Newscenter Media News A federal judge in California, citing insufficient evidence for legal action, rejected an attempt by tech billionaire Elon Musk to prevent OpenAI’s shift to a for-profit model. Highlighting the potential harm …
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TikTok, Reddit under pobe over alleged discrepancies in handling children’s data
Social media platforms TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur are all under probe by the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) over alleged discrepancies in handling children’s personal data. In a statement released on …
Read More »Scientists develop new device which enable users taste food in virtual reality
A group of scientists at the Ohio State University have developed a new “bio-integrated gustatory interface” device called “e-Taste,” which enables users to taste food in virtual reality. The process …
Read More »Internet Society, Meta announce $30m partnership to expand affordable internet access globally
The Internet Society—a global charitable organization championing an open, globally connected, and secure Internet—today announced the expansion of its partnership with Meta with the launch of a new Connectivity Co-Funding …
Read More »Microsoft to retire Skype after 20 years
American technology and software giant, Microsoft, has announced its decision to retire Skype, a well-known platform that revolutionized cross-border communication through the internet after 20 years of operation. The company …
Read More »Meta sacks 20 staff for leaking confidential information
American tech giant, Meta (formerly Facebook), has sacked 20 employees for leaking confidential information to the public. Meta said in a statement on Monday that the disengagement of the staff …
Read More »Intel postpones completion of $20bn chip factory due to financial difficulties
Intel’s cautious planning for their $28 billion project has caused them to delay the completion of two new chip manufacturing factories in Ohio, moving the project timeframe from 2025 to …
Read More »Education firm, Chegg sues Google, says search giant AI reviews killing its business
Online education company Chegg has dragged Google to court after claiming that the search giant’s artificial intelligence reviews have hurt its traffic and revenue. Citing antitrust law violations, the company …
Read More »Cybersecurity experts link North Korean hackers to $1.4bn crypto heist
North Korean hackers have been linked with stealing approximately $1.4 billion worth of Ethereum, about 400,000 coins, from the cryptocurrency exchange ByBit. Moments after the breach considered to be the biggest crypto …
Read More »X moves to secure $44bn funding from investors to assuage platform’s challenges
Social media giant, X (formerly known as Twitter), owned by Elon Musk is moving to secure the sum $44 billion in funding to assuage the platform’s challenges, particularly in maintaining …
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