Monthly Archives: July 2023

Microsoft-Activision ruling highlights Lina Khan’s struggles to fight tech

The FTC’s challenge of the $68.7 billion deal between Microsoft and Activision has been one of its biggest swings under Chair Khan, but it faces a major hurdle.

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Activision Blizzard stock surges 11% after judge rules on Microsoft deal

Shares of Activision Blizzard popped after a judge denied the Federal Trade Commission’s injunction request to stop Microsoft from acquiring it.

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Anthropic — the $4.1 billion OpenAI rival — debuts new A.I. chatbot and opens it to public

Anthropic, founded two years ago by former OpenAI research executives, debuted its new AI chatbot called Claude 2, and invited the public to use it

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AI Is Not the Solution to the Customer Experience in Australia … Yet

For all the interest in leveraging AI to enhance the customer experience, in Australia customers continue to prefer human-led interactions. The post AI Is Not the Solution to the Customer Experience in Australia … Yet appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Cybersecurity professional accused of stealing $9 million in crypto

The U.S. government accused a cybersecurity professional of hacking a cryptocurrency exchange and stealing around $9 million in cryptocurrency, in what looks like a case of an ethical hacker turning rogue, then trying to appear ethical again. In a press … Continue reading

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Astranis will launch a dedicated internet satellites for the Philippines next year

Space-based internet startup Astranis inked a new deal to launch and operate a dedicated satellite for the Philippines, which will provide enough bandwidth to connect up to two million people. Astranis is partnering with satellite services provider Orbits Corp, which … Continue reading

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How Regulatory Requirements Impact Software Development in 2023

The world of tech regulation is ever-changing as new technologies, guidelines, and reporting requirements arise. If you’re developing software in such a rapidly evolving landscape, you’ll have an increasing number of challenges to overcome. With new regulations set to go … Continue reading

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Amazon Prime Day 2023: 5 Best Laptop Deals

Discover the best laptop deals from top brands to budget-friendly options for Amazon Prime Day 2023. The post Amazon Prime Day 2023: 5 Best Laptop Deals appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Twitter blocks links to rival Threads, while CEO downplays reports of traffic decline

Recently hired Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino is pushing back at reports that Twitter traffic is tanking as a result of the July 5th launch of a new competitor, Instagram Threads, but the company does seem to be concerned about the … Continue reading

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Shutterstock expands deal with OpenAI to build generative AI tools

Shutterstock today announced that it plans to expand its existing deal with OpenAI to provide the startup with training data for its AI models. Over the next six years, OpenAI will license data from Shutterstock including images, videos and music … Continue reading

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