Microsoft will make Recall an opt-in feature, encrypt its search index database, and require Windows Hello authentication and proof of presence to view timeline
Microsoft says it's making its new Recall feature in Windows 11 that screenshots everything you do on your PC an opt-in feature and addressing various security concerns.
NY passes legislation to ban social media platforms from using “addictive” recommendation algorithms for users under 18; Gov. Hochul is likely to sign the bill
The New York state legislation will ban social media platforms from algorithmically recommending content to children.
Adobe clarifies its terms, saying it does not train Firefly Gen AI models on customer content and will never assume ownership of a customer's work
A change to Adobe terms set the internet alight yesterday, after a number of pro users of the company's apps reacted with anger and confusion to the scary-looking wording.
A judge, not a jury, will give the verdict in the antitrust trial about Google's ad business, after Google paid $2.3M to cover US government's monetary damages
A judge rather than a jury will decide whether Google violated federal antitrust laws by building a monopoly on the technology that powers online advertising.
Critics say California's AI safety bill, which requires “kill switches” for AI models, will force AI startups to leave, harm open-source models, and more
Tech companies launch fightback against proposed law to introduce ‘kill switch’ on powerful artificial intelligence models
AI search engine Perplexity is republishing parts of stories by Forbes and others, with nearly identical words and inadequate attribution, on its Pages feature
The startup, hailed as an AI-focused Google challenger, is republishing parts of exclusive stories from multiple publications …
Sources: Bakkt, Intercontinental Exchange's digital-asset marketplace launched in 2018, explores a sale, after issuing a “going concern” warning earlier in 2024
- Range of options includes a breakup, people familiar say — Crypto firm issued a going concern warning earlier this year
Google's Gemini and Microsoft's Copilot won't return results on any elections globally or historical US elections, and refuse to confirm that Biden won in 2020
With just six months to go before the US presidential election, Gemini and Copilot chatbots are incapable of saying that Joe Biden won in 2020 …
Sources detail Siri's new capabilities, along with the prompts Apple used to test the software, in apps like Camera, Mail, Safari, Notes, and Photos
We have exclusively discovered how much iOS 18 and macOS 15 will upgrade Siri and improve everything you do. Here's what the new-and-improved Siri will be able to do.
A look at Japan's role in the global chip battle; Omdia: Japanese companies account for nearly half of the world's six crucial semiconductor materials
With subsidies and a $6 billion acquisition, Tokyo wants to make its companies indispensable in the global supply chain
A website for cybercriminals lists 500+ allegedly stolen Snowflake customer credentials, including for environments belonging to Santander and Ticketmaster
The credentials relate to employees at Ticketmaster and Santander, and others One set of exposed credentials appear to belong to a former Snowflake employee. … X: @h4ckmanac : 🚨 #BREAKING 🚨 🇺🇸#USA: Hu...
A profile of new AWS CEO Matt Garman, who previously served as AWS' SVP of sales, marketing, and global services after starting as an intern at Amazon in 2005
Matt Garman, an unabashed techie, takes over the company's cloud business at a key moment
How ex-FTC commissioner Joshua Wright became the tech industry's fixer, while allegedly juggling inappropriate relationships and skirting conflicts of interests
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Meituan reports Q1 revenue up 25% YoY to ~$10.1B and profit up ~60% YoY to ~$745M, boosted by gains from its core local commerce operations led by food delivery
Ben Jiang / South China Morning Post :
What to expect at WWDC 2024: plans to integrate AI into Apple's apps with a new opt-in service called Apple Intelligence, iOS 18, macOS 15, visionOS 2, and more
Is it Mission Impossible? Jade Bryan / nextpit : Apple May Enhance Mail App with New AI Features in iOS 18 Lloyd Coombes / iMore : WatchOS 11 might add a huge upgrade, but you'll need a 2024 Apple Wat...
Meta is rolling out a new Communities feature on Messenger to all users globally, allowing up to 5,000 people to join a Community through shareable invites
Aisha Malik / TechCrunch :
Source: Harvey, which builds generative AI tools for law firms, is in talks to raise $600M at a $2B+ valuation and mulls buying legal research company vLex
The Information : X: @carnage4life , @nathanbenaich , @kateclarktweets , and @steph_palazzolo . LinkedIn: Kevin Keller X: Dare Obasanjo / @carnage4life : Harvey is the AI company whose prospects I'm ...
Q&A with Arm CEO Rene Haas about Microsoft's big push with Arm-based PCs, AI wearables, Arm's adoption in the cloud, competition from RISC-V and Intel, and more
Chip designer's chief executive talks about diversification and how AI is changing the devices we use X: @arm X: @arm : “We are at a magical time in our industry relative to the growth potential” Foll...
TikTok says it has fixed a vulnerability that allowed user accounts to be hijacked after clicking on a malware-laced DM
Sam Sabin / Axios :
LinkedIn will no longer allow advertisers to target EU users based on data obtained from their participation in LinkedIn Groups, following a complaint to the EU
Paul Sawers / TechCrunch :
An ex-AWS worker says Amazon breached UK sanctions by providing Russian company VisionLabs with its facial recognition tech after Russia's Ukraine invasion
Financial Times :
The British Independent Retailers Association files a £1.1B lawsuit against Amazon for allegedly misusing members' proprietary data for competitive purposes
Ingrid Lunden / TechCrunch :
WhatsApp Channels, which has 500M+ MAUs, relies on community guidelines to tackle election interference, instead of specific rules like on Facebook or Threads
Rebecca Kern / Politico :
Shopify: Revolutionizing Commerce with Winter Edition '26
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Email fatigue is real: Here's how smart email tools help you regain control
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