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IGF 2023: AI plus big data could take over the world – and also save it
The biggest story of the 2023 edition of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF 2023)? The power of AI, and how to control it, harness it and ensure the next generation isn’t left with a huge digital mess to clean up.
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YouTube unveils new AI-powered advertising package: Spotlight Moments
YouTube recently announced the launch of “Spotlight Moments,” an advertising package that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) technology. This innovative product harnesses Google AI capabilities to pinpoint video content related to specific cultural moments, subsequently…
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OpenAI quietly updates its ‘core values’ to emphasize AGI development
OpenAI has silently revised its list of “core values” on its website to place a stronger emphasis on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI has described AGI as “the equivalent of a median human that you could hire as a co-worker.” OpenAI’s career…
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Netflix raises prices as it adds 9 million subscribers, shares soar 13 percent.
Netflix has announced another round of price increases. The streaming giant revealed on Wednesday that some subscribers in the US, UK and France will face a new round of price increases, with the new changes affecting anyone with a “basic” or “premium” subscription. Also read…
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Drugs by drone: Amazon starts airborne prescription deliveries
On October 18, Amazon announced that its “Amazon Pharmacy” business opened a drone drug delivery service in College Station, Texas. Customers in their local area can get prescription drugs delivered to their homes by Amazon’s unmanned delivery service within an hour of placing an…
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Qualcomm and Google team up to create wearable chips
Image credit: Qualcomm Qualcomm and Google have partnered to drive the RISC-V revolution in the wearable tech world. At a recent Made by Google event, the two tech giants revealed their partnership, shortly after Google introduced the Pixel Watch 2, powered by Qualcomm’s…
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Oracle’s NetSuite revolutionises business with AI features and field service expansion
Image credit: Pressfoto via Freepik Oracle’s NetSuite announced its acquisition of Next Technik with the goal of integrating generative AI features and expanding field service capabilities. These updates, revealed at its annual conference in Las Vegas, aim to simplify and…
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Tech billionaire Vinod Khosla says college students should broaden education as AI primed to disrupt employment
Vinod Khosla, a Silicon Valley billionaire investor and a co-founder of the early computer giant Sun Microsystems, shared a special piece of advice for college students: “Get as broad an education as possible.” Speaking at the Wall Street Journal Live Technology Conference…
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Greenpeace challenges Apple’s carbon emissions and calls for industry-wide environmental responsibility
Greenpeace fired some critical words to Apple for its massive carbon emissions. The majority of these emissions, the report claims, are linked to the lifespan of the products that the company produces. Also read: Apple launches iPadOS 17 in line with fall tradition Apple may not…
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False ETF news sparks $85 million liquidation, triggers SEC warning
Image credit: Freepik A recent cryptocurrency hoax triggered an $85 million liquidation and a stern warning from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). A false report, wrongly claiming that BlackRock Inc. was set to launch a cryptocurrency spot exchange-traded fund…
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Raymond James teams up with J.P. Morgan’s 55ip for cutting-edge tax management tech
Image credit: Rawpixel via Freepik Raymond James is integrating J.P. Morgan’s 55ip technology to create an integrated tax management system. The move reflects two key trends in the wealth management industry: a surging demand for tax management capabilities and a shift towards…
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Adobe Introduces “cr” LOGO for AI content recognition
Adobe is spearheading the launch of a new logo to identify images and content created or edited using artificial intelligence tools. Adobe, in collaboration with numerous partners including BBC, Microsoft, Nikon, and Truepic, has developed a solution called Content Credentials…
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LinkedIn lays off 668 employees in second cut this year
Microsoft’s LinkedIn announced on Monday that it would cut 668 employees from its engineering, talent and finance teams in a second round of layoffs this year. The trim down due to slowing demand for its recruitment services. Also read: X ventures into job market competition…
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X Faces $610,500 Fine in Australia for Failing Anti-Child-Abuse Standards
Image credit: Wirestock via Freepik Australian authorities have imposed a hefty fine of $386,000 (A$610,500) on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, because of its failure to cooperate in a probe into anti-child-abuse practices. This action reflects the increasing scrutiny tech…
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Mythical Games launches racing game ‘NFL Rivals’ allowing players to collect NFTs
Mythical Games, a Los Angeles-based company known for blockchain gaming, has launched “NFL Rivals,” a new mobile racing game available on both Apple and Android devices. In collaboration with CM Games and McLaren Automotive, players can compete and collect unique automotive NFTs…
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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. Read more 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…
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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…
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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). Also read: Your website can now say “No thanks” to ChatGPT and Google…
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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…
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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…