Microsoft recently announced that the Recall feature, which captures screenshots and enables searching of user activity on new PCs, will now be off by default. This decision comes after security researchers discovered that attackers could potentially access sensitive data through this AI feature. The Recall feature was initially showcased during a press briefing for Copilot+
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Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Justice Department have announced plans to conduct antitrust investigations into tech behemoths Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia. These investigations aim to scrutinize the influence of these companies on the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, rather than focusing on mergers and acquisitions. This move comes as smaller startups gain momentum
The Amazon Labor Union (ALU) made headlines in 2021 as the first group of company workers to organize at a U.S. warehouse. Originally established as a grassroots organization comprising current and former Amazon workers, the ALU gained national attention after winning a landmark union election at the JFK8 facility in Staten Island, New York. Despite
The recent acquisition of Tabular by Databricks has sent shockwaves through the data analytics industry. This move is seen as a strategic decision by Databricks to enhance its offerings and stay ahead of competitors like Snowflake. The undisclosed amount paid for the acquisition, reported to be between $1 billion and $2 billion, highlights the importance
It was recently revealed that Microsoft will be laying off some employees who work on mixed reality, specifically impacting the department responsible for the HoloLens 2 augmented reality headset. This news comes following a previous round of layoffs that affected 10,000 employees, including some in mixed reality. Despite these reductions, Microsoft intends to continue selling
Boeing’s much-anticipated first Starliner flight with astronauts on board faced a setback on Saturday when the launch was called off in the final minutes. The highly anticipated launch was scheduled for June 1 at 12:25 p.m. ET, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey to transport astronauts to the International Space Station. However, with
The recent market sell-off has put an end to the winning streak that the S&P 500 had been enjoying for the past five weeks. The Nasdaq Composite and the Dow Jones Industrial Average are also both experiencing losses this week. On Friday, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge was in line with expectations, but the
The spread of false reports and misinformation in political trials can have serious consequences. A recent example of this is the hush money trial involving former President Donald Trump. False claims about the jury instructions in the trial have been circulating in right-wing media, leading to threats against the judge overseeing the case. Several conservative
NVIDIA, a leading beneficiary of artificial intelligence technologies, recently reported its financial results on May 22nd. Since then, the stock has experienced a significant surge of about 20% in just three trading days. Year to date, NVIDIA’s shares have more than doubled, showing an impressive gain of approximately 120%. The company’s market capitalization now stands
The decision by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to host a “virtual roll call” to nominate President Joe Biden before the August convention has sparked controversy and debate among Ohio lawmakers. This tactic is aimed at ensuring that Biden does not risk being left off Ohio’s general election ballot, a scenario that could have serious