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| 21.09.2024 | The Double-Edged Sword of AI: Political Fallout and Environmental Costs | Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a double-edged sword. It cuts through the fabric of our lives, offering convenience and innovation, but it also leaves scars. The recent political turmoil surrounding North Carolina's gubernatorial candidate ... |
| 20.09.2024 | Hollywood Meets AI: A New Era of Filmmaking Begins | The landscape of Hollywood is shifting. The winds of change are blowing in from Silicon Valley, bringing with them the promise of artificial intelligence. At the forefront of this revolution is Runway, a New York City-based AI startup. Rece... |
| 20.09.2024 | The Rise of SocialAI: A Digital Playground for Bots and Humans | In a world where technology evolves at lightning speed, a new app has emerged that blurs the lines between reality and artificiality. SocialAI, launched by Michael Sayman, is a social media platform where users interact solely with AI chatb... |
| 20.09.2024 | NC governor candidate cries AI fabrication as defense for racist porn forum posts | Enlarge / Mark Robinson, lieutenant governor of North Carolina and candidate for governor, delivers remarks prior to Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaking at a campaign event at Harrah's Cherokee Center on A... |
| 19.09.2024 | AI’s hungry maw drives massive $100B investment plan by Microsoft and BlackRock | Enlarge
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If you haven't noticed by now, Big Tech companies have been making plans to invest in the infrastructure necessary to deliver generative AI products like ChatGPT (and beyond) to hundreds... |
| 18.09.2024 | “Dead Internet theory” comes to life with new AI-powered social media app | Enlarge
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For the past few years, a conspiracy theory called "Dead Internet theory" has picked up speed as large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT increasingly generate text and even so... |
| 18.09.2024 | Landmark AI deal sees Hollywood giant Lionsgate provide library for AI training | Enlarge
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On Wednesday, AI video synthesis firm Runway and entertainment company Lionsgate announced a partnership to create a new AI model trained on Lionsgate's vast film and ... |
| 17.09.2024 | Google seeks authenticity in the age of AI with new content labeling system | Enlarge / Under C2PA, this stock image would be labeled as a real photograph if the camera used to take it, and the toolchain for retouching it, supported the C2PA. But even as a real photo, does it actually represent reality, and is there ... |
| 16.09.2024 | Omnipresent AI cameras will ensure good behavior, says Larry Ellison | Enlarge
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On Thursday, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison shared his vision for an AI-powered surveillance future during a company financial meeting, reports Business Insider. During ... |
| 16.09.2024 | Ban warnings fly as users dare to probe the “thoughts” of OpenAI’s latest model | Enlarge
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OpenAI truly does not want you to know what its latest AI model is "thinking." Since the company launched its "Strawberry" AI model family last week, toutin... |
| 12.09.2024 | The Future of Game Creation: Roblox's AI Revolution | Roblox is on the brink of a transformation. The gaming platform, known for its user-generated content, is introducing an open-source AI tool that will allow creators to build 3D environments using simple text prompts. This innovation is not... |
| 12.09.2024 | OpenAI’s new “reasoning” AI models are here: o1-preview and o1-mini | Enlarge
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OpenAI finally unveiled its rumored "Strawberry" AI language model on Thursday, claiming significant improvements in what it calls "reasoning" and problem-solv... |
| 11.09.2024 | The Diamond Dilemma: How Alibaba is Shaping the Future of Gem Production | In a world where convenience reigns supreme, the idea of purchasing a diamond-making machine for $200,000 on Alibaba feels almost surreal. Yet, this is the new reality. The diamond industry, once shrouded in exclusivity and mystique, is und... |
| 10.09.2024 | You can buy a diamond-making machine for $200,000 on Alibaba | Enlarge
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In an age when you can get just about anything online, it's probably no surprise that you can buy a diamond-making machine for $200,000 on Chinese eCommerce site Alibaba. If, like m... |
| 10.09.2024 | National Politics | ‘Determined to blow an election’: Things to watch at Trump-Harris debate | Polls suggest voters want to hear from Harris about policy, and prognosticators in Las Vegas say she has a better chance of winning the debate. “Latest odds reveal Harris has an implied probability of 57% of winning the debate, while Trump ... |
| 09.09.2024 | Roblox announces AI tool for generating 3D game worlds from text | Enlarge
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On Friday, Roblox announced plans to introduce an open source generative AI tool that will allow game creators to build 3D environments and objects using text prompts, reports MIT Tech... |
| 09.09.2024 | National Politics | What to know as Trump, Harris face off for first presidential debate Tuesday | Here’s some things to watch as the debate looms:When and how to watch
The debate will air on ABC at 9 p.m. on Tuesday. It will run for 90 minutes.
The moderators will be John Muir and Linsey Davis.US Vice President Kamala Harris disembarks ... |
| 05.09.2024 | The Rise of Safe Superintelligence: A New Era in AI Investment | In the bustling world of artificial intelligence, a new player has emerged, capturing the attention of investors and tech enthusiasts alike. Safe Superintelligence (SSI), co-founded by Ilya Sutskever, has raised a staggering $1 billion in j... |
| 05.09.2024 | FBI busts musician’s elaborate AI-powered $10M streaming-royalty heist | Enlarge
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On Wednesday, federal prosecutors charged a North Carolina musician with defrauding streaming services of $10 million through an elaborate scheme involving AI, as reported by The New Yo... |
| 04.09.2024 | Generative AI backlash hits annual writing event, prompting resignations | Enlarge
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Over the weekend, the nonprofit National Novel Writing Month organization (NaNoWriMo) published an FAQ outlining its position on AI, calling categorical rejection of AI writing techno... |
| 04.09.2024 | Sutskever strikes AI gold with billion-dollar backing for superintelligent AI | Enlarge / Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI Chief Scientist, speaks at Tel Aviv University on June 5, 2023.
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On Wednesday, Reuters reported that Safe Superintelligence (SSI), a new AI startup cofounded by O... |
| 03.09.2024 | Canva Says Massive Subscription Price Increase Is Due to New AI Features Canva hiked fees on some subscriptions by 300%. | Is AI worth paying four times as much for a Canva subscription?
Design software service Canva is increasing membership prices for users globally, with some U.S. users reporting on X that the cost of five-person team subscriptions has gone u... |
| 30.08.2024 | ChatGPT hits 200 million active weekly users, but how many will admit using it? | Enlarge
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On Thursday, OpenAI said that ChatGPT has attracted over 200 million weekly active users, according to a report from Axios, doubling the AI assistant's user base since November 2023. Th... |
| 30.08.2024 | 26 судебных дел против OpenAI, Anthropic и Meta*: короткий обзор судебных исков против крупнейших ИИ-компаний | Любая инновационная технология наверняка столкнется с судебными разбирательствами, но период активного развития искусственного интеллекта выдался особенно суровым в плане юридических споров.
По мере того как такие компании, как OpenAI, Alph... |
| 29.08.2024 | The Cost of Kindness: Navigating Workplace Dynamics and IT Exploitation | In the world of work, niceness often masquerades as kindness. It’s a thin veneer, a facade that can lead to toxic environments and stunted growth. This is especially true in the corporate landscape, where the balance between being liked and... |
| 29.08.2024 | The New Age of Digital Pickpocketing: How NFC Technology is Being Exploited | In the shadows of our digital world, a new breed of cybercriminals is emerging. They wield smartphones like modern-day pickpockets, using Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology to clone banking cards. This isn’t just a story of theft; it... |
| 28.08.2024 | Unpatchable 0-day in surveillance cam is being exploited to install Mirai | Enlarge
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Malicious hackers are exploiting a critical vulnerability in a widely used security camera to spread Mirai, a family of malware that wrangles infected Internet of Things devices into large networks fo... |
| 27.08.2024 | Debate over “open source AI” term brings new push to formalize definition | Enlarge / A man peers over a glass partition, seeking transparency.
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The Open Source Initiative (OSI) recently unveiled its latest draft definition for "open source AI," aiming to cl... |
| 27.08.2024 | “Exploitative” IT firm has been delaying 2,000 recruits’ onboarding for years | Enlarge
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Indian IT firm Infosys has been accused of being “exploitative” after allegedly sending job offers to thousands of engineering graduates but still not onboarding any of them after as long as two years. The r... |
| 24.08.2024 | This Week In Techdirt History: August 18th – 24th | Five Years Ago
This week in 2019, Beto O’Rourke (remember him?) joined the silly parade of politicians looking to destroy Section 230, while the Wall Street Journal was rightly calling out Josh Hawley’s “nannyish” internet law ideas. A Russ... |
| 23.08.2024 | Apple Splits App Store: A New Era Begins | Apple is reshaping its App Store landscape. The tech giant is splitting its App Store team into two distinct divisions. This move is a response to evolving market dynamics and regulatory pressures, particularly from the European Union. The ... |
| 23.08.2024 | Android malware steals payment card data using previously unseen technique | Enlarge
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Newly discovered Android malware steals payment card data using an infected device’s NFC reader and relays it to attackers, a novel technique that effectively clones the card so it can be used at ATMs or po... |
| 22.08.2024 | Chick-fil-A Takes Flight: The Fast-Food Chain's Bold Leap into Streaming | In a world where fast food meets entertainment, Chick-fil-A is preparing to launch its own streaming service. This unexpected move has the potential to shake up both the culinary and digital landscapes. As the company dives into the realm o... |
| 22.08.2024 | Apple splits App Store team in two, introduces new leadership | Enlarge / The Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California.
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Apple is comprehensively restructuring its long-standing App Store team, splitting the team into two separate divisions as the executive who... |
| 21.08.2024 | AMD's Bold Move: A $4.9 Billion Bet on AI Infrastructure | In a landscape dominated by giants, AMD is making waves. The chipmaker has signed a monumental deal to acquire ZT Systems for $4.9 billion. This acquisition is not just a number; it’s a strategic maneuver aimed at reshaping the AI infrastru... |
| 21.08.2024 | Chick-fil-A plans to launch streaming service with original shows | Enlarge / Would you like a streaming subscription with that?
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Look out, Peacock. There's reportedly a new video streaming service that's avian-themed.
The fast-food chain Chick-fil-A plans to launch a video streamin... |
| 19.08.2024 | AMD signs $4.9 billion deal to challenge Nvidia’s AI infrastructure lead | Enlarge
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AMD has agreed to buy artificial intelligence infrastructure group ZT Systems in a $4.9 billion cash and stock transaction, extending a run of AI investments by the chip co... |
| 15.08.2024 | Getty Images unveils faster AI with NVIDIA partnership | Getty Images has announced the launch of an updated model for its generative AI services and tools, promising significant advancements in speed, quality, and accuracy.
The company's latest enhancement is set to provide image generation spee... |
| 14.08.2024 | Research AI model unexpectedly modified its own code to extend runtime | Enlarge
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On Tuesday, Tokyo-based AI research firm Sakana AI announced a new AI system called "The AI Scientist" that attempts to conduct scientific research autonomously using AI lang... |
| 14.08.2024 | Redbox app axed, dashing people’s hopes of keeping purchased content | Enlarge
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Roku has finally axed the Redbox app from its platform. Redbox parent company Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June and moved to Chapter 7 in July, signaling the liq... |
| 13.08.2024 | The Future of AI and Social Media: Navigating New Frontiers | In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, two giants are making waves: OpenAI with its latest AI model, GPT-4o, and Reddit, the social media platform that’s redefining its monetization strategies. Both are at a crossroads, facing challe... |
| 13.08.2024 | Self-driving Waymo cars keep SF residents awake all night by honking at each other | Enlarge / A Waymo self-driving car in front of Google's San Francisco headquarters, San Francisco, California, June 7, 2024.
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Silicon Valley's latest disruption? Your sleep schedule. On Saturday, NBC Bay Area ... |
| 09.08.2024 | The Pulse of Paris: Olympic Triumphs and Trials on Day 11 | The Paris 2024 Olympics are a whirlwind of emotion, competition, and unexpected moments. Day 11 showcased the best and worst of human spirit, with athletes pushing boundaries and facing challenges. The stage was set for glory, but also for ... |
| 09.08.2024 | ChatGPT unexpectedly began speaking in a user’s cloned voice during testing | Enlarge
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On Thursday, OpenAI released the "system card" for ChatGPT's new GPT-4o AI model that details model limitations and safety testing procedures. Among other examples, the document... |
| 07.08.2024 | Reddit considers search ads, paywalled content for the future | Enlarge
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Reddit executives discussed plans on Tuesday for making more money from the platform, including showing ads in more places and possibly putting some content behind a paywall.
On Tuesday, Reddit shared its Q2... |
| 06.08.2024 | Olympics | Paris Olympics Day 11: Gabby Thomas leads Americans to 2 golds — 5 overall — at track and field | He beat Kerr by .14 seconds, while Ingebrigtsen, who set the pace through the first 1200 meters, ended up in fourth behind American Yared Nuguse.
Annette Nneka Echikunwoke won a silver in the women’s hammer throw.
Silver medalist Annette Nn... |
| 05.08.2024 | CrowdStrike claps back at Delta, says airline rejected offers for help | Enlarge / LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 23: Travelers from France wait on their delayed flight on the check-in floor of the Delta Air Lines terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on July 23, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
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| 02.08.2024 | Olympics | The Snoop Olympics: Paris proving a boon to NBC after interest waned in Tokyo, Beijing games | “It’s hard to paint it as anything but rosy,” said Andy Billings, a University of Alabama journalism professor and author of “Olympic Television: Inside the Biggest Show on Earth.”Related Articles
Olympics | Meet the artist whose job is to ... |
| 01.08.2024 | Senators propose “Digital replication right” for likeness, extending 70 years after death | Enlarge
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On Wednesday, US Sens. Chris Coons (D-Del.), Marsha Blackburn (R.-Tenn.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Ent... |
| 31.07.2024 | Perplexity's New Revenue-Sharing Plan: A Game Changer or Just a Band-Aid? | In the fast-paced world of technology, change is the only constant. Perplexity, an AI-powered search engine, recently announced a revenue-sharing program aimed at publishers. This move comes on the heels of serious plagiarism allegations fr... |
| 31.07.2024 | Reddit CEO stands by change that blocks most non-Google search engines | Enlarge
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Reddit CEO Steve Huffman is standing by Reddit’s decision to block companies from scraping the site without an AI agreement.
Last week, 404 Media noticed that search engines tha... |
| 31.07.2024 | ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode impresses testers with sound effects, catching its breath | Enlarge / A stock photo of a robot whispering to a man.
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On Tuesday, OpenAI began rolling out an alpha version of its new Advanced Voice Mode to a small group of ChatGPT Plus subscribers. This ... |
| 30.07.2024 | The AI Gold Rush: Navigating the New Frontier of Data and Ethics | The world of artificial intelligence (AI) is akin to a vast, uncharted territory. Companies are racing to stake their claims, much like prospectors during the gold rush. But instead of gold, the currency of this new era is data. As giants l... |
| 30.07.2024 | Surveillance in the City of Light: The AI Watchdogs of Paris 2024 | As the world turns its gaze to Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games, the city is not just a stage for athletic prowess. It has transformed into a fortress, fortified by a digital army of surveillance technology. The streets are lined with barri... |
| 30.07.2024 | Logitech has an idea for a “forever mouse” that requires a subscription | Enlarge
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Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber recently discussed the possibility of one day selling a mouse that customers can use "forever." The executive said such a mouse isn't "necessarily super far away&qu... |
| 30.07.2024 | AI search engine accused of plagiarism announces publisher revenue-sharing plan | Enlarge
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On Tuesday, AI-powered search engine Perplexity unveiled a new revenue-sharing program for publishers, marking a significant shift in its approach to third-party content use, reports C... |
| 29.07.2024 | From sci-fi to state law: California’s plan to prevent AI catastrophe | Enlarge / The California State Capitol Building in Sacramento.
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California's "Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act" (a.k.a. SB-1047) has led to a flurry of headl... |
| 29.07.2024 | Как ИИ-компании переживают “нефтяной кризис”? Как медийные платформы зарабатывают, не делая почти ничего? | Представьте себе мир, в котором искусственный интеллект нуждается в сырье, чтобы существовать и развиваться, подобно тому, как нефть была ключевым ресурсом для промышленной революции. В этом мире информация становится новым золотом, а компа... |
| 29.07.2024 | Nvidia expands microservices library and support for 3D and robotic model creation
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| 29.07.2024 | Shutterstock releases generative 3D, Getty Images upgrades service powered by Nvidia | GamesBeat is excited to partner with Lil Snack to have customized games just for our audience! We know as gamers ourselves, this is an exciting way to engage through play with the GamesBeat content you have already come to love. Start playi... |
| 28.07.2024 | Paris 2024: A Rainy Spectacle of Olympic Dreams | The City of Light donned a cloak of rain for the grand opening of the 2024 Summer Olympics. Paris, a city steeped in history and revolution, welcomed the world with an unprecedented ceremony along the Seine River. It was a bold move, a depa... |
| 27.07.2024 | The Race for AI Supremacy: Musk's Memphis Supercluster and Its Implications | In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, Elon Musk has once again thrown his hat into the ring. With the announcement of the Memphis Supercluster, Musk aims to establish xAI as a formidable player in the AI race. This ambi... |
| 26.07.2024 | The Search Engine Tug-of-War: Reddit's Content Policy and the Future of Online Discovery | In the vast ocean of the internet, search engines are the boats that navigate the waters, helping users find the treasures hidden within. But what happens when the map changes? Recently, Reddit, a popular platform for discussions and conten... |
| 26.07.2024 | Meta's Llama 3.1: A Game Changer in Open AI Models**
** | ** In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, Meta has thrown down the gauntlet with the release of Llama 3.1. This new model is not just another entry in the crowded field of AI; it’s a bold statement about the future of op... |
| 26.07.2024 | Olympics | PHOTOS: Paris Olympics opening ceremony | PARIS (AP) — Celebrating its reputation as a cradle of revolution, Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century on Friday with a rain-soaked, rule-breaking opening ceremony studded with stars and fantasy along the Seine River.
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| 26.07.2024 | At the Olympics, AI is watching you | Enlarge / Police observe the Eiffel Tower from Trocadero ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 22, 2024.
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On the eve of the Olympics opening ceremony, Paris is a city swamped in security. ... |
| 25.07.2024 | The Echo Chamber: Amazon's Alexa Struggles to Find Its Voice**
** | ** Amazon's Alexa was once hailed as the future of smart technology. Launched in 2014, it promised to revolutionize how we interact with our devices. The vision was clear: Alexa would not just be a voice assistant but a gateway to shopping,... |
| 25.07.2024 | The Chilling Impact of Cyber Warfare: How Malware Left Ukrainians in the Cold**
** | ** In the frigid depths of winter, when temperatures plunge and warmth becomes a lifeline, a new front in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has emerged. This front is not marked by tanks or artillery, but by lines of code and ... |
| 25.07.2024 | Trump’s Resilient Return: A Rallying Cry in Michigan**
** | ** Donald Trump is back. The former president took the stage in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for his first rally since surviving an assassination attempt. The atmosphere was electric, charged with emotion and fervor. A week ago, he faced death. ... |
| 25.07.2024 | The Battle for Truth: Evan Gershkovich's Conviction and Its Implications**
** | ** In a world where truth is often obscured by power, the case of Evan Gershkovich stands as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by journalists. The Wall Street Journal reporter was sentenced to 16 years in a Russian prison on espionage c... |
| 25.07.2024 | Non-Google search engines blocked from showing recent Reddit results | Enlarge
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Recent discussions on Reddit are no longer showing up in non-Google search engine results. The absence is the result of updates to Reddit’s Content Policy that ban crawling its site without agreeing to Redd... |
| 24.07.2024 | How Russia-linked malware cut heat to 600 Ukrainian buildings in deep winter | Enlarge / The cityscape from the tower of the Lviv Town Hall in winter.
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As Russia has tested every form of attack on Ukraine's civilians over the past de... |
| 24.07.2024 | Elon Musk claims he is training “the world’s most powerful AI by every metric” | Enlarge / Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., during a fireside discussion on artificial intelligence risks with Rishi Sunak, UK prime minister, in London, UK, on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023.
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| 23.07.2024 | The first GPT-4-class AI model anyone can download has arrived: Llama 405B | Enlarge
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In the AI world, there's a buzz in the air about a new AI language model released Tuesday by Meta: Llama 3.1 405B. The reason? It's potentially the first time anyone can download a GPT... |
| 23.07.2024 | Alexa had “no profit timeline,” cost Amazon $25 billion in 4 years | Enlarge
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The Amazon business unit that focuses on Alexa-powered gadgets lost $25 billion between 2017 and 2021, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported this week.
Amazon claims it has sold more than 500,000,000 Alexa... |
| 20.07.2024 | Trump holds first rally with running mate JD Vance | Former President Donald Trump held his first campaign rally since he survived an attempted assassination, returning to the battleground state of Michigan alongside his new running mate.
"It was exactly one week ago, even to the hour, e... |
| 18.07.2024 | OpenAI's Advancements in AI: A Closer Look | OpenAI, a leading AI research company, recently unveiled a new classification system to track its progress towards developing artificial general intelligence (AGI). The system, consisting of five levels, aims to provide a clear framework fo... |
| 18.07.2024 | National Politics | Column: What’s present, and absent, in that hugely influential Trump rally photo | I talked with Tribune senior visual editor Marianne Mather, who, like many newspaper photo editors Saturday, chose Vucci’s Trump rally photo for prominent online and print display. She has worked in Chicago as both photojournalist and photo... |
| 18.07.2024 | Bob Newhart, comedy icon and star of "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," dies at age 94 | Bob Newhart, the actor and comedian who starred in "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died, his publicist confirmed to CBS News. He was 94.
In a statement posted on his Facebook page, the Newhart family wrote: &qu... |
| 18.07.2024 | Trump pays tribute to Pennsylvania firefighter killed in rally shooting | Former President Donald Trump paid tribute to Corey Comperatore, a firefighter who was fatally shot in the assassination attempt that occurred during last weekend's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, during his address Thursday night at the Rep... |
| 17.07.2024 | Trump allies want to “Make America First in AI” with sweeping executive order | Enlarge / Former US President Donald Trump during a campaign event at Trump National Doral Golf Club in Miami, Florida, US, on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.
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Allies of former President Donald Trump have reportedly d... |
| 17.07.2024 | “Extraordinarily disappointed” users reckon with the Google-fication of Fitbit | Enlarge / The Charge 5 (pictured) has been a source of contention for Fitbit customers.
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Since the acquisition closed in 2021, the Google-fication of Fitbit has largely meant a reduction in features and a focus from... |
| 17.07.2024 | Stegosaurus sells for almost $45 million at Sotheby's auction, the most for any dinosaur fossil | Sotheby's has auctioned off the skeleton of a stegosaurus named Apex, billed as "the finest for Stegosaurus to ever come to market," for almost $45 million, a record.
The sale price far exceeds the estimate of $4 million to $6 mil... |
| 16.07.2024 | Former OpenAI researcher’s new company will teach you how to build an LLM | Enlarge
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On Tuesday, former OpenAI researcher Andrej Karpathy announced the formation of a new AI learning platform called Eureka Labs. The venture aims to create an "AI native" educational experienc... |
| 16.07.2024 | Rite Aid says breach exposes sensitive details of 2.2 million customers | Enlarge / Rite Aid logo displayed at one of its stores.
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Rite Aid, the third biggest US drug store chain, said that more than 2.2 million of its customers have been swept into a data breach that stole personal... |
| 16.07.2024 | Streaming’s bundling obsession ignores the real problem with subscription costs | Enlarge
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Video streaming providers have a big churn problem. While many streaming companies are not profitable yet, the entire industry is grappling with high and fast cancellation rates.
Users who sign up for strea... |
| 15.07.2024 | Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott thinks LLM “scaling laws” will hold despite criticism | Enlarge / Kevin Scott, CTO and EVP of AI at Microsoft speaks onstage during Vox Media's 2023 Code Conference at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel on September 27, 2023 in Dana Point, California.
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| 14.07.2024 | Condemnation of Trump rally shooting crosses party lines, and blame game and calls for probe begin | “As one whose family has been the victim of political violence, I know firsthand that political violence of any kind has no place in our society. I thank God that former President Trump is safe,” former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a ... |
| 14.07.2024 | Trump rally shooting raises concerns of political violence. Here's a look at past attacks against U.S. presidents and candidates. | A shooting at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday that injured former President Donald Trump has heightened concerns about political violence and increased awareness of past attacks and assassination attempts against presidents and candidates.... |
| 12.07.2024 | OpenAI reportedly nears breakthrough with “reasoning” AI, reveals progress framework | Enlarge
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OpenAI recently unveiled a five-tier system to gauge its advancement toward developing artificial general intelligence (AGI), according to an OpenAI spokesperson who spoke with Bloomberg. The company... |
| 11.07.2024 | DVDs are dying right as streaming has made them appealing again | Enlarge / A Redbox movie rental kiosk stands outside a CVS store.
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Since 2004, red DVD rental kiosks posted near entrances of grocery stores and the like tempted shoppers with movie (and until 2019, video game) disc... |
| 11.07.2024 | Intuit’s AI gamble: Mass layoff of 1,800 paired with hiring spree | Enlarge
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On Wednesday, Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi announced in a letter to the company that it would be laying off 1,800 employees—about 10 percent of its workforce of around 18,000—while simultaneously planni... |
| 10.07.2024 | In bid to loosen Nvidia’s grip on AI, AMD to buy Finnish startup for $665M | Enlarge
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AMD is to buy Finnish artificial intelligence startup Silo AI for $665 million in one of the largest such takeovers in Europe as the US chipmaker seeks to expand its AI serv... |
| 10.07.2024 | How disinformation from a Russian AI spam farm ended up on top of Google search results | Enlarge / Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the media at the 2024 Ukraine Recovery Conference on June 11, 2024 in Berlin.
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In the space of 24 hours, a piece of Russian disinformatio... |
| 09.07.2024 | Biden's Determination to Stay in the 2024 Race | President Biden's unwavering commitment to staying in the 2024 race despite calls for him to step aside has been a topic of intense debate and speculation. Biden's recent actions and statements have made it clear that he believes he is the ... |
| 08.07.2024 | Biden tells congressional Democrats he is "firmly committed" to staying in 2024 race | Washington — President Biden on Monday sent a letter to congressional Democrats saying that he is "firmly committed" to staying in the race and making clear that he wouldn't be running again if he "did not absolutely believe ... |
| 08.07.2024 | The president ordered a board to probe a massive Russian cyberattack. It never did. | Enlarge
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| 05.07.2024 | Japan's Triumph Over Obsolete Technology: A Revolution in Government Systems | In a bold move towards modernization, Japan's digital minister proudly announced the country's victory in the war against floppy disks. This significant milestone, achieved on June 28, marks the culmination of a two-year battle to eradicate... |
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NEW YORK - It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.
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