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This Week in AI: Midjourney bets it can beat the copyright police

Keeping up with an industry as fast-moving as AI is a tall order. So until an AI can do it for you, here’s a handy roundup of recent stories in the world of machine learning, along with notable research and experiments we … Continue reading

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The FCC Now Says Broadband Speed Should Be at Least 100 Mbps

The old broadband standard of 25 Mbps wasn’t cutting it anymore.

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Reddit’s Sale of User Data for AI Training Draws FTC Investigation

The platform says it stands to make more than $200 million in coming years from Google and other companies that want user comments to feed AI projects. Regulators have questions.

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HashiCorp shares jump on report that company is considering a sale

Bloomberg reported on Friday that HashiCorp has engaged an outside firm to explore interest from potential buyers.

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Gumroad no longer allows most NSFW art, leaving its adult creators panicked

Gumroad, an e-commerce company for creators, updated its rules to more strictly limit NSFW content, citing restrictions from payment processors like Stripe and PayPal. For creators who sell adult art, like explicit comic books or lewd cosplay photos, these sudden … Continue reading

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Pornhub says adios! to Texas

Pornhub has decided to pack up and host its popular pornographic offerings away from the Lone Star State. The move comes from the sex-work site after being forced to restrict users residing in Texas unless they can prove their age … Continue reading

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Apple settles lawsuit over CEO China comments

Apple has agreed to pay $490 million to settle a class-action lawsuit. The suit alleges that Tim Cook, Apple’s chief executive, defrauded shareholders by hiding the fact that iPhone demand was falling in China. The preliminary settlement was filed on … Continue reading

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Kansas City Chiefs consider sports wagering implications

Super Bowl winning team the Kansas City Chiefs would consider the impact that gambling legalization would have on the team’s assets and branding options. Arrowhead Stadium, the home of the Chiefs, has been the source of much renovation and planning … Continue reading

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5 Best VPNs for Travel in 2024 (Free & Paid VPNs)

What’s the best VPN to use when traveling? Our in-depth guide helps you understand what to look for in a VPN and find the best solution for your needs.

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Starbucks ditches its Odyssey NFT program

Starbucks launched Starbucks Odyssey in 2022 as its initial foray into the web3 world. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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