ByteDance Fires Intern for Tampering with AI Model Training
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, confirmed it dismissed an intern in August for allegedly sabotaging its artificial intelligence (AI) model training project. The intern, who worked on ByteDance’s commercialization…
South Korea’s New Drone Serves as a Flying Shopping Cart
South Korean researchers have unveiled a new drone prototype that functions as a “flying shopping cart,” designed to transport goods over uneven terrain. Developed by a team from the Seoul…
Ford Urges EV Owners to Stop Using Tesla NACS Adapters
Ford has advised its electric vehicle customers to stop using Tesla NACS adapters due to concerns that some units could cause slower charging speeds or damage the charging port. The…
Qualcomm Brings AI Power to Mobile Chips with New Snapdragon 8 Elite
Qualcomm announced on Monday that it is integrating technology initially developed for its laptop chips into its mobile phone processors, with the goal of enhancing their capabilities for generative AI…
DJI Sues US Defense Department to Remove Chinese Military Label
DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, is escalating its legal battle against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to remove its designation as a “Chinese Military Company.” DJI argues that…
Perplexity AI Looks to Raise $500 Million at $8 Billion Valuation
Perplexity AI is reportedly in discussions to raise $500 million in a new funding round, which could more than double its valuation to $8 billion or higher, according to sources…
Internet Archive Hackers Exploit Zendesk Access Again
Hackers who breached the Internet Archive earlier this month continue to exploit the organization’s security vulnerabilities, now using exposed Zendesk access tokens to send unauthorized email blasts. Despite the Archive’s…
Fuji Soft Backs KKR’s Initial Offer as Bain Presents Higher Proposal
The board of Japan’s Fuji Soft (9749.T) is continuing to back the first stage of a 558.4 billion yen ($3.72 billion) buyout offer from KKR, despite receiving a higher counter-offer…
Mira Murati Starts Fundraising for AI Startup After Leaving OpenAI
Mira Murati, the former Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, is currently in the process of raising venture capital for a new artificial intelligence (AI) startup, according to Reuters. Murati, who…
Musk Gives Away $1 Million Daily to Petition Signers in Support of Trump
Elon Musk is offering $1 million every day to one person who signs a petition from his political action committee (PAC), America PAC, in support of the U.S. Constitution. The…
Apple’s iPhone Sales in China Climb 20% in First Three Weeks
Apple’s new iPhone sales in China surged 20% in the first three weeks following their launch, according to data from research firm Counterpoint. This growth compares to the 2023 model’s…
Nvidia, Google, and Microsoft Showcase AI Solutions for Health-Care Workers
Nvidia, Google, Microsoft, and a host of other tech companies are heading to Las Vegas to showcase their AI-powered health-care tools, aimed at reducing the administrative burden on doctors and…
Samsung delays ASML chip equipment deliveries for new Texas factory, sources reveal
Samsung Electronics has delayed receiving deliveries of ASML’s chipmaking equipment for its new $17 billion factory in Taylor, Texas, as it faces challenges securing major customers for the project, according…
Waymo Rewards San Francisco Riders with $3 Credit For Transit Station Trips
Waymo is offering a $3 credit to Bay Area riders of its autonomous robotaxi service when they travel to or from select public transit stations in San Francisco. This pilot…
ChatGPT App Now Available for Windows Users
OpenAI has introduced a new preview version of its ChatGPT app for Windows, now available exclusively to ChatGPT Plus, Team, Enterprise, and Edu users. This early version of the app,…
Casio Systems Remain Down After Ransomware Attack
Japanese electronics giant Casio has confirmed that several of its systems remain unusable almost two weeks after being hit by a ransomware attack. A Casio spokesperson, Ayuko Hara, informed TechCrunch…
New FTC Rule Makes Canceling Subscriptions Easier
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is introducing a new rule designed to simplify the process for canceling recurring subscriptions and memberships. The “click-to-cancel” rule requires businesses offering subscription-based services,…
Autonomous Driving Company Pony AI Targets US IPO with Strong Backing from Toyota
Pony AI, a Chinese autonomous driving firm backed by Toyota, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. This marks another indication of rising investor interest…
Nissan Ariya Drivers Get Access to Tesla’s Supercharger Stations
Nissan has joined Tesla’s network of charging stations, allowing Nissan Ariya drivers to locate and pay for Superchargers through the MyNissan app. This update will give Ariya drivers access to…
Nvidia stock sets new record, surpasses June milestone
Nvidia’s stock surged to a new record on Thursday as investors reignited interest in artificial intelligence, marking a significant gain after a brief summer slowdown. The stock climbed more than…