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DOJ accuses Google of destroying key evidence in landmark antitrust case

In the final day of arguments in the Google anti-trust case, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has...

Jack Dorsey leaves Bluesky board

Bluesky, the decentralized social network, recently saw the departure of its most prominent backer, Jack Dorsey, from its...

Warren Buffett warns AI May Be Better for Scammers than Society

Warren Buffett, the renowned investor, warned shareholders at his annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) being misused...

States rethink data centres as ‘electricity hogs’ strain the grid

With data centres consuming a growing share of the nation's electricity, some states are reconsidering the incentives they offer to these "electricity hogs." Concerns...

Open AI to launch search engine to compete with Google? Hashtag Trending, Friday, May 3, 2024

“Insider” Jimmy Apples says OpenAI is going to launch a search engine to compete with Google, Intel is...

Developer of “Unfollow Everything” sues Meta over control of social feeds

Ethan Zuckerman, an associate professor at the University of Massachusetts—Amherst, has filed a lawsuit against Meta, arguing that...

New York business leaders most optimistic about impact of AI: Accenture study

New York City's business elite are increasingly optimistic about the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, according to a...

Intel’s foundry business suffers $7 billion loss in 2023 amidst ambitious expansion

Intel's expansion into the foundry business as part of its IDM 2.0 strategy has resulted in a staggering...

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Hashtag Trending for World Password Day, Thursday, May 2nd, 2024

Security firm Okta warns of an unprecendented password stuffing attack that is piggybacking on regular user’s mobile and...

Google Chrome’s new post-quantum cryptography causes connection issues

The latest update to Google Chrome, version 124, which integrates a new quantum-resistant encryption mechanism, has led to...

UK legislation bans weak passwords

Starting Monday, the UK will enforce new laws banning the sale of devices with weak default passwords such...

Massive Credential Stuffing attack exploits home devices

Okta, a leading authentication service, is raising alarms over a massive credential-stuffing attack that cleverly disguises fraudulent login...

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Tests unable to distinguish AI from human reviews

AI-generated restaurant reviews can now pass the Turing test,...

Zuckerberg shares his vision with investors and Meta stock tanks

In an era where instant gratification is often the...

AI surpasses human benchmarks in most areas: Stanford report

Stanford University’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) has...

Microsoft and OpenAI partner to build a $100 Billion AI supercomputer “Stargate”

In a bold stride towards computational supremacy, Microsoft, in...

US Bill Aims to Unveil AI Training Data Sources Amid Copyright Concerns

In a significant move toward transparency, a bill was...

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Cancelling your credit card may not stop streaming service charges

Many consumers believe that changing their credit card can...

The race to harness AI in big banks heats up

The journey to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the...

IMF reports that 40 percent of global employment could be disrupted by AI

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark...

Reverse ATMs becomes solution for cashless business

To accommodate the expanding number of cashless companies, reverse...

Shopify teams up with Melio to launch bill pay tool

Melio, a B2B payments firm, has teamed with Shopify...

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US federal government no longer requires degree for cybersecurity jobs. Hashtag Trending Wed May 1st

The US federal government relaxes the requirement for university degrees for cyber security professionals, a new study finds that AI may have more empathy that human therapists, Elon Musk lays off an...

Tesla intensifies layoffs, including key executives and Supercharger team

Tesla is continuing its aggressive cost-cutting measures with a new round of layoffs that not only affect senior executives but also the majority of its Supercharger team. This decision comes on the...

ChatGPT Plus expands memory feature, excludes Europe and Korea

OpenAI has recently expanded the availability of its Memory feature to more ChatGPT Plus users, allowing the AI to retain information from conversations to streamline interactions. This feature, initially rolled out in...

TikTok battle is just getting started: Hashtag Trending show notes for Tuesday, April 30th, 2024

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Founders of cryptocurrency firm charged with laundering over $100 million

In a major crackdown on cryptocurrency-related crimes, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York has announced charges against Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, founders of the cryptocurrency...

Meta to face EU investigation over disinformation under Digital Services Act

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