Recently, Microsoft announced a new artificial intelligence feature called Recall that captures screenshots and allows users to search through their activity history on new PCs. However, security researchers have raised concerns about potential vulnerabilities in the feature that could allow attackers to access users’ data. As a result, Microsoft has decided to make the Recall
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Recently, the Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department have announced plans to open antitrust investigations into some of the biggest tech companies in the industry, including Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia. These investigations will focus on the companies’ influence on the artificial intelligence industry, rather than just mergers and acquisitions. This move comes at a
The Amazon Labor Union (ALU), established in 2021, made headlines by winning a historic union election at the JFK8 facility in Staten Island. Despite being formed as an independent grassroots organization, the ALU has faced challenges in negotiating a contract with Amazon. The company has attempted to invalidate the election results, leading to tensions between
In a recent statement, data analytics software maker Databricks announced its acquisition of Tabular, a startup specializing in optimizing data stored in the cloud. This move comes as Databricks faces stiff competition from industry giants such as Snowflake and other entities. While the exact price of the acquisition remains undisclosed, The Wall Street Journal reported
Microsoft recently announced that they will be laying off some employees who work on mixed reality, particularly on the HoloLens 2 augmented reality headset. This move comes as part of a restructuring of the Mixed Reality organization within the company. Despite the cuts, Microsoft remains committed to selling the HoloLens 2 and supporting existing customers
Boeing’s highly anticipated Starliner flight, carrying astronauts to the International Space Station, faced a last-minute delay. The launch, scheduled for June 1, was halted with under four minutes remaining in the countdown due to an unspecified reason. NASA and Boeing are working together to determine the cause of the hold and plan to reschedule the
The recent market sell-off has put an end to the winning streak for the S & P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average. Despite the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge meeting expectations, all three major averages are on track for losses for the week. Dow member Salesforce experienced a significant drop of about
Nvidia has experienced a significant surge in its stock price, with shares skyrocketing approximately 20% in just three trading days following its recent earnings report. Year to date, the stock has more than doubled, increasing by roughly 120%. As a result, Nvidia’s market capitalization now stands at $2.8 trillion, placing it just below tech giants
OpenAI faced backlash after a controversial decision to require former employees to choose between signing a non-disparagement agreement or retaining their vested equity in the company. The internal memo, viewed by CNBC, informed former employees that they were not required to sign the agreement to keep their vested units of equity with the company. OpenAI
Norfolk Southern has recently reached an agreement to pay $310 million to settle charges stemming from a toxic train derailment that occurred in East Palestine, Ohio in February of 2023. This settlement marks a significant step towards addressing the environmental and community impacts of the incident. The majority of the settlement, roughly $235 million, is