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OpenAI, the organization responsible for the widely-known ChatGPT tool, is facing a lawsuit accusing the company of stealing and misusing substantial amounts of personal data obtained from the internet to train its AI models. The proposed class action lawsuit, filed in a California federal court, asserts that OpenAI covertly scraped and appropriated vast quantities of…
Multiple departing staffers confirmed this week that National Geographic, the renowned magazine that has documented the wonders of the natural world for over a century, laid off its remaining staff writers. The exact number of staff members affected by the recent layoffs remains unclear, but these cuts come as parent company Walt Disney Co. undergoes…
Pepsi, known for being a popular beverage accompaniment to hot dogs, is breaking tradition with its latest creation, “Pepsi Colachup,” a condiment infused with Pepsi. Developed in collaboration with the Culinary Institute of America, this limited-edition sauce aims to enhance the flavor of hot dogs by incorporating the rich caramel notes and citrusy pop of…
Diageo, the spirits maker, has terminated its 15-year partnership with Sean “Diddy” Combs, following a recent racial discrimination lawsuit and allegations of neglect and underpromotion of his DeLeón tequila, which he claimed was labeled as an “urban” product in marketing. Diageo, based in London and known for brands like Smirnoff and Johnnie Walker, countered the…
Ford is anticipating layoffs of engineers and other employees in North America as it transitions towards producing more electric vehicles, aligning with its Ford+ growth plan introduced in 2021. The specific number of employees affected has not been confirmed by the company. The decision to adjust staffing aligns with Ford’s strategy to prioritize focused goals,…
Sony opted for plastic material in the construction of the WH-100XM4 headphones, weighing 254g, while Apple used premium materials for the AirPods Max, resulting in a weight of 385g.However, Apple seems to have overlooked this lesson when it comes to the $3,500 Apple Vision Pro “spatial computer,” which is reported to be on the heavier…
According to a regulatory disclosure, Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi exercised approximately $2.6 million worth of Apple and Microsoft stock options this month. The filing indicates that Paul Pelosi, marked as “SP” for spouse, purchased 5,000 shares of both Apple and Microsoft stocks on June 15 by exercising 50 call options acquired on May 24,…
If you have ever visited an Apple Retail Store, you have probably noticed that the employees have an iPhone that works as a point of sale (PoS). So far, this system runs on an iPhone XS, but Apple will soon replace these devices with brand new iPhone 14s to make the job a little easier….
British ultra-luxury sports car manufacturer Aston Martin has partnered with California-based electric luxury car startup Lucid Group, whereby Lucid will supply electric motors and battery systems for Aston Martin’s upcoming electric vehicles. Aston Martin aims to release its first fully electric model by 2025 and has Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund as its largest shareholder,…
Leading African payments technology company, Flutterwave has announced it is working with Microsoft to build its next generation platform on Microsoft Azure, powering payments infrastructure across the African continent and beyond. Through this engagement, Flutterwave will support the accelerated growth of transactions processed on Flutterwave platform for global clients like Uber, Netflix, and Microsoft, solidifying…
James Crown, a billionaire businessman and former board member of JPMorgan Chase, has died in a racing accident in Colorado. The accident occurred at Aspen Motorsports Park in Woody Creek, Colorado, when Crown collided with an impact barrier in a single-vehicle crash, according to The Colorado Sun.Crown, who turned 70 on the same day, held…
Toyota, known for pioneering lean car manufacturing, now faces the challenge of catching up to electric vehicle leaders like Tesla, which has found success in producing EVs efficiently and profitably. Tesla’s unconventional approach to both factories and vehicle designs has surpassed Toyota’s traditional methods, prompting Toyota’s deputy chief of global production, Yoshio Nakamura, to acknowledge…
Bentley, the renowned British luxury car brand, is entering the world of electric vehicles (EVs) with its first pure electric car, equipped with advanced self-driving technology. The electric Bentley will feature Mobileye’s SuperVision system, consisting of 11 cameras, also to be used in Porsche’s upcoming Macan EV, allowing for partial autonomous driving on highways with…
Shaquille O’Neal, a towering presence in the NBA, struggled to find shoes that fit his size 22 feet until Reebok and their Shaq Attaq line came along. After seven years, Shaq left Reebok and turned down a $40 million deal to pursue making more affordable shoes, eventually finding a partner in TOMS. TOMS’ “buy one,…
Nike is reportedly eyeing Vitor Roque to become Barcelona’s new No.10 after Lionel Messi rejected a return to the club. The sportswear brand aims to boost shirt sales, which declined after Ansu Fati inherited the iconic jersey following Messi’s departure in 2021. Barcelona’s president and director are looking to relieve Fati of the pressure associated…
Amazon, Hilton Hotels, Adecco, and Microsoft are among the companies pledging to hire or provide career support to 5,000 Ukrainian and other refugees in Europe, in an effort to assist those fleeing persecution. The global number of forcibly displaced individuals has reached a record high of 110 million.Margaritis Schinas, Vice-President of the European Commission, expressed…
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 April, when investor confidence was shaken by the collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. Bitcoin has experienced an 87% increase in value this…
Pizza Hut announced that it served its signature dish to select customers in the New York City subways as a promotion for the upcoming film “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.” The underground deliveries, available for a limited time, aimed to celebrate the Turtles’ love for pizza and pay homage to their origins while adding…
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of 7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys following reports of injured children. Zuru LLC, the California-based company that imports these products from China, is recalling 6.5 million full-size Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing Swim Bath Toys and 1 million mini-size Robo Alive Junior Mini…
Nikola, a startup specializing in electric and hydrogen-powered semi trucks, reported in a tweet that several of its trucks were damaged in a fire at its Phoenix, Arizona headquarters. The company suspects foul play, as a vehicle was spotted in the vicinity of the affected trucks before the incident, and an investigation is currently underway….
As the federal government searches for better funding options for the health sector, global businessman, Mr Bill Gates, has said his foundation will commit $7 billion to Africa in the next four years to support routine immunisation in Nigeria and the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in Northern Nigeria. Also, business mogul, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has…
According to a lawsuit filed on behalf of employees, Twitter did not fulfill its commitment to pay annual bonuses to staff following its acquisition by Elon Musk, despite assurances made by executives prior to the deal’s completion. The lawsuit, seeking class action status, was filed by former senior director of compensation Mark Schobinger and estimates…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the company of using deceptive user interface designs to trick consumers into signing up for its Prime subscription service and making it difficult for them to cancel their memberships. The complaint alleges that Amazon employed manipulative and coercive user-interface designs known as “dark…
The corporate landscape in Nigeria is witnessing a significant shift as women continue to rise to the top ranks of leadership in prominent companies. Breaking the long-held norm of male-dominated boardrooms, these exceptional women are proving their mettle as successful CEOs and earning top-tier compensation. In this article, we will highlight the highest-paid female CEOs…
Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn has filed a lawsuit against the company for over $1 billion, as revealed in a copy of the lawsuit seen by Reuters and filed with Lebanon’s public prosecutor. The lawsuit, filed on May 18, accuses Nissan, two other companies, and 12 individuals of various crimes, including defamation, slander, libel, and…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk expressed his intention to invest in India “as soon as humanly possible” following a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York. Musk emphasized Modi’s interest in India and the push for significant investments from Tesla, stating that they are determining the right timing for the move. While Musk…
Gannett, the largest newspaper publisher in the US, has filed a lawsuit against Google, claiming that the tech giant has a monopoly over the digital ad market. The lawsuit was filed in a New York federal court, and Gannett is seeking unspecified damages, arguing that Google and its parent company, Alphabet, control the buying and…
Reddit is facing a potential data leak as hackers from the BlackCat ransomware gang threaten to release 80 gigabytes of confidential data stolen during a February breach, with demands for payment and withdrawal of a controversial pricing policy. The hackers claim to have demanded a $4.5 million payout in April for deleting the data and…
Bad Bunny and other music industry stars, including Pitbull, Justin Bieber, and Taylor Swift, are seeking to have a copyright infringement lawsuit thrown out of court. Lawyers representing Bad Bunny filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, arguing that the disputed musical elements are not eligible for copyright protection. The lawsuit was filed by Jamaican…
Alibaba, the Chinese tech giant, is undergoing its largest shakeup in history with the announcement of leadership changes. Daniel Zhang, the current chairman and CEO, will be replaced by Joseph Tsai as chairman and Eddie Wu as CEO, effective from September. Zhang will continue to serve as the chairman and CEO of Alibaba’s cloud unit….
The chief executive officer (CEO) of Binance, Mr Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, has called Binance Nigeria Limited a scam entity, noting that the cryptocurrency exchange has issued a cease and desist order. In a recent tweet, Mr Zhao said, “Binance have issued cease & desist notice to the scammer entity Binance Nigeria Limited.” He further added…
Toyota engineers are working on a unique feature for electric cars – a realistic fake manual transmission. Although a manual transmission on an electric vehicle serves no functional purpose, it is being developed as an add-on for those who enjoy shifting gears in gasoline-powered cars. Toyota, known for its skepticism towards electric vehicles, is planning…
Aliko Dangote, who was previously the richest man in Africa, has been displaced by South African billionaire Johann Rupert, according to the Forbes Billionaire Ranking. Dangote’s net worth has dropped by 20.7% due to the devaluation of the Nigerian currency by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The devaluation caused the naira to dollar exchange…
BMW recently unveiled an exhibit called “The Electric AI Canvas” at Art Basel. An extension of the “The Ultimate AI Masterpiece,” it marks the first time the virtual work is transformed into a physical art experience. Featuring the BMW i5 as a dynamic canvas for generative art, the exhibition includes works by contemporary artists and…
A global cyberattack orchestrated by Russian cybercriminals has targeted numerous businesses, universities, and government agencies, leading to efforts to assess the extent of the data compromised. While the full scope of the attack remains unknown, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) revealed that several federal agencies experienced intrusions, and additional businesses could also…
YouTube has announced that it is relaxing the rules for its partner program, allowing new creators to start earning money from their video-making careers at an earlier stage. Despite this positive change, the situation is not entirely favorable for new content creators.YouTube is a popular platform for video content and has played a significant role…
Michael Jordan, the legendary basketball player, is in the process of selling the majority share of the Charlotte Hornets, the NBA franchise has announced. The team will be sold to a group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall, with Plotkin already holding a minority stake in the Hornets since 2019. Schnall, on the other…
Mercedes-Benz and Microsoft have reached an agreement to incorporate Microsoft’s ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence software, into Mercedes-Benz cars in the United States. The addition of ChatGPT aims to enhance the voice-command capabilities already present in Mercedes vehicles, allowing for more natural and fluid interactions with the driver. Currently, Mercedes drivers can use voice commands…
An Amazon worker and union organizer, Jennifer Bates, has been reinstated in her job after appealing her termination by the e-commerce giant earlier this month. Amazon confirmed that Bates, who became a prominent figure in the effort to unionize an Amazon facility in Bessemer, Alabama, had been reinstated following the appeals process. Bates had received…
A series of controversial proposals aimed at addressing the airline pilot shortage is creating complications for Congress as they consider new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) policies.One senator has issued a warning to fellow lawmakers, stating that they will bear responsibility if reduced pilot training leads to a fatal accident. The proposals presented by lawmakers include…
Many top business leaders are expressing serious concerns about the potential existential threat posed by artificial intelligence (AI) in the near future. According to survey results exclusively shared with CNN from the Yale CEO Summit, 42% of CEOs believe that AI has the potential to destroy humanity within the next five to ten years. This…
Disney’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Christine McCarthy has stepped down from her position and taking a family medical leave of absence. Effective July 1, Kevin Lansberry, currently the CFO of Parks, Experiences, and Products, will assume the role of interim CFO. Disney CEO Bob Iger expressed high regard for McCarthy, stating, “Christine McCarthy is one…
A Reddit blackout that began as a two-day voluntary shutdown has entered its third day, with no signs of ending soon. Over 6,000 subreddits, including popular communities like r/aww, r/videos, and r/music, remained inaccessible and in private mode. This prolonged protest is in response to changes in Reddit’s data policies, specifically the decision to introduce…
A jury has delivered a verdict in favor of former Starbucks regional director Shannon Phillips, who filed a lawsuit against the company alleging wrongful termination based on her race as a White employee. Phillips, who had been employed by Starbucks for approximately 13 years and managed a region of stores, was fired following the arrest…
In a significant shift, Modelo Especial, the Mexican lager brewed by Constellation Brands near Mexico City, has emerged as the top-selling beer in May, dethroning Bud Light from its longstanding position. This development further highlights the challenges faced by the Anheuser-Busch brand, particularly after a transgender influencer’s Instagram post featuring a customized Bud Light can…
Instant Brands, the manufacturer of popular products like Instant Pot, Corelle, and Pyrex, has filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11. This type of bankruptcy allows for the reorganization of the company rather than its complete liquidation. The filing occurred on Monday, citing tighter credit and higher interest rates as factors contributing to the decision. Despite…
A US judge has granted the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) request to temporarily block Microsoft Corp’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, a video game maker. The judge, Edward Davila, scheduled a two-day evidentiary hearing on the FTC’s request for a preliminary injunction to take place on June 22-23 in San Francisco. Without the court order, Microsoft…
Amazon is testing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to summarize customer feedback on its platform, potentially reducing the time shoppers spend reading reviews before making a purchase. For instance, on the product page for Apple’s third-generation AirPods, the AI feature now provides a summary of over 4,000 user ratings. It highlights positive feedback about…
Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced former Theranos CEO, is arguing that she has “limited financial means” and should not be required to pay $250 per month to the victims of her crimes once she is released from prison, according to a court filing by her lawyers. This development comes after federal prosecutors acknowledged in a separate…
When Tim Cook took over as Apple CEO from Steve Jobs nearly 12 years ago, there were doubts about whether the company had reached its peak. However, under Cook’s leadership, Apple’s market cap has skyrocketed by over 700%, reaching almost $3 trillion. The iPhone business has continued to thrive, driven by innovative features and pricing…
