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Exec tells first UN council meeting that big tech can't be trusted to guarantee AI safety
Exec tells first UN council meeting that big tech can't be trusted to guarantee AI safety
An artificial intelligence company executive told the first U_N_ Security Council meeting on AI’s threats to global peace that the handful of big tech companies leading the race to commercialize AI can’t be trusted to guarantee the safety of systems we don’t yet understand and that are prone to “chaotic or unpredictable behavior.”
2023-07-19 07:57
Wind Power Package for Europe to be Presented in October
Wind Power Package for Europe to be Presented in October
The European Union is planning to unveil measures to help its ailing wind sector next month, after supply-chain
2023-09-25 20:55
Charles Martinet, the voice of Mario, bids farewell to role after 30 years
Charles Martinet, the voice of Mario, bids farewell to role after 30 years
Charles Martinet, the voice of Mario, will no longer be voicing the iconic role of Mario for Nintendo.
2023-08-22 19:29
Famed tech journalist deletes X account with epic rant at Elon Musk and his ‘cesspool’ site
Famed tech journalist deletes X account with epic rant at Elon Musk and his ‘cesspool’ site
Veteran tech journalist Walt Mossberg announced on Tuesday he was deactivating his X (formerly known as Twitter) account, saying Elon Musk’s takeover of the site turned it into a “cesspool.” Mr Mossberg is a well-respected name and expert in the US tech writing industry, who also co-founded media sites such as Recode and AllThingsD. He announced his boycotting of X on Meta’s new platform Threads, saying his reasons revolve around business tycoon Mr Musk’s threats to sue the Anti-Defemation League (ADL). Mr Musk is threatening to sue the ADL for around $22bn, claiming that the Jewish civil rights group is “destroying” his platform’s value by accusing him of antisemitism. Mr Mossberg cut back his usage of X after Mr Musk bought back controversial figures accounts when he took over ownership of Twitter. Among others, Mr Musk restored the accounts of media personality Andrew Tate, who has been charged over rape and human trafficking claims, as well as Rep Majorie Taylor Greene, who is known for spreading conspiracy theories. “Under Elon Musk, Twitter has not only decided to stop blocking bigots and liars and pro- insurrectionists, it has actively welcomed them, with apparent support from Mr. Musk. I had already cut my participation there by 90%. But Musk’s latest move, to threaten to ban and sue the ADL – to the delight of antisemites and other haters – is the last straw for me,” Mr Mossberg wrote on Threads. He continued on to say he will only be found on Threads, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. “They have their own drawbacks. (I even boycotted Meta for awhile pre-pandemic over privacy issues). But none comes close to the cesspool of Twitter under Musk, which, IMO, is steadily approaching the level of Truth Social,” he wrote. Mr Mossberg famously quit Facebook back in 2018 “because my own values and the policies and actions of Facebook have diverged to the point where I’m no longer comfortable here”. This time, Mr Mossberg has quit X over fears that “antisemites and other haters” will revel in Mr Musk’s decision to ban and sue the ADL. “It is profoundly disturbing that Elon Musk spent the weekend engaging with a highly toxic, anti-Semitic campaign on his platform,” ADL CEO Johnathan Greenblatt said in a statement. “But to be clear, the real issue is neither ADL nor the threat of a frivolous lawsuit. This urgent matter is the safety of the Jewish people in the face of increasing, intensifying antisemitism.” While there has yet to be a lawsuit filed, Mr Musk took to X to promote the hashtag #BantheADL, which inevitably became popular amongst the far-right X community. Before retiring from journalism back in 2017, Mr Mossberg wrote for The Wall Street Journal for over twenty years. His admired status makes his leave from X ten times louder in the media industry. Read More Elon Musk vows to sue ADL for calling him antisemitic after he promoted antisemitic campaign on X Why is Elon Musk obsessed with the letter X? Elon Musk calls Burning Man ‘best art on Earth’ amid chaos that saw thousands stranded and one dead SpaceX launch of Starship rocket on hold amid ‘mishap investigation’ Why is Elon Musk obsessed with the letter X? Elon Musk ‘borrowed $1bn from SpaceX’ at same time as Twitter acquisition
2023-09-07 22:27
ZeroPay Introduces Alipay+ at 1.7 Million Merchants in South Korea, Promoting Convenient Experience for Asian Tourists
ZeroPay Introduces Alipay+ at 1.7 Million Merchants in South Korea, Promoting Convenient Experience for Asian Tourists
SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 31, 2023--
2023-09-01 09:47
UK removes final hurdle to Microsoft's blockbuster Activision Blizzard deal
UK removes final hurdle to Microsoft's blockbuster Activision Blizzard deal
UK antitrust officials have approved Microsoft's planned takeover of Activision Blizzard, the maker of "Call of Duty" and other hit games, greenlighting one of the biggest tech deals of all time.
2023-10-13 17:22
V. Pappas, the COO of TikTok, has resigned
V. Pappas, the COO of TikTok, has resigned
In a Twitter post, TikTok COO V. Pappas announced their resignation from the popular social
2023-06-23 03:53
Why Green Air Travel Will Save US Corn Farmers From Extinction
Why Green Air Travel Will Save US Corn Farmers From Extinction
For US corn farmers, the rise of green jet fuel is their best hope of staving off an
2023-09-26 21:46
Google’s AI Chatbot Is Trained by Humans Who Say They’re Overworked, Underpaid and Frustrated
Google’s AI Chatbot Is Trained by Humans Who Say They’re Overworked, Underpaid and Frustrated
Google’s Bard artificial intelligence chatbot will answer a question about how many pandas live in zoos quickly, and
2023-07-13 07:16
Vanta Sets the Stage for the Upcoming Fall Season With Over 20 New Exciting Game Titles in Its National Esports League, the Most of Any League Organizer.
Vanta Sets the Stage for the Upcoming Fall Season With Over 20 New Exciting Game Titles in Its National Esports League, the Most of Any League Organizer.
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 15, 2023--
2023-08-15 20:58
CarbonCapture Inc. and Partners Selected for U.S. DOE Funding of $12.5 Million to Develop Regional Direct Air Capture Hub in Wyoming
CarbonCapture Inc. and Partners Selected for U.S. DOE Funding of $12.5 Million to Develop Regional Direct Air Capture Hub in Wyoming
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 22, 2023--
2023-08-23 02:25
A new instant payment system may be coming to a bank near you
A new instant payment system may be coming to a bank near you
When it comes to getting paid — and paid back — most people and businesses want their money as quickly as possible.
2023-07-21 00:28