A group of writers, including Michael Chabon, David Henry Hwang, Rachel Louise Snyder, and Ayelet Waldman, have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the company illegally used their works to train its AI ChatGPT chatbot. The lawsuit seeks class-action status and claims that OpenAI benefits and profits from the “unauthorized and illegal use” of the
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A recent beta update for WhatsApp’s Android version has revealed a new screen called “Third-party chats,” suggesting that Meta’s encrypted messaging app may soon be compatible with other platforms. Although the screen is currently non-functional and inaccessible to users, its appearance indicates that Meta is taking the initial steps to comply with the European Commission’s
Recently, some users of Wyze security cameras have reported a disturbing privacy breach – they were able to see webcam feeds that did not belong to them. This means that unsuspecting individuals inadvertently gained access to the inside of other people’s houses. The Verge confirmed this issue with a Wyze customer support agent, who acknowledged
As X prepares for the future, it is setting the stage for a reimagined platform by bidding farewell to the term “tweet.” In its updated terms of service, X is replacing “retweet” with “repost,” effectively cementing the demise of the word tweet. This move signifies a significant shift in the brand’s direction and its ambition
Tesla and Hilton have announced a partnership to install a significant number of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at Hilton hotels and properties. With a plan to roll out up to 20,000 charging stations starting in early 2024, Hilton aims to create the largest planned EV network by any hospitality company. This article will delve
YouTube is contemplating altering its approach to showing ads during videos on its main app on connected TVs. The platform is considering implementing longer ad breaks that occur less frequently, reducing interruptions for viewers. In addition to longer ad breaks, YouTube is also experimenting with a new countdown timer for ads. This timer will inform
In recent news, Microsoft has been under scrutiny for bundling its communication and collaboration platform, Teams, into its Office suite in Europe. Now, Zoom’s CEO, Eric Yuan, has expressed his opinion that the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) should also evaluate this bundling practice in the United States. This article critically examines the implications of
Virtual reality (VR) has been a rapidly growing industry, with companies constantly striving to push the boundaries of immersive experiences. Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is one of the leading players in this field, and according to a recent Korean news report, they are partnering with LG to release a successor to their high-end Quest
It has been reported that senior YouTube staffers are expressing concern over the potential impact of Shorts, YouTube’s TikTok competitor, on the platform’s long-form content. For nearly two decades, long-form content has been the primary source of revenue for YouTube. However, the platform’s ad revenue has been on a downward trend for three consecutive quarters,
When attendees eagerly arrived at the Burning Man festival in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, they were met with an unexpected turn of events. Heavy rainfall transformed the once dry and barren desert floor into a treacherous and impassable mud pit, leaving festival organizers with no choice but to implement a shelter-in-place order for the safety