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How OpenAI and Anthropic compete to headhunt top AI talent that already has it all
The equivalent of big-name transfers in soccer has taken place in the AI world in recent weeks – but how do you convince staff who have it all to shift?
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Doomsday plan? Tech billionaire and Palantir cofounder Peter Thiel relocates to Argentina
Venture capitalist Peter Thiel is reportedly putting down roots in Argentina. This reflects a broader trend of prominent American tech billionaires exploring safe havens in case things go south in the US.
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13 European cloud providers back EU push to reduce reliance on US tech
Thirteen European cloud providers joined forces with a group of EU lawmakers and NGOs on Monday to back the European Commission's drive to cut the region's dependence on US technologies and support local businesses.
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Nvidia launches PC chip to bring AI directly to personal computers
Nvidia on Monday unveiled a new chip that puts AI capabilities directly into laptops and desktop computers, to be delivered this fall, which experts said would overhaul how users engage with AI.
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After 22 years, image editor Paint.NET secures matching domain name from online squatters
It took Rick Brewster, the creator of the free image editing program Paint.NET, over two decades to acquire the domain paint.net. And he couldn’t be more excited.
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Trump Accounts apps go live with $1,000 pay outs for kids born during president’s second term
US citizens can now download both the iOS and Android apps for Trump Accounts. Starting July 4th, children born no earlier than January 2025 should start receiving $1,000 from the government.
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Asda to offer faster delivery and app ordering from 2027 as it overhauls struggling online business
British supermarket Asda has partnered with technology firm Ocado to overhaul its struggling online business, promising customers faster deliveries, expanded click-and-collect options, and ordering through apps like Uber Eats and Deliveroo from 2027.
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New York bans 3D-printed guns amid growing firearm violence, receives backlash
New York is on its way to becoming the first US state to try to tackle ghost gun violence by blocking 3D printers from producing firearms. However, many don’t see this as helping.
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Microsoft Office alternative Euro-Office launches for the public on June 9th
Euro-Office, marketed as a European alternative to Microsoft Office and Google Docs, will be released to the public on June 9th, promising independence from American technologies.
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SpaceX faces setback as EU reserves key satellite spectrum for local players
Europe is planning to reserve most of its prized mobile satellite spectrum for local operators, which could put Starlink’s owner, SpaceX, and other US players at a disadvantage while boosting the EU’s efforts to build satellite connectivity across the region.
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Meta launches paid subscriptions for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, starting at $2.99/month
Meta has launched new paid subscriptions for its flagship platforms, Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The company said that, for an extra cost, the move would give users access to additional “fun features” while generating new sources of income for Meta beyond advertising revenue.
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Microsoft accused of leaking data of Dutch civil servants working on tech laws to US government
The technology giant Microsoft has been accused of leaking the data of civil servants working for the Netherlands' regulatory agencies to the US House of Representatives.
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Android users can now check if they’re eligible for share of $135M payout from Google
Google denies any wrongdoing but has agreed to a $135 million settlement following allegations of data theft from Android users.
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Blocking US takeover of Dutch national ID system “poorly thought out,” ambassador believes
US Ambassador to the Netherlands Joseph Popolo has said the Dutch government didn’t have enough time to conduct a full evaluation of the American tech giant’s plans to take over the company that hosts the national ID system.
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European cloud providers push back against Italy’s copyright levy
European providers have taken legal action against a decree by the Italian Ministry of Culture.
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Microsoft Secure Boot certificate update will require restarting PC “multiple times”
As the end date of Microsoft’s Secure Boot certificate from 2011 gets closer, the company says there’s something you should keep in mind.
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Spotify launches “narrated articles,” over 650 magazine stories from Rolling Stone, Vogue, and others
Spotify is expanding its audio catalog with a brand-new format called narrated articles. The new audio format brings stories from The Atlantic, Vogue, Wired, and other media outlets to Premium subscribers.
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Ferrari shares slide after internet trashes Jony Ive-designed electric car
Is it a Ferrari or is it a Nissan Leaf? The Italian luxury sports car maker is facing criticism over the design of its first ever electric vehicle.
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Europe to allocate two-thirds of valuable mobile satellite spectrum to EU companies
European companies set to receive two thirds of future mobile satellite spectrum, rest for non-EU firms, sources say
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The EU wants you to click on fewer cookie consent banners
If you’re tired of constantly clicking on cookie consent banners, the EU claims it has a solution to your “cookie fatigue.” But would fewer banners translate into better data protection?
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