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Nvidia AI Chips Boom

The renowned chipmaker Nvidia has recently achieved a historic milestone by reaching a market valuation of $2 trillion (£ 1.58 trillion), marking its rapid rise among the world's top-valued corporations. The Silicon Valley-based company witnessed a more than 4% increase in its shares during Friday morning trading. However, the numbers slightly dipped later on. This…

ByrwandatechnewsFebruary 25, 20240Comments

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X Severance Settlement Africa

According to the legal agency representing them, x, previously known as Twitter, has settled outstanding payments with its former employees at the African headquarters over a year after their termination. These employees, primarily new hires at the Accra, Ghana office, were abruptly let go in November 2022, shortly after Elon Musk's acquisition of the company…

ByrwandatechnewsFebruary 20, 20240Comments

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Meta Legal Challenge

A judge has recently approved a significant legal case against Facebook's parent company, Meta, with claims potentially reaching up to £3 billion. The lawsuit is spearheaded by Dr Liza Lovdahl Gormsen, who represents around 45 million Facebook users. Although her initial lawsuit was dismissed in 2023, a revised claim has now been accepted, with the trial…

ByrwandatechnewsFebruary 15, 20240Comments

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Microsoft Activision Blizzard Merger

Microsoft Refutes FTC's Claims on Job Cuts Post Activision Blizzard Acquisition Microsoft has countered the allegations made by US regulators accusing the tech giant of reneging on promises by implementing job reductions following its monumental acquisition of Activision Blizzard. In January, three months after finalizing the $69 billion deal, Microsoft Gaming disclosed the termination of…

ByrwandatechnewsFebruary 8, 20240Comments

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ChatGPT Data Privacy Violations

Italy's Data Protection Authority (DPA) has raised concerns about data privacy violations by ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot. According to the DPA, the violations are primarily related to collecting personal data and inadequate protections for underage users. ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, processes vast amounts of internet data. OpenAI has been given a 30-day period to present…

ByrwandatechnewsJanuary 30, 20240Comments

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Tesla China Vehicle Recall

The American electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla is recalling over 1.6 million vehicles in China, addressing concerns raised by the country's regulatory body regarding steering software and door-locking systems. The recall encompasses several Tesla models, including the S, X, 3, Y, and 7,538 imported vehicles. Notably, this recall will be conducted through remote software updates, eliminating…

ByrwandatechnewsJanuary 6, 20240Comments

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AI Therapist Bots

In the rapidly evolving landscape of mental health support, a new trend is emerging among young individuals: the turn towards AI therapist bots, exemplified by platforms like Character.ai. This shift marks a significant change in how the younger generation seeks mental health assistance, blending technology with traditional therapy methods. Understanding the Appeal of AI Therapy…

ByrwandatechnewsJanuary 5, 20240Comments

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BYD Outperforms Tesla in EV Sales

In the competitive electric vehicle (EV) market, Chinese automaker BYD surpassed Tesla in sales during the last quarter of 2023. BYD announced a record sale of 526,000 battery-only vehicles in the final quarter, marking the first time it has outdone Tesla's sales in a single quarter. Tesla, however, faced slowing demand amid rising borrowing costs.…

ByrwandatechnewsJanuary 3, 20240Comments

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