Streaming Services Remove Original Shows from Libraries

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…

Companies Harness AI Tools for Innovation and Efficiency

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly integrated into the operations of many companies, with various applications being explored for both internal processes and customer-facing services. From generating new ideas for toy cars to summarizing customer reviews, AI is proving to be a…

OpenAI’s GPT-4: An Advancement in AI with risks and limitations

OpenAI has released its latest artificial intelligence model, GPT-4, which exhibits human-level performance. GPT-4 is an improvement on generative AI models and can generate readable text and unique images. The AI model can also figure out tax deductions and answer questions in…

Iceland on Track to Harness Solar Power from Space by 2030

In a pioneering effort toward renewable energy, Iceland could soon become the first nation to receive solar power from space. This ambitious project, spearheaded by the UK-based company Space Solar, envisions beaming solar energy from orbit to Earth, enabling Iceland to access…

Legal Paths to Ensure AI Chatbots Tell the Truth

In recent months, the widespread use of chatbots like ChatGPT has highlighted both their utility and their propensity for error. Amidst the buzz surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs), a group of scientists from the University of Oxford is…

Privacy Watchdog Temporarily Blocks ChatGPT Due to Data Breach

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,…

X’s New Terms Spark Controversy Over AI and Data Use

X, formerly known as Twitter, is under fire after unveiling new terms of service that allow the platform to use user-generated content to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models. These changes, set to take effect on November 15, require users to accept…

Disney Demonstrates Real Retractable Lightsaber

Disney has demonstrated a retractable lightsaber at South by Southwest (SXSW), a tech, film, and music festival. The device uses motors to unroll a blade filled with a strip of flexible lights hidden within its handle. Chairperson of Walt Disney Parks and…

FDA Approves New Pfizer, Moderna Covid Vaccines Amid Surge

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved updated Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, setting the stage for these new shots to be available to most Americans in the coming days. This approval comes as the U.S. experiences a summer surge…

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