Open AI CEO Sam Altman promises to donate half his wealth to charity

Open AI CEO Sam Altman promises to donate half his wealth to charity

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has pledged to donate the majority of his wealth, joining other billionaires contributing hundreds of millions of dollars to philanthropic causes. In a letter posted to the Giving Pledge earlier this month, the 39-year-old entrepreneur and his husband, Oliver Mulherin, said the money will be dedicated to supporting technology that “helps …

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Deadline, eligibility, how to file a claim

Deadline, eligibility, how to file a claim

iPhone tips and tricks for using emojis Master emojis on your iPhone with these tech tips. Problem Solved The deadline to join or receive part of a $35 million settlement related to microphone or audio issues for Apple’s iPhone 7 or 7 Plus is approaching. The settlement was reached with Apple in a class action …

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AI robot named Sophia gives D’Youville University commencement speech

AI robot named Sophia gives D’Youville University commencement speech

Commencement speeches are typically given by celebrities, government officials, tenured professors or other notable individuals, but D’Youville University in Buffalo, New York did not hand the microphone to a human being during its spring ceremony over the weekend. The private university opted to have an artificially intelligent robot named Sophia speak on Saturday to the …

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More workers out after pro-Palestinian protests

More workers out after pro-Palestinian protests

Some Google employees were fired after protesting the company’s contract with Israel. After the protests, CEO Sundar Pichai said workers should not ‘attempt to use the company as a personal platform.’ Google fires staff who protested contract with Israeli government Google fires dozens after protests over $1.2 billion Project Nimbus contract with Amazon, which provides …

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Can you turn off Meta AI on Facebook, Instagram? What is it?

Can you turn off Meta AI on Facebook, Instagram? What is it?

Meta AI debuts across platforms raising privacy, bias concerns Meta launches AI chatbot across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp and Ray-Ban smart glasses, sparking concerns about privacy and bias. Straight Arrow News Meta unveiled its artificial intelligence tool, Meta AI, last week in more than a dozen countries across its various platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and …

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Here’s how to detox from your device

Here’s how to detox from your device

Exposure to the blue light emitted by smartphones could be ‘toxic’ Constant exposure to the blue light emitted by smartphones could have a “toxic” impact on the body, research has revealed. Bang Showbiz – Bang Bizarre Ping! *Checks phone* The common practice can be deemed as an addiction that has captured many Americans. With a …

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Best Buy will use AI to help customers, cuts costs with layoffs

Best Buy will use AI to help customers, cuts costs with layoffs

Best Buy has made significant cuts to its workforce, including the Geek Squad. On the heels of the cuts, the Minnesota-based company announced that artificial intelligence will help customers Addressing “lower business demand,” Best Buy has made a significant cut to its workforce and laid off a number of employees, including Geek Squad field agents, …

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FCC broadband ‘nutrition labels’ for internet providers now in effect

FCC broadband ‘nutrition labels’ for internet providers now in effect

Broadband Facts similar to Nutritional Facts will give internet users a digestible amount of information when understanding their bill. Nutritional facts are not only for your favorite snacks and treats, but it will also be a new added ingredient to your internet service provider. To break down your internet consumption, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) …

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