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Within the Impact facet, Medium impact intelligence highlights articles where the expected effect level, operational exposure, or decision relevance is comparable. Readers can use the page to separate routine market updates from higher-consequence governance, infrastructure, security, and investment signals that may affect planning, procurement, policy, or customer exposure. The page connects the consequence band to public evidence, related organisations, regional context, operating dependencies, service continuity, competition, investment timing, compliance, and customer risk. It helps readers decide which developments deserve deeper monitoring, which actors are most exposed, and how a signal may affect operations or market planning.

5 top tech stories this week: October 16, 2023

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5 top tech stories this week: October 16, 2023

From the tech trial of the century, to chatbots based on celebrities – here’s our rundown of the top stories this week. about each story on the links below: SBF and the trial of the centuryhttps://blog.btw.media/sam-bankman-fried-fraud-former-girlfriend/ 5 crazy tech frauds that…

Oct 16, 2023
Apple’s ‘Cheaper’ vision pro isn’t exactly cheap

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Apple’s ‘Cheaper’ vision pro isn’t exactly cheap

Apple’s highly-anticipated WWDC 2023 developer conference brought a groundbreaking revelation to the tech world with the official announcement of their MR (Mixed Reality) device named “Vision Pro.” The device’s stellar performance and the myriad of potential applications it…

Oct 16, 2023
Google’s AI-powered search now generates images

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Google’s AI-powered search now generates images

Sometimes users look for specific images but can’t find exactly what they want. To that end, Google will launch the creation of images using artificial intelligence-powered Generated Search Experience (SGE). Your website can now say “No thanks” to ChatGPT and Google bard Can’t…

Oct 16, 2023
UK Regulators Clear Microsoft’s $69B Activision Blizzard Takeover

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UK Regulators Clear Microsoft’s $69B Activision Blizzard Takeover

Image credit: Activision The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has granted its approval for Microsoft’s proposed $69 billion acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard. This marks the final regulatory hurdle for the deal to close, a decision met with significant…

Oct 16, 2023
The Stream Deck’s New Paid App Store Could Change Content Creation

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The Stream Deck’s New Paid App Store Could Change Content Creation

Elgato Marketplace Unveils Innovative Plugin Ecosystem Elgato is a professional video game equipment manufacturer that has been working on technological breakthroughs in recent years. For content creators and gamers alike, Elgato has launched the long-awaited Stream Deck paid app…

Oct 13, 2023
China Unveils Stricter Regulations for AI Training Data

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China Unveils Stricter Regulations for AI Training Data

China has recently introduced stringent security requirements for companies offering services powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI). This development, announced by the National Information Security Standardization Committee, is aimed at curbing the misuse of AI…

Oct 13, 2023
Character.AI Unveils Group Chats for Conversations with Multiple AI Companions

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Character.AI Unveils Group Chats for Conversations with Multiple AI Companions

Character.AI, a pioneering AI chatbot startup, has introduced a group chat feature that allows users to converse with AI characters alongside human friends. Enhancing Conversations with AI Group Chats Character.AI, the AI chatbot startup backed by a16z and founded by former…

Oct 13, 2023
Google Announces Faster Cloud Spanner at Half the Cost of Amazon DynamoDB

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Google Announces Faster Cloud Spanner at Half the Cost of Amazon DynamoDB

Image credit: Rawpixel via Freepik Google Cloud announced significant price-performance enhancements to its Cloud Spanner service, boasting remarkable cost savings and unmatched capabilities compared to Amazon DynamoDB. The upgrades include a 50% boost in throughput, a 2.5-fold…

Oct 13, 2023
DOJ Case vs. Apple, Google Comes with Billions at Stake

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DOJ Case vs. Apple, Google Comes with Billions at Stake

Image credit: Fanjianhua via Freepik In a high-stakes game of dollars and dominance, the future of Google’s cozy arrangement with Apple hangs in the balance. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has its antitrust crosshairs on Google, challenging the tech giant’s payments to…

Oct 13, 2023
Instagram’s Threads Won’t Rival X in Breaking News, Mosseri Clarifies

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Instagram’s Threads Won’t Rival X in Breaking News, Mosseri Clarifies

Image credit: Pikisuperstar via Freepik Instagram head Adam Mosseri has dispelled hopes that Threads would become a news powerhouse, addressing concerns that it might challenge X in the breaking news arena. Despite the buzz surrounding Threads’ launch, it seems the platform won’t…

Oct 13, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried Accused of Fraud and Money Laundering by Former Girlfriend

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Sam Bankman-Fried Accused of Fraud and Money Laundering by Former Girlfriend

Star witness Caroline Ellison, a former business partner and ex-girlfriend of Sam Bankman-Fried, took the stand in a high-stakes trial this Tuesday. The former CEO of Alameda Research accused Bankman-Fried of orchestrating fraud and money laundering schemes that led to the…

Oct 12, 2023
Arctic Wolf Acquires Revelstoke to Create Hyperadvance AI-Backed Security Tech

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Arctic Wolf Acquires Revelstoke to Create Hyperadvance AI-Backed Security Tech

Image credit: rawpixel via freepik Arctic Wolf acquires Revelstoke Security, a venture-backed cybersecurity provider, to boost capabilities in managed cybersecurity services. However, the terms of the dea remain undisclosed. Arctic Wolf, known for its prowess in monitoring…

Oct 12, 2023
Smaller, but bigger: New Sony PS5 comes with removable optical drive, more storage

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Smaller, but bigger: New Sony PS5 comes with removable optical drive, more storage

In the early hours of October 11th, Sony made an exciting announcement, mirroring the trend of making gadgets smaller and more convenient. The update for the PlayStation 5 (PS5) brings several noteworthy enhancements to the popular gaming console that will see it earn praise even…

Oct 11, 2023
Samsung’s New AD borrows the story of Romeo and Juliet to call on Apple to support RCS

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Samsung’s New AD borrows the story of Romeo and Juliet to call on Apple to support RCS

This week, Samsung released a new AD on YouTube that joins Google’s ongoing “Get The Message” AD campaign calling on Apple to adopt RCS, claiming that “Green bubbles and blue bubbles want to be together.” The 30-second AD tries to borrow the story of Romeo and Juliet, and in this…

Oct 11, 2023
AMD to Acquire AI Software Startup to Catchup with Nvidia

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AMD to Acquire AI Software Startup to Catchup with Nvidia

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.US) announced on Tuesday its plans to acquire an artificial intelligence startup called Nod.ai. The move is part of an effort to enhance its software capabilities to compete with established giants. Nvidia Leads $32 Million Investment in a Robot…

Oct 11, 2023
Mastodon Discovers Underestimation of Monthly User Count by Over 407K

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Mastodon Discovers Underestimation of Monthly User Count by Over 407K

Image credit: Rawpixel via Freepik Open-source social network Mastodon has identified a significant error in its monthly user count, resulting in an underestimation of 407,814 active users. The cause of this discrepancy was traced back to a network connectivity error. This error…

Oct 11, 2023
X CEO Linda Yaccarino Cancels Speech Citing ‘Safety’ and ‘Global Crisis’

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X CEO Linda Yaccarino Cancels Speech Citing ‘Safety’ and ‘Global Crisis’

Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino has just announced the cancellation of her scheduled speech at the upcoming Wall Street Journal Tech Live event next week. Her reasoning appears to be linked to the ongoing global turmoil, as she stated, “With the development of the global crisis, my…

Oct 11, 2023
ChatGPT Mobile App: A $4.58 Million Revenue Feat Amidst Decelerating Momentum

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ChatGPT Mobile App: A $4.58 Million Revenue Feat Amidst Decelerating Momentum

ChatGPT’s mobile app has had a string of positive results over the past few months, but the latest data shows that its revenue growth is slowing down. ChatGPT’s mobile app achieved a double breakthrough in September, with a staggering 15.6 million global iOS and Android app…

Oct 11, 2023
AI Abuse? Disney Dodges Criticism Over “Loki” Poster

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AI Abuse? Disney Dodges Criticism Over “Loki” Poster

Disney’s promotional poster for the second season of the Marvel series Loki caused controversy in the design community. Fans pointed out that the clock image in the background of the poster appears to have been made using generative artificial intelligence. Illustrator Katria…

Oct 10, 2023
Unity CEO Steps Down Abruptly Months After Controversy

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Unity CEO Steps Down Abruptly Months After Controversy

Unity CEO John Riccitiello has abruptly stepped down from his position, with immediate effect. The company has announced James Whitehurst as the interim CEO and Roelof Botha as the chairman. Riccitiello will remain an advisor to facilitate a smooth transition, while the board…

Oct 10, 2023