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It sure looks like X (Twitter) has a Verified bot problem
It looks like X, the company formerly known as Twitter, has a Verified bot problem. Although X owner Elon Musk suggested that forcing users to pay for verification would help to weed out the bots (aka automated accounts) on the … Continue reading
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The SEC wants $45 million from bankrupt Lordstown Motors
Bankrupt EV startup Lordstown Motors could be on the hook for $45 million for violating federal securities laws. The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a claim for that amount in Lordstown Motors’ Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings last week, though the … Continue reading
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OpenAI’s New App Store Could Turn ChatGPT Into an Everything App
A new app store from the creator of ChatGPT invites companies to build custom “GPTs” that add functionality to the chatbot. OpenAI isn’t saying how app builders will get paid.
Amazon slashes jobs at Twitch, MGM and Prime Video
The tech giant says a new round of job losses is needed to make its business more sustainable.
Female-founded startup Diem wants to be the go-to social search engine for women and non-binary folks
A startup called Diem wants to tackle the problem of “search engine gender bias,” where results can produce default male information, making many women feel unsatisfied by the answers they receive to taboo or personal questions online. The company’s social … Continue reading
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OpenAI debuts ChatGPT subscription aimed at small teams
OpenAI is launching a new subscription plan for ChatGPT, its viral AI-powered chatbot, aimed at smaller, self-service-oriented teams. Aptly called ChatGPT Team, the plan provides a dedicated workspace for teams up to 149 people using ChatGPT as well as admin … Continue reading
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Lawmakers Are Out for Blood After a Hack of the SEC’s X Account Causes Bitcoin Chaos
The US Securities and Exchange Commission is under pressure to explain itself after its X account was compromised, leading to wild swings in the bitcoin market.
Quora’s AI platform could likely come to dictate the company’s future
It’s not impossible that the tagline may flip to “Quora, brought to you by Poe” from “Poe, brought to you by Quora.” © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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How AWS Responded to the Generative AI Wave of 2023 (and What IT Pros Should Expect in 2024)
After a big year for AI in Australia and New Zealand in 2023, AWS’s Rada Stanic and Louise Stigwood reflect on innovations made to support generative AI and predict it will continue to be a focus into 2024.
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A startup’s guide to cyberthreats — threat modeling and proactive security
Cybersecurity is a complex and multifaceted field, and even with thorough threat modeling, there’s always a risk of compromise. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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