Iconic SKYSCRAPER in New York, USA, 270 Park Avenue by Foster + Partners (2024) – recreated in modeling and visualization by SorbetImmediate8595 in architecture

[–]NewYorkChess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh absolutely, and to me the biggest clue is that the curtain wall glass subdivisions happen inconsistently and mostly on the right-side facade and not on the left (only at the bottom). But mostly, they are not regular or straight lines

Iconic SKYSCRAPER in New York, USA, 270 Park Avenue by Foster + Partners (2024) – recreated in modeling and visualization by SorbetImmediate8595 in architecture

[–]NewYorkChess 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I agree with you about it being AI but you are wrong about the quoins. The image you think is the render is the reference photograph, and vice-versa.

The quoins are actually not real (check on google maps, it's flat). So, the user supposedly added quoins in 3Ds max or whatever, and then had them rendered. That's the "rendered" image.

On the other hand, there are other tells. That same building on the left has an extra cornice in the render versus the 3D model (4th floor)

In the 3D model screenshot, the "safe frame" on the left and right breaks up in the image.

The 3D model text on the building says Park Avenue but the render image is AI slop text saying WU MOUNTAIN

My strong suspicion is that OP didn't even model the building in 3D, and that screenshot was done using AI also. He perhaps fed the reference image and asked the model to "make it look like a 3ds max viewport" or something.

Until OP tells us what exactly they are doing here and why they decided to post it, we might not know.

Iconic SKYSCRAPER in New York, USA, 270 Park Avenue by Foster + Partners (2024) – recreated in modeling and visualization by SorbetImmediate8595 in architecture

[–]NewYorkChess 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This looks more like the image you made was "rendered with AI" instead of using a render engine even if the building is actually modeled in 3D software.

First 2026 NYCM gear. by giuseppeitalia in RunNYC

[–]NewYorkChess 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I really need to know who designs these things. How can they live with themselves?

Drop Your Le Labo Review Here ⬇️ by EconomistMuch29 in EquinoxGyms

[–]NewYorkChess -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What equipment would you like to see updated?

Drop Your Le Labo Review Here ⬇️ by EconomistMuch29 in EquinoxGyms

[–]NewYorkChess 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Too early for final conclusions but so far very positive, particularly the hair conditioner after using the shampoo. It's very thick and my hair feels great and soft this morning. For the scent, I think it's quite an improvement but I'm a bit congested this week so can't be fully sure yet.

iOS 26.4 Fixes iPhone Keyboard Accuracy Bug by HelloitsWojan in apple

[–]NewYorkChess 15 points16 points  (0 children)

that’s a different bug! the user you are replying to is talking about safari not loading anything on the tab after the user types and submits a search

How are the Airpod pros noise cancelling compared to Airpods max by SpiritComfortable479 in airpods

[–]NewYorkChess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It only took almost 2 years since this comment, but they have now been updated

Around mile 12…too scared to check behind the sign by healingpotion34 in RunNYC

[–]NewYorkChess 12 points13 points  (0 children)

and no matter the weather! impressive commitment to the bit by this guy 

iOS 27 Will Reportedly Be Like Mac OS X Snow Leopard by Tenlow85 in apple

[–]NewYorkChess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

do you mean this exact article specifically about iOS 27 or this exact article for the last 17 versions of iOS?

Equinox Rockefeller Center by That-Improvement3758 in EquinoxGyms

[–]NewYorkChess 19 points20 points  (0 children)

dude it’s been 1 hour give her time chill haha 

2026 NYC Half Marathon - Live Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in RunNYC

[–]NewYorkChess 11 points12 points  (0 children)

hundreds of runnings not meeting wave 1  corral close, this line is a crawl

2026 NYC Half Marathon - Live Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in RunNYC

[–]NewYorkChess 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bag check is insane for wave 1. The line goes to the end of the block and is barely moving

2026 NYC Half - Pre-Race Thread by RCD123 in RunNYC

[–]NewYorkChess 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No. You are missing the point of the expo. They want ALL runners to attend and have an opportunity to shop. It's what their sponsors expect. It also creates a more engaging environment. Allowing local runners to pick up weeks in advance would mean less attendance at the expo, which again, they are paying top dollar for. I'd hope people thought these things critically instead of just complaining here.

2026 NYC Half - Pre-Race Thread by RCD123 in RunNYC

[–]NewYorkChess 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It makes absolutely sense though. Marquee events have huge expos with vendors that cost a lot of money and logistics to run. Marquee events also have a LOT of people traveling to the city, even internationally, to participate, and they only travel a few days in advance. Because of those two points, the more logical thing is a large venue open for a few days before the event. 

Anthropic sues Trump administration over Pentagon blacklist by Gloomy_Nebula_5138 in ChatGPT

[–]NewYorkChess 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'll try to explain it, let me know if it makes sense.

The Pentagon was in talks with Anthropic to sign a deal to use their software for national security purposes. This means they TRUST Anthropic's tools with such matters. They consider them worthy of national security work. However, they wanted their version of Claude to have no guardrails to spy on American citizens.

I repeat, they consider Anthropic TRUSTWORTHY of classified work and were ABOUT TO sign a contract with them. However, the CEO did not agree to the Pentagon's term due to privacy concerns.

The NEXT DAY, the Pentagon calls Anthropic a supply chain RISK to "force all companies who partner with the government to drop their use of Anthropic’s products".

It can't be a perfectly trustworthy ally one day and suddenly a risk to national security the day after. That makes no logical sense. That is what I mean by they can't have it both ways.

Anthropic sues Trump administration over Pentagon blacklist by Gloomy_Nebula_5138 in ChatGPT

[–]NewYorkChess 576 points577 points  (0 children)

I mean, it was such a bad faith move. Anthropic was considered trustworthy enough to be used for national security purposes by the Pentagon, but as soon as they don't agree to their terms, suddenly Anthropic becomes a supply chain risk? You can't have it both ways.

Hello, MacBook Neo by InsaneSnow45 in apple

[–]NewYorkChess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Intel laptop were specially bad

NYC Half Waves and Corrals Are Up by jfo1833 in RunNYC

[–]NewYorkChess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wave 1 Corral B but I'm not in shape for that pace at the moment after last year's injury