Shira Ovide Companies are ignoring your privacy demands. No one is stopping them. Companies are Ignoring Your Privacy Demands. No One is Stopping Them. TL;DR A recent report by Consumer Reports indicates widespread non-compliance with privacy laws by corporations. A substantial exp...
Gerrit De Vynck, Nitasha Tiku Elon Musk merged X and xAI. Is that self-dealing? TL;DR Elon Musk has merged his companies X and xAI in a notable all-stock transaction. This deal values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion, taking its previous acquisition cost into account. Anal...
Gerrit De Vynck, Nitasha Tiku Musk’s merger of X and XAI adds to history of opaque deals Musk’s Merger of X and xAI Adds to History of Opaque Deals TL;DR Elon Musk's xAI acquires his social media platform X for $33 billion. The merger combines two companies Musk owns into a new entity val...
Gerrit De Vynck, Nitasha Tiku Musk’s merger of X and xAI adds to history of opaque deals Musk’s Merger of X and xAI Adds to History of Opaque Deals TL;DR: Elon Musk's companies , xAI and X (formerly Twitter), have merged in a $33 billion deal. The merger elevates xAI's valuation to $80 bi...
System Admin Scientists deploy AI to better predict wildfires TL;DR Researchers are using AI to enhance wildfire prediction models. A new approach incorporates weather forecasts, vegetation levels, and human activity. This advancement is crucial as wildfire seas...
System Admin Alan Turing Institute plans revamp in bid to modernise Alan Turing Institute Plans Revamp in Bid to Modernise TL;DR: The Alan Turing Institute is initiating a major overhaul due to criticism of its management and the evolving AI landscape. The institute p...
Julian Mark Rural internet program on hold as Musk’s satellites get new consideration TL;DR The U.S. administration has paused a $42 billion broadband program aimed at improving rural internet access. Attention is shifting towards satellite internet services, particularly from Elon Mus...
System Admin DeepMind slows down research releases to keep competitive edge in AI race TL;DR DeepMind has implemented a strategy to reduce the frequency of its AI research publications to maintain competitiveness. The change comes amid increasing competition in the AI landscape after th...
System Admin Alan Turing Institute plans revamp in face of criticism and technological change TL;DR The Alan Turing Institute (ATI) is set to undergo significant changes following criticism and rapid advancements in technology. A need for a "big strategic shift" has been identified to enhance ...
System Admin China’s AI race creates tension at home TL;DR China's AI industry is advancing rapidly, causing tensions with local tech firms. The release of DeepSeek, a low-cost and high-performance AI model, has sparked concern in US tech circles. Analy...
System Admin DeepMind slows down research releases in battle to keep competitive edge TL;DR Google DeepMind has implemented policies to restrict its research outputs . This strategic shift aims to maintain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving AI industry. Researchers will face in...
Kyle Melnick Radio City Music Hall banned him. A T-shirt and AI might be to blame. Radio City Music Hall Bans Fan Over T-Shirt and Alleged Facial Recognition Misidentification TL;DR Frank Miller Jr. was banned from Radio City Music Hall due to a T-shirt he designed. His ban stems fr...
