Monthly Archives: November 2024

Bluesky promises more verification and an ‘aggressive’ approach to impersonation

As more celebrities and popular influencers join Bluesky, the fast-growing social media service has been facing more concerns around impersonation and verified identity. The Bluesky Safety team posted Friday that the company has updated its impersonation policy to be “more … Continue reading

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Elon Musk files for injunction to halt OpenAI’s transition to a for-profit

Attorneys for tech billionaire Elon Musk have filed for a preliminary injunction against OpenAI, several of its co-founders, and its investor and close collaborator, Microsoft, to prevent OpenAI and other named defendants from engaging in what Musk’s counsel claims is … Continue reading

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Why so many games are failing right now – and why others are breakout hits

Making games is hard and, in 2024, getting people to buy them is another challenge.

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Cate Blanchett ‘deeply concerned’ by AI impact

The Australian actress says the threat of AI is “very real” as “you can totally replace anyone”.

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Why Olympic champion cyclist Sir Chris Hoy is backing Skarper to make any bike an e-bike

As one of the most decorated track cyclists of all time, Sir Chris Hoy might not seem an obvious candidate to back the burgeoning electric bike movement. The common refrain, after all, is that e-bikes aren’t real bikes. However, the … Continue reading

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Climate VCs are cautiously optimistic about a second Trump term — here’s why

President-elect Donald Trump made no secret during his campaigning that he doesn’t think the U.S. should take an aggressive stance on climate change. From leading chants of “drill, baby, drill” to frequently criticizing everything from wind turbines to electric vehicles, … Continue reading

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In the new space race, hackers are hitching a ride into orbit

As space exploration rapidly evolves, so do the cybersecurity threats facing spacecraft, satellites, and space-based systems.

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Black Friday hits a record $74.4B in sales online, up 5% on last year

The momentum of Thanksgiving — which saw consumers spend a record $33.6 billion spent globally online on the day — looks like it continued into Black Friday, with a bang. Adobe said that in the U.S., consumers made a record-breaking … Continue reading

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Joco almost died at launch. Now, it’s a lifeline for e-bike delivery riders — and a profitable business

On a September morning in 2024, two Jonathan Cohens — one from the Rockaways in Queens, the other from London — stood in an empty 15,000-square-foot parking garage near Hudson Yards in New York City. As they walked over chipped … Continue reading

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Canadian news companies sue OpenAI

A group of Canadian news and media companies filed a lawsuit Friday against OpenAI, alleging that the ChatGPT maker has infringed their copyrights and unjustly enriched itself at their expense. The companies behind the lawsuit include the Toronto Star, the … Continue reading

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