OpenAI has recently announced its latest funding round, securing an impressive $6.6 billion, which catapults its total valuation to a staggering $157 billion. This achievement has not only made headlines but also sets a new record for the largest venture capital round in history, as reported by Axios. Led by Thrive Capital, this funding round
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X recently announced an expansion to its Community Notes feature, allowing users to request a note on posts that they believe contain questionable claims. This new option, labeled “Request Community Note,” can be found in the post menu on desktop, giving users the ability to flag posts for checking by Community Notes contributors. X stated
The news industry has recently faced challenges due to the rise of artificial intelligence, with OpenAI being at the forefront of the controversy. The Center for Investigative Reporting, a well-known nonprofit newsroom, has taken legal action against OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing them of copyright infringement. This lawsuit is just one of many that have been
European Union regulators have recently declared that Apple has violated new tech rules by not allowing customers of its App Store to be directed to alternatives. This breach of rules falls under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to regulate the power of Big Tech companies like Apple, Alphabet, and Meta. The focus of
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X recently announced a major change in their app by making all Likes private. This update is aimed at protecting users’ privacy and allowing them to engage with content freely without the fear of public judgment. While this change may seem beneficial on the surface, there are certain aspects of it that raise concerns and