OpenAI scrubs diversity commitment web page from its site

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Techme101

OpenAI has eliminated a page on its website that used to express its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The URL “https://openai.com/commitment-to-dei/” now redirects to “https://openai.com/building-dynamic-teams/,” a page that talks about people with “different backgrounds” with no use of the word diversity. The previous page stated that the company’s “investment in diversity, equity and inclusion” […]
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Seagate acquires Intevac, which makes equipment for hard disk drives, for $119M

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Techme101

Seagate, the data storage company, has announced its intent to acquire Intevac, a hard drive equipment producer, in an all-cash deal worth $119 million. Seagate said on Thursday that it’ll pay $4 per share in a tender offer for Intevac, which is publicly traded. Seagate will initially purchase a minimum of “at least one share […]
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Valve removes Steam game that contained malware

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Techme101

The gaming giant told affected users: “Consider fully reformatting your operating system”
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Alibaba confirms Apple deal bringing AI features to iPhones in China

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Techme101

Alibaba on Thursday confirmed recent reports of a partnership with Apple that’s set to bring AI features to iPhones sold in China. The deal is an important one for Apple, as iPhone sales have dropped precipitously in the world’s largest smartphone market. The handset experienced an 11% year-over-year drop in China, according to Apple’s most […]
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AppLovin skyrockets 33% after earnings beat, strong guidance as analysts raise price target

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Techme101

Applovin was the most successful tech stock in the U.S. last year, soaring over 700% and outperforming even the biggest names in the AI space.

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What Is Square? How Does It Work & What Does It Do?

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Techme101

Square’s flat-fee processing structure, free software, and suite of business tools are ideal for small businesses.

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EU’s Disinformation Code moves closer to becoming DSA benchmark

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Techme101

Staying on the right side of the European Union’s online rulebook when it comes to the slippery topic of disinformation is set to get easier for platforms that commit to the bloc’s long-standing Code of Practice on Disinformation. You know, the voluntary Code that Elon Musk pulled X (formerly Twitter) out of back in 2023. […]
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Honda’s $60B merger with Nissan falls apart

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Techme101

The $60 billion mega-merger between Honda and Nissan has been called off, in part because of Nissan’s “pride and insufficient alarm about its predicament,” writes Reuters, citing half a dozen sources. The report hints at bad blood on both sides, saying the development also ties to Honda abruptly revising the terms of the merger and […]
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Reddit shares slump 6% on daily active user miss

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Techme101

Reddit CEO Steve Huffman said that the company experienced some “volatility” in user growth as a result of a Google search algorithm tweak.

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Google joins $350 million funding round for humanoid robotics company Apptronik

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Techme101

Apptronik has partnered with NASA and NVIDIA as it works on iterations of robots that rival those of Elon Musk’s Tesla Optimus.

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