| 15.03.2024 05:40
Steven Mnuchin Eyeing TikTok Purchase: "A Great Business Opportunity"
Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced on Thursday his plans to form an investor group to buy TikTok, following the House passing a bill that would ban the popular video app in the U.S. if its China-based owner does not sell. Mnuchin, who served under President Donald Trump, stated duri...
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| 09.03.2024 01:16
OpenAI reinstates CEO Sam Altman to board after investigation
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been reinstated to the board of directors after a secretive probe into the circumstances surrounding his shock firing last November. The company expressed "full confidence" in Altman's leadership, following an investigation by the law firm WilmerHale. The report found that...
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| 01.03.2024 10:28
Elon Musk sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman for mission betrayal
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, accusing them of straying from the company's original mission to develop artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity. The lawsuit, filed in San Francisco, alleges that...
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| 06.02.2024 17:43
Meta commits to labeling AI-generated images on Facebook and Instagram
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, announced on Tuesday that it will be implementing labels on AI-generated images that appear on its social media platforms. This move is part of a larger effort within the tech industry to distinguish between real and synthetic content. Meta is collaborating with in...
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| 12.01.2024 01:30
Microsoft briefly tops Apple as world's most valuable company
In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft briefly overtook Apple as the world's most valuable company. The shift occurred after Apple experienced its worst start in years, leading to growing concerns about demand for its products. Microsoft's stock rose by 1.5% in early trading hours on Thursday, g...
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| 04.01.2024 19:50
Microsoft Introduces Groundbreaking AI Key in Keyboard Upgrade
Microsoft Introduces AI Button on Windows Keyboards, Marking First Major Change in Three Decades Microsoft has announced a significant change to its Windows keyboards, adding an artificial intelligence (AI) button called the Copilot key. In a statement, Microsoft's executive vice president Yusuf Me...
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| 04.12.2023 12:15
Spotify's Third Round of Job Cuts: 17% Workforce Reduction
Music streaming service Spotify has announced that it will be laying off 17% of its workforce in its third round of layoffs this year. The cuts are an effort to adjust the company's workforce and achieve profitability amid slowing economic growth. CEO Daniel Ek stated in a letter to employees that...
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| 03.12.2023 20:41
Quantum Computers: The Revolutionary Solution to Problems in Minutes, Not Years
This allows quantum computers to handle exponentially more data than classical computers. For example, while 20 transistors are 20 times more powerful than one, 20 qubits are a million times more powerful than one. The potential of quantum computing has sparked a race between major players like IBM...
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| 27.11.2023 18:15
Google to delete inactive accounts soon: Here's how to safeguard your data
Google to Delete Inactive Accounts: What You Need to Know Google has announced that it will begin deleting inactive accounts and their contents, including photos, calendar entries, emails, contacts, and Drive documents, starting from December 1. The company's updated account policy aims to protect...
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| 23.11.2023 05:01
Sam Altman Takes CEO Reigns as OpenAI Expands Board
In a surprising turn of events, artificial intelligence start-up OpenAI announced the reinstatement of Sam Altman as its chief executive, just five days after he was forced out by the board of directors. The announcement came amidst a celebratory atmosphere at the company's San Francisco office, wi...
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| 22.11.2023 05:25
OpenAI Workers Demand Altman's Return as CEO, Microsoft Hires Him Instead
San Francisco-based OpenAI has announced that its ousted leader, Sam Altman, will be returning to the company as CEO. The decision comes after a days-long power struggle that has shocked the tech industry and highlighted the conflicts surrounding the safe development of artificial intelligence. Alt...
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| 21.11.2023 07:40
5 things to know for Nov. 20: Israel, Campaign trail, Weather, Freeway fire, Microsoft
In a recent effort to alleviate the financial strain many Americans are experiencing during the holiday season, the White House has been promoting dropping prices on various goods, including gas and turkeys. This comes as the Biden administration faces criticism from voters who claim their pocketbo...
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| 20.11.2023 23:22
Sam Altman's Exit Sparks Mayhem at OpenAI
In a surprising turn of events, Sam Altman, the former chief executive of OpenAI, has found himself at the center of a major shake-up in the tech industry. Last week, Altman sat down for an interview on the podcast "Hard Fork," hosted by Kevin Roose and Casey Newton. Little did he know that his wor...
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| 20.11.2023 11:26
Mass revolt at OpenAI as CEO Sam Altman lands Microsoft job
In a shocking turn of events, OpenAI's chief scientist, Ilya Sutskever, has expressed deep regret over his participation in the board's actions that led to Sam Altman's firing. Sutskever took to X to write a heartfelt message, stating that he never intended to harm OpenAI and loves everything they...
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| 19.11.2023 17:47
Sam Altman in Talks to Return to OpenAI, Discussions Extend Over Weekend
Talks at OpenAI to bring back Sam Altman, the recently ousted chief executive, continued on Sunday afternoon. However, there were disagreements over the makeup of the company's board of directors, according to sources familiar with the discussions. Altman spent the weekend pressuring the four-perso...
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| 14.11.2023 14:00
Google's Defense Strategy Revealed in Landmark Antitrust Trial
In a landmark antitrust case that could reshape the power dynamics of the tech industry, Google has called a dozen witnesses over the past two and a half weeks to defend itself against claims by the Justice Department and a group of state attorneys general that it has illegally maintained a search...
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| 19.10.2023 00:41
Can New York's mayor speak Mandarin? No, but with AI he's making robocalls in different languages
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing criticism for his use of artificial intelligence (AI) to make robocalls in languages he doesn't actually speak. Adams admitted to using audio deepfakes to call residents in languages such as Spanish and Mandarin in order to promote local events like recruitm...
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| 15.10.2023 04:54
Microsoft's $75B Activision deal sealed despite FTC challenge
Microsoft has successfully completed its $75 billion acquisition of video game giant Activision Blizzard, despite ongoing opposition from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The landmark deal, the largest in the history of the video game industry, was approved by the UK's Competition and Markets Au...
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| 29.09.2023 03:58
Top Apple exec Eddy Cue defends Google default search deal: No 'valid alternative'
During Google's landmark antitrust trial, a Microsoft executive revealed that the company had considered taking a significant financial hit in a deal with Apple to replace Google as the default search engine on Apple's web browser. The trial, which has accused Google of maintaining an illegal monop...
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| 28.09.2023 00:24
Chinese Hackers Steal 60,000 State Dept. Emails in Microsoft Breach
Chinese hackers have successfully gained access to the email accounts of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and other government officials, stealing a staggering 60,000 emails from the State Department alone, according to confidential sources familiar with a Senate staff briefing held on Wednesday. T...
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| 27.09.2023 18:44
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveils AI chat bots at Connect conference
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled new AI products during the company's Connect developer conference. The products include smart glasses that can answer questions and stream on Facebook, bots that create photo-realistic images, and an updated virtual-reality headset. The conference took place at Met...
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| 25.09.2023 11:17
Amazon Commits $4 Billion Investment to Anthropic, a ChatGPT Rival Startup
Amazon has announced its plans to invest up to $4 billion in the generative artificial intelligence (AI) startup, Anthropic. This move marks Amazon's entry into the competitive race of major tech companies vying for dominance in the AI sector. Anthropic, founded by former employees of OpenAI, will...
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| 20.09.2023 22:43
Unlock the Secrets: 20 Google Search Tricks, Hidden Utilities, Games, and Freebies
In today's digital age, talking to yourself is no longer a cause for concern or strange looks. With the prevalence of earbuds and voice assistants, using your voice for tasks like writing a letter or outlining has become the norm. Fortunately, there are numerous dictation tricks available in popula...
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| 15.09.2023 04:01
Ex-Google exec said tech giant pushed for default status in search engine deals at antitrust trial
In a closely watched antitrust trial, a behavioral economist and professor at the California Institute of Technology, Antonio Rangel, testified that Google fought hard to become the default search engine on smartphones and browsers in order to manipulate users' choices. Rangel explained that by con...
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| 12.09.2023 23:38
Apple's iPhone 15 launch event sees website crash while stocks plummet
Apple CEO Tim Cook unveiled the tech giant's latest iPhones, watches, and AirPods at a highly anticipated event held at the Steve Jobs Theater. Despite the grand introduction, Apple failed to reverse a weeklong slump in its shares, causing concerns among investors. The slump was triggered by worrie...
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| 31.08.2023 20:00
Beware of cunning romance and 'vishing' scams: Stay protected
Don't trust everything you hear over the phone. As technology advances and innovates, you might hope or even expect scams to become a thing of the past. Not so much! It's important to remember that technology is impartial, benefiting the everyday lives of regular people but also providing new oppor...
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| 19.08.2023 13:15
Ex-wife of Jared Bridegan arrested for murder of Microsoft exec
In a surprising turn of events, Shanna Gardner Fernandez, the ex-wife of Jared Bridegan, is fighting extradition from Washington state to Florida after being charged in his death. Gardner Fernandez, who is accused of orchestrating her ex-husband's murder, was taken into custody in Washington and is...
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| 17.08.2023 22:07
Ex-Wife Charged in Brutal Murder of Microsoft Exec in Front of Toddler
In a shocking turn of events, the ex-wife of a Microsoft executive who was fatally shot in front of his 2-year-old daughter has been charged with his murder. Florida officials announced on Thursday that Shanna Gardner, the ex-wife of Jared Bridegan, has been indicted on charges that include murder,...
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| 30.07.2023 02:15
US Investigates Chinese Malware Threat to Military Bases Worldwide
Authorities are investigating potential China-affiliated malware that is believed to be targeting US global military operations. The malware is suspected to be hidden in the networks that control the power grids and water supplies that feed US military bases around the world. It is believed that th...
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| 19.07.2023 00:18
FTC Denied: Microsoft's $69B Activision Takeover Proceeds
In a recent development in the ongoing legal battle over Microsoft's acquisition of video game company Activision Blizzard, a federal judge in Northern California has denied the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) request to halt the $69 billion deal. U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley ruled...
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| 14.07.2023 11:05
Judge Denies FTC"s Request to Delay Microsoft"s $69 Billion Activision Takeover
Federal Judge Denies FTC"s Request to Halt Microsoft"s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard A federal judge in Northern California has rejected the Federal Trade Commission"s (FTC) request to pause Microsoft"s $69 billion deal to purchase video game company Activision Blizzard. U.S. District Judge Ja...
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