Monthly Archives: October 2023

Gaming’s dual reality with soaring sales amid rising layoffs

The gaming industry has been on a rollercoaster ride — from top-titles to layoffs. On one hand, record-breaking sales from titles like “Hogwarts Legacy” and “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” have made headlines. On the other, the … Continue reading

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US export rules put Nvidia’s AI chip sales to China in jeopardy

Recent U.S. export controls have put Nvidia, a leading AI company, in a tight spot. The new regulations may force Nvidia to cancel billions in chip orders to China for the upcoming year, potentially stalling the progress of Chinese tech … Continue reading

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Unions claim workers sidelined in UK’s AI safety talks

Trade unions and human rights groups have accused the UK government of marginalizing workers in the artificial intelligence (AI) safety summit scheduled for this week. In an open letter sent to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday, over 100 organizations … Continue reading

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40 countries unite against cybercriminals, vowing to stop ransom payments

A significant move against hackers is underway as 40 countries, led by the U.S., prepare to sign a pledge. According to Reuters reporting, this commitment aims to halt ransom payments to cybercriminals and dismantle their funding mechanisms, according to a … Continue reading

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UK’s new cryptocurrency guidelines unveiled

The UK government has revealed its definitive guidelines for the cryptocurrency sector, with intentions to enact legislation in stages, commencing in early 2024. The recently established rules will bring pertinent cryptocurrency operations under the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) control, adhering … Continue reading

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WeWork reportedly on the verge of filing bankruptcy, stock plummets

WeWork is on the verge of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey, according to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal. If WeWork does indeed file, it shouldn’t come as a shock to close followers of the flexible … Continue reading

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FAA completes SpaceX Starship safety review as environmental assessment remains ongoing

The Federal Aviation Administration has finished a key portion of the launch license review for SpaceX’s Starship, bringing the company one step closer to a second launch. Regulators said Tuesday that they completed a safety review focused on how a … Continue reading

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AMD shares fall on chipmaker’s soft fourth-quarter guidance

AMD is one of the few chipmakers capable of making the kind of high-end graphics processing units (GPUs) needed to train and deploy generative AI models

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Google Offers Bug Bounties for Generative AI Security Vulnerabilities

Google’s Vulnerability Reward Program offers up to $31,337 for discovering potential hazards. Google joins OpenAI and Microsoft in rewarding AI bug hunts.

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Joe Biden’s Big AI Plan Sounds Scary—but Lacks Bite

Joe Biden’s new executive order is billed as the biggest governmental AI plan ever. Unless he can convince a dysfunctional US Congress and overseas rivals to play along, its effects will be limited.

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