Unknown attackers compromised the official Microsoft account on X, which boasts over 13 million followers, on Thursday, orchestrating a scheme to promote a cryptocurrency token through a pump-and-dump operation. The breach allowed the perpetrators to post messages from the verified…
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Meta Platforms has publicly disputed a journalist's assertion that its Muse AI model accessed his private text messages without his consent. Andy Stone, Meta's Chief Communications Officer, stated on X (formerly Twitter) on June 13, 2024, that accessing messages…
Donald Trump announced he is "very close" to appointing a new AI Czar, expressing significant praise for the chief executives of major technology companies. The companies he specifically lauded include OpenAI, Meta, X, Anthropic, Amazon, Nvidia, Microsoft, Palantir, and Google.
Former President Donald Trump is set to convene a lunch meeting with prominent technology executives on Friday, March 8, 2024, at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida. The gathering aims to address concerns surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) safety…
Jeffrey Katzenberg, a prominent Hollywood producer and executive, has asserted that the entertainment industry must embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to maintain its relevance. In a 2,377-word essay published on X on Wednesday, Katzenberg drew parallels between the current AI discourse…
OpenAI has hired three former executives from the creator subscription platform Patreon, signaling a strategic move to enhance its offerings for content creators. Sam Yam, co-founder and technology chief of Patreon, announced his departure from the company on X…
Meta has officially launched a dedicated Mac desktop application for its AI assistant, Muse, marking a significant expansion of the service beyond its initial mobile and web presence. This new application, released on September 25, 2024, builds upon the foundation…
Zelda Williams, daughter of the late actor Robin Williams, has publicly urged fans to cease the creation and circulation of artificial intelligence-generated videos featuring her father. In a statement posted to the social media platform X on Monday, Williams expressed…
United States lawmakers are facing increased pressure to enact legislation addressing the potential risks associated with artificial intelligence. This urgency is amplified by recent events, including the resignation of a researcher from Anthropic, a prominent AI company.
Golden State Warriors point guard and basketball icon Steph Curry has finalized the sale of a 10,000-square-foot commercial building located in San Francisco for $11 million. This transaction marks a significant pivot from Curry's original intentions for the property…
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, is currently investigating a significant technical issue that has resulted in a large number of users receiving unsolicited password reset emails.
On August 11, Anthropic announced its intention to implement machine-readable watermarks on outputs generated by its AI model, Claude. This announcement immediately triggered widespread reactions across social media platforms like LinkedIn and X, with many users expressing concerns that all…
X, formerly known as Twitter, has issued cease-and-desist letters to the open-source project Nitter, demanding the immediate takedown of its instances and code repository. The social media platform alleges that Nitter is engaged in unauthorized data scraping, which violates X's…
Ken Paxton, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Texas and an ally of former President Donald Trump, has introduced a "Texas first" plan designed to address the "negative impact" of data centers.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei recently addressed the company's stance on artificial intelligence risks and regulation in a lengthy post on X, formerly Twitter. Amodei's comments were a response to remarks made by investor Gavin Baker on the "All In" podcast…
X, formerly known as Twitter, is significantly increasing transparency by open-sourcing the code that powers its 'For You' algorithmic feed. This move, announced on January 11, 2024, aims to provide users with a clearer understanding of how content is surfaced…
Google's Gemini has surpassed 1 billion monthly users, a milestone announced by Google CEO Sundar Pichai via a post on X. Pichai stated that Gemini is Google's fastest-growing product to date, reaching this user base in an unspecified timeframe…
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir shared an artificial intelligence-generated video on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on May 15, 2024, depicting a starving Palestinian child. The video was posted approximately one week before Israel's national elections, scheduled…
Artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes have become a prominent feature in contemporary US election campaigns, moving beyond theoretical warnings to practical, often juvenile, applications in political discourse. This trend is particularly evident in recent primary elections, where AI-driven content is being used…
A new meme originating on the social media platform X is satirizing the distinctive and often exaggerated corporate jargon prevalent within the artificial intelligence and technology sectors. This meme utilizes an image of billionaire venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya, who is…