There is still a month before the Digital Markets Act (DMA) deadline, and WhatsApp is getting ready to allow the integration of different chat networks into its app. Dick Brouwer, an engineering director at WhatsApp, said in an interview with Wired that the firm is prepared to enable interoperability on …
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Meta plans to enhance the labeling of AI-generated imagery amidst a year filled with important elections
Meta is now broadening its labeling of AI-generated imagery on its social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. This expansion will now include synthetic imagery that has been created using generative AI tools from competitors. Meta will look for “industry standard indicators” that show the content is AI-generated and …
Read More »Microsoft CEO Nadella discusses the current state of the AI LLM race, expressing anticipation for the arrival of competition
Microsoft’s strategic foresight and bold investments in AI have propelled the software giant to claim the title of the world’s most valuable company. However, Satya Nadella, the usually composed chief executive of the company, couldn’t help but take a subtle dig at the rest of the industry. “We have an …
Read More »Cake explored partnerships with Harley-Davidson and automakers prior to filing for bankruptcy
In 2023, Cake, the electric motorcycle company, engaged in discussions with Harley-Davidson and other automakers in a bid to survive, according to Stefan Ytterborn, the founder and CEO, in an interview on Tuesday. The discussions, which have not been previously disclosed, ultimately did not work out for the Swedish startup, …
Read More »A remarkable feat of engineering, the world’s longest bridge spans an impressive distance of 164 kilometers, connecting different regions of China
There is a wide variety of bridges, ranging from the longest suspension bridge that links Europe and Asia, to India’s innovative bridges constructed from living roots. Nevertheless, the Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge in China boasts the distinction of holding both the longest and second-longest bridge titles in the world. The Danyang-Kunshan …
Read More »PhoneSpector and Highster, two stalkerware apps, seem to have ceased operations following a settlement in New York
It seems that the creators of two phone surveillance businesses have closed down their operations after the owner reached a settlement with the authorities on allegations of unlawfully advertising malware that his company created. PhoneSpector and Highster were consumer-grade phone monitoring applications that enabled surreptitious surveillance of an individual’s smartphone. …
Read More »AnyDesk, a prominent provider of remote access services, has taken swift action in response to a recent security breach.
AnyDesk, a remote desktop software provider, has confirmed that it experienced a cyberattack resulting in unauthorized access to its production systems. As a result, the company was forced to implement security measures and suspend operations for nearly a week. Millions of IT professionals rely on AnyDesk’s software to establish fast …
Read More »Mogul aims to assist musicians in monitoring and managing unclaimed royalties
Artists often find the intricate realm of royalties and rights management to be a significant source of frustration. Given the proliferation of record labels and streaming platforms, artists may face challenges in monitoring the utilization of their work and understanding their earnings across various platforms. Mogul aims to provide artists …
Read More »The competition in China’s generative video industry is intensifying
Tencent, the Chinese internet giant recognized for its video gaming empire and chat app WeChat, recently introduced a new iteration of its open source video generation model, DynamiCrafter, on GitHub. It is worth noting that several prominent tech companies in China have been steadily increasing their efforts to establish a …
Read More »The Oversight Board urges Meta to revise its ‘incoherent’ regulations regarding manipulated videos
A deceptive seven-second video of President Biden has the potential to alter Facebook’s policy on disinformation before the 2024 election. However, both the platform and the American voters are facing a limited amount of time. On Monday, the Oversight Board, an independent advisory group Meta established to assess its moderation …
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