A senior Google software engineer tragically took his own life late Thursday night, jumping from the 14th floor of the Internet giant’s New York City headquarters, according to authorities and police sources.
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‘A New Low:’ Facebook Calls FTC Trying to Protect Kids on Social Media a ‘Political Stunt’
The FTC claimed on Wednesday that Facebook has not been doing enough to comply with a 2020 privacy order and has caused more harm, especially with children. The commission is now proposing changes to the order that would impose stricter oversight and l…
Google Employees Express Outrage over CEO Sundar Pichai’s $226 Million Pay Package amid Massive Cuts
Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s $226 million pay package in 2022 has ignited controversy among employees following the tech giant’s aggressive cost-cutting measures, including the elimination of 12,000 jobs and reductions in employee services.
Former OpenAI Researcher: AI at Human Level Means a ’50/50 Chance of Doom’
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NYC Mayor Urges Residents to Use Apple AirTags to Combat Rising Car Theft Rates
New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) recently encouraged residents to use Apple AirTags to help combat the city’s surging car theft numbers. New York City Police Department Chief Jeffrey Maddrey added to the Mayor’s message, tweeting: “Help us help you, …
‘Quite Scary:’ ‘Godfather of AI’ Geoffrey Hinton Worries About Future of ChatGPT
Geoffrey Hinton, the 75-year-old renowned AI pioneer, has provided more insight into his recent resignation from Google over concerns relating to the potential risks arising from advancements in the field of AI and popular chatbots like ChatGPT.
Elon Musk Threatens to Transfer NPR’s Twitter Account to Another User, Fueling Tensions
Elon Musk has warned that he may transfer NPR’s Twitter account to another user, escalating the ongoing conflict between the Twitter and Tesla CEO and media organizations since he acquired the social media platform in October.
Education Tech Company Admits ChatGPT Impacts Business, Stock Price Plunges
Shares in education tech company Chegg have plummeted by nearly 50 percent after the company admitted that AI chatbot ChatGPT has impacted its financial performance.
Bye Bye, White Collar Workers: IBM CEO Plans to Replace Jobs of 7,800 People with AI
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna has announced a strategic shift in the company’s hiring process, revealing plans to halt recruitment for positions that may be replaced by artificial intelligence and automation within the next few years. The plan is likely to re…
Pornhub Blocks Access to Site from Utah in Response to Age Verification Law
Pornhub has disabled access to its website for users located in Utah in response to the state’s recently enacted law mandating age verification for online porn providers.