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Microsoft and OpenAI clash over artificial general intelligence
Microsoft and OpenAI are at odds over a contractual provision related to artificial general intelligence, The Information reported on Wednesday.
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Europe is “regulating itself to death” on AI, Bosch CEO says
Stefan Hartung, CEO of German tech company Bosch, is warning the European Union (EU) that policymakers are hindering progress in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) compared to other parts of the world.
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Broken chair means broken security: Van Gogh replica falls to tech neglect
When a tourist crushed a crystal replica of Van Gogh’s chair to pose for a photo, it was a wake-up call: art’s biggest threat might now be outdated security tech.
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Are you a victim of “Sony tax?” Company gets sued for selling pricier digital games
Some PlayStation users have been overpaying for their games for years.
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Oversight board wants Meta to automatically label more AI-generated content
Meta’s enforcement of its manipulated media policy is inconsistent, incoherent, and unjustifiable. Therefore, it must invest in technology that can identify and label AI-manipulated audio and video at scale so users are properly informed.
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This site uses facial recognition to tackle police violence in LA
While some LA officers try to hide their identities, one image could be enough to find out who they are.
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Australian regulator and YouTube clash over under-16s social media ban
Australia's internet watchdog and YouTube exchanged barbs on Tuesday after the regulator urged the government to reverse a planned exemption for the Alphabet-owned video-sharing platform from its world-first teen social media ban.
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Apple pushes F1 movie to iPhone users, sound familiar?
Apple is sending out promotional notifications in its Wallet app, prompting users to buy movie tickets for the new F1 movie, a film that the iPhone maker produced.
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We can already pre-order flying cars, but when do we get to drive them?
Flying cars already exist, but not the “roads” and regulations.
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Social media betrays more than your data. It could get you killed
Since its inception, social media has been used to track users' locations, ushering in a new era of problems for those being hunted.
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Sam Atman open to ChatGPT ads idea
OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, sounded surprisingly on board when asked about the possibility of ads on ChatGPT during the debut episode of OpenAI’s official podcast.
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OpenAI’s first Jony Ive device will not be a wearable
Court filings show that the first hardware device OpenAI is developing with designer Jony Ive will not be a wearable or an in-ear gadget. It is also unlikely to launch before 2026.
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Engineers create a miniature drone that looks just like one of the most annoying insects
A mosquito that you’d better not squash.
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China’s Hellobike launches new robotaxi company with Ant Group and CATL
China's bike-sharing platform Hellobike announced on Monday the setup of a new robotaxi firm jointly with Ant Group and CATL.
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Europe embraces Linux and open-source in the race for digital sovereignty
European countries are increasingly adopting Linux and open-source software to reclaim digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on US-based technology giants amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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As one roadblock clears for Uber drivers, another quietly takes its place
As electric vehicles become more affordable, Uber drivers now face a new challenge: finding reliable places to charge them.
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“Hope it doesn’t explode like his rocket ships,” Musk announces human trials for new implant
Musk believes the human trial for the vision implant could start within 2026, but users online are less optimistic about this timeframe.
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How AI is transforming the way we travel
Trip planning used to be chaotic. Now AI makes it simple, personal, and even fun.
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How did a Jony Ive deal announcement lead OpenAI to a lawsuit?
The deal between the two companies has been postponed due to unexpected trademark issues.
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Google willing to make more changes in its vertical search results in favor of competition
In an attempt to avoid a substantial antitrust fine from the European Commission, Google has proposed making further modifications to its search results to help competitors stand out more.
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