November 21, 2024

How OpenAI stress-tests its large language models

OpenAI is once again lifting the lid (just a crack) on its safety-testing processes. Last month the company shared the results of an investigation that looked at how often ChatGPT produced a harmful gender or racial stereotype based on a user’s name. Now it has put out two papers describing how it stress-tests its powerful…

March 2023

TikTok called out for misusing Citizen Lab research

March 23, 2023

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew was questioned in a U.S. government hearing on Thursday over the relationship between the fast-growing social media platform and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. In Chew’s pre-written opening statement, the chief executive cited a report from internet watchdog Citizen Lab, saying that “there was no overt data transmission by TikTok […]

TikTok called out for misusing Citizen Lab research by Amanda Silberling originally published on TechCrunch

Fifteen shows off the latest generation of its shared, docked bikes

March 23, 2023

Fifteen might not be a familiar name, but you may already know some of Fifteen’s bikes. Fifteen is the new name of the companies formerly known as Smoove and Zoov — these two companies with weird names merged a couple of years ago. Smoove is one of the companies behind the Vélib’ bike-sharing service in […]

Fifteen shows off the latest generation of its shared, docked bikes by Romain Dillet originally published on TechCrunch

China reminds US that it can and will kill a forced TikTok sale

March 23, 2023

China pushed back against the U.S. government’s proposal to force a sale of TikTok on Thursday, rejecting the possible solution to ongoing national security concerns around the app. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew appeared before Congress on Thursday morning, facing questions from U.S. lawmakers that centered around concerns that the Chinese government could leverage the […]

China reminds US that it can and will kill a forced TikTok sale by Taylor Hatmaker originally published on TechCrunch

Live sports streaming service Fubo adds MLB.TV after YouTube TV drops MLB Network

March 23, 2023

With Major League Baseball Opening Day starting next week, on March 30, Fubo announced today that it is adding MLB.TV to its lineup in the coming days. The out-of-market package will be available as an add-on for $24.99 per month. The live TV streaming service already offers MLB Network, MLB Strike Zone, as well as […]

Live sports streaming service Fubo adds MLB.TV after YouTube TV drops MLB Network by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch