Thousands of authors demand payment from AI companies for use of copyrighted works
CNN, CNN BUSINESS By Brian Fung, CNN Washington (CNN) — Thousands of published authors are requesting payment from tech companies for the use…
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Microsoft and Activision extend their deal deadline
By Brian Fung, CNN Washington (CNN) — Microsoft and Activision have mutually agreed to extend their merger deadline by three months in the face…
Continue ReadingTikTok ‘stress test’ shows it’s not ‘fully ready’ for looming EU social media rules, commissioner says
By Brian Fung, CNN Washington (CNN) — TikTok has “more work” to do to meet tough new European standards that are coming for social media…
Continue ReadingTikTok ‘stress test’ shows it’s not ‘fully ready’ for looming EU social media rules, commissioner says
CNN By Brian Fung, CNN Washington (CNN) — TikTok has “more work” to do to meet tough new European standards that are coming for social…
Continue ReadingA Twitter user found that some airline phone numbers on Google Maps link to scammers
CNN By Jennifer Korn New York (CNN) — Google is working to fix false contact information for some major airlines on Google Maps after a Twitter…
Continue ReadingA Twitter user found that some airline phone numbers on Google Maps link to scammers
By Jennifer Korn New York (CNN) — Google is working to fix false contact information for some major airlines on Google Maps after a Twitter…
Continue ReadingMeta’s Threads app rolls out first big batch of updates
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Meta’s Twitter rival app Threads on Tuesday rolled out its first major batch of updates since its launch…
Continue ReadingUN 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 ReadingGoogle 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…
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…
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