OpenAI Developing Tool For Content Creators to Exclude Works from Training Data
The announcement follows a number of copyright infringement lawsuits from publishers and artists against OpenAI and Microsoft.
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TikTok Sues Over Potential U.S. Ban
TikTok filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government over a new law that forces a sale or ban of the app.
Security Startup Wiz Raises $1 Billion at $12 Billion Valuation
The new funding makes Wiz one of the highest-valued security startups.
OpenAI and IAC’s Dotdash Meredith Strike Licensing Agreement
As part of the deal, OpenAI's ChatGPT will feature Dotdash Meredith content and links in relevant responses.
Disney Slashes Streaming Losses
The company even showed a profit in the streaming segment that excludes its ESPN+ streaming service.
OpenAI Considers Postponing Product Event This Week
OpenAI was expected to share product updates with attendees, as well as show demos in-person from its San Francisco office.
Scale AI Closes Austin Office, Cuts Contractor Count
The dozens of contractors were focused on projects related to labeling and classifying generative AI.
YouTuber MrBeast Splits From Management Company Night
Popular YouTuber MrBeast is parting ways with his long-time manager.
Apple-Google Search Deal Valid Until At Least 2026, DOJ Says
Under the current deal, which was signed in 2016, Google pays Apple 40% of its net revenue from showing ads to Google search users in Safari.
Robinhood Receives SEC ‘Wells Notice’ for Crypto Business
Brokerage app discloses potential SEC enforcement action
Buffett Defends Stake in Apple
Berkshire Hathaway retains an enormous position in the tech giant despite its slumping iPhone sales.
Paramount Widens Acquisition Talks To Include Sony and Apollo
The pair submitted a valuation of Paramount last week valuing it at $26 billion.
Tech Group Mulls AI Draft Legislation Focused On National Security
Possible legislation could require AI developers to implement a version of banks’ know your customer rules to prevent foreign adversaries.
Fei-Fei Li Building ‘Spatial Intelligence’ Startup
Li recently raised a seed round for the company from investors including Andreessen Horowitz and the Canadian venture capital firm Radical Ventures, according to Reuters.
Google, DOJ Conclude Final Arguments in Search Antitrust Case
Justice Department lawyers pushed for sanctions on Google for failing to preserve documents relevant to the case.
SVB to Sell VC Arm to Fund Backed by Sequoia Heritage, Brookfield for $340 Million
The venture arm of the failed Silicon Valley Bank has held stakes in Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz.
Microsoft Reorganizes Security Teams Following Pressure from U.S.
Microsoft has been under growing pressure to combat high-profile hacks that have led to customers’ data being stolen.
Wiz’s Bid to Acquire Lacework Falls Apart in Due Diligence
Lacework had raised over $1.8 billion from investors and was previously valued at $8.3 billion in 2021.
Block Profit Surges Fourfold on Cash App, Bitcoin
The company, run by Jack Dorsey, said Bitcoin generated nearly 46% of its revenue.
Google, DOJ Return to Court for Closing Arguments in Search Case
Amit Mehta, the U.S. district judge who will decide the case, expressed skepticism of arguments by both sides.
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