Elon Musk Wants X to Be a Financial Hub and Dating App
Musk wants his “everything app” to handle your finances — and your love life.
Authors call on publishers to limit their use of AI
An open letter from authors including Lauren Groff, Lev Grossman, R.F. Kuang, Dennis Lehane, and Geoffrey Maguire calls on book publishers to pledge to limit their use of AI tools, for example by committing to only hire human audiobook narrators.
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Internet access in Gaza partially restored after blackout
After a weekend of almost complete internet blackout, connectivity in Gaza has been partially restored. On Friday, internet monitoring firms and experts reported that access to the internet had significantly degraded in the Palestinian enclave. The local internet service NetStream “collapsed,” according to NetBlocks, a firm that tracks internet access across the world. At the […]
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Mastodon takes on Twitter/X by bringing ‘lists’ to mobile
Mastodon, the open source, decentralized alternative to Twitter/X is adding a feature to its app that will help make the transition smoother for newcomers: Lists. The company today announced the Mastodon app for Android is adding the much-in-demand feature, which allows users to create custom lists around specific topics or interests. An update for iOS […]
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Fortnite is the latest game to entice players with a portal to the past
There’s a massive appetite for nostalgia in entertainment right now, and one of gaming’s cultural juggernauts wants to cash in. Fortnite maker Epic Games announced Friday that the game’s next season would return to its original map from the multiplayer shooter’s very earliest days. Epic teased the return “back to Chapter 1” on its X […]
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8 Efficiency Hacks to Boost Productivity and Save Time
Use these hacks to streamline your workflow and maximize your productivity.
The Art of Navigating ‘No’ — When to Persist, Pivot or Give Up and Pack it In
Ever been knocked down by a resounding “no” in business or life? Don’t let it derail you.
French soccer players back African mobile video network StarNews Mobile in $3M round
African mobile video network StarNews Mobile has secured $3 million in pre-Series A funding. StarNews offers African content creators a platform for monetizing their work through a subscription model. Currently, the service is available in six African countries, including Cameroon (where it started), Nigeria, Ghana, Congo, Benin and Ivory Coast. Founder and CEO Guy Kamgaing […]
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Why Brands Still Belong on Social Media Despite the Changing Landscape (and How They Can Leverage It for Greater Success)
The digital landscape has shifted significantly, but your brand can still thrive on social media in today’s world. Here’s how.
The White House’s AI Executive Order Has New Safety and Security Guidelines for Businesses — Here’s What to Know
The executive order introduces guidelines for the development and testing of AI systems, prioritizing safety, security, and trustworthiness.
Prosecution tries to paint Sam Bankman-Fried as a liar
The prosecution brought up a number of Bankman-Fried’s statements, videos and interviews, both before and after he stepped down as CEO of FTX.
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