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This week, OpenAI quietly published a statement on its website pledging not to use its patents offensively. Asserting its commitment to the principles of “broad access” and “collaboration,” OpenAI said that it would only use its patents in a way that supports innovation. “We pledge to only use our patents defensively, so long as a … Read more
TL;DR Google is removing the “Experimental” label from NotebookLM. The note-taking and research tool is getting new features for Audio Overview. Users can now sign up to try NotebookLM Business. Google initially launched NotebookLM, the Gemini-powered research and note-taking app, back in July 2023. Although it was released as an “Experimental” feature, that’s not the … Read more
The business world’s favourite software program enters its 40th year. The Economist: Excel has featured in plenty of workplace blunders — though its defenders will be quick to blame human error. The financial world is littered with tales of costly spreadsheet errors. Excel has also been blamed for botching gene names in over a third … Read more
Apple’s chief people officer Carol Surface is leaving the company, reports Bloomberg. Surface joined Apple in February 2023, so she has been at the company less than two years. Most senior executives are at Apple for much longer periods of time, and it is not clear why Surface is leaving. She was hired when Apple … Read more
The Sisterhood stages their takeover in the epic trailer for Dune: Prophecy, HBO’s upcoming sci-fi prequel series to Dune. Set 10,000 years before Paul Atreides’ rise to power, Dune: Prophecy stars Emily Watson as Valya Harkonnen, the leader of the Sisterhood. Olivia Williams plays Tula Harkonnen, Valya’s sister. Together, the Harkonnen sisters fight to save the future … Read more
Getty Images “What are some signs the FBI is after you” is one of the alleged hacker’s searches, according to court documents A man arrested in connection with a hack of the US markets regulator’s X account searched “how can I know for sure if I am being investigated by the FBI,” according to court … Read more
The risk of a data breach today has expanded by many magnitudes, in part due to the boom of generative AI tools.Read More Source link
Cesar Cadenas/ZDNET What’s the deal? HP’s Chromebook Plus x360 has received a big 25% discount on Amazon. This highly flexible laptop is available for $422, which is $137 off the original price. This version offers better performance and a solid battery life when compared to the previous model. Also: I tested Acer’s new business-friendly Chromebook … Read more
Amazon If you’ve got a Fire TV video streamer, you already know how great it can be to access all of the major streaming platforms and thousands of shows and movies in one centralized hub. And seeing all your favorites on a big-screen TV is way better than watching it on a smaller laptop or … Read more
Disney has raised the prices of its streaming plans, only a year after their last round of price hikes. The Mouse House announced the latest cost increase for most of its streaming plans in August; that change took effect Thursday. In September, the company also rolled out optional account-sharing fees for Disney Plus customers who want to … Read more