People have mixed feelings about Apple's iPad Pro and strongly dislike a recent ad. The Vergecast discusses Apple news, streaming costs, and current tech industry developments. [ more ]
Google implements A.I. Overviews feature in search engine to generate information summaries, aiming to reach over a billion users by the end of the year. [ more ]
Google blasted as 'negligent' over evidence destruction as landmark DOJ antitrust case wraps up
A federal judge criticized Google for a negligent document retention policy resulting in the deletion of crucial chat records, raising concerns in an ongoing antitrust case. [ more ]
Microsoft just signed the biggest corporate renewable energy deal ever - and it's all to keep up with soaring AI data center power demands
Microsoft signed a major renewable energy deal with Brookfield to invest $10 billion in projects, unlocking 10.5 gigawatts of capacity by 2030. [ more ]
Marques Brownlee just eviscerated the Rabbit R1. Here's why Apple should pay attention
Selling products based on future promises has become a concerning trend in the tech industry, requiring constant updates to reach initial promises. [ more ]
US Department of Homeland Security names AI Safety and Security Board members
The formation of an Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board raises challenges due to the varied interpretations of AI's applications and potential risks. [ more ]
Kashmir Hill: They shouldn't be collecting photos from social media without people's consent, but they keep doing it and nobody's stopping them'
Clearview AI collected billions of photos without notifying websites or individuals, allowing for unprecedented identification capabilities with potential privacy violations. [ more ]
Alexis Ohanian: Reddit Turned Down Google's Offer to Buy It | Entrepreneur
Reddit rejected Google's acquisition offer due to the offer's lack of significant value and Google's plans to integrate Reddit with YouTube.
Despite rejecting the acquisition offer, Reddit has maintained a strong relationship with Google, signing a $60 million deal in February 2021. [ more ]
Friends From the Old Neighborhood Turn Rivals in Big Tech's A.I. Race
Mustafa Suleyman and Demis Hassabis, childhood friends turned tech executives, have taken different paths in the artificial intelligence industry, showcasing a unique and personal journey. [ more ]
Friends From the Old Neighborhood Turn Rivals in Big Tech's A.I. Race
Mustafa Suleyman and Demis Hassabis, childhood friends turned tech executives in the AI industry, had diverging paths and are now leading AI advancements at Google and Microsoft. [ more ]
Venture firms form alliance to standardize data collection | TechCrunch
The Diversity Data Alliance aims to standardize data collection in tech to improve transparency and increase funding for underrepresented founders. [ more ]
Indian insurance startup Go Digit raises $141M from anchor investors ahead of IPO | TechCrunch
Go Digit, an Indian insurance startup, raised $141 million from various investors for its IPO aiming for a valuation of $3 billion, 25% lower than its private value. [ more ]
Apple Reports Decline in Sales and Profit Amid iPhone Struggles in China
Apple faced challenges with declining sales, especially in China, due to competition from Huawei and other big tech companies performing better financially. [ more ]
The ad for Apple's newest iPad reflects a trend of complex tech products lacking a clear purpose, which is becoming standard in the global tech industry. [ more ]
EU watchdog questions secrecy around lawmakers' encryption-breaking CSAM scanning proposal | TechCrunch
The European Commission is facing pressure to disclose its interactions with private technology firms regarding a controversial CSAM-scanning proposal. [ more ]
AI-powered martech releases and news: April 18 | MarTech
Businesses deploy chatbots with potential to provide false answers. Chatbots are viewed as a work in progress, cautioning users.
AI continues to make advancements in martech, with tools like automated video tagging, conversational search, and cohort-based modeling for advertisers. [ more ]
Amazon is ordered to pay $525million to Kove for infringing patents
Kove, a small tech company, wins $525 million in patent infringement damages against Amazon for using its patented technology in its cloud storage services. [ more ]
Open source AI: Why the tech industry is arguing about what it even is - Breaking Latest News
The concept of open source AI is gaining traction in the tech industry but lacks a universally agreed-upon definition.
Open source AI has the potential to democratize technology development, increase transparency, and empower users, but there are concerns about powerful corporations manipulating the concept. [ more ]
Exclusive | New AI law to secure rights of news publishers: Ashwini Vaishnaw
The government plans to introduce a new law on AI to protect news publishers, content creators, and minimize user harm.
The law will focus on balancing the interests of various stakeholders like news publishers, content creators, and AI technologies like large language models. [ more ]