Technology

October 6, 2024

U.S. and Microsoft dismantle Russian hacking group targeting Western institutions

John K. Fomby

A collaborative effort between the US government and Microsoft has dismantled a hacking group linked to Russian intelligence. The group, known as Star Blizzard to cybersecurity experts, has targeted nonprofit…

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October 5, 2024

California legislates to protect consumers’ neural data

John K. Fomby

On Saturday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at protecting consumers' neural data, potentially setting a benchmark for similar regulations globally. This new law seeks…

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October 5, 2024

Google Search gets smarter: answering your image queries with AI

John K. Fomby

Google's search engine is getting a major AI update, allowing you to ask questions directly on images displayed in search results. This innovative feature, powered by artificial intelligence, promises a…

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October 4, 2024

California Governor rejects bill for comprehensive regulation of artificial intelligence

John K. Fomby

On Sunday, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a groundbreaking bill aimed at regulating artificial intelligence within the state, which would have been the first such comprehensive legislation in the United…

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October 4, 2024

OpenAI faces financial challenges despite rapid growth and high revenue forecasts

John K. Fomby

In the dynamic landscape of tech startups, OpenAI, a San Francisco-based company known for its innovative AI chatbot ChatGPT, is forecasting significant revenue increases but faces significant financial challenges. OpenAI…

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October 3, 2024

OpenAI soars: artificial intelligence startup raises massive funding and is valued at $157 billion

John K. Fomby

OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) startup, has secured a staggering $6.6 billion in funding, nearly doubling its valuation in just nine months. This massive investment round pushes OpenAI's value…

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October 3, 2024

Robert Downey Jr. explores artificial intelligence in his Broadway debut ‘McNeal’

John K. Fomby

Robert Downey Jr. has taken on a captivating new role in “McNeal,” a Broadway show written by Ayad Akhtar that premiered at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre. This innovative production, directed…

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October 2, 2024

Venture capital firm reverses course, returns uninvested funds amid market downturn

John K. Fomby

In a surprising move that reflects the changing dynamics of the venture capital industry, CRV, a major firm with a long history, has decided to return $275 million to its…

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October 2, 2024

Elon Musk’s intensive week: analyzing the impact of misinformation on X

John K. Fomby

Elon Musk, with nearly 200 million followers on social platform X, is a central figure in the dissemination of information. In the span of just one week, Musk was particularly…

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