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US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

What Two Judicial Rulings Mean for the Future of Generative AI

Tech companies were ruled to engage in "fair use" when training AI models with copyrighted works.
fromThe New York Sun
3 weeks ago

Grok's Antisemitic Tirade Places AI-Powered Social Media Moderation Tools Under Fresh Scrutiny

Current content moderation systems are causing an explosion of hate online, prompting calls for more proactive measures from major tech companies.
fromMedium
1 month ago

Why I gave up getting corporate tech job after just 30 days of hunting

The process for a general product designer role in a tech company includes a recruiter screening call, offline case study review, portfolio presentation, take-home assignment, whiteboard challenge, and multiple cultural fit interviews.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Palmer Luckey named his latest company Erebor, a reference to 'The Lord of the Rings.' Here are the other tech companies inspired by the fantasy series.

Silicon Valley executives draw inspiration from J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' for company and product names.
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

Trump's Defiance of TikTok Ban Prompted Immunity Promises to 10 Tech Companies

Tech companies supporting TikTok have incurred no liability despite a federal ban, as confirmed by letters from the US attorney general.
fromIntelligencer
4 weeks ago

Mark Zuckerberg Is Convinced He Can Buy the Future

Building and deploying state-of-the-art generative AI models is extremely capital-intensive, resulting in an unsettling race for dominance among the richest companies.
Artificial intelligence
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Prediction: Amazon (AMZN) Will Be the First $10 Trillion Stock

Tech giants have redefined market dominance with multiple companies reaching trillion-dollar valuations, raising the question of who will hit $10 trillion first.
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

What are Gemini, Claude, and Meta doing with our data?

Le Chat is the least privacy invasive LLM platform, closely followed by ChatGPT and Grok, highlighting differences in data transparency and user opts for model training.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

A federal judge sides with Anthropic in lawsuit over training AI on books without authors' permission | TechCrunch

"This ruling establishes the first legal foundation supporting AI companies' claims that the fair use doctrine can apply to the use of copyrighted materials for AI training."
Artificial intelligence
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Oracle, other Bay Area-tied tech companies sponsored the Trump parade

The Saturday parade commemorated the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, featuring troops, tanks, a country music performance, and corporate sponsorship from big brands.
NYC startup
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

'We're done with Teams': German state hits uninstall on Microsoft

Schleswig-Holstein is abandoning Microsoft in favor of open-source software to regain control over data and enhance digital sovereignty.
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Quarterly results roundup: Broadcom, Rubrik, HPE, NetApp, and more

Rubrik's expectation-beating performance in Q1, showing improved share losses and significant revenue growth, underscores the company's effective shift towards subscription-based models.
Tech industry
fromAol
1 month ago

Alphabet stock could tumble 25% in a 'black swan' scenario that forces it to divest Google Chrome, Barclays says

In a worst-case scenario regarding the ongoing antitrust trial, Barclays analysts warn that a forced divestiture of Chrome could lead to a significant stock drop for Alphabet.
Marketing tech
Marketing tech
fromAol
2 months ago

This "Magnificent Seven" Stock Is Set to Skyrocket If Its AI Investments Pay Off

Meta Platforms' AI investments may significantly boost its value and efficiency, overlooked by current market valuations.
Marketing tech
fromAol
2 months ago

Meet the Monster Stock That Is Beating the Market

Investors are prioritizing strong fundamentals over AI hype, benefiting companies like Meta Platforms.
Meta's stock is outperforming due to its unique advantages and strong quarterly results.
Remote teams
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Why Skills Alone Aren't Enough to Build a Strong Team | Entrepreneur

Hiring for skills is less effective than hiring for an ownership mindset.
Ownership mindset significantly contributes to team scalability and success.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Watch out, Apple. ChatGPT and Chipotle have joined the list of the world's most valuable brands.

Kantar BrandZ's annual ranking showed that Apple maintained its dominance as the most valuable global brand for the fourth consecutive year, reaching $1.3 trillion.
Marketing tech
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Google changes its 'G' logo for the first time in a decade

Google's logo update introduces a gradient to reflect its design evolution, sparking mixed reactions online.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Talks with US over digital services continue, says PM

The UK's Digital Services Tax (DST) remains unchanged as part of the US-UK trade deal, focusing on tariffs on steel and aluminum.
UK politics
#artificial-intelligence
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Hammerspace, an unstructured data wrangler used by Nvidia, Meta and Tesla, raises $100M at $500M+ valuation | TechCrunch

Hammerspace's platform helps organizations efficiently access vast data resources, indicating its key role in the burgeoning AI landscape.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Hammerspace, an unstructured data wrangler used by Nvidia, Meta and Tesla, raises $100M at $500M+ valuation | TechCrunch

Hammerspace's platform helps organizations efficiently access vast data resources, indicating its key role in the burgeoning AI landscape.
fromwww.cnbc.com
2 months ago

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: AppLovin, Carvana, MercadoLibre, Crocs and more

AppLovin's impressive 12% surge followed its Q1 earnings that surpassed expectations, and the announcement of a $400 million sale of its mobile gaming business boosted investor confidence.
Productivity
fromSeangoedecke
2 months ago

Getting things "done" in large tech companies

Getting things done means finishing projects that deliver value to decision-makers.
Continuous improvements can lead to inefficiency in large tech companies.
European startups
fromwww.cnbc.com
3 months ago

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Meta Platforms, Qualcomm, Eli Lilly, CVS Health and more

Meta's strong earnings reflect advertising resilience.
Wayfair beats estimates with improved profitability.
Align Technology's earnings surpassed expectations.
Microsoft's positive fiscal results led to significant stock gain.
#eu-regulation
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Tech industry tried reducing AI's pervasive bias. Now Trump wants to end its 'woke AI' efforts

Tech companies are facing increased scrutiny over their DEI work in AI, shifting focus from equity to reducing ideological bias.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

These are the hardest companies to interview for, according to Glassdoor

Tech giants have some of the most challenging interviews, testing both technical and soft skills through multiple rigorous rounds.
Privacy professionals
fromDigiday
3 months ago

Privacy fatigue is setting in after Google's cookie U-turn. But the search for alternatives hasn't stopped

The anticipated privacy reforms in advertising have largely failed, allowing major platforms to retain power instead of diminishing their influence.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Nvidia is the original hardcore tech company. Former employees say CEO Jensen Huang's demanding pace reigns.

Nvidia's demanding culture is deeply rooted and does not require changes to maintain high performance among its workforce.
fromThe Motley Fool
3 months ago

Prediction: 1 Stock That Will Be Worth More Than Alphabet 10 Years From Now | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms could potentially surpass Alphabet in the search sector within a decade as generative AI and changing user behavior pose significant challenges to Google's dominance.
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

It's a confusing mess to compare the alphabet soup of AI models

Earlier this month, Meta released two new models in its Llama family that it said delivered "better results" than comparably sized models from Google and Mistral.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Apple races to surpass rivals in quest to eliminate carbon pollution | TechCrunch

Apple has announced that it is over halfway to eliminating its carbon emissions, aiming for full sustainability through efforts in its supply chain and by supporting renewable energy.
Apple
Startup companies
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Meet Aptible: HackerNoon Company of the Week | HackerNoon

Aptible is a leading PaaS that simplifies app development by ensuring security, scalability, and compliance without requiring manual configuration.
European startups
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Europe considers new tariffs that could punish tech companies like Google, Meta, and Apple

EU may escalate response to Trump's trade war by targeting tech services, impacting major companies.
Microsoft's services less affected; focus is on possible tariffs on tech services.
Europe news
fromTheregister
3 months ago

EU may target US tech giants in tariff response

The EU plans to include services in its response to the US tariffs imposed on goods, impacting major tech companies.
European startups
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

X stands to benefit if UK pulls digital services tax in trade deal with US

Elon Musk's X may benefit from a potential $800 million tax exemption during UK-US negotiations, raising concerns over its implications for public services.
London startup
fromHackernoon
4 months ago

Meet AWS Marketplace: HackerNoon Company of the Week | HackerNoon

AWS Marketplace connects businesses with tailored software solutions in a comprehensive online store.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Google's 'quiet' decision to remove cultural events from its Calendar app sent a loud message

Tech companies like Google distance themselves from DEI-related observances amidst growing scrutiny and backlash surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Indiana is getting $15 billion in Big Tech investment. Residents don't want to foot the energy bill.

Indiana lawmakers aim to make tech firms cover 80% of data center power project costs to avoid burdening residents with high energy bills.
fromHackernoon
5 months ago

Proactive Issue Detection in Cloud Software | HackerNoon

Early issue detection minimizes customer impact.
Synthetic monitoring surpasses traditional tests for proactive issue prevention.
Canary testing serves as an early warning system for new features.
Marketing tech
fromWIRED
5 months ago

Honor Debuts a New AI Agent That Can Read and Understand Your Screen

Honor has unveiled a GUI-based AI agent designed to simplify tasks like booking restaurant tables.
Business intelligence
fromHackernoon
5 years ago

The Power of Data Visualization for Tech Companies. Is Your Strategy Up to Par? | HackerNoon

Data visualization transforms raw data into understandable visuals, enhancing decision-making and insight extraction.
Remote teams
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

Dublin's Revolut staff told they can continue to work remotely as Big Tech companies ask for full return

Revolut maintains a hybrid work policy allowing employees to choose between remote work and office attendance.
#meta
fromTESLARATI
5 months ago
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Meta considers leaving Delaware, Dropbox announces DE departure

Meta is exploring relocating its incorporation from Delaware to Texas.
Recent court decisions in Delaware have prompted companies to reconsider their legal jurisdictions.
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago

Trump's not happy with how EU regulators have treated US tech giants | TechCrunch

President Trump criticized European Union regulators for their treatment of U.S.-based tech firms, calling the ongoing cases against them a form of taxation.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago

Does Sam Altman Need Donald Trump, or Is It the Other Way Around?

Although the project will likely produce many jobs and generate some value for the companies involved, it is hard to ignore the feeling that Trump needs this more than any of the men he was standing beside.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Police called to Rudakubana's home five times before Southport attacks

The Independent is committed to delivering quality journalism that covers crucial issues, empowering readers by providing insights into developing stories without paywalls.
UK news
Miscellaneous
fromsfist.com
6 months ago

Big Tech Bigwigs Agree to Strict New EU Hate Speech Moderation Rules, But They're Free to Just Ignore Them

Major tech platforms pledged to combat hate speech, yet their leaders were present at a controversial political event, questioning their commitment to democracy.
fromFast Company
6 months ago

Meta and Snap stock prices sink despite the TikTok ban being upheld by the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court's ruling to uphold the TikTok ban is not conclusive; social media companies still face uncertainty regarding the enforcement of the ban.
Miscellaneous
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago

Meta adds 200 megawatts of solar to its 12 gigawatt renewable portfolio | TechCrunch

Meta is investing in solar energy to meet growing power demands from AI data centers, while exploring nuclear energy for future sustainability.
Web design
fromDevOps.com
7 months ago

Best of 2024: Enhancing Your Company's DevEx With CI/CD Strategies - DevOps.com

Improving developer experience (DevEx) necessitates a holistic view of the work environment, tools, and practices contributing to productivity.
fromYahoo Finance
7 months ago

'Brand CEOs have to value CMOs as servant leaders'

Neil Barrie focuses on extracting brand insights to redefine identity, especially for tech companies.
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago

ServiceTitan's IPO is a big winner that could inspire fintechs | TechCrunch

ServiceTitan went public to repay venture investors and manage penalties rather than to signal a broader IPO recovery.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
7 months ago

ServiceTitan IPO: Stock price will be closely watched today as the CRM software platform goes public on the Nasdaq

ServiceTitan's IPO signifies a positive trend for tech companies despite a few high-profile listings in 2024.
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

Australia: New taxes to force tech giants to pay for news DW 12/12/2024

Australia plans to force tech companies to compensate local media for news links, aiming to balance the revenue disparity.
fromSFGATE
7 months ago

Huge Bay Area offices pass from one tech company to another

Snowflake has secured a significant sublease in Menlo Park, highlighting confidence in the Bay Area tech scene and the company's growth plans.
fromITPro
8 months ago

Microsoft dismisses claims it's using Word and Excel data to train AI

Microsoft denies using customer data for AI training amid concerns raised by users regarding its 'opt-out' features.
fromThe Verge
8 months ago

Australia bans social media for under 16s

"We want Australian children to have a childhood, and we want parents to know the Government is in their corner," Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a statement earlier this month. "We know some kids will find workarounds, but we’re sending a message to social media companies to clean up their act."
Miscellaneous
fromDailywire
8 months ago

The Censorship Industry Gathered For A Convention. They've Learned Nothing

Tech firms minimize self-reflection on past censorship while strategizing to restrict advertising to news sources labeled as misinformation.
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