In an unexpected turn of events, Sam Altman, co-founder of OpenAI, is set to resume his role as CEO just days after being ousted by the company's board. This surprising decision, still pending formal approval, also involves appointing new board members, marking a significant shift in the organization's leadership structure. Altman's abrupt removal from the…
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The inaugural edition of Gitex Africa kicked off in Marrakech on May 31st, bringing together technology and innovation stakeholders to discuss the digital economy. With 900 companies participating and 250 speakers representing 95 countries, this event is a global platform for dialogue and collaboration. While the digital economy is rising in Africa, there's a pressing…
Sam Altman, the former CEO of artificial intelligence firm OpenAI, has been removed by the company's board due to the board's loss of confidence in his leadership abilities. This move has come to light amid an ongoing trial in the United States, where Google is defending itself against monopoly claims. The board's decision was based…
Fresh Details Emerge Regarding Google's Payments to Apple Amid Monopoly Trial During the ongoing trial in the United States, where Google faces monopoly allegations, new information regarding the tech giant's payments to secure its position as a preferred search engine has surfaced. An expert witness testifying on Google's behalf disclosed that the company directs 36%…
Predators Exploit AI to Create Disturbing Images of Celebrities as Children A troubling trend is emerging as paedophiles use artificial intelligence (AI) to generate images of well-known singers and actors as children, according to the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF). These disturbing images are being shared on the dark web, raising serious concerns. The IWF's latest…
Adobe Introduces Advanced AI Image Generation Tools to Compete with Startups To stay competitive against emerging startups that challenge its core business, Adobe (ADBE.O) has launched innovative image generation technology. This cutting-edge technology can draw inspiration from an uploaded image and replicate its style, offering a new dimension to Adobe's creative toolkit. The rise of…
Snapchat is facing scrutiny from the UK's data watchdog, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), over the potential privacy risks posed by its AI chatbot, particularly to children. The ICO has warned that it may close down Snapchat's My AI feature in the UK following a preliminary investigation. My AI allows users to chat with an…
Apple's latest iPhone 15 release has faced overheating user complaints since hitting the market in September. In response, Apple has attributed this issue to bugs in its operating system and recent updates to third-party applications, notably Instagram. Usually, it's expected that a smartphone might generate heat during initial setup or data backup due to the…
OpenAI, the organization supported by Microsoft and responsible for ChatGPT, has announced a significant upgrade to its chatbot's capabilities. The chatbot, previously trained using data only until September 2021, can now browse the internet in real-time to provide users with current information. This new feature is expected to be especially beneficial for premium users who…
Reddit has introduced a new initiative to compensate its top contributors with cash for their popular posts, starting in the US on Tuesday. Under this system, the social media platform will share its revenue with users who receive "gold" awards from other members, who pay a fee for this recognition. Gold awards will be priced…
