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Hacker tricks ChatGPT into giving out detailed instructions for making homemade bombs

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Techme101

An explosives expert told TechCrunch that the ChatGPT output could be used to make a detonatable product and was too sensitive to be released. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Meta, TikTok and Snap pledge to participate in program to combat suicide and self-harm content

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Techme101

In an attempt to prevent suicide and self-harm content from spreading online, the nonprofit Mental Health Coalition (MHC) today announced a new program, Thrive, aimed at encouraging online platforms to share “signals” of potentially harmful material. Thrive, which counts Meta, … Continue reading →

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Bitcoin and NFTs may get greater legal protections as ‘personal property’ under proposed UK law

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Techme101

The U.K. government has introduced a new bill to Parliament which proposes new legal protections for digital assets such as Bitcoin. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Irish Big Tech watchdog digs into platforms’ content reporting mechanisms after DSA complaints

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Techme101

Ireland’s media regulator said it is reviewing how major platforms let users report illegal content, following a high number of complaints.  © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Novatus nabs $40M to help financial institutions quell their RegTech nightmares

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Techme101

Novatus helps financial companies manage their data for risk and compliance data, and it has now raised $40M to expand into new markets. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Google’s GenAI facing privacy risk assessment scrutiny in Europe

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Techme101

Google’s lead privacy regulator in the European Union has opened an investigation into whether or not it has complied with the bloc’s data protection laws in relation to use of people’s information for training generative AI. Specifically it’s looking into … Continue reading →

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Bad credits: consumer group files EU suit over ‘manipulative’ payments in games like Fortnite and Minecraft, calls for a ban

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Techme101

Video games are some of most lucrative apps in the world, thanks in part because of how they lure people into spending money on credits to play games and buy digital goods, to the tune of more than $50 billion … Continue reading →

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WhatsApp brings Meta Verified, customized messages to small businesses in India

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Techme101

WhatsApp is now letting small businesses in India sign up for a Meta Verified badge and giving them the ability to send customized messages to customers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Drama at OpenWeb, as a new CEO is announced – and the founding CEO says he’s staying

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Techme101

OpenWeb, a New York startup whose tools help publishers engage users, has a unique problem. Its co-founding CEO reportedly won’t leave, even though it announced a new CEO. According to CTech, on Tuesday, OpenWeb’s chairman, Tim Harvey, sent an email … Continue reading →

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Adam Neumann’s crypto comeback company is reportedly refunding investors

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Techme101

In a development that will surprise few, former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann’s climate/crypto/carbon-credit startup Flowcarbon appears to be in the process of curling up to die, Forbes reported today. Buyers of its “Goddess Nature Token,” pitched as the first step … Continue reading →

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