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Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) on Monday denounced an AI-generated robocall in New Hampshire that impersonated President Biden and encouraged voters not to cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary. The Democratic presidential candidate called the robocall “wrong” and said the incident highlights the need for regulating artificial intelligence. “Artificial Intelligence, already surrounding us. It is coming at … Read more
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A federal appeals court has ordered the appointment of an independent examiner in the bankruptcy case of FTX amid concerns about widespread fraud preceding the collapse of the multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency exchange. A three-judge panel in Philadelphia issued the ruling Friday in an appeal filed by the U.S. bankruptcy trustee, who serves … Read more
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Exactly how much money can you make by uploading a video to X? The going assumption has been that X — like Twitter before it — is a poor platform for video creators that can’t compete with YouTube and TikTok in terms of monetization and reach. So there’s been a lot riding on the results of a … Read more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ruled on Monday that the maker of TurboTax is deceiving customers when it claims a version its online tax filing software is free, when most customers would have to pay for it. The FTC’s opinion states that Intuit’s TurboTax Free Edition, marketed as a stripped-down version of its paid software … Read more
YouTube personality Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, arrives for the 36th Annual Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on March 4, 2023. Michael Tran | Afp | Getty Images Jimmy Donaldson, the internet sensation known as MrBeast, recently took his talents to X, formerly known as Twitter, to see … Read more
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Sierra Space blew up its inflatable space habitat to test how much pressure it can handle. Dubbed LIFE, for Large Integrated Flexible Environment, it consists of “softgoods,” or woven fabrics that act like a rigid structure once inflated. The test focused on LIFE’s pressure shell, which is supposed to keep the habitat intact no matter … Read more
Headquarters of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. Andrew Kelly | Reuters The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Monday that a SIM swap attack was to blame for the breach of its official account on X (formerly Twitter) earlier this month. On Jan. 9, an unauthorized party gained access to … Read more
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The Marvels starts streaming on Disney Plus on February 7th, nearly three months after it had the lowest-grossing box-office debut in MCU history. This may give the Nia DaCosta-directed action-adventure film starring Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, and Iman Vellani a chance at a new life since it can tap into the built-in audience of other … Read more
ChatGPT creator OpenAI banned the developer of a bot imitating Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Dean Phillips (Minn), the company’s first known restriction on using its artificial intelligence (AI) tools by a political campaign or committee. An OpenAI spokesperson confirmed the ban to The Hill on Monday, writing in a statement, “Anyone who builds with our … Read more
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Between foldable smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5, the Pixel Fold, and the OnePlus Open, it’s easy to forget the Motorola Razr Plus exists. The flip phone is a throwback to Motorola’s roots, only the sharp-edged number pad departs to make room for the 6.9-inch OLED display that greets you … Read more
