Google is building an AI tool for journalists
CNN By Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — Google is developing an artificial intelligence tool for news publishers that can generate article text and…
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UN Secretary General embraces calls for a new UN agency on AI in the face of ‘potentially catastrophic and existential risks’
By Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — The United Nations should create a new international body to help govern the use of artificial intelligence as the…
Continue ReadingMicrosoft unveils more secure AI-powered Bing Chat for businesses to ensure ‘data doesn’t leak’
By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business (CNN) — Microsoft on Tuesday announced a more secure version of its AI-powered Bing specifically for…
Continue ReadingAmazon and Apple fined $218 million by Spain antitrust watchdog
Reuters Spain’s antitrust regulator has imposed fines worth a total of €194.1 million ($218 million) on Amazon and Apple for colluding to…
Continue Reading‘Elusive’ Apple iPhone from 2007 sells for $190,000
By Caolán Magee, CNN (CNN) — A first-edition 2007 Apple iPhone has sold for more than $190,000 at auction, far exceeding the estimate. Dubbed…
Continue Reading‘Elusive’ Apple iPhone from 2007 sells for $190,000
CNN By Caolán Magee, CNN (CNN) — A first-edition 2007 Apple iPhone has sold for more than $190,000 at auction, far exceeding the estimate.…
Continue ReadingBiden administration announces new labels for gadgets that are less vulnerable to cyberattacks
By Brian Fung and Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — The next time you’re in the market for a smart TV, fitness tracker or other connected gadget, you…
Continue ReadingWith the rise of AI, social media platforms could face perfect storm of misinformation in 2024
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Last month, a video posted to Twitter by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign used images…
Continue ReadingLaid-off Twitter Africa team ‘ghosted’ without severance pay or benefits, former employees say
By Larry Madowo, CNN Nairobi, Kenya (CNN) — Former employees of Twitter Africa who were laid off as part of a global cost-cutting measure after…
Continue ReadingCall of Duty to remain on PlayStation following Activision Blizzard Microsoft merger
By Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — Microsoft (MSFT) has signed an agreement with Sony (SNE) to ensure “Call of Duty” remains available on…
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Pet Pals: Cuteness visits in pairs
These two adorable lil’ kitties would make great family members! They don’t really have names though. Check them out at the Humane Society of Central…
Continue ReadingFederal appeals court rules Microsoft can close its Activision merger
By Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court said it will not block Microsoft (MSFT) from closing its $69 billion acquisition of…
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Furry Friends: Graver is full of energy – and affection
Graver is a 1- to 2-year-old border collie mix who is a people-lover and full of energy, waiting at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
Continue ReadingUS officials worry about ‘chilling effect’ on combating election disinformation after order limiting Biden administration contact with social platforms
By Brian Fung and Sean Lyngaas, CNN Washington (CNN) — A federal judge’s move to limit how some US agencies communicate with social media…
Continue ReadingChina takes major step in regulating generative AI services like ChatGPT
By Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China has published new rules for generative artificial intelligence (AI), becoming one of the first…
Continue ReadingIndian tech giant Wipro will invest $1 billion in AI, including training all staff
CNN By Michelle Toh, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Wipro, one of India’s top providers of software services, wants everyone on staff to know how to…
Continue ReadingIndian tech giant Wipro will invest $1 billion in AI, including training all staff
By Michelle Toh, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Wipro, one of India’s top providers of software services, wants everyone on staff to know how to use…
Continue ReadingTwitter asks federal court to terminate 2022 FTC privacy settlement
By Brian Fung, CNN Washington (CNN) — Twitter has asked a federal court to terminate a 2022 privacy settlement with the Federal Trade…
Continue ReadingTwitter asks federal court to terminate 2022 FTC privacy settlement
CNN By Brian Fung, CNN Washington (CNN) — Twitter has asked a federal court to terminate a 2022 privacy settlement with the Federal Trade…
Continue ReadingFTC is investigating ChatGPT-maker OpenAI for potential harm to consumers
By Brian Fung, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Trade Commission is investigating OpenAI for possible violations of consumer protection law,…
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