Meta’s Movie Gen model puts out realistic video with sound, so we can finally have infinite Moo Deng

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Techme101

No one really knows what generative video models are useful for just yet, but that hasn’t stopped companies like Runway, OpenAI, and Meta from pouring millions into developing them. Meta’s latest is called Movie Gen, and true to its name turns text prompts into relatively realistic video with sound… but thankfully no voice just yet. […]
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Meta must limit data for personalised ads – EU court

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Techme101

Privacy activist Max Schrems claimed Meta unlawfully processed data relating to his sexual orientation.

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Many companies won’t say if they’ll comply with California’s AI training transparency law

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Techme101

California passed a law that’ll require AI companies to say which data sets they used to train their models. But few are saying whether they’ll comply.
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Rivian deliveries fall as component shortage slows production

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Techme101

Rivian says it will build fewer vehicles this year than it did in 2023, the result of a supply chain problem that popped up in the third quarter that has “become more acute in recent weeks.” The company did not specify what specific component is impacted. It only said that it is one shared by […]
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Meta faces data retention limits on its EU ad business after top court ruling

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Techme101

The European Union’s top court has sided with a privacy challenge to Meta’s data retention policies. It ruled on Friday that social networks, such as Facebook, cannot keep using people’s information for ad targeting indefinitely. The judgement could have major implications on the way Meta and other ad-funded social networks operate in the region. Limits […]
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From Basics to Full Stack Brilliance—This Dev Bundle Has It All

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Techme101

For just $40, unlock 10 courses packed with 53 hours of practical, beginner-friendly coding skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MongoDB, Redux, and more.

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Waymo’s next robotaxi will be the Hyundai IONIQ 5

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Techme101

Waymo has struck a deal with Hyundai to bring the IONIQ 5 EV to its robotaxi network, adding another autonomous vehicle option as it scales up its business. The autonomous vehicle company announced Friday that it expects to start on-road testing a Waymo-equipped IONIQ 5 by late 2025, with the AV becoming available to riders […]
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ExpressVPN Review (2024): Pricing, Features, Pros, & Cons

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Techme101

How much does ExpressVPN cost, and is it trustworthy? Read our ExpressVPN review to learn about pricing, security, performance, and more.

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159 employees are leaving Automattic as CEO’s fight with WP Engine escalates

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Techme101

Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg said on Thursday that 159 employees (roughly 8.4% of staff) accepted a severance package that the company had offered to those who disagreed with his direction of WordPress and his handling of tussle with web hosting provider WP Engine. In a blog post, Mullenweg said the package offered $30,000 or six […]
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The Meteoric Rise of Temu and Pinduoduo—and What Might Finally Slow Them Down

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Techme101

The retail apps have exploded in China and internationally thanks to bargain-basement pricing. But a potential import crackdown from the US and other countries could slow the momentum.

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