OpenAI acquires Astral in move to boost developer tools
OpenAI on Thursday announced it is acquiring Astral, a small startup known for building popular open-source tools for software developers. Astral’s team…
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Meta eyes TikTok, YouTube creators with paid Facebook push
Meta on Wednesday unveiled a new initiative to attract top creators from TikTok and YouTube to Facebook, offering guaranteed earnings and enhanced…
Researchers discover iPhone spyware penetrating millions of devices
A sophisticated software exploit capable of infiltrating and extracting data from potentially hundreds of millions of Apple iPhones was recently embedded on…
Microsoft considers lawsuit as OpenAI, Amazon strike $50bn deal
Microsoft is reportedly weighing legal action against OpenAI and Amazon over a $50 billion deal that could weaken its exclusive cloud partnership…
OpenAI CEO-backed startup lunches tool to expose humans behind AI agents
World, the startup co-founded by Sam Altman, has unveiled the beta of a new ID verification tool aimed at combating AI-generated content…
Dictionaries sue OpenAI over alleged copyright infringement
Encyclopedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster have sued OpenAI, claiming the AI company engaged in “massive copyright infringement.” According to the lawsuit, Britannica, which…
Amazon rolls out ultrafast delivery to meet rising demand
Amazon said Tuesday it has launched one-hour and three-hour delivery services in parts of the United States, as it seeks to meet…
Apple acquires MotionVFX to boost video editing ecosystem
Apple has acquired video editing company MotionVFX, known for producing plugins, templates and visual effects tools compatible with Apple’s Final Cut Pro.…
Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with improved audio
Apple on Monday launched the AirPods Max 2, the highly anticipated follow-up to its premium 2020 headphones. The new model is priced…
Meta plans sweeping workforce cut amid AI push
Meta Platforms is considering sweeping layoffs that could affect 20 per cent or more of its workforce. The potential cuts are aimed…
XAI undergoing rebuild after key co-founder’s exit – Musk
xAI is under mounting competitive pressure after co-founders Zihang Dai and Guodong Zhang departed this week. The exits follow criticism from Elon…
Meta unveils tools to fight impersonation, boost original content
Meta Platforms Inc. on Friday introduced new measures to curb impersonation and clarify what constitutes “original content” on Facebook, following widespread criticism…