Network fee on Big Tech not a viable solution to boost EU digital rollout

Network fee on Big Tech not a viable solution to boost EU digital rollout

The European Commission does not think that imposing a network fee on Big Tech companies is a viable solution to the debate over who should fund the rollout of 5G and broadband, a spokesman for the EU executive said on Thursday. The issue pits Deutsche Telekom, Orange , Telefonica and Telecom Italia against Alphabet’s Google, […]

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CEO Tim Cook says Apple ready to open its wallet to catch up in AI

CEO Tim Cook says Apple ready to open its wallet to catch up in AI

Apple CEO Tim Cook signaled on Thursday the iPhone maker was ready to spend more to catch up to rivals in artificial intelligence by building more data centers or buying a larger player in the segment, a departure from a long practice of fiscal frugality. Apple has struggled to keep pace with rivals such as […]

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Meta will allow job candidates to use AI during coding tests

Meta will allow job candidates to use AI during coding tests

Meta will begin allowing candidates to use artificial intelligence during coding tests. The company has also asked existing employees to volunteer for a “mock AI-enabled interview,” as first reported by 404 Media and later confirmed by Meta. The Silicon Valley heavyweight is among a handful of tech companies that have given the green light to […]

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Microsoft’s AI coding tool GitHub Copilot hits 20 million users 

Microsoft’s AI coding tool GitHub Copilot hits 20 million users 

At Microsoft’s earnings call on 30 July, CEO Satya Nadella announced that their GitHub Copilot has hit 20 million all-time users. Microsoft also reported that GitHub Copilot is among the most popular AI coding tools offered today and is used by 90 per cent of Fortune 100 companies. They also added that the product’s growth […]

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Mark Zuckerberg says AI ‘Superintelligence’ vision will help people achieve personal goals but what does that mean?

Mark Zuckerberg says AI ‘Superintelligence’ vision will help people achieve personal goals but what does that mean?

Mark Zuckerberg, the most powerful person in Silicon Valley, doesn’t want to take the path where artificial intelligence automates everything and puts people out of their jobs. Instead, his vision for creating “personal intelligence” is rooted in the idea that people should use AI to achieve their personal goals. “Meta’s vision is to bring personal […]

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Google to sign EU’s AI code of practice despite concerns

Google to sign EU’s AI code of practice despite concerns

Alphabet’s Google will sign the European Union’s code of practice which aims to help companies comply with the bloc’s landmark artificial intelligence rules, its global affairs president said in a blog post on Wednesday, though he voiced some concerns. The voluntary code of practice, drawn up by 13 independent experts, aims to provide legal certainty […]

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Microsoft to spend record  billion this quarter as AI investments pay off

Microsoft to spend record $30 billion this quarter as AI investments pay off

Microsoft forecast on Wednesday a record $30 billion in capital spending for the current fiscal first quarter, after booming sales in its Azure cloud computing business showcased the growing returns on its massive bets on artificial intelligence. Shares of the software company rose 9% in extended trading after it said Azure sales surpassed $75 billion […]

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Microsoft in advanced talks for continued access to OpenAI tech

Microsoft in advanced talks for continued access to OpenAI tech

Microsoft is in advanced talks for a deal that would give the Windows maker continued access to critical OpenAI technology in the future, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing two people familiar with the negotiations. The companies have discussed new terms that would allow Microsoft to use OpenAI’s latest models and technology even if the […]

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Alphabet hit with EU antitrust complaint by six digital rights groups

Alphabet hit with EU antitrust complaint by six digital rights groups

Alphabet was targeted with an EU antitrust complaint from six human and digital rights groups on Thursday which urged EU regulators to investigate whether the tech giant complies with legislation requiring it to make it easier for users to uninstall software apps. The EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which took effect two years ago, sets […]

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Google adds image-to-video features to YouTube Shorts, Photos

Google adds image-to-video features to YouTube Shorts, Photos

Google has added a slew of new generative AI capabilities to YouTube Shorts and Google Photos. The tech giant is using its text-to-video model Veo 2 to allow users to generate videos on these platforms. The latest addition is a part of Google’s ongoing effort to integrate AI features into its apps. Creators can now […]

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