By Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — Some of the world’s top artificial intelligence companies are launching a new industry body to work together — and with policymakers and researchers — on ways to regulate the development of bleeding-edge AI. The new organization, known as the Frontier Model Forum, was announced Wednesday by Google, Microsoft, OpenAI
Continue ReadingCNN By Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — Some of the world’s top artificial intelligence companies are launching a new industry body to work together — and with policymakers and researchers — on ways to regulate the development of bleeding-edge AI. The new organization, known as the Frontier Model Forum, was announced Wednesday by Google, Microsoft,
Continue ReadingBy Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN (CNN) — Samsung is doubling down on its foldable smartphones with a range of new features, but it’s not updating what’s arguably been the single biggest deterrent for customers: the high price tag. At its annual Unpacked event on Wednesday, held in Samsung’s home country of South Korea for the
Continue ReadingBy Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business (CNN) — Less than six months after ChatGPT-creator OpenAI unveiled an AI detection tool with the potential to help teachers and other professionals detect AI generated work, the company has pulled the feature. OpenAI quietly shut down the tool last week citing a “low rate of accuracy,” according to
Continue ReadingBy Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Meta on Tuesday launched a highly anticipated “following feed” option in its Threads app as part of its latest batch of updates that could help the new social platform further chip away at Twitter’s position in the market. The option to see a reverse chronological feed of
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The Humane Society of Central Oregon said Tuesday it wants to remind people that unhealthy air quality such as what the region is now experiencing also affects animals, and urged keeping pets indoors and limit time outside.
Continue ReadingBy Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — TikTok will now allow users to post text-only content for the first time in a challenge to Elon Musk’s beleaguered X, formerly known as Twitter. Announcing the new post format Monday, the video streaming platform said it would broaden “options for creators to share their ideas and express
Continue ReadingCNN By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — TikTok will now allow users to post text-only content for the first time in a challenge to Elon Musk’s beleaguered X, formerly known as Twitter. Announcing the new post format Monday, the video streaming platform said it would broaden “options for creators to share their ideas and
Continue ReadingBy Juliana Liu, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — TSMC, the world’s largest chipmaker, says it plans to invest nearly 90 billion New Taiwan dollars ($2.9 billion) to build an advanced chip plant in Taiwan, as it expands production to meet booming demand for artificial intelligence (AI) products. Last week, CEO C.C. Wei told analysts the
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Valinsky New York (CNN) — In a radical rebranding, Twitter owner Elon Musk has replaced Twitter’s iconic bird logo with X. Musk made the shock announcement of his plans early Sunday. By Monday morning US time, he tweeted that X.com now points to Twitter.com. “Interim X logo goes live later today,” he wrote,
Continue ReadingCNN By Jordan Valinsky New York (CNN) — In a radical rebranding, Twitter owner Elon Musk has replaced Twitter’s iconic bird logo with X. Musk made the shock announcement of his plans early Sunday. By Monday morning US time, he tweeted that X.com now points to Twitter.com. “Interim X logo goes live later today,” he
Continue ReadingBy Catherine Thorbecke, CNN (CNN) — A new crop of artificial intelligence tools carries the promise of streamlining tasks, improving efficiency and boosting productivity in the workplace. But that hasn’t been Neil Clarke’s experience so far. Clarke, an editor and publisher, said he recently had to temporarily shutter the online submission form for his science
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Lynne from the Humane Society of Central Oregon introduces us to Beth, a special herding-breed dog who is full of love!
Continue ReadingBy Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — OpenAI’s head of trust and safety announced on Thursday plans to step down from the job. Dave Willner, who has led the artificial intelligence firm’s trust and safety team since February 2022, said in a LinkedIn post that he is “leaving OpenAI as an employee and transitioning
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This week, Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center introduces us to Wonton, a 13-year-old Siamese kitty who is a people-lover and curious about so many things.
Continue ReadingBy Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Visiting China just got a whole lot easier for international travelers. Starting Friday, visitors are able to link their Visa (V) and Mastercard (MA) accounts to China’s most popular mobile payment platforms, allowing them to book taxis, ride the subway and pay for goods and services at
Continue ReadingCNN By Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Visiting China just got a whole lot easier for international travelers. Starting Friday, visitors are able to link their Visa (V) and Mastercard (MA) accounts to China’s most popular mobile payment platforms, allowing them to book taxis, ride the subway and pay for goods and services
Continue ReadingBy Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Kevin Mitnick, one of the most famous hackers in the history of cybersecurity, died over the weekend at age 59 after a more than year-long battle with pancreatic cancer, his family said in a published obituary. Before his death on July 16, Mitnick’s hacking sprees were legendary, and multiple
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Korn, CNN New York (CNN) — One French company is using visual effects editing to promote the Women’s World Cup, putting out a now-viral video showing the French men’s soccer team playing at their best — until it is revealed that the footage is actually of the French women’s team. Using some of
Continue ReadingCNN By Jennifer Korn, CNN New York (CNN) — One French company is using visual effects editing to promote the Women’s World Cup, putting out a now-viral video showing the French men’s soccer team playing at their best — until it is revealed that the footage is actually of the French women’s team. Using some
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