Musk’s X/Twitter grants “verified” status to Hezbollah terrorists
Elon Musk’s platform X, previously known as Twitter, has come under scrutiny for providing premium services, including verification, to accounts associated with controversial groups and individuals, including leaders of Hezbollah and other entities sanctioned by the United States. This report by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP) highlights the platform’s approach to free speech, which extends […]
Hashtag Trending Jan.11- OpenAI’s GPT store; AI and disinformation top WEF’s list of global risks; Research links brain cells to computer chip
It’s here – OpenAI has launched the GPT store and I have more questions than answers at this point. AI and disinformation make it to the top of the World Economic Forum’s list of global risks, ahead of climate change and researchers publish a paper on how they have linked brain cells to a computer
X suspends prominent “leftist” journalists
The platform formerly known as Twitter, now referred to as “X,” recently suspended several prominent journalists and leftist figures without explanation. Among those affected were Ken Klippenstein of The Intercept, Steven Monacelli of Texas Observer, podcaster Rob Rousseau, and Alan MacLeod of MintPress News. These suspensions also extended to left-leaning accounts like the TrueAnon podcast […]
Hashtag Trending Dec.15- Dropbox’s new AI feature raises privacy concerns; Intel’s AI-enabled chip for PCs; X’s ad revenue continues to plunge
Dropbox communication slip up has users thinking their AI search may compromise their privacy, Intel launches its AI enabled chip for PCs. What might be behind OpenAI’s partnership with a German publishing group and our final installment of the X files for 2023. The Musk is out there. I’m your host Jim Love, CIO
X (Twitter) ad revenue drops to new lows
X’s ad revenue struggles amid boycotts. Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) is facing a significant downturn in advertising revenue. Insider sources revealed that X expects to end 2023 with around $2.5 billion in ad revenue, a substantial drop from previous years and half a billion short of its $3 billion target. In 2022, Twitter generated […]
Hashtag Trending Dec.4-AWS has ‘choice’ of AI for your infrastructure; Broadcom pushes RTO; Elon Musk drop the F bomb on advertisers
AWS holds their annual re:Invent and announces that “choice” is here on AI for your infrastructure. Return to office is dead – but not at Broadcom. Elon Musk drops the F bomb on his advertisers. And come’on – James Roy is good but admit you missed me. Didn’t ya? These and more top tech
Walmart drops ads from X/Twitter
On December 1st, Walmart announced it is no longer advertising on social media platform X, previously known as Twitter, now owned by Elon Musk. Walmart’s spokesperson stated the decision was based on finding other platforms more effective in reaching their customers. This move comes amid a broader trend of advertisers withdrawing from the platform following […]
Hashtag Trending Dec.1 Microsoft joins OpenAI’s board; Google Drive’s missing files unsolved; Study finds that AI’s still dumb
Microsoft becomes a board member of OpenAI, Google Drive unveils a new homepage to find files faster, while the mystery of the missing files remains unsolved and AI is still very dumb. These and more top tech stories on Hashtag Trending. I’m your host James Roy. Microsoft has finally joined the board of OpenAI,
Elon Musk’s X sues Media Matters over report linking ads to extremist content
Elon Musk’s X has initiated legal action against the progressive watchdog group Media Matters, in response to an analysis that linked antisemitic and pro-Nazi content on X with advertisements from some of the world’s largest media companies. This report seemingly influenced a significant advertiser withdrawal from the platform. The lawsuit, filed in the US District […]
Hashtag Trending Nov.22-Microsoft looks to fish OpenAI employees; Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware to close; Musk launches what he calls a “thermonuclear” lawsuit
Microsoft offers OpenAI employees to move over at their same compensation. Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware crosses the final hurdle. And more on the X files as Elon Musk lashes out at his critics with what he calls a “thermonuclear” lawsuit. These and more top tech stories on Hashtag Trending I’m your host Jim Love,
