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OpenAI Requests Dismissal of Portions of New York Times Copyright Lawsuit

OpenAI has asked a federal judge to throw out parts of the New York Times copyright complaint because the publication "hacked" its chatbot ChatGPT and

OpenAI has asked a federal judge to throw out parts of the New York Times copyright complaint because the publication "hacked" its chatbot ChatGPT and other AI systems to create fake evidence. OpenAI claims that the Times violated terms of service by manipulating its systems through misleading prompts it denies any violation of antihacking legislation but charges the Times with deploying a "hired gun" to carry out the manipulation. The Times disputes these allegations, saying it only employed OpenAIs technologies to find proof of copyright violations. The case launched against Microsoft and OpenAI in December claims that millions of articles were improperly used for chatbot training. This case highlights the current discussion over fair use under copyright laws and AI training. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago

WTO Ministerial Conference Commences in Abu Dhabi Amid Global Instability

Amidst postpandemic global volatility, the World Trade Organisation WTO ministerial conference got underway in Abu Dhabi with a focus on pressing prob

Amidst postpandemic global volatility, the World Trade Organisation WTO ministerial conference got underway in Abu Dhabi with a focus on pressing problems, including reducing subsidies for fisheries and imposing digital taxes. Director Ngozi OkonjoIweala emphasised the difficulties ahead, pointing to global geopolitical pressures and conflicts, particularly those in Africa and the Middle East. WTO General Council Chairperson Athaliah Lesiba emphasised the urgency of taking joint action in the face of geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. Conflicts had an impact, aggravating global issues with increased costs and transportation delays. The outcome of the conference and the elections, which will take place in over 50 countries this year, will significantly impact the global economy and the WTOs trajectory. Thus, proactive and cooperative measures are required. In the UAE, the biannual conference ends on February 29. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago

U.S. Places Canadas Sandvine Inc on Trade Restriction List Over Alleged Human Rights Violations

The Canadian company Sandvine Inc. was added to the U.S. trade restriction list on Monday for allegedly helping the Egyptian government target politic

The Canadian company Sandvine Inc. was added to the U.S. trade restriction list on Monday for allegedly helping the Egyptian government target politicians and human rights activists. Restrictions prevent Sandvine, wellknown for its "deep packet inspection technology," from acquiring products and technology from American businesses. Furthermore, Chengdu Beizhan Electronics, a Chinese company connected to Chinas nuclear weapons programme, was listed for unlawfully purchasing goods of American provenance for the University of Electronic Science and Technology. The Department of Commerce pledges to stop American technology from facilitating destabilising actions. The export control list includes Sandvine, a company headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, and its international operations. Requests for comment from Sandvine and the appropriate authorities were answered after some time. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago

Amazon Web Services to Invest Over $5 Billion in Data Centers in Mexicos Queretaro State

Over 15 years, Amazon.com Inc. AMZN.O subsidiary Amazon Web Services Mexico AWS will invest more than $5 billion to build a collection of data centres

Over 15 years, Amazon.com Inc. AMZN.O subsidiary Amazon Web Services Mexico AWS will invest more than $5 billion to build a collection of data centres in Queretaro, Mexico. AWS has been working on the project for over five years, according to Head Ruben Mugartegui. With customers like Cinepolis and Aeromexico, the decision was made in response to the rising demand for cloud services. AWS cloud computing contributes to a 20% reduction in IT expenses. Amazon has invested more than $3 billion in Mexico since 2015. The programme brings companies closer to the US in the face of supply chain disruptions and aligns with nearshoring tendencies. Mugartegui highlighted cooperation with the government and possible new clientele among relocation enterprises, like Tesla, even if he would not affirm financial benefits. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago

Bitcoin Surges to TwoYear High Above $57,000 Amid Institutional Buying

Tuesdays Asian trade saw a sharp increase in bitcoin prices, pushing it above $57,000 for the first time in two years due to signs of substantial inst

Tuesdays Asian trade saw a sharp increase in bitcoin prices, pushing it above $57,000 for the first time in two years due to signs of substantial institutional purchasing. Simultaneously, Ether, its smaller equivalent, surpassed $3,200 for the first time in the previous two years. MicroStrategys announcement on Monday that it had purchased almost 3,000 bitcoins, or $155 million, contributed to the cryptocurrencys 10% increase in value in only two sessions. The US governments recent approval of bitcoinbased ExchangeTraded Funds ETFs also aided in the cryptocurrencys growth. Amidst a broadly cautious market environment, trade volumes for numerous ETFs rose on Monday, resulting in profits for firms tied to the cryptocurrency space. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago

Zoom Video Communications Exceeds Expectations with Strong FourthQuarter Results

With rising number of people adopting hybrid work arrangements and strong demand for its increasing product range, Zoom Video Communications fourthqua

With rising number of people adopting hybrid work arrangements and strong demand for its increasing product range, Zoom Video Communications fourthquarter profits exceeded expectations. The companys adjusted earnings per share was $1.42, more significant than the predicted $1.15 per share, while its revenue of $1.15 billion was above analysts projections. The secret to Zooms success is that it strategically focused on incorporating generative AI into its products instead of going after outside businesses to boost income immediately. More than 510,000 accounts have been activated in the last five months due to the positive reception of its AI companion, which was introduced during the third quarter and offers features including meeting summaries and conversation suggestions. Zoom wants to improve its monetization methods and AI capabilities in the future. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago

Meta Takes Action Against Disinformation and Misuse of AI Ahead of European Parliament Elections

In preparation for the June elections for the European Parliament, Facebooks parent company, Meta, is forming a specialised team to combat misinformat

In preparation for the June elections for the European Parliament, Facebooks parent company, Meta, is forming a specialised team to combat misinformation and the abuse of generative artificial intelligence AI. Concerns over disseminating false AIgenerated information and the possibility of election meddling are growing. Thus, Meta intends to establish an Elections Operations Centre to keep an eye on the situation and take immediate action if necessary. The team will be made up of experts from various fields, including operations, research, engineering, intelligence, data science, content policy, and law. Additionally, Meta plans to increase the number of factchecking organisations within the European Union with whom it collaborates. Three additional partners—Bulgaria, France, and Slovakia—have been pledged by Meta. This programme complements Metas previous partnership with other tech companies to fight artificial intelligence that generates content during elections worldwide. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago

Change Healthcare Cyberattack Linked to BlackCat Ransomware Group

The BlackCat ransomware organisation has been identified as the culprit of the continuing onslaught against the U.S. health tech business Change Healt

The BlackCat ransomware organisation has been identified as the culprit of the continuing onslaught against the U.S. health tech business Change Healthcare, which has disrupted and caused outages to hospitals and pharmacies nationwide, according to people familiar with the matter. Ransomware assaults often encrypt the victims data and demand a fee to unlock them however, BlackCat has not officially acknowledged taking credit for the attack. It is yet unknown if the hack resulted in patient data theft. The parent company of Change Healthcare, UnitedHealth Group, detected a "suspected nationstate" threat actor in its networks earlier. Still, it did not identify who was responsible for the intrusion. Many transactions in the U.S. healthcare system are handled by Change Healthcare, which merged with Optum in 2022. Organisations such as the American Hospital Association have advised disabling connections from impacted systems until it is considered safe to reestablish them due to the extens Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 years ago

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