Authors Sue Nvidia Over Unauthorized Use of Copyrighted Works in AI Training
Nvidia, renowned for its AI-enabled chips, faces a lawsuit from three authors who allege that the company used their copyrighted books without authorization to train its NeMo AI platform. Authors
China Cracks Down on Online Negativity Amid Rising Youth Disillusionment
China has launched a sweeping two-month campaign to curb online expressions of pessimism, targeting social media content that authorities say “excessively exaggerates negative and gloomy sentiments.” The initiative, announced this
Mike Lynch Acquitted in High-Profile Fraud Case Over HP Deal
British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, founder of Autonomy, was acquitted of fraud by a jury in San Francisco on Thursday. This verdict marks a significant victory for Lynch, who has
EU Slashes Tariffs on Tesla’s China-Made Cars, Offering Competitive Edge
The European Union has significantly reduced tariffs on Tesla vehicles manufactured in China, a move that could enhance the automaker's market position in the region. The new tariff rate, announced
WhatsApp Says $220m Fine Could Disrupt Its Services in Nigeria
WhatsApp LLC has warned that the recent tribunal ruling affirming the authority of Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to fine it and its parent company, Meta Platforms,
Bill Gates Says Top AI Agent Will Replace Search, Shopping Sites
Bill Gates, Microsoft Corp's co-founder, has said that the technology race to win is the development of the top artificially intelligent agent, poised to disrupt search-engine, productivity and online shopping
Bitcoin Hits its Highest Level in a Year
Bitcoin has reached its highest level in about a year, surpassing $31,400 per coin before retracing some gains. This surge follows Bitcoin trading above $30,000 for the first time since
Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Aims to Solve Digital Identity Crisis with Iris Scanning Technology
Worldcoin, a lesser-known venture co-founded by OpenAI’s Sam Altman, is setting its sights on addressing a major concern in the age of artificial intelligence (AI): verifying human identity in the
Google Removes Spyware-Infested Apps from Play Store Amid Security Concerns
Google has confirmed the removal of multiple malicious apps from its Play Store after cybersecurity researchers uncovered a new spyware campaign linked to North Korean hackers. The latest threat, identified
Chevron Announces $53 Billion Deal to Acquire Rival Hess
Chevron Corporation revealed its plans to acquire rival oil company Hess Corporation in a significant consolidation deal. The $53 billion transaction, combined with the assumption of debt, marks yet another
Zegna Just Dropped Its First Ever Sneaker Collab at Kith
Zegna’s luxe leisurewear offerings just got a lot more interesting. The Italian menswear label has just pre-launched its new Triple Stitch Sneakers, designed in collaboration with London-based footwear designer Daniel
Sony Has Now Sold 38.5 Million PlayStation 5 Consoles
Sony announced its FY2022 Q4 earnings today, revealing that it has now sold 38.4 million PlayStation 5 consoles since launch. The company sold “a record high” 6.3 million PS5 units
Disney and Universal File Lawsuit Against Midjourney Over Alleged AI-Generated Copyright Infringement
Two of Hollywood’s biggest studios, Disney and Universal, have launched a lawsuit against artificial intelligence firm Midjourney, accusing it of generating unauthorised images of iconic characters such as Darth Vader,
Google Messages to Introduce WhatsApp Video Calling Feature
Google Messages is reportedly developing a feature that would allow users to initiate WhatsApp video calls directly from the app. The feature, discovered in the app’s latest code, is not
WhatsApp to End Support for Older Android Phones in 2025
Starting January 1, 2025, WhatsApp will discontinue support for a range of older Android smartphones, signalling the end of its compatibility with devices running on outdated software. This update impacts
Apple Unveils iOS 16 With Revamped Lock Screen and Big Changes to iMessage
iPhone users and those looking forward to the iOS 16 are in for a treat as tech giant, Apple has unveiled the new iOS 16 with an upgraded lock screen
What Elon Musk Could Buy With $1 Trillion
There are numbers we understand, and then there are numbers so enormous they slip through the fingers of ordinary imagination. One trillion falls firmly in the latter category. Yet that
Vatican Bank Dismisses Couple Following New Workplace Marriage Ban
The Vatican Bank has terminated the employment of two staff members whose recent marriage violated a newly imposed ban on employee unions. The decision was made public in a statement
Boeing Loses $425 Million But Sticks to Full-Year Forecasts
Boeing lost $425 million in the first quarter — more than Wall Street expected — plagued by production problems while building passenger planes and it had a write-down for a
Elon Musk Begins Process of Rebranding Twitter as X
In a surprising move, tech mogul Elon Musk, owner of Twitter, has embarked on a radical rebranding campaign, introducing a striking change to the social media platform's logo. In an
