FTC says it will appeal to block Microsoft-Activision deal
The Federal Trade Commission said it will bring its campaign to prevent Microsoft from closing its Activision Blizzard deal before an appeals court.
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Musk discusses his new company xAI, 'superintelligence,' and China
Elon Musk participated in an hour-long discussion on Twitter Spaces with Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., and Mike Gallagher, R-Wisc.
Amazon hit with labor complaint over failing to bargain with Staten Island union
Workers at one of the retail giant's Staten Island warehouses, known as JFK8, voted last April to join the Amazon Labor Union.
China finalizes first-of-its-kind rules governing generative A.I. services like ChatGPT
Chinese regulators on Thursday said it finalized first-of-its-kind rules governing generative artificial intelligence which will come into effect on Aug. 15.
Google says Bard can now use images and give audio responses
The improvements come as Google tries to stay ahead of rapidly improving competition from Microsoft-backed OpenAI, Anthropic, and others
China's chip metal export curbs are 'a wake up call' for countries to diversify their supply chains
While China produces the majority of the world's gallium and germanium, it is not the only producer.
The 'Bitcoin Family' has a special algorithm that tracks moon cycles — and it's helped them gain 50% since the bear market bottom
Didi Taihuttu's custom-built indicator considers a mix of inputs, including directional trading data and moon cycles.
Disney extends CEO Bob Iger's contract through 2026, two years longer than planned
Iger had previously told CNBC that he had no intention to stay longer than two years in the post after he returned in November.
Google and Meta got customer data from tax prep firms, and lawmakers want a probe
Both the tax prep companies and tech firms were "reckless" in how they handled sensitive information, the lawmakers wrote.
Elon Musk launches his new company, xAI
Elon Musk on Wednesday announced the debut of a new AI company, xAI, with the goal to "understand the true nature of the universe."
Google quietly ditched plans for an A.I.-powered chatbot app for Gen Z
Called "Bubble Characters," the mobile app engaged in conversations with young users and even offered advice.
Amazon's Prime Day off to a strong start, early data shows
The positive results indicate inflation-weary shoppers are still opening their wallets, lured by deep discounts.
Apple just released a preview of its next big iPhone update. Here's what's new
It's a beta version, intended as a preview of the final software, so Apple can get help squashing bugs before it's officially released to the wider public.
Cloudflare, Palo Alto Networks and Zscaler tumble as Microsoft expands in cybersecurity
Microsoft has grown its security business to over $20 billion per year, and the new effort might help the software maker reach $100 billion by 2030.
VP Harris meets with labor and rights groups to discuss threats from A.I.
A meeting at the White House on Wednesday includes groups that advocate on behalf of specific populations or on digital rights issues.
How to install the preview of Apple's new iPhone software coming this fall
Apple's iOS public beta has most of the features that will be included in the final release version, but isn't ready for everyone yet.
Huw Edwards named as BBC anchor accused of paying teen for explicit pictures
Several allegations about the presenter's behavior have now been made.
Bill Gates explains why we shouldn't be afraid of A.I.
Gates cites how society reacted to previous advancements to make the case that humans have adapted to major changes in the past, and they will do so for AI as well.
As Twitter continues to implode, advertisers pin their hopes on Threads
Advertisers are interested in Meta's new Threads app as a new social channel to reach consumers while Twitter continues to struggle.
FTC could appeal Microsoft-Activision ruling as soon as Wednesday
The temporary restraining order that prevents Microsoft and Activision from closing the deal will expire after Friday.
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