| 24.04.2024 17:16
UK competition watchdog investigates Microsoft and Amazon's AI deals
British competition regulators have announced that they will be closely examining recent artificial intelligence deals involving tech giants Microsoft and Amazon. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is specifically looking into Microsoft's partnership with Mistral AI from France and their h...
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| 27.03.2024 23:18
Amazon invests $2.75 billion in AI startup Anthropic
Amazon announced on Wednesday that it will be investing an additional $2.75 billion into Anthropic, an artificial intelligence startup based in San Francisco. This brings Amazon's total investment in Anthropic to $4 billion, with the Seattle-based tech giant maintaining a minority stake in the comp...
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| 19.03.2024 22:33
Apple's attempt to dismiss AirTag stalking lawsuit denied by judge
A class-action lawsuit against Apple for alleged stalking using AirTag devices has been allowed to proceed by a U.S. District Judge in San Francisco. The lawsuit claims that stalkers have been using Apple's $29 AirTags to track victims without their consent and that the tech giant has not done enou...
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| 18.03.2024 14:40
Trial reveals Hewlett Packard deal scandal involving fallen British tech star
An $11 billion acquisition that turned into a costly debacle for Silicon Valley pioneer Hewlett Packard more than a decade ago is back in the spotlight as a criminal trial kicks off in San Francisco federal court. The trial will explore whether HP's acquisition of British software maker Autonomy wa...
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| 15.03.2024 12:10
Former Time Warner CEO Gerald Levin, dead at 84 after disastrous merger
Gerald Levin, the former CEO of Time Warner Media, passed away at the age of 84 in San Francisco on Wednesday. Levin, who had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, was known for leading the company into a disastrous $182 billion merger with America Online in 2000. Levin's career at Time Warner s...
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| 14.03.2024 11:21
Pi Day Celebrates Math, Science, Pies, and More!
Math enthusiasts around the world, from college kids to rocket scientists, are gearing up to celebrate Pi Day on Thursday, March 14th. Pi Day is named after the mathematical constant Pi, which represents the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. This infinite number, with its first thr...
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| 07.03.2024 19:37
Justice Department Cracks Down on AI Violations, Threatens Tougher Penalties
The Justice Department is intensifying its focus on artificial intelligence, warning that companies and individuals who misuse the technology for white-collar crimes like price fixing and market manipulation will face harsher sentences. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced the new policy a...
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| 07.03.2024 02:16
Former Google Engineer Accused of Stealing AI Technology for Chinese Companies
A former software engineer at Google, Linwei Ding, has been charged with stealing artificial intelligence trade secrets from the company while secretly working with two companies based in China, according to the Justice Department. Ding, a Chinese national, was arrested in Newark, California, on fo...
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| 06.03.2024 23:29
OpenAI faces legal hurdles alongside Elon Musk
After a year of global fame, OpenAI is now facing a multitude of challenges that could threaten its position as a leader in artificial intelligence research. The San Francisco company, known for its ChatGPT model, has been embroiled in legal battles with billionaire Elon Musk, who alleges that Open...
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| 01.03.2024 17:04
Elon Musk sues OpenAI and CEO for breach of contract
Billionaire Elon Musk is taking legal action against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging that the company has strayed from its original mission of benefiting humanity by partnering with Microsoft for profit. Musk, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015, claims that when he initially funded the creation...
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| 01.03.2024 02:29
Musk's X asks judge to penalize nonprofit researchers tracking rise of hate speech on platform
Attorneys for X Corp. and a research organization that studies online hate speech clashed in court on Thursday as the social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, sued the non-profit Center for Countering Digital Hate for documenting the increase in hate speech on the site since it was purchas...
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| 29.02.2024 11:04
California billionaire's city project hits roadblocks
A high-profile plan to build an eco-friendly city between San Francisco and Sacramento is facing delays and challenges as the billionaires behind the proposal struggle to get it on the ballot for California voters this November. Former Goldman Sachs trader Jan Sramek unveiled the ballot initiative...
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| 10.02.2024 05:56
From doinks to SpongeBob, technology to play a huge role in the CBS presentation of the Super Bowl
CBS Sports will introduce a new camera angle during Sunday's Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. Known as the "doink cam," the camera will be placed inside the uprights of the goalposts, providing a unique perspective on field goals and other plays near the end zo...
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| 02.02.2024 01:02
Amazon's holiday sales exceed expectations with strong revenue and profits
Amazon Reports Record-Breaking Fourth Quarter Revenue and Profits Seattle-based e-commerce giant, Amazon, announced on Thursday that it had surpassed expectations with its revenue and profits for the fourth quarter of 2023. The company reported $170 billion in revenue and $10.6 billion in profits,...
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| 30.01.2024 09:51
Elon Musk's Neuralink implants brain chip in first human patient
Tech billionaire Elon Musk's brain-science startup, Neuralink, has successfully implanted a device in a human for the first time, according to an announcement made by Musk on social media platform X. Although Musk did not disclose the identity of the patient or provide specific details about the pr...
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| 24.01.2024 02:03
Netflix's subscriber growth soars with record-breaking holiday season
Netflix Ends 2023 with Record Subscriber Growth and $10 Billion WWE Deal SAN FRANCISCO - In a remarkable comeback year, Netflix has reported its third-consecutive quarter of accelerating subscriber growth, surpassing analyst projections and closing out 2023 with a record-breaking number of new subs...
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| 17.01.2024 12:38
Billionaire-backed California City Unveils Ambitious Development Plans
Promoters of a secretive Silicon Valley-backed ballot initiative are unveiling more details of their plan to build a new city on farmland between Sacramento and San Francisco. California Forever, the company behind the initiative, has quietly acquired over $800 million worth of land in Solano Count...
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| 10.01.2024 04:03
ChatGPT-maker braces for fight with New York Times and authors on 'fair use' of copyrighted works
A series of high-profile lawsuits in a New York federal court has ignited a legal battle that will determine the future of artificial intelligence (AI) products such as ChatGPT. These AI chatbots, developed by OpenAI and Microsoft, have come under scrutiny for potentially violating copyright and fa...
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| 07.01.2024 22:36
Alaska Airlines halts Boeing 737 Max 9 fleet amid maintenance concerns
Alaska Airlines has once again grounded all of its Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners after federal officials suggested that further maintenance may be necessary to prevent another inflight blowout. This decision comes after a portion of one plane's fuselage blew out at an altitude of three miles above Ore...
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| 14.12.2023 23:02
GM's Cruise slashes 900 jobs, a 24% reduction in workforce
In a major blow to General Motors' self-driving car subsidiary, Cruise, the company announced on Thursday that it would be cutting approximately 900 jobs, which accounts for about a quarter of its workforce. The move comes as Cruise seeks to reduce costs following an incident in October that prompt...
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| 11.12.2023 16:22
Jury to Decide: Google Antitrust Trial Centers on Android App Store Payments
A federal court jury in San Francisco is preparing to begin deliberations in an antitrust trial that focuses on whether Google's app store for Android smartphones has engaged in illegal practices that harm consumers and stifle innovation. The trial, which has lasted for four weeks, stems from a cas...
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| 06.12.2023 02:15
High-speed rail line linking Las Vegas and Los Angeles area gets $3B Biden administration pledge
The long-awaited high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area has received a major boost with a pledge of $3 billion from the Biden administration. Nevada elected officials announced the funding for the $12 billion project, led by Brightline West, which has been in discussion for...
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| 03.12.2023 10:26
US Schools Embrace Online Therapy Amid Counselor Shortage
The rise of telehealth therapy services in response to the increasing mental health struggles among American youth is creating a booming new business, with venture capitalists investing in school teletherapy companies. At least 16 of the 20 largest public school districts in the US now offer online...
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| 29.11.2023 06:55
Amazon Introduces Q, an AI-powered Business Chatbot
At an annual conference for its AWS cloud computing service in Las Vegas, Amazon made the announcement about Q, its new business chatbot. This move is seen as a response to competitors who have already introduced chatbots that have captivated the public's attention. One such competitor is OpenAI, a...
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| 22.11.2023 02:31
Vogt resigns as CEO of Cruise following safety questions, recalls of self-driving vehicles
In a surprising turn of events, Kyle Vogt has announced his resignation as the CEO of Cruise, General Motors' autonomous vehicle unit. This decision comes amid growing concerns over the safety of self-driving cars and follows a recent incident involving one of Cruise's vehicles dragging a pedestria...
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| 21.11.2023 11:51
Fortnite CEO Calls Google 'Crooked' Bully in Android App Trial
In an antitrust trial in San Francisco, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney accused Google of being a ruthless bully that utilizes shady tactics to protect its predatory payment system. Sweeney's testimony came as part of Epic Games' attempt to disrupt Google's Play Store for Android apps. This trial is one...
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| 21.11.2023 05:38
Artists urge U.S. copyright reforms, tech industry resists AI regulations
Country singers, romance novelists, video game artists, and voice actors are urgently requesting relief from the potential threat that artificial intelligence (AI) poses to their livelihoods. Thousands of letters have been submitted to the U.S. Copyright Office expressing concerns about the replica...
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| 21.11.2023 03:43
Corporate and Global Leaders Brace for AI's Transformative Impact on the Future
World Leaders and Tech Titans Gather in San Francisco to Discuss the Future of AI SAN FRANCISCO - The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference in San Francisco has brought together President Joe Biden, global leaders, and tech CEOs to delve into the complexities of artificial intelligence (AI)....
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| 20.11.2023 17:00
Driverless Taxis Stress Cities with Lost Time
In a recent incident in San Francisco, the increasing presence of self-driving taxis has taken a toll on city services. Adam Wood, a firefighter, responded to a 911 call in the Mission neighborhood and loaded a patient into an ambulance. However, their path was blocked by a driverless vehicle opera...
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| 20.11.2023 06:52
Sam Altman Returns to OpenAI
Sam Altman, the recently ousted CEO of OpenAI, has sparked speculation about a potential return to the company after posting a photo of himself at the company's headquarters in San Francisco. Altman's appearance at OpenAI has fueled rumors that the board that fired him may be reconsidering their de...
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| 18.11.2023 02:05
OpenAI Board Fires CEO Sam Altman, Shaking Up ChatGPT Creator
OpenAI, the organization behind the viral chatbot ChatGPT, made a shocking announcement on Friday that its CEO and founder, Sam Altman, has been fired and will be leaving the company immediately. The decision came after an internal investigation revealed that Altman had not been consistently honest...
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