Why Walmart's quick success in generative AI search should have Google worried
Walmart is talking up its ability to layer generative AI into search within its website for more customized shopping. Should Google be worried?
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New Activision QA union is the largest in the video game industry
The union is the first to organize under a new labor agreement, which took effect after Microsoft's acquisition of Activision.
Signos uses a glucose monitor patch and AI to help you eat healthier. Here's what it's like
Signos uses continuous glucose monitors, or CGMs, and an artificial intelligence-powered app to help people better understand their metabolisms.
How Sony's PlayStation has rivaled Microsoft and Nintendo in the console wars
CNBC takes a look back at the how the Sony's PlayStation brand created the best-selling video game console of all time.
Sam Altman rejoins OpenAI board of directors as investigation into his ouster comes to a close
Sam Altman rejoined OpenAI's board of directors and the company added three new board members, along with announcing the results of an internal investigation.
Microsoft begins blocking some terms that caused its AI tool to create violent, sexual images
Microsoft has made changes to its artificial intelligence guardrails after a staff AI engineer wrote to the FTC with concerns about Copilot's image generation.
Bitcoin breaks $70,000 in volatile trading, hitting a new record to end the week
The price of bitcoin jumped to a new record on Friday, topping $70,000 for the first time.
Google fires employee who protested Israel tech event, as internal dissent mounts
Google fired an employee who protested this week at an Israeli tech event, and also shuttered an internal discussion board that filled up with dissent.
Microsoft says a Russian hacking group is still trying to crack into its systems
Microsoft on Friday said that Russian group Nobelium, or Midnight Blizzard, has been trying to access its internal systems and source code repositories.
Apple reverses course, approves Epic Games for app store in Europe
The episode was one of the first challenges to the European DMA from one of the technology giants it regulates.
UnitedHealth working to restore Change Healthcare systems by mid-March, company says
UnitedHealth working to restore Change Healthcare systems by mid-March, company says
House Democrats probe SpaceX over alleged illegal export and use of Starlink by Russia
Read the letter House Democrats sent SpaceX about possible illegal use of Starlink by Russia in occupied Ukraine.
Southeast Asia's smartphone market is booming so far this year as China remains sluggish, research says
Smartphone shipments in Southeast Asia continued a resurgence at the start of 2024, contrasting to a lull in other regions.
Oura to sell its smart rings on Amazon as Apple, Samsung wearables competition grows
Oura, which produces its eponymous smart ring that tracks wearer’s health, will start selling its products on Amazon.
Salesforce announces new AI tools for doctors
Salesforce announces new AI solutions that could help automate some administrative tasks that are driving physician burnout.
Microsoft compares The New York Times' claims against OpenAI to Hollywood's early fight against VCR
Microsoft asked a judge to dismiss parts of The New York Times' lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the media company of "unsubstantiated" claims.
Microsoft engineer warns company's AI tool creates violent, sexual images, ignores copyrights
Shane Jones, who's worked at Microsoft for six years, has found a plethora of disturbing images that are being created by the company's Copilot Designer tool.
India’s booming tech sector suffers a big blow as Byju’s and Paytm plunge into crisis
India's booming tech sector has suffered a major blow this year as startup darlings Byju's and a former affiliate of Paytm have been plunged into crisis amid a regulatory scrutiny.
Big Tech goes from 'teenager' to 'grown-up' under landmark EU law. Here's what you need to know
The EU Digital Markets Act officially became enforceable on Thursday, giving the European Commission sweeping new powers to rein in Big Tech.
Meta is building a giant AI model to power its 'entire video ecosystem,' exec says
Tom Alison, the head of Facebook, said on Wednesday that the company is working on an artificial intelligence model to "power our entire video ecosystem."
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