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  1. 91
    Politics

    Peter Thiel Expresses Disillusionment with Trump Administration, Withdraws 2024 Support in Interview

    Thiel, who has been a prominent supporter and donor to Trump, stated that he will not be contributing financially to Trump or any other candidate in the upcoming 2024 presidential campaign.

    955 DAYS AGO

  2. 92
    Artificial Intelligence

    Microsoft Temporarily Restricts Employee Access to ChatGPT Amid Security Concerns

    Microsoft emphasized the need for caution when using external AI services like ChatGPT, Midjourney, or Replika, citing privacy and security risks. Despite this, the block on ChatGPT and Canva, another design software, was later retracted from the advisory.

    955 DAYS AGO

  3. 93
    Artificial Intelligence

    Alibaba Launches Advanced AI Model Tongyi Qianwen 2.0, Expands Rivalry with Amazon and Microsoft

    The Chinese e-commerce and cloud computing behemoth announced the release of Tongyi Qianwen 2.0, its new sophisticated large language model (LLM). LLMs, trained on extensive data sets, are the technological foundation for generative AI tools like ChatGPT, developed by American company OpenAI.

    965 DAYS AGO

  4. 94
    Politics

    Advocacy Groups Urge AI Worker Protections in Letter to Sen. Schumer

    The advocacy groups pointed to allegations of major corporations, including Amazon, Google, and Walmart, using AI or other technological tools for employee surveillance. They emphasized the need for legislative measures to prevent such companies from profiting through the exploitation of tech-driven surveillance.

    970 DAYS AGO

  5. 95
    Cybersecurity

    RTX Divests its Cybersecurity Division for $1.3 Billion Amid Quarterly Sales Decline

    Defense giant RTX has announced the sale of its cybersecurity division for $1.3 billion to an undisclosed party.

    970 DAYS AGO

  6. 96
    Business & Finance

    Intel Shares Decline as Nvidia and AMD Venture into Arm-based PC Chips; Arm Stocks Surge

    At present, Intel dominates the PC chip market, with AMD trailing behind. Over half of Intel's revenue from the quarter ending in June was from PC chip sales.

    973 DAYS AGO

  7. 97
    Business & Finance

    X Introduces New Subscription Tiers Amidst Financial Challenges and Competitive Pressure

    The first subscription model offers users a more affordable rate with full access to all features but does not reduce the number of ads. The second subscription, priced higher, promises an ad-free experience.

    976 DAYS AGO

  8. 98
    Business & Finance

    Amazon Pharmacy Unveils Drone Delivery for Medications in College Station, Texas

    Despite Amazon's stock experiencing a slight dip of around 1% on Wednesday, its Pharmacy division continues to grow. Originating from Amazon's 2018 purchase of PillPack, Amazon Pharmacy debuted in 2020, offering a comprehensive online pharmacy platform.

    978 DAYS AGO

  9. 99
    Artificial Intelligence

    AI Pioneer Geoffrey Hinton Warns of Machines Surpassing Human Control

    Hinton, 75, highlighted the speed at which AI technology is advancing, suggesting it could surpass human intelligence within half a decade. This rapid evolution could result in AI systems being uncontrollable if they start self-modifying through their own coding.

    985 DAYS AGO

  10. 100
    Politics

    Utah Takes Legal Action Against TikTok Over Child Safety Concerns

    This move by Utah claims that TikTok lures children into extended usage, conceals the true nature of its safety measures, and misrepresents its autonomy from its parent company in China, ByteDance, as informed by The Associated Press.

    985 DAYS AGO

  11. 101
    Cybersecurity

    Clorox Experiences Significant Disruptions Following August Cyberattack

    The security filing released on Monday highlighted the unauthorized activities detected on their IT systems on Aug. 14. As a response, the company took several systems offline for remediation.

    991 DAYS AGO

  12. 102
    Cybersecurity

    BlackBerry Announces Split of IoT and Cybersecurity Divisions

    This move follows a trend where businesses are seeking a streamlined corporate model, allowing investors to more accurately assess distinct segments. For instance, earlier this week, the company once known as Kellogg Co. finalized its spinoff.

    991 DAYS AGO

  13. 103
    Politics

    Senators Question TikTok on ByteDance Ties Amid Executive Shifts

    These transitions have raised eyebrows among U.S. TikTok employees, especially since TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew had previously emphasized to Congress the distinction between TikTok and ByteDance.

    991 DAYS AGO

  14. 104
    Politics

    Engagement Surge for State Media on Platform X Post the Removal of 'State-Affiliated' Labels

    NewsGuard's in-depth analysis of media patterns and misinformation highlighted that 12 state media accounts from the mentioned countries observed an increase in likes and reposts of their content, escalating from 2.93 million to 4.98 million in the subsequent 90 days post the removal of the labeling.

    999 DAYS AGO

  15. 105
    Cybersecurity

    Evolution Equity Partners and Women Who Code Collaborate to Close the Gender Gap in Cybersecurity

    This collaboration was inaugurated with Evolution Equity Partners making a significant donation to Women Who Code.

    1006 DAYS AGO

  16. 106
    Politics

    AI's Role in Misinformation Raises Concerns Ahead of 2024 Election

    2020's Trump supporters were twice as prone to express decreased trust in the election results due to AI as compared to Biden voters. Breaking down the numbers, 47% of those concerned about AI misinformation were Trump voters, while 27% supported Biden.

    1014 DAYS AGO

  17. 107
    Cybersecurity

    MGM Resorts Faces Cybersecurity Challenges; Systems Across US Affected

    The disturbance commenced on Sunday. The impact on booking systems and gaming areas in various states, such as New York, Ohio, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and notably in Las Vegas, remains uncertain, according to company representative Brian Ahern.

    1014 DAYS AGO

  18. 108
    Business & Finance

    Qualcomm Extends 5G Modem Supply to Apple Until 2026 Despite Earlier Predictions

    Qualcomm's continued collaboration with Apple is set to enhance its handset business, which recorded sales of $5.26 billion in the quarter ending in June. Given that roughly 21% of Qualcomm’s $44.

    1015 DAYS AGO

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