YouTube donating $15 million in LA wildfire relief, support for creators days before TikTok ban

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Techme101

Google and YouTube will donate $15 million to support the Los Angeles community and content creators impacted by wildfires.

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Meta adds 200 megawatts of solar to its 12 gigawatt renewable portfolio

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Techme101

The news comes as tech companies ramp up their AI ambitions, adding data centers at a breakneck pace and boosting demand for power.
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These tech companies are donating to LA wildfire relief efforts

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Techme101

Numerous tech companies have pledged millions in donations to help LA recover from wildfires that caused widespread devastation and forced thousands to evacuate the region. Those offering aid include YouTube/Google, Meta, Snap, Amazon, Netflix, and Sony.  Here’s an overview of what each company is doing to aid relief efforts in the region: YouTube and Google: […]
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TikTok owner ByteDance powered an e-reader’s unhinged AI assistant

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Techme101

The AI embedded in a popular e-reader was spouting Chinese propaganda.
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OpenAI is bankrolling Axios’ expansion into four new markets

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Techme101

OpenAI is getting into the local news game. Newsletter-based media organization Axios announced a partnership with OpenAI on Wednesday. As part of this three-year deal, the AI giant will fund Axios’ expansion of its local newsletters into four new cities: Pittsburgh; Kansas City, Missouri; Boulder, Colorado; and Huntsville, Alabama. While OpenAI has inked content-sharing and […]
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TikTok’s U.S. operations could be worth as much as $50 billion if ByteDance decides to sell

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Techme101

Business moguls should be prepared to spend tens of billions of dollars for TikTok’s U.S. operations should parent company ByteDance decide to sell. 

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How to stream Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day 2025

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Techme101

Donald Trump will take the presidential oath of office on Friday in front of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., once again. The event takes place at noon ET and is expected to attract considerable attention from both supporters and opponents. How to stream Trump’s inauguration You can watch the inauguration live with cable or […]
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AI researcher François Chollet founds a new AI lab focused on AGI

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Techme101

François Chollet, an influential AI researcher, is launching a new startup that aims to build frontier AI systems with novel designs. The startup, Ndea, will consist of an AI research and science lab. It’s looking to “develop and operationalize” AGI. AGI, which stands for “artificial general intelligence,” typically refers to AI that can perform any […]
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Why ‘Beating China’ In AI Brings Its Own Risks

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Techme101

The US is increasingly intent on winning the AI race with China. Experts say this ignores the benefits of collaboration—and the danger of unintended consequences.

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She Is in Love With ChatGPT

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Techme101

A 28-year-old woman with a busy social life spends hours on end talking to her A.I. boyfriend for advice and consolation. And yes, they do have sex.

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