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Sam Altman OpenAI Startup Fund

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Sam Altman quits OpenAI venture fund under new structure

OpenAI Startup Fund’s restructuring sees Sam Altman cede ownership and control, with Ian Hathaway assuming management.

Apr 2, 2024
Telegram

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Chat app Telegram challenges Meta with the launch of new ‘business’ features

Telegram, the popular messaging app, is taking on Meta’s WhatsApp and Messenger with the launch of its new ‘Business’ features. Telegram Business features Te…

Apr 2, 2024
Google consents to deleting browsing history gathered when using Incognito mode

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Google consents to deleting browsing history gathered when using Incognito mode

Under a proposed class action settlement filed on Monday, Google agreed to destroy or cancel billions of records of web browsing data collected while identif…

Apr 2, 2024
bank payment financial institutions

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Is your organisation ready for advanced payment systems?

Financial institutions are under pressure to update their payment infrastructure, embracing AI innovations to maintain competitiveness, control costs, and en…

Apr 2, 2024
AT&T admitted that a data breach affected 73 million active and returning subscribers

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AT&T admitted that a data breach affected 73 million active and returning subscribers

AT&T has reset passcodes for millions of customers following a massive data leak affecting 73 million current and former subscribers and 7.6 million current …

Apr 2, 2024
AI

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US and UK announce partnership on science of AI safety

The U.S. and UK signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Monday, which will see them work together to develop tests for the most advanced AI models, fol…

Apr 2, 2024
AI-powered fast-food innovation in progress

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AI-powered fast-food innovation in progress

Yum! Brands plans to provide AI-powered fast food, and has been investing more in technology and automation in an effort to cut costs and increase sales. AI-…

Apr 2, 2024
Yum fast-food AI

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Taco Bell, Pizza Hut Embrace ‘AI-First’ for Fast Food Progress

Yum! Brands announces an AI-centric strategy, aiming to boost efficiency and customer service through technological innovation across its major fast-food cha…

Apr 2, 2024
Samsung smartens its digital voice assistant Bixby with GenAI

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Samsung smartens its digital voice assistant Bixby with GenAI

As generative AI and large language model technology (LLM) emerge, Samsung is upgrading to smarten its digital voice assistant Bixby. Samsung plans to enhanc…

Apr 2, 2024
MacBooks Apple

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Current offers on MacBooks featuring Apple’s M-series chipsets

Apple sells a variety of MacBooks featuring its own M-series chips, ranging from the 13-inch M1 MacBook Air to the latest 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3, priced…

Apr 2, 2024
Quest headsets

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Oculus Quest 1 won’t get new Quest Store apps from May onwards

From May, Oculus Quest 1 users lose new app support as Meta speeds up the headset’s phase-out, reflecting broader changes in VR tech affecting developers and…

Apr 1, 2024
Future PCs equipped with copilot AI to operate locally

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Future PCs equipped with copilot AI to operate locally

Microsoft’s Copilot AI will operate locally on PCs instead of relying on cloud in the near future.The increasing local computing power is expected to enhance…

Apr 1, 2024
Only 15 seconds needed to clone your voice, says OpenAI

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Only 15 seconds needed to clone your voice, says OpenAI

The voice clone model Voice Engine has been in development since late 2022, and it can generate a synthetic voice according to a 15-second clip of someone’s …

Apr 1, 2024
Voice Engine OpenAI

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OpenAI’s voice engine: synthetic voices on hold

OpenAI unveils Voice Engine, an AI model replicating human voices from short audio clips, but delays full release due to ethical and societal concerns over p…

Apr 1, 2024
Bixby-AI

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Samsung to enhance Bixby virtual assistant with gen AI

Samsung contemplates adding ChatGPT-like generative AI to Bixby, aiming to redefine its role and enhance intelligence.

Apr 1, 2024
Epic-Microsoft

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Microsoft and Epic reduce investments in independent games

Small-scale developers note reduced funding from Epic Games and Microsoft at GDC 2024, signalling a shift to cautious investment strategies.

Apr 1, 2024
Copilot-ban

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US House bans staff from using Microsoft AI assistant Copilot

US House bans staff from using Microsoft’s Copilot due to security concerns, while Microsoft plans a new version to meet higher standards.

Apr 1, 2024
Microsoft

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Microsoft removes Teams from Office following years-long criticism

Microsoft will offer new Microsoft 365 and Office 365 subscriptions without Teams, following complaints and scrutiny. This move aims to address competition c…

Apr 1, 2024
Siemens Zivid warehouse automation

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Siemens joins Universal Robots, Zivid for warehouse automation

Siemens announces a partnership with Universal Robots and Zivid to create an advanced warehouse automation solution, combining AI and robotics for efficient …

Apr 1, 2024
crypto trading

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Trader turns $7k into $2M in 3 months as Degen meme coins fly

Since its launch last week, the Degen Chain network has attracted a fair number of speculators—and its success has attracted several critics. Degen took its …

Apr 1, 2024