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Warner Bros’ MultiVersus finally gets a re-release date

After an open beta last year, Warner Bros.’ MultiVersus has an official release date for the free-to-play game. Warner Bros.-owned Player First Games has announced that MultiVersus will return in full from May 28, 2024. Spanning multiple franchises (and not … Continue reading

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OpenAI denies Elon Musk lawsuit claim that there ever was founding agreement

Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI claimed the startup breached a “founding agreement” not to keep code private. OpenAI says there never was an agreement.

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Trump says a ban on TikTok would only help Facebook

After trying to ban TikTok when he was president, Mr Trump now opposes a bill that targets the app.

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TikTok creators look for other places to make money as threat of U.S. ban gains steam

Charli D’Amelio, the second-most followed creator on TikTok, is looking to diversify her business as political tension builds.

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The loneliness of the robotic humanoid

Perhaps a few years from now, the halls of the Georgia World Congress Center will be peppered with humanoid robots the week of Modex. In 2024, however, Digit stands alone at the supply chain show. It’s a testament to Agility’s … Continue reading

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Four things we learned when US spy chiefs testified to Congress

Cyberattacks, regional conflict, weapons of mass destruction, terrorism, commercial spyware, AI, misinformation, disinformation, deepfakes and TikTok. These are just some of the top perceived threats that the United States faces, according to the U.S. government’s intelligence agency’s latest global risk … Continue reading

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Should artists be paid for training data? OpenAI VP wouldn’t say

Should artists whose work was used to train generative AI like ChatGPT be compensated for their contributions? Peter Deng, VP of consumer product at OpenAI — the maker of ChatGPT — was loath to give an answer when asked on … Continue reading

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Department of Homeland Security is scouring gaming communities for ‘extremist content’

The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are working with gaming community platforms to track ‘extremist content’.” Thanks to a new government report from the US Government Accountability Office (GAO), it’s been revealed that the FBI and the … Continue reading

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European Commission breached privacy laws with Microsoft software use

The European Commission’s use of Microsoft software is in breach of data protection laws. Following a probe by the European Union’s (EU) privacy regulator, the bloc’s executive body was also made aware that it had failed to put in place … Continue reading

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Reddit striving for $6.4 billion valuation in upcoming IPO

Reddit is seeking a valuation of up to $6.4 billion in its upcoming flotation on the New York Stock Exchange. The social media platform’s IPO is inching closer. The launch, under the ticker RDDT, is expected by the end of … Continue reading

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