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Grand Theft Auto studio accused of ‘union busting’ after sacking workers

A union representing people in the gaming sector said 31 people were fired at Rockstar’s UK studios.

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Inception raises $50 million to build diffusion models for code and text

Diffusion models already power AI image generators, but Inception thinks they can be even more powerful applied in software development.

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Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro Prefers Death to Using Generative AI

The Oscar-winning director discussed his new reimagining of “Frankenstein,” and technology — and issued a blunt rejection of AI tools: “I’d rather die.” The post Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro Prefers Death to Using Generative AI appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Family offices make fewer deals but still flock to AI startup mega-rounds

Investment firms of the ultra-rich seek bigger returns and to tap into the AI boom.

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Elon Musk expected to prevail in Tesla shareholder vote over CEO’s $1 trillion pay plan

After Tesla ‘s annual shareholders meeting on Thursday, the company is expected to disclose results of the vote on CEO Elon Musk’s pay plan.

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European Police Dismantle €600M Crypto Fraud Network

European authorities have arrested nine suspects accused of laundering through fake crypto investment platforms. The post European Police Dismantle €600M Crypto Fraud Network appeared first on TechRepublic.

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T-Mobile Makes 911 Satellite Texting Free for All Carriers

This move changes how Americans reach 911 across half a million square miles where traditional towers do not reach. The post T-Mobile Makes 911 Satellite Texting Free for All Carriers appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Perplexity to pay Snap $400M to power search in Snapchat

Snap said today that it has signed a deal with AI-powered search engine Perplexity to power a new chatbot. As part of the deal, Perplexity will pay Snap $400 million in cash and equity.

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Google Maps upgrades navigation in India with Gemini, safety alerts

India becomes the second market after the U.S. to get Gemini-powered navigation on Google Maps.

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CGG Entertainment is prohibited from operating in Sweden amid license issues

CGG Entertainment has been prohibited from providing its gambling services in Sweden by Spelinspektionen – the Swedish Gambling Authority. The Cyprus-based company features players entering lotteries for various goods, along with purchasing mystery boxes. Users can either win a prize … Continue reading

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