OpenAI’s Patent Pledge: More PR Than Promise?

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This week, OpenAI quietly published a statement on its website pledging not to use its patents offensively, aiming to align itself with principles of “broad access” and “collaboration.” The company emphasized that it would only employ its patents in ways that support innovation. “We pledge to only use our patents defensively, so long as a party does not threaten or assert a claim, initiate a proceeding, help someone else in such activities against us, or engage in activities that harm us or our users,” the statement read. At first glance, this commitment seems noble, positioning OpenAI as a supporter of

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EU Regulators Consider Including Revenue from Musk’s Other Companies in Fines for X

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European Union regulators are exploring the possibility of calculating potential fines for Elon Musk’s X platform (formerly Twitter) by factoring in revenue from Musk’s other companies, such as SpaceX, Neuralink, xAI, and the Boring Company, according to a Bloomberg report published today. This move could greatly increase the financial penalties X might face for violating the Digital Services Act (DSA). The DSA is designed to regulate major online platforms in Europe, ensuring they effectively manage harmful content, disinformation, and other issues. If platforms like X fail to comply with its provisions, they could face fines as high as 6% of

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GoTech World 2024 brings together over 120 experts and 100 exhibitors, focusing on artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and their impact on the future

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GoTech World, the largest B2B expo-conference with IT and digital solutions in Central and Eastern Europe, will take place this year on November 12 and 13, 2024, at Romexpo, building B1. The theme of the current edition focuses on how the future of society is defined by emerging technologies beyond artificial intelligence. Internationally renowned speakers will

Reddit Silences Dissent: New Policy Effectively Bans Large-Scale User Protests

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Reddit, the popular social news and discussion website, has recently introduced a policy change that significantly impacts the ability of subreddit moderators to organize large-scale protests. The new rule requires moderators to obtain admin approval before switching a subreddit from public to private status, a tactic commonly used in past protests. This change comes after last

The End of Hybrid Work: Amazon’s New Five Days a Week Return-to-Office Policy

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Amazon has announced that starting on January 2, 2025, corporate employees will be required to return to the office five days a week, ending the hybrid work model introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. This policy shift has stirred debate, with many employees expressing concerns over the impact on their work-life balance. CEO Andy Jassy explained that

Mira Murati is Leaving OpenAI. The Company Faces Leadership Shake-Up Amid Major Fundraising Efforts.

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Three high-profile executives at OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, announced their departures on Wednesday. These include Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati, VP of Research Barret Zoph, and Chief Research Officer Bob McGrew. The resignations mark the latest in a series of executive exits from the Microsoft-backed AI firm this year. The San Francisco-based company, currently in

Codecamp_Brasov: Where ideas ignite innovation

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Codecamp is making its debut in Brașov on October 3, 2024, at Kronwell Hotel. Since 2008, Codecamp has been a pivotal event in Romania’s IT community, bringing together industry leaders, top speakers, and tech enthusiasts to foster innovation and collaboration. This year, attendees can expect insightful talks, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities with professionals across the

August 2024 Security Updates: Critical Patches from Microsoft and Samsung

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In August 2024, both Microsoft and Samsung released critical security updates addressing significant vulnerabilities. Microsoft Updates: Microsoft’s update includes a patch for a serious issue with BitLocker, the full-disk encryption tool. This patch resolves a bug that previously prevented users from recovering encrypted drives, mitigating potential data loss. The update also addresses various other vulnerabilities across

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