Sports Illustrated CEO fired.
Published in News
Wednesday, 13 December 2023 11:43

Sports Illustrated CEO fired.


Who would have thought replacing hacks with AI was a bad move?

The publisher of Sports Illustrated has ousted its chief executive officer following public backlash over the sports magazine's alleged use of AI to write stories.

AI is being used on Robocalls.
Published in AI
Wednesday, 13 December 2023 11:36

AI is being used on Robocalls.


US political scene really is awful

An artificial intelligence campaign volunteer named Ashley is being used to call thousands of Pennsylvania voters on behalf of Democrat Shamaine Daniels.

New York partners with chipmakers
Published in PC Hardware
Tuesday, 12 December 2023 11:48

New York partners with chipmakers


If they can make the tech there, they can make it anywhere

New York has partnered with chip firms to build a $10 billion semiconductor research site at the University at Albany, featuring cutting-edge ASML gear.

UK facial recognition gamekeeper turns poacher
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Tuesday, 12 December 2023 11:33

UK facial recognition gamekeeper turns poacher


Fraser Sampson resigns after controversial decision and joins “enemy”

The recently-departed watchdog in charge of monitoring technology in UK has joined the private firm he controversially approved.

Microsoft starts working with Trade Unions
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Tuesday, 12 December 2023 11:29

Microsoft starts working with Trade Unions


Working out an AI plan and more recognition

In a surprising move, the software king of the world, Microsoft, is teaming up with trade unions to create "an open dialogue" on how AI will impact workers.

Nvidia chucking money at AI
Published in AI
Tuesday, 12 December 2023 11:22

Nvidia chucking money at AI


Invests in 24 companies this year

Nvidia has become one of the most prolific investors in AI start-ups this year as it tries to capitalise on its position as the dominant provider of AI processors.

Huawei sets up mobile factory in France
Published in Mobiles
Tuesday, 12 December 2023 11:19

Huawei sets up mobile factory in France

France may stop surrendering to the US and surrender to China instead

China's Huawei will start building its mobile phone network equipment factory in France next year even though some European governments curb using the outfit’s 5G gear.

Google’s app store is a monopoly
Published in News
Tuesday, 12 December 2023 11:09

Google’s app store is a monopoly


Jury ruling might cause problems for Apple too

A jury in San Francisco unanimously found that Google violated California and federal antitrust laws through deals that stifled competition for its mobile app store.

Musk gutted when his AI turned out woke
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Tuesday, 12 December 2023 10:58

Musk gutted when his AI turned out woke


Promises to lobotomise it to stop it from being intelligent

Elon [look at me] Musk was shocked to discover that his AI chatbot Grok was not churning out answers that would please his nutty right-wing target market.

Altman may not have been as beloved by staff as claimed
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Don't cha know he's toxic 

While history will paint Sam Altman as a victim after his firing and reinstatement at by the OpenAI board, there might have been a lot more going on behind the scenes.