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Tomorrow’s technology titans: innovating for a better future

Jasmin Rodriguez

Peregrine Technologies, a pioneering startup founded by former Palantir executives, is poised to revolutionize the field of law enforcement. By harnessing the power of advanced technology, Peregrine aims to equip…

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Hugging Face expands horizons with acquisition of XetHub to support massive AI model development

Jasmin Rodriguez

Hugging Face, recognized as a driving force in AI, has strategically acquired XetHub, a platform renowned for its collaborative tools that facilitate the creation of large AI models. The acquisition,…

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Massachusetts professor challenges tech giants with his unique legal view of Section 230

Jasmin Rodriguez

In a recent groundbreaking legal move, a University of Massachusetts Amherst professor has taken an unconventional approach to challenging Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Using Section…

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OpenAI thwarts Iranian disinformation campaign via ChatGPT

Jasmin Rodriguez

OpenAI recently announced that it had successfully disrupted an Iranian disinformation operation that leveraged its proprietary AI technologies, including the popular ChatGPT service. The disinformation campaign aimed to influence public…

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Social networking giant X halts operations in Brazil amid legal and censorship challenges

Jasmin Rodriguez

MEXICO CITY — Social media giant X said Saturday it would cease operations in Brazil, a move that comes after Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes reportedly ordered the…

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California moves forward with legislation to establish artificial intelligence security standards

Jasmin Rodriguez

In a significant move, the California State Assembly’s Appropriations Committee on Thursday approved a revised version of the artificial intelligence regulatory bill, known as SB 1047. The legislation seeks to…

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Cryptocurrency dream goes sour: legal problems cloud Brock Pierce’s Puerto Rican paradise

Jasmin Rodriguez

Brock Pierce, a cryptocurrency entrepreneur, arrived in Puerto Rico in 2017 promising a cryptocurrency-fueled economic revival. However, his grand vision has been marred by legal battles and disputes with business…

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President Biden meets with digital influencers at White House event

Jasmin Rodriguez

On a lively Wednesday in the White House Indian Treaty Room, President Biden wowed a roomful of digital influencers and media professionals with his entrance, immediately raising their smartphones as…

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U.S. considers structural changes at Google after antitrust violations

Jasmin Rodriguez

WASHINGTON AND SAN FRANCISCO — Following a final court ruling that Google violated antitrust laws by monopolizing the online search market, the U.S. Department of Justice, along with state prosecutors,…

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Cisco Systems announces major workforce reduction and plans to cut 6,000 jobs

Jasmin Rodriguez

Cisco Systems, a leading developer of computer networking solutions based in San Jose, California, said it will reduce its workforce by 7 percent, marking its second significant reduction this year.…