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Category Archives: Tech
OpenAI pledges to make changes to prevent future ChatGPT sycophancy
OpenAI says it’ll make changes to the way it updates the AI models that power ChatGPT, following an incident that caused the platform to become overly sycophantic for many users. Last weekend, after OpenAI rolled out a tweaked GPT-4o — the … Continue reading
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Block plunges 20% as Cash App miss triggers downgrades
Analysts flagged fresh concerns around stagnant Cash App user growth, muted consumer demand and a soft macro environment that may weigh on monetization.
TikTok Fined $600 Million for Sending European User Data to China
Irish investigators said TikTok did not protect the data of users in the European Union, improperly transferring some of it to China. TikTok said it would appeal.
How a U.S. Tax Loophole Supercharged China’s Exports
E-commerce trade in small parcels brought Chinese factories to American shoppers. Tariffs are severing the connection.
The Dangers of A.I. Flattery + Kevin Meets the Orb + Group Chat Chat
“A.I.s are getting more persuasive and they are learning how to manipulate human behavior.”
Apple approves Spotify app update that allows U.S. users to access pricing info, external payment links
Spotify said on Friday that Apple has approved its U.S. app update that will allow users to access pricing information and external payment links. The approval comes days after a U.S. judge ordered Apple to stop charging commissions on purchases through … Continue reading
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Apple clears Spotify update under new rules allowing purchases within apps
The approval comes after a U.S. federal judge on Wednesday ordered Apple to stop imposing the commissions it makes on purchases through iPhone apps.
Airbnb is quietly rolling out an AI customer service bot in the US
Airbnb started rolling out an AI-powered customer service bot in the U.S. last month, CEO Brian Chesky said during the firm’s first-quarter conference call on Thursday. Chesky said 50% of Airbnb’s U.S. users are already using the AI bot for … Continue reading
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Tether eyes U.S. expansion with new stablecoin as CEO courts Washington crypto players
CEO Paolo Ardoino’s recent charm offensive in Washington has put a spotlight on Tether amid the pro-crypto shift under President Trump.
Suspected glitch causes 100% price reduction on some Co-op products
The pricing error allowed some shoppers to get pasta sauce, coffee and cookies for free.