Here is the daily technology #threadcast for 10/1/24. We aim to educate people about this crucial area along with providing information of what is taking place.
Drop all question, comments, and articles relating to #technology and the future. The goal is make it a technology center.
You might enjoy watching this video, it's about a PlayStation Development Kit targeted for indies in the 90s... It had a lot of limitations compared to the main PS1 Devkit, but it's still an official one by SONY. It's called Net Yaroze.
https://inleo.io/threads/view/ahmadmanga/re-leothreads-33sasdbd2?referral=ahmadmanga
Epic Games Sues Google, Samsung Over Alleged App-Store Scheme
Epic is suing Google and Samsung, claiming that the tech giants colluded to place onerous restrictions on app stores. The lawsuit alleges that Google and Samsung made it too difficult for consumers to download app stores from outside software developers by making a feature called Auto Blocker active by default on Samsung's newest smartphones. The feature prevents users from downloading alternative app stores. Turning off the feature and installing a third-party app store requires 21 steps. The friction has caused 50% of users trying to install the Epic Games Store on Android to give up before they've gotten it installed.
#technology #games #epicgames #google #samsung
Epic isnt taking crap from anyone. They are still in an, well, Epic battle with Apple.
AI's thirst for energy has another nuclear plant coming online
Holtec Palisades has received a $1.52 billion loan from the Department of Energy to restore a nuclear power plant in Michigan. The plant ceased operations in 2022, but will be brought back online as early as 2025. It will add about 600 jobs to the area. Holtec had originally bought the plant to dismantle it, but changed course due to renewed interest in nuclear power from data center providers.
#technology #nuclearpower #energy
This is what we are going to see a great deal more. The big rush is for energy.
AI bots now beat 100% of those traffic-image CAPTCHAs
Locally run bots using specially trained image-recognition models can achieve a 100% success rate when challenged with Google's ReCAPTCHA v2. Google has been phasing out the system in favor of a new 'invisible' system that analyzes user interactions. However, it is still used by millions of websites. Details about how the system works are available in the article.
#technology #ai #captcha
No surprise there. We are seeing a great deal of advancement. #AI is going to take out so many tasks it will make our heads spin.
Exclusive: First Look at Google Pixel 9a with Stunning 5K Renders
Google’s Pixel 9 series just came out a little over a month ago, but there’s one more model coming – Pixel 9a. As usual, we expect this to launch in the Spring, typically around Google I/O. But here’s an early look at the new design of the Pixel 9a, thanks to Onleaks.
#technology #google #pixel9
I have yet to meet a person who owned a Google phone. Operating system (Android) yes but a phone made by Google, I know nobody.
But then I dont get out much so that might be part of it.
Yea they are not common around here either... the one or two people I know who owned one, swear by it though
Amazing how people get attached to brands.
How might AI-driven automation impact the future of work and employment?
#askonleo
Going to destroy jobs in my opinion.
I guess people need to start Prompt engineering courses if they want to position themselves for what's coming.
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How can we ensure that AI development is aligned with human values and ethics?
#askonleo
Why wouldnt it have that? It isnt alive.
You're right on that. I didn't consider that perspective.
If you care about good air quality, it’s time to consider a dehumidifier. These are the top recommendations for various needs, including basements and drying laundry. #newsonleo #homeimprovement
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What are the potential societal impacts of AI systems that can create realistic deepfake videos?
#askonleo #cent
As task said some weeks back you're nothing until you're deep faked.
Over time, it will be less of an impact.
As we go deeper, people know not to believe everything they read on the internet. It will go another step further with video.
Now you cant believe what you will read....next up you will not be able to trust what you see.
Damn! This looks like a real problem ahead in my opinion. I can hardly think of a way to control misinformation with this advancement. I guess it's now the consumer's responsibility to do a deep verification of what's facts.
Finance worker pays out $25 million after video call with deepfake ‘chief financial officer’
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/02/04/asia/deepfake-cfo-scam-hong-kong-intl-hnk/index.html
Some owners of Tesla's electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck, are beginning to see the full self-driving feature they paid for when purchasing it last fall. This long-awaited capability is now being activated. #newsonleo #electricvehicles
The development team of #tesla did get it out by the end of September.
I can't wait to get one of my own. Is it powered by any kind of AI?
Tesla is working on FSD. It is all AI.
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https://inleo.io/threads/view/moretea/re-leothreads-e9ttyvj8?referral=moretea
While major platforms like Reddit have made agreements with AI companies, YouTube is allowing individual creators to manage their own licensing. The new “License to Scrape” program is designed to empower these creators and give them proper leverage over their content. #newsonleo #contentcreation
That is why we need to get as much text data on a blockchain like Hive. It will help with the training of not only #leoai, but whatever other models that want to use it. Threads is great because it is not indexed data, so many LLMs will not have it in it.
We also can keep it up to date with relevant news.
So Leo AI would be as brilliant and current based on the information we feed it? And not online stuff?
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PayPal CEO's first year was praised by Wall Street, but hard part starts now for struggling payments company
PayPal CEO Alex Chriss just wrapped up his first year on the job, and his company's stock had its best quarterly performance since 2020.
In January, about a hundred days into his job as PayPal CEO, Alex Chriss told CNBC's David Faber that the payments company hadn't had much to celebrate in recent years. But Chriss confidently said he was prepared to "shock the world."
#newsonleo #paypal #wallstreet #technology
PayPal, a 26-year-old Silicon Valley company, has undergone a significant transformation under the leadership of CEO Alex Chriss, who took the reins in November 2022. Chriss, a seasoned executive with a 19-year tenure at Intuit, has implemented a series of strategic changes aimed at refocusing the company on profitability and improving transaction margins.
One of the key initiatives Chriss has undertaken is a workforce reduction of 9%, which has helped to streamline operations and reduce costs. Additionally, the company has brought in new leadership, including Isabel Cruz as chief people officer, Michelle Gill to run a new small business and financial services group, Diego Scotti to oversee the consumer group, and Jamie Miller as CFO. This new leadership team has been instrumental in driving the company's turnaround.
Under Chriss' leadership, PayPal's stock has experienced a significant rally, with shares jumping 34% in the third quarter, the company's biggest quarterly rally since mid-2020. analysts have taken notice of the company's turnaround, with Dan Dolev of Mizuho securities upgrading his rating to buy in May and Susquehanna's James Friedman lifting his rating to buy, citing Chriss' ability to deliver on his bold promises to shareholders.
Several key initiatives have contributed to PayPal's turnaround, including:
While PayPal has made significant progress under Chriss' leadership, there is still much work to be done. The company's stock remains about 75% below its record high, and analysts are anxiously awaiting Chriss' multiple-year outlook. However, with its new leadership team and strategic initiatives in place, PayPal is well-positioned for continued growth and success in the years to come.
#AI is going to make us question the nature of reality. We seem to think that AI is something separate from us. Actually, it is reflecting back to us.
Think about that.
Do you believe AI would become sentient one day?
No. At least not on the path that we are on. It is highly unlikely that it will be able to achieve what we view as consciousness.
True, cause I spent some time steadying into how these language models are built last night. And I realized that's it's just patterns.
Yet, it's possibilities at transforming our world is still endless and mind blowing. I wonder how a year from today would look like .
scary stuff but super interesting at the same time. We may already be in a simulation
Actually I am not into that viewpoint although there are many layers of "reality". The quest for intelligence is something that is bringing all of this to the forefront.
Most take what they see around them in the world as real. Quantum is showing us there is a completely different level to things. AI is bringing this to light in a different way but same lesson.
We are skeptical of VPN providers, and you should be, too
Many free VPNs promise to protect your privacy. Don't believe it.
VPNs are practically everywhere. In editorials, in advertorials, and featured by influencers on your favorite YouTube shows. There are ads for VPNs on websites, during television commercials, plastered on billboards, and on subway ads. There might even be a VPN ad somewhere on this very webpage right now.
#newsonleo #vpn #technology
That's a great point. Free VPNs often lure users in with the promise of privacy, but many come with hidden costs. Whether it's logging your data or bombarding you with ads, there's usually a trade-off. People should be cautious and realize that if they're not paying for the service, their personal information might become the currency.
#PrivacyMatters #CyberSecurity
If it is free, you are the product. It is really that simple.
always question how a business is monetizing itself
If it’s not obvious.. yikes
Look at what happened with robinhood
Yep. There are a lot of things out there that fit into that.
Have to have something people want. That is the first step. Too many go for monetization without having a product or service that is desired.
After that need a decent path to profits. This was the problem with all those tech/web2 companies. AirBNB and Uber didnt have a path.
The article presents a compelling case against relying on Virtual Private networks (VPNs) as a means of protecting one's privacy and anonymity online. While VPNs claim to shield users from Internet service providers, governments, and tech companies by hiding their browsing history, the article suggests that VPN providers themselves are not trustworthy and can actually put users at risk of privacy breaches.
Instead of relying on VPN providers, the article recommends setting up one's own encrypted VPN server using software that has been inspected and audited by security researchers. This approach allows users to have complete control over their data and ensures that it is encrypted and secure.
The article also suggests using cloud services like Amazon Web Services, DigitalOcean, Google cloud, Microsoft Azure, and others to host one's own VPN server. This approach enables users to encrypt their internet traffic using a private key that only they possess, making it difficult for authorities to access their data even if they seize their server.
In summary, the article argues that VPN providers are not a reliable means of protecting one's privacy and anonymity online. Instead, users should consider setting up their own encrypted VPN server to ensure complete control and security over their data. By taking this approach, users can avoid the risks associated with relying on VPN providers and enjoy greater peace of mind when surfing the internet.
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Invesco raises its valuation of Swiggy to $13.3B
Invesco has raised the value of its stake in Swiggy, ascribing an implied valuation of about $13.3 billion to the Indian food delivery startup.
U.S. asset manager Invesco has raised the value of its stake in Swiggy, ascribing an implied valuation of about $13.3 billion to the Indian food-delivery and quick-commerce startup that is on track to go public in about a month.
#technology #swiggy #valuation #newsonleo
That’s a significant boost in Swiggy’s valuation, especially as they prepare for their public debut.
That happens a lot. It is often off also.
Invesco's Developing markets fund has recently disclosed its valuation of its 28,844 shares in Swiggy, a leading Indian food delivery company. As of the end of July 2024, the fund values its shares in Swiggy at a staggering $237.24 million, representing a significant markup from the $190.47 million it paid for the shares. This valuation is based on the fund's assessment of Swiggy's value, which is higher than the company's previous valuation of $10.7 billion in 2022.
Invesco initially invested in Swiggy in early 2022, leading a $700 million round that valued the company at $10.7 billion. However, when the market dipped in 2023, Invesco lowered its estimated value of Swiggy to $5.5 billion. As of April 2024, the fund valued Swiggy at around $12.3 billion. This significant increase in valuation is likely due to Swiggy's strong performance in the Indian food delivery market, as well as its growing presence in the country.
Firms use different methodologies to calculate the valuation of privately-held companies, and Invesco's valuation of Swiggy is based on the market performance of publicly listed rivals. Zomato, Swiggy's chief rival, has a market cap between $22 billion and $30 billion in recent months. Another investor, Baron, valued Swiggy at $15.1 billion as of the end of March 2024.
Baron believes that Swiggy is well-positioned to benefit from structural growth in online food delivery in India, driven by a growing middle class, rising disposable income, and higher smartphone penetration. The company's duopoly with Zomato also bodes well for its future profitability and scale. This growth potential is likely to drive up the value of Swiggy's shares, making it an attractive investment opportunity for many investors.
The markup in valuation comes at a time when many investors have cut the value of their holdings in several Indian and overseas startups. Invesco has cut the value of its holding in Pine Labs, a merchants payments startup, implying a valuation of $3.3 billion, down from the peak $5.5 billion. Other investors, such as 360 One, have also cut the value of their holdings in startups like VerSe, Licious, and upGrad.
Swiggy is currently seeking to raise as much as $1.4 billion in its initial public offering (IPO) at a valuation range of $13 billion to $15 billion. The company's IPO is expected to be one of the largest in India this year, and its valuation is likely to be closely watched by investors and analysts.
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How do you think Swiggy will continue to differentiate itself from Zomato, especially with such fierce competition in India’s food delivery market? And with the IPO coming up, could this be a pivotal moment for them to expand beyond food delivery into other areas of quick-commerce?
Y Combinator is being criticized after it backed an AI startup that admits it basically cloned another AI startup
A Y Combinator startup named PearAI launched with a tweet thread and YouTube video on Saturday and caused an immediate backlash.
A Y Combinator startup named PearAI launched with an X post thread and YouTube video on Saturday and created immediate controversy. And some of that is splashing onto YC itself.
#newsonleo #ycombinator #ai #technology
In the aftermath of the incident, many developers and tech enthusiasts are calling for greater transparency and accountability in the tech industry. They argue that startups and venture capital firms must be held to a higher standard when it comes to intellectual property and licensing issues. The incident also raises questions about the role of AI in the tech industry and the potential risks and consequences of using AI-generated code.
Overall, the incident serves as a reminder of the importance of ethics and integrity in the tech industry, and the need for greater transparency and accountability in the development and distribution of open-source software.
The incident highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in the tech industry, particularly when it comes to open-source software and intellectual property. It also raises questions about the role of venture capital firms in funding startups and the potential risks and consequences of such investments.
The incident has also raised questions about the due diligence process at Y Combinator, with some critics arguing that the Firm did not adequately review PearAI's licensing and intellectual property issues before investing in the company. The controversy has also sparked a wider debate about the ethics of AI startups and the role of venture capital firms in funding such projects.
Y Combinator, the venture capital firm that funded PearAI, defended the company in a series of tweets, arguing that open-source licenses allow for the creation of new projects based on existing code. However, many critics argued that PearAI's actions were a violation of the spirit of open-source software, which is meant to promote collaboration and sharing, rather than profiting from someone else's work.
In response to the backlash, Pan apologized for the company's actions and released the project under the same Apache open source license as the original Continue project. However, the damage had already been done, and the incident sparked a wider debate about the ethics of cloning open-source projects and the role of venture capital firms in funding such projects.
The launch thread went viral, with thousands of comments, many of which were critical of PearAI's actions. Some accused the company of misrepresenting the project as an original idea, while others pointed out that PearAI's actions were a violation of the Apache open source license. The incident sparked a heated debate on social media, with many developers and tech enthusiasts expressing their outrage and disappointment.
PearAI, a startup founded by Duke Pan, recently launched an AI coding editor that was initially licensed under a proprietary license called the Pear Enterprise License. However, it was later revealed that the code was cloned from another AI editor called Continue, which is licensed under the Apache open source license. Pan admitted that the Pear Enterprise License was written by ChatGPT, a language model developed by Meta AI, and that the project was not a fork with new features added, but rather a replica with a new name.
Robinhood launches crypto transfers in Europe as it pushes overseas expansion
Retail investing platform Robinhood is setting sights on an EU expansion as part of broader plans to increase its global foothold.
#crypto #newsonleo #technology #robinhood #europe
Robinhood, a popular retail investing platform, has announced a significant expansion of its services in Europe by allowing customers to transfer cryptocurrencies in and out of its app. This move enables European users to take full ownership of their cryptocurrencies, also known as "self-custody," by storing them in a fully owned wallet rather than entrusting them to a third-party platform.
The company will now allow customers in the European Union to deposit and withdraw over 20 digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and USD Coin. This expansion builds upon its existing crypto trading service, Robinhood Crypto, which was launched in the EU in December 2022.
Johann Kerbrat, General manager of Robinhood's Crypto unit, believes that the EU has the potential to become an attractive market for digital currencies due to the adoption of crypto-friendly regulations, such as the markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. Once MiCA is fully in place, every EU country will fall under the same unified regime, making it an attractive market for Robinhood.
To incentivize European customers to transfer their cryptocurrencies to Robinhood, the company is offering a limited-time promotion. For a limited time, customers will receive 1% of the value of tokens deposited on its platform back in the form of the equivalent cryptocurrency they transfer into Robinhood.
Robinhood's expansion in the EU comes at a time when US crypto firms are facing regulatory challenges. The company is regulated by the SEC and FINRA in the US and holds a BitLicense with the New York State Department of financial services.
In June, Robinhood announced that it would acquire Luxembourg-based crypto platform Bitstamp to expand its reach globally and gain access to more international markets and regulatory permissions. The deal, valued at approximately $200 million, is expected to close in the first half of 2025.
The acquisition of Bitstamp is expected to help Robinhood diversify its crypto business to serve more institutional investors and expand its services to new markets. Bitstamp offers a "crypto-as-a-service" offering that helps banks and other financial firms launch their own crypto capabilities.
It's worth noting that Robinhood's crypto trading, deposit, and withdrawal functionality are currently only available to customers in the European Union, not in the UK. The company launched its popular stock trading service to Brits in November 2022, but does not yet offer crypto services to UK clients.
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11x.ai, a developer of AI sales reps, has raised $50M Series B led by A16Z, sources say
11x.ai, a startup that develops AI-powered sales development bots, has secured roughly $50 million in Series B funding, TechCrunch has learned.
#sales #technology #ai #newsonleo
11x.ai, a pioneering startup that specializes in developing artificial intelligence (AI)-powered sales development bots, has secured a significant $50 million in Series B funding, led by the renowned venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. This latest round of funding values the company at approximately $350 million, a substantial increase from its previous valuation of $90 million following its $24 million Series A funding, led by Benchmark.
Notably, 11x.ai is approaching $10 million in annual recurring revenue, which translates to a valuation multiple of around 35 times ARR. This impressive milestone is a testament to the company's rapid growth and the increasing demand for AI-powered sales development solutions.
The funding will likely be used to expand the company's suite of digital employees beyond just sales representatives. Currently, 11x.ai has two AI bots, Alice and Jordan, which are capable of handling a range of tasks, including sales lead generation, research, customer outreach, and phone sales conversations. The company is also developing AI bots for talent acquisition and human resources, further solidifying its position as a leader in the AI-powered sales development space.
The valuation of 11x.ai is particularly noteworthy, as it is one of the more grounded valuations for an AI-powered company with similar revenue to others in the space. investors are willing to make larger bets on AI sales development representative (SDR) startups, despite the challenges of distinguishing their offerings from each other.
11x.ai is one of many quickly growing startups building AI SDRs, and is competing with other startups such as Reggie.ai, AiSDR, and Artisan. Incumbents like Salesforce have also introduced products that work as autonomous sales agents, further intensifying the competition in the market.
The funding is a significant milestone for 11x.ai, and will likely be used to further develop and expand its AI-powered sales development bots. With this latest round of funding, the company is poised to continue its rapid growth and solidify its position as a leader in the AI-powered sales development space.
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With shares at 10-year lows, Assassin's Creed maker Ubisoft faces questions over its future
Gaming firm Ubisoft is facing questions over its future amid a lackluster games pipeline and pressure from an activist investor to sell itself and go private.
#ubisoft #gaming #technology #newsonleo
Ubisoft, the French video game publisher behind the popular Assassin's Creed franchise, has announced a three-month delay for the release of its next installment, Assassin's Creed Shadows, which is nOW scheduled to hit shelves on February 14, 2025. The company has also revised its guidance for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, expecting net bookings to fall to around 1.95 billion euros, a significant drop from its previous projections.
The delay is attributed to Ubisoft's decision to give the game more time to polish and refine its gameplay, following the disappointing sales performance of its recent release, star wars Outlaws. The company's CEO, Yves Guillemot, acknowledged the need for greater efficiency while still delighting players, and announced a review to improve execution. Ubisoft's shares have plummeted to decade-lows due to concerns over its triple-A games pipeline and financial prospects.
The company is also facing potential strike action in France, with the STJV video game workers' union calling for three days of industrial action over Ubisoft's bid to get workers back in the office three days a week. The union is pushing back against the company's efforts to increase productivity and reduce costs.
Meanwhile, activist investor AJ investments, which holds a less than 1% stake in Ubisoft, is pushing the company to sell itself to private equity firms or Chinese gaming giant Tencent. AJ Investments has gathered support from 10% of Ubisoft shareholders and plans to propose its candidates for the company's next general meeting.
Several bank analysts have slashed their price targets for Ubisoft, citing the delay and concerns over the company's financial prospects. However, some analysts, such as Wedbush securities, believe that Ubisoft has been the victim of coordinated "trolling" and that its games are still capable of performing well.
The global video games market is also facing an industry-wide slump, with growth expected to slow down in 2024. The market is facing challenges such as gamers devoting more time to older games, a cost-of-living crisis that is squeezing wallets, and increased competition from free-to-play games. As a result, game publishers are facing lower revenues and returns on investment.
The delay and financial struggles at Ubisoft have sent shockwaves through the gaming industry, with many analysts and investors closely watching the company's performance. The success of Assassin's Creed Shadows will be crucial in determining Ubisoft's future prospects and its ability to recover from its current challenges.
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What comes after?
Legislators should ensure that AI developers make sure outputs are safe, understand the technology better, and be minimally restrictive.
#ai #legislation #regulation #technology
The Guardian: Hidden traces of humanity: what AI images reveal about our world
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2024/oct/01/hidden-traces-of-humanity-what-ai-images-reveal-about-our-world
The Guardian: TechScape: Why the fake news confidence trap could be your downfall
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/oct/01/techscape-fake-news-artificial-intelligence-survey
BBC: Digital overload: Why women are doing a hidden form of work
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240930-how-technology-creates-hidden-work-for-women
BBC: 'Human race needs to expand beyond Earth,' says Prof Brian Cox
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg9qd22k7po
BBC: Samsung accused of obstructing Fortnite downloads
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2dpj8wkp7po
Wired: Cybertruck Finally Gets Full Self-Driving (Supervised)
https://www.wired.com/story/cybertruck-finally-gets-full-self-driving-supervised/
CNBC: PayPal CEO’s first year was praised by Wall Street, but hard part starts now for struggling payments company
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/01/paypal-ceo-alex-chriss-first-year-praised-by-wall-street-stock-pop-q3.html
CNBC: London-based Robinhood rival Freetrade buys UK arm of Australian investing platform Stake
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/01/freetrade-buys-uk-arm-of-australian-investing-platform-stake.html
CNBC: Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint considers pre-IPO funding as it plots a return to public markets
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/01/cybersecurity-firm-proofpoint-explores-external-funding-as-it-eyes-ipo.html
CNBC: AI chipmaker Cerebras files for IPO to take on Nvidia
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/30/cerebras-files-for-ipo.html
Reuters: Apple may need to turn to China after Indian Tata plant fire, sources say
https://www.reuters.com/technology/apple-may-need-turn-china-after-indian-tata-plant-fire-sources-say-2024-10-01/
Reuters: Meta says it will expand production of mixed reality headsets in Vietnam
https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/meta-expand-ai-innovation-vietnam-top-official-says-2024-10-01/
Reuters: Foxconn says execs from Nvidia, Google, BMW will speak at its annual forum
https://www.reuters.com/technology/foxconn-says-execs-nvidia-google-bmw-will-speak-its-annual-forum-2024-10-01/
Reuters: Amazon wins partial dismissal of US antitrust lawsuit
https://www.reuters.com/legal/amazon-wins-partial-dismissal-us-ftcs-antitrust-lawsuit-2024-10-01/
Reuters: Russia orders Discord to remove almost 1,000 posts it says contain illegal materials
https://www.reuters.com/technology/russia-orders-discord-remove-almost-1000-posts-it-says-contain-illegal-materials-2024-10-01/
Reuters: Nio partners with Monolith for real-time AI EV battery testing
https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/nio-partners-with-monolith-real-time-ai-ev-battery-testing-2024-10-01/
Reuters: Browser security startup Menlo annual recurring revenue reaches $100 million
https://www.reuters.com/technology/browser-security-startup-menlo-annual-recurring-revenue-reaches-100-million-2024-10-01/
Reuters: Serve Robotics ties up with Alphabet's unit for drone deliveries, launching pilot in Texas
https://www.reuters.com/technology/serve-robotics-ties-up-with-alphabets-unit-drone-deliveries-launching-pilot-2024-10-01/
Reuters: US lawmakers ask Mexican president-elect to address Chinese vehicle concerns
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-lawmakers-ask-mexican-president-elect-address-chinese-vehicle-concerns-2024-10-01/
Reuters: Malaysia plans national cloud policy, AI regulations
https://www.reuters.com/technology/google-says-its-investments-will-add-3-bln-malaysias-gdp-by-2030-create-26500-2024-10-01/
Gamers looking to enjoy their PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4 are facing issues as Sony's gaming network is experiencing a significant outage on Monday night. The official PSN Service Status page confirms problems affecting all services, including PS Vita, PS3, PS4, PS5, and the web.
#newsonleo #gaming
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A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing eBay of selling nearly 350,000 polluting and harmful products, including pesticides and devices that help vehicles evade emission controls. District Judge Orelia Merchant ruled that eBay is not liable for user-sold items, citing Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which protects online platforms from responsibility for hosted content unless they actively contribute to its unlawfulness.
#newsonleo #ecommerce
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Heavy rain in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, has disrupted operations at the largest known deposit of high-purity quartz. This has raised concerns about the global tech supply chain being deprived of a crucial ingredient needed for microchip production. #newsonleo #technology
The Asus ProArt PZ13 is a more affordable alternative to Microsoft's Surface Pro, despite having some flaws. This detachable 2-in-1 laptop offers good functionality at a lower price point. #newsonleo #techreview
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Scamming operations that originally began in Southeast Asia are now spreading globally, potentially generating billions of dollars in revenue. #newsonleo #scams
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X has withdrawn from the board of GIFCT, an organization that helps tech companies share information to prevent violent content online. This departure adds to ongoing tensions within the organization. #newsonleo #technology
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Question
With the recent advancements in AI-generated content, how can we distinguish between human and AI-created works?
#askonleo
How should society address the ethical implications of AI systems that can predict criminal behavior?
#cent #askonleo