:00: 4.2° (Helder) 🌕, Windsnelheid: 9.7 km/u (2.7 m/s), richting: ↖ 135°
• 03:00: 4.0° (Helder) 🌕, Windsnelheid: 9.0 km/u (2.5 m/s), richting: ↖ 150°
• 04:00: 3.3° (Helder) 🌕, Windsnelheid: 10.4 km/u (2.9 m/s), richting: ↖ 143°
• 05:00: 3.2° (Licht bewolkt) 🌕, Windsnelheid: 9.7 km/u (2.7 m/s), richting: ↖ 131°
• 06:00: 3.5° (Bewolkt) ☁️, Windsnelheid: 9.0 km/u (2.5 m/s), richting: ↖ 141°
• 07:00: 2.8° (Licht bewolkt) 🌕, Windsnelheid: 10.1 km/u (2.8 m/s), richting: ↖ 124°

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BRUSSEL (ANP) - De ministers van Financiën van de eurolanden dragen de Kroaat Boris Vujčić voor als vicepresident van de ECB. Dat hebben zij maandag tijdens een vergadering in Brussel besloten, melden EU-bronnen. Er waren zes kandidaten om de huidige vicepresident Luis de Guindos op te volgen. Zijn mandaat loopt eind mei af.

De aanbeveling van de ministers moet door de EU-regeringsleiders van de eurolanden worden bekrachtigd. Daarvoor is een gekwalificeerde meerderheid vereist, van minstens 16 van de 21 landen van de eurozone die ten minste 65 procent van de bevolking van de eurozone vertegenwoordigen.

Voordat een definitief besluit wordt genomen, worden de ECB en het Europees Parlement geraadpleegd.

De andere kandidaten kwamen uit Portugal, Letland, Estland, Finland en Litouwen.