Amazon notifies Prime Video users ads will start January 29
Amazon informed its millions of Prime Video users on Wednesday that ads will start appearing on the platform on January 29, although the company offers a new ad-free subscription tier.
AI infiltrates workplace: How everything from hiring process to staffing demands changed this year
Artificial intelligence has already forced companies to rapidly develop and deploy plans for integration as demand for the tech increases after high public engagement with OpenAI.
Google, Meta, other tech giants slash DEI-related jobs, resource groups in 2023: Report
Tech giants, like Google and Meta, have cut over 40% of DEI jobs and have slashed their budgets for DEI employee groups by as much as 90% in 2023, according to CNBC.
Microsoft, OpenAI sued by New York Times over copyright infringement
The New York Times filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft alleging that the ChatGPT-maker used its content to train AI models without permission.
Digital asset markets poised to grow in 2024, Goldman Sachs exec says
The head of digital assets for Goldman Sachs says the marketplace is expected to grow next year as businesses become more familiar with the technology's applications.
Apple appeals after Biden admin lets Apple Watch import ban stand
Apple is appealing a ruling that blocked the sale and importation of Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 after a trade court found that Apple infringed on Masimo's patents.
Israel grants Intel $3.2B for new $25B chip plant, biggest ever company investment in country
Under CEO Pat Gelsinger, Intel has invested billions in building factories across three continents to restore its dominance in chip-making and better compete with rivals.
'AI skills factory' created by Thomson Reuters for non-engineers to build expertise
Thomson Reuters' generative artificial intelligence platform features an "AI skills factory" to let workers with expertise safely experiment with building AI tools without engineers.
TSA to test out new self-service screening process
Air travelers in Las Vegas will soon be able to test out a self-service security screening option, the Department of Homeland Security said.
FTC bans Rite Aid's use of AI facial recognition over lack of consumer protections
The FTC and Rite Aid announced a settlement banning Rite Aid from using AI-powered facial recognition technologies for 5 years after the pharmacy chain's prior system lacked safeguards.
Comcast says Xfinity cybersecurity incident may have compromised customer data
Comcast said Monday a mid-October cybersecurity incident stemming from a Citrix software vulnerability may have involved certain Xfinity customer information getting taken.
IBM aims to boost AI offerings with $2.3B acquisition
Tech giant IBM bolstering its investments in artificial intelligence, announcing Monday it plans to buy two units of Software AG for $2.33 billion cash.
Google to pay $700M in antitrust settlement over Play Store dispute
Google has agreed to pay $700 million and to allow for greater competition in its Android app store, although the settlement still requires a judge's final approval.
How AI is transforming the grocery shopping experience
Instacart is teaming up with retailers across the country to deploy its brand-new smart shopping carts. Amazon has a similar cart that it uses in its stores.
Apple halting sales of Series 9, Ultra 2 smartwatch over patent dispute
Apple announced Monday that it will pause sales of its Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 smartwatches amid a patent infringement dispute with medical technology firm Masimo.
EU launches probe into Elon Musk's X for alleged failure to counter illegal content, disinformation
The European Union announced Monday it had opened formal infringement proceedings against X over its alleged failure to counter misinformation online.
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin pushes New Shepard launch citing 'ground system issue'
Blue Origin said it would set a 'new launch target' for its New Shepard reusable rocket launch after deciding to push it back because of a 'ground system issue' on Monday.
Israeli hacker group takes credit for cyberattack shutting down majority of Iran's gas stations: reports
A massive cyberattack has disrupted operations at nearly 70% of the gas stations in Iran, with an Israeli hacking group taking credit, reports say.
Adobe scraps $20B acquisition of design platform Figma after facing regulatory hurdles
Adobe has abandoned its $20 billion deal to acquire design platform Figma, citing a lack of approval from regulators. Adobe will pay a termination fee of $1 billion.
LimeWire launches the 'next wave' of music
LimeWire Chief Operating Officer Marcus Feistl discusses artificial intelligence's new role for the platform.