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Facial Recognition Discrimination

An Uber Eats driver, Pa Edrissa Manjang, has received a settlement due to the "racially biased" facial-recognition technology that barred him from accessing the app, hindering his ability to work. Manjang, who started with Uber Eats in November 2019, initially faced no issues. However, the app, utilizing Microsoft's technology, intensified its identity verification demands, leading…

March 28, 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…

February 8, 20240Comments

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New York Times, OpenAI, Microsoft, Copyright Infringement, ChatGPT, Legal Action, AI Ethics, Tech Lawsuits, Media Rights, Digital Content

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The New York Times Sues OpenAI and Microsoft Over Copyright Infringement

The New York Times, a prominent US news organization, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, and Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement. The lawsuit claims that "billions of dollars" in damages are due, accusing both firms of utilizing the newspaper's content to train ChatGPT without permission. According to the lawsuit, "millions" of articles…

December 27, 20230Comments

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Facial Recognition Discrimination

Microsoft Activision Blizzard Merger

The New York Times Sues OpenAI and Microsoft Over Copyright Infringement

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