Baidu says its AI is in the same league as GPT-4
Chinese tech giant Baidu is officially taking on GPT-4......»»
New York City unveils an "artificial intelligence action plan"
The same New York City administration to launch a "Rat Action Plan" is back with an "Artificial Intelligence Action Plan.".....»»
iPhone sales in China shrink as US political tensions grow
Demand for Apple's new iPhone 15 lineup is weaker in China than for last year's models, according to analysts......»»
LinkedIn is cutting more than 650 jobs
LinkedIn is laying off 668 people across its engineering, product, talent and finance teams as part of a broader restructuring, the social media platform announced Monday......»»
iPhone 15 demand dips in China, analysts say
Demand for Apple's new iPhone 15 lineup is weaker in China than for last year's models, according to analysts......»»
Medical imaging struggles to read dark skin. Researchers say they"ve found a way to make it easier
Traditional medical imaging -- used to diagnose, monitor or treat certain medical conditions -- has long struggled to get clear pictures of patients with dark skin, according to experts......»»
Hamas" social media following has skyrocketed since its attack
Hamas is barred from most social media platforms. But its following has surged on popular messaging app Telegram since its October 7 terror attack on Israel......»»
Adobe previews new AI editing tools
Photo-editing software maker Adobe unveiled a slew of new AI-powered tools and features last week at its annual Max event, including a dress that transforms into a wearable screen and streamlined ways to delete elements from photos......»»
Australia fines X, accusing it of "empty talk" on fighting child sexual abuse online
Australia issued a fine of $610,500 Australian dollars ($386,000) on Monday against the company formerly known as Twitter for "falling short" in disclosing information on how it tackles child sex abuse content, in yet another setback for the Elon Mus.....»»
TikTok steps up efforts to counter misinformation about Israel-Hamas war
TikTok is stepping up efforts to counter misinformation, incitement to violence and hate relating to the Israel-Hamas war on its online platform, it announced Sunday, days after the European Union (EU) warned social media companies they risked fallin.....»»
Lina Khan"s rise was heralded as an antitrust revolution. Now she has to pull it off
When the Federal Trade Commission and 17 states sued Amazon last month in a landmark antitrust case, Lina Khan, chair of the FTC, described it as a "cutting-edge" lawsuit that captures "state-of-the-art thinking" about modern monopolies in the tech i.....»»
Australia fines X accusing it of "empty talk" on fighting child sexual abuse online
Australia issued a fine of $610,500 Australian dollars ($386,000) on Monday against the company formerly known as Twitter for "falling short" in disclosing information on how it tackles child sex abuse content, in yet another setback for the Elon Mus.....»»
The Israel-Hamas war reveals how social media sells you the illusion of reality
As the Israel-Hamas war reaches the end of its first week, millions have turned to platforms including TikTok and Instagram in hopes of comprehending the brutal conflict in real time. Trending search terms on TikTok in recent days illustrate the hung.....»»
How to block graphic social media posts on your kids" phones
Many schools, psychologists and safety groups are urging parents to disable their children's social media apps over mounting concerns that Hamas plans to disseminate graphic videos of hostages captured in the Israel-Gaza war......»»
EU officials warn Google and YouTube about Hamas-Israel disinformation and graphic content
The European Commission sent a warning letter Friday to Google and its subsidiary YouTube over disinformation and graphic content linked to the Hamas-Israel conflict, in the European Union's latest effort to scrutinize Big Tech's handling of the war......»»
Microsoft completes blockbuster Activision Blizzard takeover after UK removes final hurdle
Microsoft has completed its takeover of Activision Blizzard, the maker of "Call of Duty" and other hit video games, closing one of the biggest tech deals of all time......»»
"All hands on deck." How Israel"s vital tech sector is navigating the war
Israel's vast tech sector has seen its fair share of crises, from financial downturns and the Covid-19 pandemic to periodic flare-ups in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Each time, the industry has bounced back, demonstrating why the country of just.....»»
UK removes final hurdle to Microsoft"s blockbuster Activision Blizzard deal
UK antitrust officials have approved Microsoft's planned takeover of Activision Blizzard, the maker of "Call of Duty" and other hit games, greenlighting one of the biggest tech deals of all time......»»
Chipmaker Qualcomm to lay off over 1200 California workers
Qualcomm, one of the largest microchip manufacturers globally, is scaling back its workforce......»»
EU launches probe into disinformation campaigns as X says "hundreds" of Hamas-affiliated accounts removed
X says it has removed "hundreds of Hamas-affiliated accounts" and taken down thousands of posts since the attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group, even as the European Commission formally opened an investigation into X after a previous war.....»»