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Amazon Makes Last-Minute Bid to Acquire TikTok Amid Ownership Deadline

1 months ago

Amazon has made a last-minute bid to acquire TikTok as it faces a deadline to separate from its Chinese owner or risk a U.S. ban. Insiders suggest the offer is not being taken seriously. The bid highlights national security concerns over TikTok's ownership. President Trump has delayed enforcement of a law requiring a sale, while discussions include potential new U.S. investors. TikTok claims it is not for sale due to possible Chinese government interference.

Automate Meta Ads Creative Generation and Uploading

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Markifact automates the creation and uploading of Meta ads using AI. Users generate custom visuals and matching ad copy by writing detailed prompts and uploading reference images. Ads are uploaded in a paused status for review before going live. This tool allows for quick creation of multiple ad variations, adaptation to market trends, and scaling of campaigns without needing extensive design or copywriting resources.

Google Antitrust Ruling May Reshape Tech Competition, Echoing Microsoft Case

9 months ago

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A judge’s decision that Google abused its monopoly in internet search could have major effects. Judge Amit P. Mehta found Google violated antitrust laws by stifling rivals. This ruling may influence cases against Apple, Amazon, and Meta. The case mirrors the Microsoft antitrust case, which set competition rules for tech. Google plans to appeal, but the ruling may shape future tech competition and lead to significant industry changes.

Hacker Breach at OpenAI Exposes Internal Discussions, Raises Security Concerns

10 months ago

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A hacker accessed OpenAI's internal messaging systems last year, stealing AI. technology details but not code. The breach was disclosed to employees in April 2023 but not publicly, as no customer data was taken. Concerns about foreign adversaries, especially China, stealing A.I. secrets led to internal disputes over security. OpenAI has since bolstered its security measures.

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Meta Faces Backlash Over AI Scraping of Public Posts on Facebook and Instagram

11 months ago

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Meta notified European Facebook and Instagram users that their public posts could be used to train its AI starting June 26, sparking privacy concerns. In the U.S., public posts are already being used without user notification. Meta's AI, similar to ChatGPT, learns from public social media posts. U.S. users can't opt out, but Europeans can via privacy settings. Meta claims compliance with privacy laws, but watchdogs remain skeptical.

Meta, in Its Biggest A.I. Push, Places Smart Assistants Across Its Apps

1 years ago

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Meta is integrating AI-powered smart assistant software across its apps including Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Facebook. The AI, Meta AI, powered by LLaMA 3, will help users complete tasks and find information. This is Meta's largest AI product rollout, exceeding last year's AI chatbots. The technology will be available in over a dozen countries. Unlike others, Meta has open-sourced most of its AI technology for free use.