The decision by the U.K. government to cancel £1.3 billion in computing infrastructure projects has dealt a significant blow to the country’s aspirations to become a global leader in artificial intelligence. Two major taxpayer-funded commitments, totaling £500 million and £800 million, have been scrapped in order to prioritize other fiscal plans. These initiatives, which aimed
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The United States government filed a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the popular video-sharing app of violating children’s privacy laws. The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleged that TikTok collected personal data from children without parental consent, thus violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). According to the FTC chair Lina
The universe is a vast and complex place, filled with mysteries that scientists have been trying to unravel for centuries. One of the most enduring mysteries is the question of why the universe contains matter but very little antimatter. This question has baffled physicists for decades, as the standard model of particle physics predicts that
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, the release of powerful models like Llama 3 by Meta has raised concerns about the potential misuse of such technology. The ease with which developers were able to remove safety restrictions from the model, allowing for the generation of harmful content, highlights the need for robust safeguards
The ongoing copyright battle between AI music startups Suno and Udio and major record labels has taken a new turn, with the startups accusing the record labels of attempting to stifle competition within the music industry. The lawsuits, raised by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in June, allege that Suno and Udio have
The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into complaints regarding Nvidia’s alleged abuse of its market dominance in artificial intelligence chips. The probe includes reaching out to Nvidia’s competitors, such as AMD, to gather information about the complaints. One of the key areas being looked into is whether Nvidia charges higher prices to
When looking into the growth of Threads as a social media platform, it is evident that there has been a significant increase in its monthly active users. The app has reached a milestone of 200 million monthly active users, a feat that many may dismiss due to its integration with Instagram. However, it is important
Traditional methods of generating 3D images have always been time-consuming and complex, requiring specialized software and hardware. However, with the advent of Stable Fast 3D technology by Stability AI, generating 3D images has become faster and more efficient than ever before. This groundbreaking technology allows users to create 3D images from a single image in
Meta shares experienced a significant surge of 6% following the release of their second-quarter earnings report. The company managed to exceed the expectations set by Wall Street, leaving analysts pleasantly surprised. Meta disclosed that their revenue for the period had increased by 22%, reaching an impressive $39.07 billion, up from $32 billion in the previous
The discovery of gravitational waves through the collision of black holes has revolutionized our understanding of the universe. These elusive waves, predicted by Einstein’s theory of general relativity, provide crucial insights into the nature of space and time. However, detecting gravitational waves is an incredibly complex task, requiring advanced technology and precision beyond comprehension. The