Snowflake’s Silence on Its Customer Data Breaches
Snowflake, a major player in the cloud data management industry, is facing escalating security issues following multiple incidents of customer data theft. These incidents have put the company’s security protocols…
Microsoft Revises Recall Feature After Security Backlash
Microsoft is shifting its Copilot+ Recall feature, which captures and saves user activity on PCs, to an opt-in model following significant backlash from cybersecurity and privacy experts. Recall operates by…
Tektonic AI Secures $10M Funding to Develop GenAI Agents for Business Automation
In a significant development in the field of enterprise software, Seattle-based startup Tektonic has emerged from stealth mode, announcing a substantial $10 million seed funding round led by Point72 Ventures…
Google and RapidSOS Collaborate to Provide 911 Text Service Through RCS
Google has announced a collaboration with RapidSOS to introduce a new functionality in Google Messages that allows users to contact 911 through RCS (Rich Communication Services). This development is particularly…
AMD Ryzen AI 300: Achieves Up to 40% Improved Performance in Recent Benchmarks
At this year’s Computex 2024, AMD has once again positioned itself at the forefront of technological innovation with the introduction of its new Ryzen AI series of Accelerated Processing Units…
Twitch Introduces Pay-to-Play Model for DJs
Twitch has introduced a new program to address copyright issues commonly encountered by DJs using its platform. This program mandates DJs to pay a portion of their earnings to music…
Chinese robot creators aim to overcome the ‘uncanny valley’ challenge
At the recent China Humanoid Robot Developer Conference, a fascinating display captured the attention and sometimes the unease of attendees. A disembodied woman’s head, demonstrating advanced facial mimicking technology, reflected…
TikTok Tests New Streak Feature Similar to Snapchat
TikTok is currently testing a new engagement feature closely resembling the “streaks” popularized by Snapchat, as it seeks to increase user interaction and time spent on the platform. The company…
Salesforce Plans New AI Center in London as Part of $4 Billion UK Investment
Salesforce announced on Thursday, June 6, that it will establish its first and flagship artificial intelligence center in the United Kingdom, situated in London’s Blue Fin building. This initiative is…
Banks Warn of New Risks in Increasing Dependence on Big Tech for AI
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in banking continues to surge, largely driven by the innovations following OpenAI’s launch of the ChatGPT chatbot in late 2022. This technological shift is…
Apple to Address Parental Control Flaw in Upcoming Update
Apple has committed to fixing a long-standing bug in its parental control system that permits children to bypass internet restrictions and access adult content by inputting a specific nonsensical phrase…
Humane Seeks $1 Billion Sale After AI Pin Fails to Impress
Humane,the AI hardware startup founded by former Apple designers, is reportedly seeking a buyout valued at over $1 billion despite poor reception and low sales of its AI Pin device.…
Short positions in Nvidia reach $34 billion, according to S3 Partners.
As Nvidia inches closer to overtaking Microsoft as the world’s most valuable company, its rapid ascent has not gone unnoticed in the financial markets. With Nvidia’s shares skyrocketing, a significant…
Stability AI Launches New Sound Generator
Stability AI, known for its AI-powered art generator Stable Diffusion, has launched a new open AI model called Stable Audio Open, designed for generating sounds and songs. The model was…
Samsung Union Initiates First-Ever Strike Due to Wage Disagreement
On a significant day in Samsung Electronics Co.‘s history, the company witnessed its first-ever strike by the largest union, marking a pivotal moment in the tech giant’s 55-year history. The…
US Regulators Investigate Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia for Potential Antitrust Violations
Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia are under heightened scrutiny from US regulators for potential breaches of antitrust laws in the artificial intelligence sector. The Department of Justice (DoJ) and the Federal…
Sirion, Valued at Approximately $1 Billion, Acquires Eigen Amid Consolidation in Enterprise AI Tools Sector
In a strategic move that underscores the growing integration of AI technology in business applications, Sirion Labs, a pioneering company in AI-powered contract management, has acquired Eigen Technologies. This deal…
Tesla’s Elon Musk May Depart if $56 Billion Compensation Plan Fails, Board Chair Warns Shareholders
Tesla’s board chair, Robyn Denholm, is urging shareholders to approve Elon Musk’s extraordinary $56 billion compensation package, cautioning that rejecting the proposal might lead the CEO to explore other opportunities.…
Australia Ends Legal Battle to Have Violent Video Removed by X
Australia’s eSafety Commission has concluded its legal efforts to have a violent video depicting a clergyman’s stabbing removed from X (formerly Twitter). The incident, which occurred on April 15 in…
China’s Chang’e-6 Captures Historic AI-Enhanced Selfie on the Moon’s Far Side
In a groundbreaking development in space exploration, the Chang’e-6 mission has made headlines not just for its scientific accomplishments but also for the unique way it captured images on the…