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OpenAI and Microsoft face lawsuits over AI copyright infringement
Legal challenges are mounting against tech giants Microsoft and OpenAI, with three prominent news sites, Intercept, Raw Story and AlterNet, filing separate lawsuits alleging copyright infringement related to the use of ChatGPT, as reported by The Verge. Legal challenges against…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Bitcoin soars above $64,000 then plunges 7%
Bitcoin’s price surged over $60,000, then plummeted 7%, causing significant liquidations and volatility in the market.
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Chile partially refuces Google data center permit
Google initially received preliminary authorization of the Cerrillos Data Center that they will invest $200 million in Santiago in early 2020. However, due to Chile’s decade-long drought and the substantial water requirements for data servers annually, the project faced strong…
Africa Cloud Services
New leader of global trust and safety at TikTok
TikTok’s global trust and safety unit undergoes leadership changes as Cormac Keenan transitions from leading the team to a strategic advisory role, with Adam Presser taking over. In parallel, two senior leaders in Europe, Theo Bertram and Rich Waterworth, are departing for new…
Global Cloud Services
Solana NFTs hit $5 billion mark in sales
Nonfungible tokens based on Solana achieved an unprecedented sales volume of more than $5 billion following a surge in NFT trading activity.
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Sony SIE announced global layoffs of 8% of its total workforce
Sony Interactive Entertainment’s global layoffs affect game development studios, cancelling projects like Firesprite’s “Twisted Metal” game.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services
Top tech news stories today: February 28, 2024
Bitcoin scorches past $57,000 as big buyers flock in, Apple cancels work on electric car and other top tech news.
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What Internet provider stands out as the top choice in springfield?
In the bustling city of Springfield, residents are spoiled for choice when it comes to high-speed internet providers. Among the major players vying for the top spot in the market are AT&T Fiber and Xfinity, each offering unique advantages and drawbacks that cater to different…
Global Cloud Services
Google helps publishers utilise AI tools for creating news content
Google’s collaboration with publishers, providing AI tools for news creation, sparks debate on AI’s journalistic involvement.
Global Cloud Services
Netflix confirms phasing out Apple billing for subscribers
Netflix has begun telling customers in some countries to pay Netflix directly with a credit or debit card, scrapping Apple iTunes billing plans. Pay for subscriptions directly to Netflix Netflix requires its customers to pay it directly with a credit or debit card instead of…
Global Cloud Services
Nintendo sues Yuzu emulator makers for Switch simulation
Nintendo sues Yuzu emulator makers for enabling Switch game piracy, seeking compensation and a permanent ban.
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Codified aims to introduce flexibility into data governance
In the fast-evolving landscape of enterprise software and data compliance, a new player has emerged to address the critical challenge of ensuring secure and compliant access to valuable data. Codified, a startup born out of Madrona Venture Labs and led by data veteran Yatharth…
Global Cloud Services
TikTok will disable millions of songs this week
Breakdown in UMG-TikTok talks led to expired licensing, removal of UMG artists’ works, and impacted collaborations.
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Microsoft announces AI to combat fraudulent calls
Microsoft has announced a new service called Azure Operator Call Protection, which will provide call screening to mobile carriers and their subscribers. The service uses artificial intelligence to listen for signals that indicate a call might be fraudulent in real-time. The…
Global Cloud Services
GenAI explodes cloud service budgets, up 19% YOY to $78 billion
Global cloud infrastructure spending in Q4 2023 surged by 19%, reaching $78.1 billion, driven by investments in generative AI.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
HGC: Bringing cybersecurity assurance to Hong Kong’s telecommunications industry
On February 23 HGC Global Telecommunications (HGC Global) hosted a media luncheon and talk on HGC’s telecommunications and information and communications technology (ICT) business in Hong Kong. The representatives included Mr. Andrew Kwok, CEO of HGC, Mr. Alvin Wong, President of…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services
Google DeepMind utilizes AI to break through quantum computers
Google DeepMind has made a significant breakthrough in the development of quantum computers by demonstrating that its AI can speed up their development. Working alongside UK-based Quantinuum, DeepMind focused on reducing the number of T gates in fault-tolerant quantum computers…
Global Cloud Services
Netflix not allow members to pay through Apple App Store
Netflix notifies users paying via Apple App Store to update payment methods, aiming to bypass Apple’s payment system.
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Qualcomm and Intel aim to move AI out of data centres
Intel and Qualcomm expand AI capabilities beyond data centres to edge devices, aiming for wider accessibility and functionality.
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Microsoft’s ambitious roadmap for .NET 9
As the tech world eagerly anticipates the arrival of .NET 9 later this year in November, Microsoft and the .NET Foundation are already mapping out their plans for the upcoming release, following the recent launch of .NET 8 just three months ago. The annual release cadence of .NET…