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Monthly Archives: January 2024
Can AI solve the Boomer-aged programming language on Legacy systems?
Business IT leaders are beginning to receive assistance from generative AI in updating their Legacy IT systems — some of which are heavily loaded with code from the Cobal programming language. As the Wall Street Journal puts it, “…a programming … Continue reading
Elon Musk’s new startup xAI seeks to raise $6 billion to challenge OpenAI
With several investors handing sizable checks to startups to profit from what has attracted Silicon Valley’s attention in the past year — the race to create more and better AI has been escalating. Today, the billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk‘s “artificial … Continue reading
How Can Your Startup Support Cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrency will become more popular and more accepted as more mainstream businesses support it. Without that ongoing recognition and perceived legitimacy, cryptocurrencies may continue to exist in an isolated niche. But how can your startup support cryptocurrency? And how can … Continue reading
Vodafone and Three merger investigated by UK’s CMA
Three and Vodafone’s proposed merger is being called into question as the competition watchdog, the Computer and Markets Authority (CMA), begins its investigation into the possible repercussions of the merger for consumers. Vodafone and Three are the third and fourth … Continue reading
Cyberpunk devs promise new patch to sort out most common remaining issues
Cyberpunk 2077 is no stranger to large patches. Ever since i9ts botched launch back in the day, the devs at CD Projekt Red have not left the poor thing alone, constantly working away in the background to make it the … Continue reading
OpenAI and Other Tech Giants Will Have to Warn the US Government When They Start New AI Projects
The Biden administration is using the Defense Production Act to require companies to inform the Commerce Department when they start training high-powered AI algorithms.
Spotify calls Apple’s DMA compliance plan ‘extortion’ and a ‘complete and total farce’
Count Spotify among those not thrilled with how Apple has chosen to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which sets the stage for sideloading apps, alternative app stores, browser choice, and more. On Friday, the streaming music company … Continue reading
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Flexport may lay off workers yet again
Flexport, a logistics company with $2.7 billion in funding, is reportedly planning additional layoffs. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Nightshade, the tool that ‘poisons’ data, gives artists a fighting chance against AI
Intentionally poisoning someone else is never morally right. But if someone in the office keeps swiping your lunch, wouldn’t you resort to petty vengeance? For artists, protecting work from being used to train AI models without consent is an uphill … Continue reading
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Apple Isn’t Ready to Release Its Grip on the App Store
In response to new rules, the iPhone maker announced drastic changes for users in Europe. But criticism is mounting that Apple’s new system only recreates old problems.