TECHNOLOGY

What Factors Contributed to the Abrupt Departure of AI Advocate Sam Altman from OpenAI
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OpenAI cited Altman's lack of consistent transparency in communications with the board, hindering its oversight responsibilities, as the primary reason for his departure.
Dismissed CEO Sam Altman Raises Concerns: OpenAI Board's Intentions Regarding Shares If He Departs
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In a post on X, Altman described the day as "weird" and compared it to "reading your own eulogy while you’re still alive." He acknowledged the unexpected outpouring of support and urged people to express their admiration for friends.
Worldcoin, Founded by Altman, Sees 12% Drop in Crypto Token Amidst His Departure from OpenAI
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Back in May, Altman's project had successfully raised $115 million in a Series C funding round led by Blockchain Capital.
Musk Initiates Lawsuit Against Media Matters as Corporate Advertisers Pause Campaigns
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Media Matters' report suggested that as Elon Musk delves into white nationalist and antisemitic theories, X's social media platform has been displaying ads for significant brands alongside content supportive of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, leading to the advertising pause from prominent companies.
Following Musk's Antisemitic Posts, Apple and Other Major Firms Withdraw Ads from X
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Media outlets revealed that Disney, Warner Bros, Discovery, Paramount, and Comcast/NBCUniversal have also paused their advertisements on X.
PM Modi Expresses Concern Over Misuse of AI for Deepfake Videos
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Drawing parallels with warning labels on cigarette packets, the Prime Minister suggested that similar cautionary measures should be adopted for deepfake videos to alert viewers about their manipulated nature.
Insta Introduces Latest Reels and Feed Photo Updates for Effortless Content Creation
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Among the upcoming features, the platform is testing the capability for users to individually scale, crop, and rotate their video clips, offering improved editing flexibility.
Microsoft Introduces Text-to-Speech Avatar Tool in the Era of Deepfakes
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Known as Azure AI Speech text, currently in public preview, this feature empowers customers to fabricate synthetic videos featuring a 2D photorealistic avatar speaking.
'123456' Emerges as the Most Common Password Among Indians in 2023 : Report
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The findings, compiled by password management company NordPass, unveiled a worrisome pattern of weak passwords extensively employed for streaming accounts and other online platforms.
Satya Nadella Stayed Up All Night to Witness India's Victory Before Delivering Keynote
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Addressing the Microsoft Ignite 2023 developer conference in the US, Nadella humorously acknowledged the scheduling conflict, expressing his dedication by staying up all night to watch the game.
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