Alarm in Germany over AI holocaust imagery
Germany’s government and Holocaust memorial institutions have demanded social media platforms stop the spread of fake images which they say are distorting and trivialising history.
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Google files to appeal decision in search monopoly case
Google filed a notice on Friday to appeal a federal judge’s ruling that it held an illegal monopoly on online search, court records show. That order risks Google losing trade secrets before a decision is made on its appeal, the…
ChatGPT’s free ride is ending: Here’s what OpenAI plans for advertising on the chatbot
OpenAI says it will soon start showing advertisements to ChatGPT users who aren’t paying for a premium version of the chatbot. The artificial intelligence company said Friday it hasn’t yet rolled out ads but will start testing them in the…
California AG sends letter demanding xAI stop producing deekfake content
California Attorney General Robert Bonta on Friday sent a cease and desist letter to xAI demanding the company stop the creation and distribution of AI-generated non-consensual sexualised imagery by its Grok AI chatbot.
Goyal’s tough love moment; Wipro, Tech Mahindra earnings
Union minister Piyush Goyal said his earlier comments urging founders to focus on deeptech over consumer apps were off the mark. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Gujarat, Arunachal, Goa best states in providing strong ecosystem for startups: DPIIT ranking
Gujarat, Arunachal Pradesh, and Goa lead in developing startup ecosystems. Gujarat has been the top performer for five years. Karnataka, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh are also top performers. This yearly ranking by DPIIT encourages states to…
Guidelines for phase II of Fund of Funds scheme for startups at advanced stage: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
India’s startup ecosystem is set for a boost. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that guidelines for the second phase of the Fund of Funds scheme are nearing completion. This initiative, with a Rs 10,000 crore allocation, will focus…
Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia banned them for children
Australia has successfully banned social media for children under 16. Nearly 4.7 million accounts have been removed since the law took effect. This landmark decision aims to protect young people from harmful online environments. Officials report strong compliance from major…
The Download: cut through AI coding hype, and biotech trends to watch
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. AI coding is now everywhere. But not everyone is convinced. Depending who you ask, AI-powered coding is either…
LTIMindtree bags Rs 3,000 crore CBDT deal for AI-led revamp
LTIMindtree has secured a Rs 3,000 crore, seven-year contract from the CBDT to upgrade tax analytics using artificial intelligence. The ramp-up in the company’s large-deal wins is expected to aid growth, with brokerages expecting its revenues to rise between 2.2%…