Apple is considering leveraging AI within Xcode to assist app developers in creating their applications. Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) is gearing up for a significant leap into the world of generative artificial intelligence (AI), with plans to invest around $1 billion annually to develop its own AI solutions, Bloomberg reported Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. The move comes as a strategic response to the escalating advancements in AI technology by other tech giants such as...
Read More »Google’s Swift Move Towards Web3 Adoption: Advancements and Implications
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, Web3 stands as a beacon of innovation, poised to redefine how we interact with the digital world. Unlike its predecessor, Web2, which primarily focused on user-generated content and social networking, Web3 places decentralization at its core. It leverages blockchain technology to empower users with greater control over their data and digital assets. This paradigm shift has garnered widespread attention, spearheading a new era...
Read More »5-Year Peak in Google Searches for ‘Spot Bitcoin ETF’
Enthusiasm for the highly anticipated U.S.-centered bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has grown, as evidenced by a notable rise in Google searches related to this revolutionary financial offering. This comes as retail investors and enthusiasts closely monitor developments surrounding the potential launch of a spot Bitcoin ETF early next year. Growing Interest in Spot Bitcoin ETFs The worldwide Google search value for the phrase “spot Bitcoin ETF” over five years is expected...
Read More »Google Cloud Makes Push into Metaverse by Partnering with MultiversX
Google Cloud has partnered with MultiversX to enhance their presence in the Web 3.0 space. This collaboration aims to streamline large-scale data-centric blockchain projects and enable developers to access critical data effectively. Google Cloud and blockchain infrastructure company MultiversX (formerly Elrond) have joined forces to enhance their presence in the Web 3.0 space. Google Cloud has integrated MultiversX into its platform, offering support for Web 3.0 projects. Thus, users will...
Read More »Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Deal Tipped to Pioneer Era of New-Generation Gaming Companies
Cloud gaming as a key aspect of what Microsoft is bringing to the world of gaming. A recent deal saw tech giant Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) paying $69 billion to acquire US game publisher Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI). However, according to venture capital (VC) firm Konvoy, that Microsoft’s deal might just be the start of many more similar ones to come to gaming. In a report that Konvoy partner Josh Chapman recently shared with CNBC, the world’s biggest tech firms still hold a...
Read More »Google Conducting Another Round of Layoffs in Its News Division
Over the last 2 years, there have been a few cuts within the company as part of its goal to “deliver durable savings through improved velocity and efficiency”. Tech giant Google LLC (NASDAQ: GOOGL) has cut at least 40 jobs in its Google News division. According to those familiar with the matter, the reason behind the layoff round is the uncertainty and sensitive time for online platforms and publishers. The exact number of those who lost their job at the Google News unit is not confirmed....
Read More »Google Moves to Shield Customers from AI-Related Copyright Issues
Google’s announcement comes amid rising concerns over the copyright issues that have been linked with using generative AI. Google is making it its business to legally protect users of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems within its Google Cloud and Workspace platforms. That is if they are ever faced with copyright infringement allegations. The announcement reads in part: “If you are challenged on copyright grounds, we will assume responsibility for the potential legal risks...
Read More »Qualcomm to Lay Off over 1200 California Employees
Out of the 1,258 job cuts, more than 750 positions are from different levels of Qualcomm’s engineering ranks. The rest of the reductions cover a broad range of roles such as internal technical staff and accounting. American largest chipmaker Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ: QCOM) will lay off about 1258 employees in its California unit. According to a filing with the California Employment Development Department, as many as 1,064 of its San Diego employees and 194 of its Santa Clara employees will be...
Read More »Google Cloud Announces AI Search Capabilities for Doctors
Doctors will be able to access the information by asking tool-specific questions instead of going through notes and electronic health records. Google Cloud has announced that it has added new AI-powered search capabilities aimed at helping clinicians access accurate information across various types of medical records. While the healthcare industry has a wealth of valuable and potentially useful information, clinicians are sometimes faced with the challenge of lack of access as it is stored...
Read More »EU Exploring Stricter Regulations for Large AI Models under Pending AI Act
Under the Act, companies building and deploying AI models would need to perform risk assessments and label AI-generated content. European Union (EU) negotiators are reportedly discussing placing additional restrictions on large artificial intelligence (AI) models as part of the upcoming AI Act. According to a Bloomberg report, representatives from the European Commission, European Parliament, and EU countries are in talks to implement a plan that would address the issues associated with...
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