Monthly Archives: May 2024

Former OpenAI board member explains why CEO Sam Altman was fired

Former OpenAI board member Helen Toner said board members learned about ChatGPT from Twitter and didn’t know CEO Sam Altman owned the OpenAI startup fund.

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Crypto exchange Gemini returns $2.2 billion to users after pausing withdrawals 18 months ago

Crypto exchange Gemini announced Wednesday that it will return $2.18 billion to users of the Earn program, which it paused withdrawals for in November 2022.

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Mark Zuckerberg is Popular Again Thanks to Meta’s Open-Source AI

After some trying years during which Mr. Zuckerberg could do little right, many developers and technologists have embraced the Meta chief as their champion of “open-source” artificial intelligence.

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What to Know About the Open Versus Closed Software Debate

A.I. companies are divided over whether the technology should be freely available to anyone for modifying and copying, or kept close for safekeeping.

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Once a Sheriff’s Deputy in Florida, Now a Source of Disinformation From Russia

In 2016, Russia used an army of trolls to interfere in the U.S. presidential election. This year, an American given asylum in Moscow may be accomplishing much the same thing all by himself.

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Fitbit’s new kid smartwatch is a little Wiimote, a little Tamagotchi

The watch features a variety of different 3D games, unlocking more play time the more kids move. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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PwC agrees deal to become OpenAI’s first reseller and largest enterprise user

PwC landed a deal Wednesday with OpenAI to become the artificial intelligence company’s first resale partner and largest enterprise user.

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From Viggle to MidJourney, Discord is an unlikely foundation for the GenAI boom

In the video, a crowd is roaring at a packed summer music festival. As a beat starts playing over the speakers, the performer finally walks on stage: it’s the Joker. Clad in his red suit, green hair and signature face … Continue reading

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Germany’s financial regulator ends anti-money laundering cap on N26 signups after $10M fine

After the Wirecard scandal, Germany’s financial regulator BaFin started to look more closely at young fintech startups that wanted to grow at a rapid pace — it’s better to be safe than sorry. In particular, N26, a Berlin-based banking startup … Continue reading

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Spotify hikes subscription price in France by 1.2% to match new music-streaming tax

Spotify has hiked its premium subscription in France by an eye-watering €0.13, in response to a new music-streaming tax. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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