Why the ‘spirit’ of open source means much more than a license

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Techme101

Arguments about what is and isn’t “open source” are often resolved by deferring to the Open Source Initiative (OSI): If a piece of software is available under a license rubber stamped as “open source” by the OSI’s formal “definition,” then that software is open source. But waters muddy when you get into the nuts and […]
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Christie’s announces AI art auction, and not everyone is pleased

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Techme101

Fine art auction house, Christie’s, has sold AI-generated art before. But soon, it plans to hold its first show dedicated solely to works created with AI, an announcement that has been met with mixed reviews. The auction, which Christie’s is calling ‘Augmented Intelligence,’ will feature artwork from artists including Mat Dryhurst, the founder of AI […]
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Why People Act So Weirdly at Airports

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Techme101

Time and boundaries dissolve in these spaces while people become charged with stress, anxiety, and excitement. Throw in a drink or two, and it’s no wonder people aren’t themselves.

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Temu and Shein Raised Prices, Removed Products as Trump’s China Tariffs Went Into Effect

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Techme101

Sellers and shoppers on the two sites say they saw items disappear and prices go up after President Donald Trump implemented tariffs on Chinese imports.

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Right-Wing Crusade Against USAID Has Been Fueled by Falsehoods

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Techme101

As the Trump administration works to dismantle the aid agency, right-wing influencers have flooded the internet with falsehoods about its work.

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A.I. Military Start-Up Anduril Close to Deal That Would Value Company at $28 Billion

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Techme101

The Southern California start-up, which builds flying drones and missiles, is set to raise up to $2.5 billion.

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Anduril in talks to raise money at $28 billion valuation as defense-tech booms

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Techme101

Anduril has signed a term sheet to raise up to $2.5 billion at a valuation of $28 billion, according to sources close to the company.

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UK Government Reportedly Demands Access to Encrypted iCloud Files Worldwide

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Techme101

As reported by The Washington Post, Apple received notice of a possible request in March 2024, but the official ask occurred in January 2025.

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Top Cloud Storage Providers in 2025

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Techme101

Interested in learning about the best cloud storage providers? We’ve narrowed down our top picks so you can decide which solution is best for you.

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Anthropic CEO says DeepSeek was ‘the worst’ on a critical bioweapons data safety test

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Techme101

Anthropic’s CEO Dario Amodei claims DeepSeek generated sensitive bioweapons data in a safety test it ran.
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