Amazon Prime Video is set to introduce commercials into its streaming service starting January 29. Subscribers received notifications regarding this change, which requires paying an additional extortion fee of $3 monthly fee to maintain an ad-free experience. This applies to both Prime subscriptions and standalone Prime Video memberships. Initially, regions like the US, UK, Germany, … Continue reading Amazon Prime Video Introduces Ads: Extorts More for Ad-Free Streaming #1714 →
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Amazon Prime Video Introduces Ads: Extorts More for Ad-Free Streaming #1714

Researchers from the Technical University of Denmark and Northeastern University have developed an AI model called ‘life2vec’ that can predict a person’s death with 78% accuracy within four years. This groundbreaking model, featured in ‘Nature Computational Science’, analyzes extensive sociodemographic data of six million people, including health records and lifestyle factors. The AI, similar to … Continue reading AI’s 78% Accuracy in Foreseeing Mortality within Four Years #1713 →
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AI’s 78% Accuracy in Foreseeing Mortality within Four Years #1713

The Internet Archive (IA) is appealing a court ruling that found its digital lending program copyright-infringing. IA’s non-profit library scans and lends physical books digitally, allowing only one patron at a time to borrow each digital copy. The New York District Court sided with publishers who sued IA, claiming copyright infringement and financial harm. IA … Continue reading Internet Archive Appeals Against Copyright Infringement Ruling #1712 →
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Internet Archive Appeals Against Copyright Infringement Ruling #1712

Elon Musk plans to establish a university in Austin, Texas, focusing on STEM education. Funded by a $100 million contribution from Musk’s charity, The Foundation, the university aims to provide high-level education in math, science, engineering, and physics. This initiative follows Musk’s history in education, notably the founding of Ad Astra and Astra Nova schools. … Continue reading Elon Musk’s Ambitious Texas University Project: Revolutionizing STEM Education #1711 →
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Elon Musk’s Ambitious Texas University Project: Revolutionizing STEM Education #1711

In a significant privacy breach, Verizon was deceived by a fake search warrant, resulting in the disclosure of a customer’s personal data to her stalker. The stalker, Robert Michael Glauner, who had previously had an online romantic relationship with the victim, used the information to locate and threaten her. Despite obvious signs of forgery, the … Continue reading Verizon’s Privacy Breach: How a Fake Warrant Endangered a Customer #1710 →
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Verizon’s Privacy Breach: How a Fake Warrant Endangered a Customer #1710

Spotify announced cutting about 1,500 jobs, nearly 17% of its workforce, marking its third layoff round in 2023. CEO Daniel Ek cited economic slowdown and rising capital costs as critical reasons for this decision, following substantial investments in 2020 and 2021. Despite strong user growth and operating income, the company faces modest growth in North … Continue reading Spotify’s Major Workforce Reduction Amid Economic Challenges #1709 →
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Spotify’s Major Workforce Reduction Amid Economic Challenges #1709

Starting December 1, 2023, Google is set to close dormant accounts and everything they hold, including photos, emails, calendar entries, and more. The episode also delves into various cybersecurity concerns. It discusses a hacking incident at a US water utility, where an Iranian-linked group hijacked an industrial control system but didn’t compromise the water supply. … Continue reading Google Closing Inactive Accounts Starting on December 1st #1708 →
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Google Closing Inactive Accounts Starting on December 1st #1708

OpenAI faces internal unrest as employees demand the reinstatement of ousted CEO Sam Altman and the resignation of the board. The turmoil follows Altman’s unexpected dismissal, with staff threatening to join him and Greg Brockman at a new Microsoft AI unit. The move has raised questions about OpenAI’s leadership, governance, and Microsoft’s involvement, given its … Continue reading OpenAi in total Chaos Demand Sam Altman’s Reinstatement! #1707 →
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OpenAi in total Chaos Demand Sam Altman’s Reinstatement! #1707

OpenAI’s aggressive recruitment strategy, offering substantial pay packages to Google AI researchers. OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is in negotiations for an employee share sale potentially valuing the company at $86 billion. This move follows a previous share sale that valued OpenAI between $27 billion and $29 billion. Compensation for top talent from Google could … Continue reading OpenAI’s Bold Move: Offering $10 Million to Attract Google’s AI Experts #1706 →
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OpenAI’s Bold Move: Offering $10 Million to Attract Google’s AI Experts #1706

Today, I created 4 OpenAI custom GPTs that is the beginning of something completely revolutionary. I will never ever look at task the same going forward I will make a determination can I help myself or my company or my others. This is the start of Agent AI’s and I am as convinced of anything … Continue reading OpenAi Custom GPTs Change Everything #1705 →
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OpenAi Custom GPTs Change Everything #1705

OpenAI’s latest offering, the Assistants API, enables developers to integrate sophisticated, agent-like experiences into their apps. This tool allows the creation of specialized “assistants” capable of handling tasks ranging from data analysis to vacation planning, powered by OpenAI’s Code Interpreter. This feature enables the execution of Python code and the generation of visual data representations. … Continue reading OpenAI Revolutionizes with Assistants and GPT-4 Turbo Enhancements #1704 →
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OpenAI Revolutionizes with Assistants and GPT-4 Turbo Enhancements #1704

Apple Goes for Juggler An internal Apple presentation, disclosed as part of the Department of Justice’s evidence in the ongoing Google antitrust trial, blasts Google’s approach to user privacy, mainly targeting Android as a “massive tracking device.” The 2013 presentation, revealed in an email by Apple’s Eddy Cue to CEO Tim Cook, suggests that Apple … Continue reading Apple Accuses Android of Being a ‘Massive Tracking Device’ #1703 →
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Apple Accuses Android of Being a ‘Massive Tracking Device’ #1703

Todd breaks down four AI articles, leading with an article by Andrew Ng, the co-founder of Google Brain, lifting the veil on the strategies employed by Big Tech giants in the realm of artificial intelligence. He posits that some of these companies might be inflating the risks associated with AI. But what’s the endgame? According … Continue reading Big Tech & AI: Power Play or Genuine Concern? #1702 →
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Big Tech & AI: Power Play or Genuine Concern? #1702

Hyundai is initiating mobile clinics in select US cities to address theft concerns by offering software upgrades. This move comes after the rise in theft of specific Hyundai models due to a missing engine immobilizer feature. This detail became widely known on social media platforms like TikTok. While the number of cities is limited, many … Continue reading Hyundai Launches Mobile Clinics for Anti-Theft Software Upgrades in US Cities #1701 →
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Hyundai Launches Mobile Clinics for Anti-Theft Software Upgrades in US Cities #1701

Google Chrome’s latest “IP Protection” feature coming soon will offer enhanced user privacy by routing traffic through a Google-owned proxy server, concealing IP addresses. This could hinder companies and data brokers from tracking users based on web behavior. However, this also implies that Google would have centralized access to users’ web-surfing habits. While the tool … Continue reading Chrome’s New IP Protection: Boon or Concern? #1700 →
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Chrome’s New IP Protection: Boon or Concern? #1700

The Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office, headed by Sean Kirkpatrick, reveals a surge in unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) reports, with approximately 800 incidents reported as of April. Although most are identified as mundane objects like balloons, swamp gas or drones, concerns arise over a potential 2-4% that remain unexplained and might indicate foreign spying activities. … Continue reading Pentagon Probes Rising UAP Reports #1699 →
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Pentagon Probes Rising UAP Reports #1699

Geek News Central celebrates 19 years of podcasting, one of today’s longest-running podcasts! Our lead story today is a stark warning for all of you: Before you purchase that affordable Android TV box, ensure it’s not from an unknown brand. Cybersecurity experts from Human Security have sounded the alarm, revealing that multiple Android TV boxes, … Continue reading Geek News Central 19th Anniversary Episode #1698 →
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Geek News Central 19th Anniversary Episode #1698

Elon Musk, ever the tech industry’s maverick, has made headlines yet again with his recent decision to eliminate article headlines from links posted on X. To enhance the platform’s aesthetics, articles now appear as images with the source outlet displayed at the bottom-left. While Musk believes this change “greatly improves the esthetics,” some users are … Continue reading Musk Eliminates X Headlines #1697 →
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Musk Eliminates X Headlines #1697

In this episode’s top story, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella highlights the escalating competition among tech giants for crucial content to enhance artificial intelligence. Amid a significant U.S. trial against Google, Nadella expressed concerns about Google’s exclusive and costly deals with publishers to amass content, a pivotal component for training AI systems. Such aggressive moves may … Continue reading Tech Giants Battle for AI Content #1696 →
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Tech Giants Battle for AI Content #1696

In a striking development, OpenAI, known for the celebrated AI chatbot ChatGPT, is discussing a remarkable share sale, potentially valuing the startup between $80 billion and $90 billion, a substantial leap from earlier this year. As OpenAI’s momentum surges with over 100 million active users of ChatGPT and the development of innovative AI technologies like … Continue reading OpenAI’s Explosive Valuation Surge #1695 →
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