Google Gemini, Apple add music-focused generative AI features
Alphabet Inc's Google and Apple Inc are adding music-focused generative artificial intelligence features to their core consumer apps, underscoring how advanced AI tools are moving into mainstream use.
ByteDance building out artificial intelligence team in US
Chinese tech giant ByteDance Ltd is hiring in the US for nearly 100 open roles within its artificial intelligence division, an effort to compete with the world's leading US-based AI companies despite years of national security concerns from American lawmakers and regulators.
AppLovin plans Its own social platform after failed TikTok bid
AppLovin Corp. is preparing to build a social networking platform after the mobile advertising company's failed bid to buy TikTok's assets outside of China last year.
Laser-written glass can store data for millennia, Microsoft says
Thousands of years from now, what will remain of our digital era?
OpenAI's Altman tells leaders regulation 'urgently' needed
The world urgently needs to regulate artificial intelligence, OpenAI head Sam Altman said Thursday at a summit in New Delhi to address the risks and opportunities posed by the fast-evolving technology.
Ireland, home to EU tech hubs, mulls teen social media ban
The Irish government is considering plans to introduce age restrictions on social media platforms as part of a broader AI strategy at a cabinet meeting Wednesday.
Nvidia, OpenAI near $30 billion investment in place of unfinished $100 billion deal, FT reports
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Nvidia is close to finalizing a $30 billion investment into OpenAI that will replace the long-term $100 billion commitment agreed upon by the companies last year, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing sources.
Meta cuts stock awards by 5% for most employees, FT reports
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Meta reduced its annual distribution of stock options by about 5% for most of its staff, as CEO Mark Zuckerberg ploughs billions of dollars into its artificial intelligence goals, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.
GoPro names insider Brian Tratt as CFO
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Action camera maker GoPro on Thursday named Brian Tratt as its chief financial officer, taking over the baton from Brian McGee, effective March 17.
Amazon can be sued over suicides linked to sodium nitrite, Washington Supreme Court rules
Feb 19 (Reuters) - The Washington Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Thursday that Amazon.com must face lawsuits by families that lost relatives who died by suicide after consuming sodium nitrite they bought from outside vendors on the retailer's website.
