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Don’t blindly trust what AI tells you – Google’s Sundar Pichai
Posted on | CommentPeople should not “blindly trust” everything AI tools tell them, the boss of Google’s parent company Alphabet has told the BBC. In an exclusive interview, chief executive Sundar Pichai said that AI models are “prone to errors” and urged people … Read more →
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Apple unveils new $3,499 augmented reality headset that blends “real world with the virtual world”
Posted on | CommentAs expected, Apple has officially taken the wraps off its highly anticipated mixed-reality headset at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference. Apple kept us guessing until the very end of the event, leading with some new Mac updates and its usual … Read more →
Elon Musk names Linda Yaccarino new Twitter boss
Posted on | CommentElon Musk has named a new chief executive of Twitter, just over six months after his controversial takeover of the social media company. The billionaire said Linda Yaccarino, the former head of advertising at NBCUniversal, would oversee business operations at … Read more →
AI ‘godfather’ Geoffrey Hinton warns of dangers as he quits Google
Posted on | CommentA man widely seen as the godfather of artificial intelligence (AI) has quit his job, warning about the growing dangers from developments in the field. Geoffrey Hinton, aged 75, announced his resignation from Google in a statement to the New … Read more →
Twitter’s blue ticks disappear as Musk attacks NY Times
Posted on | CommentThe New York Times has lost its blue tick on Twitter after it said it would not pay to remain verified. Twitter has started removing verification badges from accounts which already had a blue tick, after announcing they would be … Read more →
The other Chinese apps taking the US and UK by storm
Posted on | CommentTikTok, the most popular free app in the US, has in recent days been making headlines not for its content but for alleged links to the Chinese Communist Party. Its boss, Shou Zi Chew, appeared before US politicians at Congress … Read more →
Twitter says parts of source code leaked online
Posted on | CommentParts of the source code which underpins multi-billionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform have been leaked online, Twitter says. It says the code was posted on GitHub, a Microsoft-owned service where software developers share code. It has now been taken … Read more →
AI is most important tech advance in decades – Bill Gates
Posted on | CommentMicrosoft co-founder Bill Gates says the development of artificial intelligence (AI) is the most important technological advance in decades. In a blog post on Tuesday, he called it as fundamental as the creation of the microprocessor, the personal computer, the … Read more →
Meta lay-offs: Facebook owner to cut 10,000 staff
Posted on | CommentMeta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs. It will be the second wave of mass redundancies from the tech giant, which laid off 11,000 employees last November. Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said … Read more →
Samsung to invest in South Korea mega chip-making plan
Posted on | CommentElectronics giant Samsung says it plans to invest around 300tn won ($230.8bn; £189.6bn) over 20 years in the South Korean government’s push to develop a mega semiconductor hub in the country. This will be put towards building five chip factories, … Read more →
Twitter sued by Crown Estate over alleged unpaid rent at UK HQ
Posted on | CommentTwitter is being sued by the Crown Estate over alleged unpaid rent for their London headquarters. The Estate – which oversees a property portfolio belonging to the King – filed a claim against Twitter in the High Court in London … Read more →
Musk feuds with Apple over Twitter advertising
Posted on | CommentElon Musk has said Apple has halted most of its advertising on Twitter and accused the company of threatening to remove the platform from its app store. The feud comes as many companies have halted spending on Twitter amid concerns … Read more →
Twitter confirms fee for blue-tick verification after Musk takeover
Posted on | CommentTwitter has confirmed plans to allow users to buy blue-tick verified status. In an update for Apple devices, the company said the feature would be open to users in certain countries who sign up to its Twitter Blue service for … Read more →
Job cuts to rock Twitter
Posted on | CommentTwitter says it will inform its staff on Friday about whether they will be laid off following the firm’s takeover by Elon Musk. In an internal email, the social media company said the cuts are “an effort to place Twitter … Read more →
Twitter blue tick to be revamped – Elon Musk
Posted on | CommentNew Twitter owner Elon Musk has said the process of gaining a prestigious “blue tick” will be revised, amid reports the firm could start charging $20 (£17) per month to be verified. Mr Musk tweeted the verification process was being … Read more →
Apple reveals iPhone 14 Pro and Watch Ultra
Posted on | CommentApple has unveiled the iPhone 14, with emergency satellite connectivity and car crash detection technology, at a launch event in the US. The company revealed four versions of the new handset at its Cupertino headquarters, with an audience attending in … Read more →
WhatsApp to let users react with any emoji, not just its chosen 6
Posted on | CommentWhatsApp users will soon have the ability to react to messages with any emoji, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced in a Facebook post.. “We’re rolling out the ability to use any emoji as a reaction on WhatsApp,” the CEO wrote … Read more →
Instagram video selfies trial to verify age of teens
Posted on | CommentInstagram is exploring new ways for teenagers to verify their age and comply with platform rules. The Meta-owned app is testing video selfies with facial analysis software as a new age-verification method. Some users on Instagram try to skirt its … Read more →
Google unveils new Pixel Watch
Posted on | CommentGoogle has unveiled its first smartwatch at its annual developer conference. The Google Pixel Watch combines its own Wear operating system with Fitbit health tracking. Fitbit was acquired by Google for $2.1bn (£1.7bn) in 2019. The watch can be paired … Read more →
Elon Musk lines up $7bn backing for Twitter deal
Posted on | CommentBillionaire Elon Musk has lined up 19 new investors to help with his $44bn (£35.5bn) purchase of Twitter. The commitments, totalling $7.1bn, will allow Mr Musk to reduce his own risk in the deal which has been approved by Twitter’s … Read more →
Elon Musk and Twitter reach agreement for $44bn takeover
Posted on | CommentAlthough the agreement isn’t the final step, the announcement means the Tesla founder is in the end game of acquiring the social media platform. Twitter has reached an agreement for the billionaire Elon Musk to buy the social media platform … Read more →
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