ChatGPT records downtime worldwide

ChatGPT has been reported to have connectivity issues all over the world. The outage only affected ChatGPT. The OpenAI API and other research websites remained operational, powering ChatGPT alternatives and services such as Microsoft’s Bing Chate. Furthermore, OpenAI’s other models, such as DALL-E 2, remained online. This outage began in the last 45 minutes. ChatGPT […]

Tencent developing Chatbot tool similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT

Tencent has reportedly formed a team to create a product similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT language model. Tencent’s project, according to sources, aims to create a chatbot that can understand and respond to natural language, similar to ChatGPT’s capabilities. This product is being developed in accordance with Tencent’s strategy to expand its AI capabilities and improve […]

AWS and Microsoft steps up efforts to make data centers sustainable

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft have made efforts to make their data centers more sustainable. Both companies have pledged to reduce their carbon footprints, with AWS promising to use 100% renewable energy by 2030 and Microsoft aiming for carbon neutrality by the same year. Both companies are developing their own wind and solar farms […]

EU refuses to take sides in Big Tech ‘fair share’ debate

EU Industry Commissioner Thierry Breton stated that he would not take sides in the debate over big tech companies paying their fair share of taxes, which is expected to be a hot topic at the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The event provides a venue for technology companies to showcase their wares and discuss […]

Snapchat releases chatbot powered by ChatGPT

Snapchat has launched a chatbot powered by the most recent version of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. According to Snap CEO Evan Spiegel, AI chatbots will increasingly become a part of people’s daily lives. Snapchat’s bot, dubbed “My AI,” will be pinned to the app’s chat tab above conversations with friends. While the bot will initially be available […]

Twitter reportedly lays off another 200

Twitter has announced that as part of its restructuring plan, it will lay off approximately 200 employees. According to the New York Times, the layoffs will affect employees across departments, including engineering and product teams. Esther Crawford, the creator of a popular sleeping bag meme on the platform, was among those affected. Esther Crawford, CEO […]

Marriott announces Drew Pinto as revenue head

Marriott International announced the appointment of Drew Pinto as EVP and Chief Revenue and Technology Officer. Pinto will report to Anthony Capuano, CEO. “The size and scale of our company is significant, and we expect it to be even more so given the exciting opportunities ahead of us,” said Anthony Capuano, President and CEO, Marriott […]

Microsoft employees could access user conversations through chatbot

According to a recent report, Microsoft employees have access to private user conversations conducted via its chatbot, ChatGPT. Users on the platform use the chatbot to have conversations, receive support, and access other features. However, the company has admitted that some employees were able to read the platform’s user conversations, raising serious privacy concerns. The […]

U.S.-based Dish Network hit by ransomware attack

Dish Network, a U.S.-based satellite television provider, was recently hit by a ransomware attack, resulting in a service outage for its customers. Dish’s ability to provide satellite TV and internet services was temporarily disrupted as a result of the attack. According to the company, it is working to restore its services as soon as possible. […]