The legal profession is currently under threat from the emergence of AI, with concerns that software similar to ChatGPT, which possesses human-like language proficiency, may soon be capable of performing a significant portion of legal tasks. The legal profession is seen as…
Streaming services such as HBO Max, Starz, Showtime, and others have recently been removing their original shows from their libraries as a cost-cutting measure. While these companies may be saving money, critics argue that this practice is sidelining already marginalized voices and…
ByteDance, the parent company of popular social media app TikTok, has launched a new photo-based app called Lemon8. The app includes short-form videos similar to those posted on TikTok and has already gained traction in Asian markets. The app has also seen…
General Motors’ subsidiary Cruise and Google’s spinoff Waymo are looking to take autonomous driving to the next level by seeking regulatory approval to transport passengers in vehicles without drivers in San Francisco. If they receive approval, San Francisco would become the first…
TikTok, the Chinese-owned video-sharing app, has been at the center of a global controversy for some time now. Concerns about cybersecurity, privacy, and misinformation have led to several countries imposing partial or total bans on the popular app. TikTok, owned by ByteDance,…
Twitter has removed the blue verification badge from the main account of The New York Times, a news organization that has been a target of Elon Musk’s criticism. This follows the deadline set by Musk for verified users to purchase a premium…
The Italian government’s privacy watchdog has temporarily blocked the ChatGPT artificial intelligence (AI) software developed by OpenAI, citing a recent data breach. The watchdog has restricted the company’s ability to hold Italian users’ data until it demonstrates adequate respect for privacy. OpenAI,…
Investors from the Netherlands and Luxembourg are seeking to recover $125 million in subsidies promised by the Spanish government for a solar plant in southern Spain. The subsidies were withdrawn by the Spanish government, leading to a legal battle that has been…
Over 1,000 AI experts, researchers, and supporters, including Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak, and Emad Mostaque, are urging a temporary halt to develop highly advanced AI systems. They propose pausing the creation of these “giant” AI models, such as GPT-4, for at least…
Actor Mark Hamill, best known for his portrayal of Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise, has lent his iconic voice to the “Air Alert” app. The app is linked to Ukraine’s air defense system and warns Ukrainians of incoming Russian missiles,…