AI chief quits over "exploitative" copyright row
Former Stability AI executive says it's not acceptable to use other people's work without permission......»»
Fisker names third accounting chief since October as shares plunge
Fisker said it named Angel Salinas as chief accounting officer after the EV automaker lost two previous top accountants since October. Its stock price is down by about a third this year......»»
Citing “crew safety,” NASA delays upcoming Artemis missions by about a year
"We must be realistic." Enlarge / Orion, the Earth, and the Moon, captured during the Artemis I mission. (credit: NASA) Citing "crew safety" as the agency's chief priority, NASA officials outlined a new schedule for the.....»»
OpenAI says it’s “impossible” to create useful AI models without copyrighted material
"Copyright today covers virtually every sort of human expression" and cannot be avoided. Enlarge (credit: OpenAI) ChatGPT developer OpenAI recently acknowledged the necessity of using copyrighted material in the developm.....»»
“We are worried,” says European rocket chief at prospect of launch competition
On the continent, Ariane 6 may be the last launcher with a monopoly. Enlarge / Artist's view of the configuration of Ariane 6 using four boosters on the ELA-4 launch pad together with its mobile gantry. (credit: ESA-D. Ducros).....»»
Social engineer reveals effective tricks for real-world intrusions
In this Help Net Security interview, Jayson E. Street, Chief Adversarial Officer at Secure Yeti, discusses intriguing aspects of social engineering and unconventional methods for gathering target information. Street explores the overlooked threat of.....»»
EU antitrust chief to meet with Tim Cook to discuss fines and regulation
The European Union's Margrethe Vestager is to meet with Apple's Tim Cook, Google's Sundar Pichai and more Big Tech executives to discuss EU digital regulation.Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice-President of the European CommissionDespite leading Euro.....»»
OpenAI and Microsoft sued by NY Times for copyright infringement
The NY Times has filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI and its backer, Microsoft, of infringing its copyright by using its content to train their AI-powered products......»»
NY Times copyright suit wants OpenAI to delete all GPT instances
Shows evidence that GPT-based systems will reproduce Times articles if asked. Enlarge / Microsoft is named in the suit for allegedly building the system that allowed GPT derivatives to be trained using infringing material. (credi.....»»
Apple’s iPhone design chief headed to LoveFrom to work with Jony Ive on AI devices
Earlier this month, Bloomberg reported that Tang Tan, Apple’s chief iPhone and Apple Watch designer, is leaving the company in February. Now, more details have emerged to reveal that Tan is headed to LoveFrom to be reunited with Jony Ive. more.....»»
Apple’s iPhone design chief jumps ship to work with Jony Ive
Apple’s iPhone and Apple Watch design chief is leaving the tech giant to work with Jony Ive, the man who led Apple’s design decisions until 2019......»»
Fossil might have called it quits on Wear OS smartwatches
A recent thread on Reddit has suggested that Fossil could be done with its Wear OS smartwatches. The post Fossil might have called it quits on Wear OS smartwatches appeared first on Phandroid. When it comes to Wear OS smartwatches, it’s.....»»
How do financial incentives for CEOs affect business outcomes? Bonuses have minimal effect, stock options have none
Financial incentives for chief executive officers (CEOs) are thought to motivate them to lead their company toward achieving important business objectives. In the first systematic review of all research on CEO incentives, researchers assessed the pre.....»»
Acting NHTSA chief Ann Carlson is stepping down
Carlson, who has run the agency since September 2022, said she will leave her post on Dec. 26. NHTSA Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman will serve as acting administrator......»»
"It"s finished!": IEA boss says COP28 bid farewell to fossil fuels
While the UN's COP28 climate summit marked a pivot moment, when the world pledged to say "goodbye" to fossil fuels, International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol told AFP on Friday, it needs to now urgently boost finance for the energy transition in.....»»
Space Force chief: Timing of Chinese spaceplane launch “no coincidence”
US and Chinese spaceplanes are "two of the most watched objects" in orbit. File photo of the US military's X-37B test vehicle after a landing in 2012. (credit: Boeing) China has launched its top-secret military spaceplan.....»»
GM"s Cruise to slash 24% of work force following management purge
The layoffs are primarily in commercial operations and related corporate functions and come after Cruise fired nine executives on Wednesday, including its chief operating officer. .....»»
GM names Marissa West as N.A. president, shuffles product development execs
Product development and purchasing chief Doug Parks will retire after nearly 40 years with the automaker, and Rory Harvey will fill a newly created role as president of global markets......»»
Jeep Renegade axed in U.S., Canada as brand moves upscale
The brand's move to trim the lower end of its lineup comes as the new CEO and North American chief try to reverse falling sales by adding burly $100,000 SUVs and premium-priced electrified models......»»
Industry veteran Julie Fream to step down as CEO of auto suppliers association
Collin Shaw, the manufacturers association's chief commercial vehicle officer and COO for its Original Equipment Suppliers group, will succeed Fream on April 1......»»
ULA chief says Vulcan rocket will slip to 2024 after ground system issues
The Colorado-based launch company will end 2023 with just three launches. Enlarge / ULA's Vulcan rocket rolls to the launch pad for testing. (credit: United Launch Alliance) United Launch Alliance will not see the debut.....»»