OpenAI, Google, others pledge to watermark AI content for safety
By Diane Bartz and Krystal Hu WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) -AI companies including OpenAI, Alphabet and Meta Platforms have made voluntary commitments to the White House to implement measures such as…
Europe: The return of Removable Batteries
In a groundbreaking move, the European Parliament has approved new regulations aimed at revolutionizing the design, production, and waste management of batteries sold within the EU. With a resounding majority of…
Actors decry ‘existential crisis’ over AI-generated ‘synthetic’ actors
By Dawn Chmielewski AI-generated: (Reuters) – Filmmakers have put monsters on screen for more than a century. In 2023, the real bogeyman looks just like us. Since June, Hollywood studios…
US SEC accepts six spot bitcoin ETF proposals for review
By Hannah Lang (Reuters) – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accepted applications to create spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds from six firms including BlackRock for review, the first…
Are your smart home gadgets compromising your privacy?
It has become clear that smart home gadgets have seamlessly integrated into our everyday lives. They’ve become our virtual assistants, security guards, and even personal chefs. But behind their shiny…
Microsoft signs agreement to keep Call of Duty on Playstation
By Kanjyik Ghosh (Reuters) – Microsoft has signed an agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer said in…
China’s Xiaomi bets bigger on India retail stores amid Samsung rivalry
By Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI (Reuters) – China’s Xiaomi will focus on boosting its India sales from retail outlets after years of big bets on e-commerce, its India president said,…
Malaysia’s Maxis agrees to use state-run 5G network
By A. Ananthalakshmi KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysian mobile operator Maxis Bhd said it will sign an agreement to access the country’s state-run 5G network, the last major carrier to…
China sets wide-ranging rules for $2.9 trln private investment funds
By Bernard Orr and Qiaoyi Li BEIJING (Reuters) – China published regulations on Sunday for the country’s $2.9 trillion private investment fund sector, seeking to better protect investors and promote…
OpenAI: superalignment team raises concerns over AI regulation delay
OpenAI’s recent announcement regarding forming a specialized team to address the risks associated with superintelligent artificial intelligence (AI) has raised eyebrows among sceptics. While OpenAI emphasizes the potential benefits and dangers of…