Google asks employees to rewrite Bard's bad responses, says the A.I. 'learns best by example'
As Google races to get its artificial intelligence search tool up to speed, it wants employees to flag incorrect answers and even to rewrite them.
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ASML says ex-China employee misappropriated data relating to its critical chip technology
The security incident comes at a sensitive time for ASML which has been caught in the middle of the battle for tech supremacy between the U.S. and China
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's two bond guarantors unsealed, both with ties to Stanford
The names of FTX co-founder Sam Bankman Fried's bond guarantors were unsealed on Wednesday after a judge granted a motion to have their identities made public.
Cisco beats earnings and revenue estimates, boosts full-year guidance
Cisco said it's seeing more recurring revenue, while efforts to improve the company's component supply availability are also paying off.
Airbnb beats on profit and revenue, stock is up
Airbnb reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations on top and bottom lines.
Biden praises Musk for promise to open 7,500 Tesla chargers to other EVs
The Biden administration announced rules and commitments to expand EV charging stations, including cooperation from Tesla, Ford, GM, ChargePoint, and others.
Google CEO tells employees some of company's top products 'were not first to market' as A.I. pressure mounts
Google leadership has faced criticism of late for its slow response to ChatGPT and emerging competition from Microsoft.
Amazon cuts ties with EU distributors amid wider push to trim costs
Amazon said the change will help it "control our costs and keep prices low for customers."
Zillow stock up following fourth-quarter earnings
Shares of Zillow popped Wednesday after the company released fourth-quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations.
SEC proposes rules that would change which crypto firms can custody customer assets
SEC chair Gary Gensler proposed sweeping reforms that would alter the nature of crypto exchanges' institutional and investor custody programs.
Roblox stock up 26% after fourth-quarter earnings report beats estimates
Shares of Roblox popped Wednesday after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations.
Key Republican subpoenas Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta and Microsoft, citing alleged collusion with the government to suppress speech
Jordan wants to "understand how and to what extent the Executive Branch coerced and colluded with companies and other intermediaries to censor speech."
DOJ reportedly accelerates Apple antitrust investigation
The companies' policies for third-party apps on its devices and whether it unfairly favors its own products are two areas of focus, according to the Journal.
Founder who sold his startup to Google says the company has lost its mission, is mismanaged and has no sense of urgency
A former Google employee said the technology giant is inefficient, plagued by mismanagement and paralyzed by risk.
Elon Musk aiming to appoint his successor as Twitter CEO by the end of 2023
Elon Musk said Wednesday that he might be able to appoint his successor as Twitter CEO by the end of 2023.
Lawmakers show rare bipartisan unity in pursuing protections for kids online
Lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee struck a rare tone of alignment at a hearing Tuesday about how Congress can help protect kids from online harms.
Apple patent adds to hype around foldable device from the iPhone maker
Apple is yet to introduce a foldable iPhone or any device, unlike competitors such as Samsung.
How conflict minerals make it into our phones
Instability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo makes it hard to know whether the minerals in our electronics are ethically sourced.
Chinese EV startup Jidu plans to use ChatGPT-like tech
The combined tech aims to improve users' interactivity with the car, the startup said. So-called smart cars typically include voice control.
Microsoft's Bing A.I. made several factual errors in last week's launch demo
In showing off its chatbot technology last week, Microsoft's AI analyzed earnings reports and produced some incorrect numbers for Gap and Lululemon.
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