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News: YouTube is experimenting with red, blue, and green video feeds
YouTube’s experimental feature lets users filter homepage videos by colour, potentially for aesthetic coherence or data collection.
Microsoft and Semafor are pushing for the rational use of AI in news
A wise collaboration Microsoft is working with media platform Semafor and other news organizations to help journalists use generative artificial intelligence in content production, the company said Monday. Through these collaborations, Microsoft will help these organizations identify and refine proc…
Ignore Uncle Sam’s cybersecurity goals? Careful about getting hurt!
Critical cybersecurity performance goal If you are responsible for infosec at a US hospital or other healthcare organization, and you treat the government’s new “voluntary” cybersecurity performance goals (CPGs) as, well, voluntary, you’re ignoring the writing on the wall. “The benefit of the CPG is…
Finance platform Airwallex transforms team McLaren’s supply chain payments
McLaren team and Airwallex forge a strategic partnership to revolutionise financial operations, aiming to enhance its supply chain payments
Bitcoin reaches $44,000 high, faces resistance: returns to $42,000
Bitcoin surged to nearly $44K before facing strong resistance and retracting to $42K as the US Federal Reserve maintains monetary policy.
News: Huawei prioritises AI over its bestselling phone
Huawei prioritises Ascend 910B AI chip production, underscoring confidence in AI’s role amid challenges from US export restrictions.
Treasury Secretary Yellen highlights crypto risks, urges action
U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen emphasises the dangers of cryptocurrency platforms and stablecoins, pushing Congress to enact legislations.
AI investment in China drops, bucking the global trend
The truth is concealed In 2023, the global craze for artificial intelligence, driven by ChatGPT, is sweeping the world. At first glance, artificial intelligence is in full swing in China, but on closer inspection, this is not the case. Despite the hype, venture capitalists are not as enthusiastic ab…
Top tech stories today: February 6, 2024
Delve into the Apple trial, the latest in AI chat translation, a new NFT digital arts sellout, and downturn in the electric vehicle sector.
Jua raises $16 million, try to build an AI model for nature
A grand vision Now, a Swiss startup called Jua is using large-scale AI models in an ambitious effort to build a new frontier for real-world applications of AI.It raised $16 million to build a large “physical” model of what is essentially the natural world.The company is still in its very early stage…
News: Hertz will stop buying EVs from Polestar
Hertz, facing financial setbacks from EV depreciation, cancels plans to acquire Polestar and sells 20,000 Teslas.
News: Google to face US antitrust trial over digital ads in September
The U.S. lawsuit against Google for digital advertising monopolisation is set for a September 9, 2024, trial.
News: US expects to make chips funding awards in coming eight weeks
Commerce Secretary Raimondo to announce semiconductor funding awards in 2 months, supporting chip production and advanced facilities.
Spotify signed a New Deal with Joe Rogan that could be a win-win option
A long-term contract Spotify on Friday announced a new multi-year deal with comedian Joe Rogan to use his show to drive advertising revenue.The “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast debuted in 2009 and has been an exclusive show on the music streaming platform since 2020, with the company calling it the mo…
Standing on the shoulders of Roblox, communicating with the world
Easy conversation Roblox has built an A.I. model that can translate text chats so quickly that users won’t even notice at first that it’s translating other players’ messages. It supports 16 languages, including English, French, Japanese, Thai, Polish and Vietnamese.The goal is for Roblox users to be…
News: Google’s CEO faces employee questions about layoffs
Google CEO Sundar Pichai addresses employee concerns, emphasising transparency amid a perceived rift, recent layoffs, and AI integration.
News: Microsoft weighs launching Indiana Jones on the PS5
Indiana Jones game may break Xbox exclusivity, signalling Microsoft’s shift towards cross-platform releases on PS5 and Nintendo Switch.
Top tech stories today: February 5, 2024
In today’s news roundup, debates around AI and chips are rising. Discover a succinct and engaging snapshot of global tech highlights right at your fingertips. 1. Foxconn sees ‘slightly better’ 2024, warns on AI chip shortage Foxconn, Apple’s primary assembler, anticipates a slightly improved year de…
News: Adobe brings Lightroom and Firefly AI to the Apple Vision Pro
Adobe’s Firefly AI and Lightroom become native on Apple Vision Pro, offering spatial creativity and streamlined photo editing.
Non-military Chinese chipmakers YMTC prove themselves
In terms of chips, we can say that this is similar to another day in cold war 2.0. BTW Media found that people on Reddit were not too impressed with the announcement. But then, who knows? Clear response Smic, China’s largest memory chip maker, responded to the previous incident on Feb. 3 by saying i…
Google’s Bard chatbot gets the Gemini Pro update globally
Google’s Bard chatbot gets the Gemini Pro update globally.
This data scientist wants to build an archive about the history of internet measurement
Jim Cowie, co-founder and Chief Data Scientist at DeepMacro, recently posted an article titled Thinking about Internet history on the APNIC website. He has over 25 years of experience as a data storyteller in Internet measurement and recently launched the Internet History Initiative, with the idea o…
Dawn of a new VR era: Apple Vision Pro now available to buy
The Apple Vision Pro combines the virtual and real worlds like never before, and will change how we both play and work.
Apple set to unveil generative AI innovations later this year
Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, said in 2023 they’ll add new AI features to make their products better and compete with other companies.
Peugeot started using chatgpt, racing with the likes of Volkswagen
However, critics say that adding generative AI to cars, while a step forward from the interactions that are possible today, falls far short of what was expected of AI just a few years ago, especially when it comes to fully autonomous vehicles. Volkswagen disagrees. “So if you’re using Apple CarPlay …
Top tech stories today: February 2, 2024
Are you tired of scrolling through endless pages of tech news? Well, look no further! Here, you can get a quick and exciting summary of the latest global tech highlights. 1. Tim Cook confirms Apple’s generative AI features are coming ‘later this year’ Apple CEO, Tim Cook, has confirmed that the comp…
News: YouTube now has more than 100 million Premium subscribers
YouTube achieved a milestone with over 100 million global subscribers, contributing to Google’s $15 billion in subscription revenue.
Tiktok users have been abandoned by singers such as Taylor
alternative title：Trill users can’t be used when creating video music Taylor swift and others Cooperation suspended After contract negotiations between the two companies broke down, TikTok users will no longer be able to use songs by Taylor Swift, Jon Baptiste, Boy Genius and other Universal Music G…
News: Intel delays $20 bln Ohio project, citing slow chip market
Intel delays $20B Ohio chip plant to 2026 amid market challenges & slow govt. subsidies, affecting Biden’s chip industry boost.
Investors punish Microsoft, Alphabet as AI disappoints
Microsoft and Google’s cloud revenue grew, but rising AI costs disappointed investors, resulting in stock price declines.
Argentina’s Milei seeks a Big Tech link-up via Tinder
Argentina President Milei continues his economic overhaul, reaching out to Tinder for support, with plans for a technology summit.
Google splits up a key AI ethics watchdog
Google’s primary internal AI ethics watchdog, RESIN, faces an uncertain future after its leader departed this month.
Zuckerberg insists Apple, Google responsible for child safety online, not Meta
Senate probes Big Tech CEOs on child safety, harshest criticism aimed at Meta’s Zuckerberg, who insisted Apple should oversee child safety.
Top tech stories today: February 1, 2024
Stop scouring the web for tech news! Get a quick and engaging overview of global tech highlights right here. Start exploring now! 1. Google Splits Up a Key AI Ethics Watchdog Google’s AI ethics watchdog, the Responsible Innovation team, is facing uncertainty after its leader and founder, Jen Gennai,…
News: AI’ stays front-and-centre on quarterly conference calls
Investors show heightened interest in AI, mentioned in 38% of S&P 500 conference calls, impacting stock trends and corporate strategies.
Apple analyst predicts a substantial drop in iPhone shipment 2024
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts a gloomy outlook for Apple, stating that the tech giant will face off a major drop in iPhone shipment to China.
AMD stock slides 6% despite strong AI processor sales
AMD’s stock dipped over 6% in extended trading despite an optimistic report on the sales of its new AI processors.
Elon Musk’s $56B Tesla compensation voided, shares slide
Delaware judge invalidates Elon Musk’s $56B Tesla compensation, leading to a sharp drop in stock price.
ChatGPT adds access to other GPTs using ‘@’
Although it is becoming easier to use, the problem of AI leaking information is also worth our attention again. This is not the first time that ChatGPT has had information leakage issues. In March 2023, ChatGPT leaked chat titles due to a bug; in November of the same year, researchers discovered tha…
Alphabet’s disappointing Q4 ad revenue sparks a slide in shares
Alphabet’s robust year-end was overshadowed by Q4 ad revenue below expectations. CEO notes future focuses on AI, competing with ChatGPT-4.
Top tech stories today: January 31, 2024
Stop the never-ending internet searches for the latest tech news! Uncover a concise yet captivating summary of global technology highlights right here. Jump in and explore now! 1. Stellantis’ Peugeot cars to use ChatGPT to talk to drivers Stellantis’ Peugeot brand plans to integrate ChatGPT into its…
News: TikTok tests a feature that would bring TikTok Shop links to videos
TikTok is testing an early-stage feature to automatically recognise and link products in videos, combining social interaction with shopping.
Taylor Swift AI images are ‘shocking and scary’, says Satya Nadella
Are the creators and companies involved with generative AI doing enough to safeguard against its misuse? Microsoft CEO thinks not.
Pentagon’s AI program to estimate prices for critical minerals
US DoD’s OPEN project uses AI to estimate mineral prices, predict supply for market transparency and national security.
Italy becomes first country to ban ChatGPT citing privacy rules
OpenAI’s ChatGPT violated privacy and age protection regulations, according to the Italian Data Protection Authority.
$674M crypto recovered of $2.6B stolen
PeckShield’s 2023 report signals a significant milestone with over $674 million in recovered crypto.
China approves more than 40 AI language models for public use
Gruelling AI match-off According to Chinese media reports, China’s recent approval of more than 40 AI models for public use marks an important milestone in the development of artificial intelligence (AI). The milestone comes just six months after the launch of a new approval process, and serves as a…
Spotify accuses Apple of ‘extortion’ with new App Store tax
Spotify opposes Apple’s EU DMA compliance measures, citing user experience issues, unfair competition, and antitrust concerns.
Top tech stories today: January 30, 2024
No need to sift through the web for crucial stories – we’ve got you covered. Here are the key global technology highlights for January 30, 2024. 1. OpenAI’s ChatGPT breaches privacy rules, says Italian watchdog Italy’s privacy watchdog said on Monday it had notified OpenAl that its ChatGPT method of…
News: Zoom meetings are about to get weirder thanks to the Vision Pro
Zoom’s Apple Vision Pro app blends video meetings with physical spaces for an immersive experience, enhancing connectivity and collaboration.