OpenAI has released GPT-4.5, its largest AI model to date, which boasts a deeper world knowledge and higher emotional intelligence. However, the model’s performance is mixed, and it falls short of newer AI reasoning models from Chinese AI company DeepSeek and Anthropic. The industry is holding its breath to see if GPT-4.5 will be a…
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Microsoft has announced that it will be retiring Skype, a pioneering internet calling service, on May 5. The decision comes as the company shifts its focus to Teams, a platform that has gained significant traction in recent years. Skype users will have 10 weeks to migrate their data to Teams or download their information using…
The tech industry has seen a significant wave of layoffs in 2024, with over 150,000 job cuts across 542 companies. This trend is expected to continue in 2025, with major players like Google, Tesla, and Microsoft announcing further reductions. The impact of these layoffs on innovation and the job market is a pressing concern, with…
Recent data breaches have exposed the personal information of millions of individuals, including students, teachers, and patients. The PowerSchool breach, one of the largest in recent history, affected over 62 million students and 9.5 million teachers in the United States. Additionally, a hacker stole a million patient records from a nonprofit healthcare provider, and stalkerware…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued new guidance stating that most meme coins are not considered securities under United States federal law. This shift in stance is expected to have significant implications for the cryptocurrency market, with potential benefits for investors and the growth of the industry. The SEC’s decision comes as a…
The fintech industry is facing a tumultuous period, with high-profile lawsuits, security breaches, and shifting regulatory landscapes. Charlie Javice, the founder of student financial planning aid startup Frank, is on trial for allegedly defrauding JPMorgan Chase out of $175 million. Meanwhile, crypto exchange Bybit suffered a massive hack, and Coinbase and Robinhood have seen their…
Apple has released the first developer beta for iOS 18.4, featuring a new “Priority Notifications” feature powered by Apple Intelligence. This innovative feature aims to help users manage their notifications by prioritizing important alerts and minimizing distractions from less important ones. The feature is currently available for developers, with a public release expected in the…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has made a surprising statement about the impact of DeepSeek’s R1 open source reasoning model on the chipmaker’s business. Huang claims that the market got it wrong, and the release of R1 is actually good for the AI market, accelerating its adoption and making it more efficient. This news comes after…
Meta, despite announcing plans to cut 5% of its employees, is expanding in India by setting up a new site in Bengaluru, the country’s tech hub. The company is currently hiring for 41 positions, mostly software and machine learning engineer jobs, and roles focused on designing chips for Meta’s data centers. This move represents a…
Apple has announced that its generative AI platform, Apple Intelligence, will be integrated into the Vision Pro as part of the upcoming visionOS 2.4 update. This integration will bring features like Rewrite, Proofread, and Summarize to the wearable display, enhancing the user experience and making it more suitable for on-device workflow. The update is set…