Big Tech is firing employees by the thousands. Why?
Jan 25, 2023 19:23 pm UTC| Technology
Tech companies are always in the news, usually touting the next big thing. However, the tech news cycle recently hasnt been dominated by the latest gadget or innovation. Instead, layoffs are in the headlines. In the...
North Korea-linked hackers responsible for US cryptocurrency firm heist, says FBI
Jan 25, 2023 19:18 pm UTC| Technology
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation said this week that a hacker group with ties to North Korea targeted a US cryptocurrency firm in a heist in June last year. The agency said the heist was used to finance...
Microsoft confirms up to $10B investment in OpenAI ChatGPT-maker company
Jan 25, 2023 09:12 am UTC| Business Technology
Microsoft revealed it is investing in OpenAI artificial intelligence company that has created the ChatGPT chatbot. The Washington-headquartered tech company may be shelling out billions for the deal. As per CNBC, it was...
ChatGPT: Chatbots can help us rediscover the rich history of dialogue
Jan 25, 2023 04:41 am UTC| Technology
It is time to take human-AI dialogue seriously again. With the release of sophisticated chatbots like OpenAIs ChatGPT, effective human-AI dialogue has become interesting and accessible to everyone. Even to students writing...
NBA and Meta to stream live games in ‘NBA Arena’ VR experience
Jan 24, 2023 23:33 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business Technology
The NBA collaborated with Meta to create NBA Arena, a virtual reality (VR) fan experience on Meta Horizons on the Meta Quest headset. NBA Arena in Meta Horizon Worlds will air 52 live games, including five immersive...
Will AI tech like ChatGPT improve inclusion for people with communication disability?
Jan 24, 2023 10:21 am UTC| Technology
If youre one of the 1.2 million Australians with communication disability or among the 44% of Australian adults with low literacy, you may soon find helpful, automated communication assistance online. The chat bot...
Netflix paid account sharing option will start in a few months
Jan 24, 2023 08:35 am UTC| Technology Business
Netflix account owners and borrowers will have to make some major adjustments soon. The company recently confirmed that its paid account sharing options would be available in more countries in a few months. In a letter...
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