OpenAI is currently facing lawsuits from various artists, writers, and publishers who claim that the company has improperly utilized their work to train the algorithms behind ChatGPT and other AI systems. In response to these allegations, OpenAI has unveiled a new tool called Media Manager, aimed at providing creators and content owners with more control
The scientific community has long been intrigued by the elusive nature of dark matter, which is believed to play a significant role in the motion of stars and galaxies. The prevailing hypothesis suggests that dark matter consists of particles that are incredibly weakly interacting. Researchers have conducted extensive experiments, such as the Majorana Demonstrator, to
The Met Gala, an event that attracts music and entertainment celebrities from around the world, faced unexpected competition this year. Generative AI deepfakes took the spotlight, with images of stars like Katy Perry and Rihanna circulating on social media, despite the fact that they didn’t actually attend the event. One of the most striking examples
Disney Plus and Hulu have finally turned a profit for the first time, as revealed in Disney’s recent earnings report. The combined earnings for both streaming services were $47 million this past quarter, a significant improvement from the $587 million loss reported a year ago. However, ESPN Plus still reported a $65 million loss, which
The recent decision by Microsoft to shut down multiple game studios, including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks, has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry. The news was confirmed in an email to staff from Xbox boss Matt Booty, signaling a significant consolidation of Bethesda studio teams. This move is said to allow for deeper investments
Cybersecurity education programs in the United States have come under scrutiny in a recent review conducted by a research team at Washington State University. The authors of the review argue that there is a significant variance in the quality and content of these programs across different institutions. It is essential for program leaders to collaborate
In today’s digital age, social media has become a crucial tool for small and medium-sized businesses to gain visibility. Recent research conducted by VistaPrint and Wix revealed that over two-thirds of consumers rely on social apps to discover local businesses. This shift in consumer behavior highlights the importance of having a strong presence on social
On the Japanese Yahoo Auctions site, an intriguing piece of gaming history has surfaced – an apparent pre-production version of the Super Famicom, the Japanese equivalent of the Super Nintendo (SNES). This prototype version showcases several key differences from the final released model, such as a headphone jack and volume wheel on the side, as
Collaborating remotely on physical objects has always been a challenge, but a new system called SharedNeRF is changing the game. Developed by Mose Sakashita, a doctoral student in information science, this system allows users to manipulate a 3D view of the scene in real-time, making complex tasks like hardware debugging much easier. By combining slow,
The recent performance of Palantir Technologies, a defense tech firm specializing in big-data and artificial intelligence software, has left investors less than impressed. After the company reported weaker-than-expected guidance, its shares plummeted by around 7% in extended trading on Monday. Despite meeting earnings per share estimates of 8 cents, Palantir fell short in terms of