Ransomware attacks against healthcare networks escalate: 3 million patients in California are the latest victims of a growing threat that has hit 66% of healthcare organizations worldwide.
‘The most powerful tool for spreading misinformation’: A study shows how AI chatbots could make society’s disinformation problem significantly worse. It’s in tech companies’ best interest to guard against it.
Walmart is scaling back its tech hub footprint: The retailer is closing three of its US tech hubs and requiring tech workers to come into the office at least two days a week.
GM eyes cheaper domestic production: The automaker agreed to use GlobalFoundries chips exclusively in its vehicles. The strategy could be replicated by other companies seeking to lower domestic manufacturing costs.
Is AI-powered search profitable and sustainable? Scaling up commercial generative AI comes with high energy and environmental costs, adding to social concerns. Half-measures on the issue could damage market reception.
The latest in satellite internet news: Satellite internet investments are starting to take off and demonstrating how the technology can be effective in serving rural areas. Can increased competition bring down costs?
The new tool, Shopify Magic, uses AI to help merchants generate product descriptions. So far, Amazon has stayed quiet on generative AI, giving Shopify the chance to gain a competitive edge. But it may not last for long if Amazon decides to get in on the AI craze.
Twitter suffers global outage: Users were left twiddling their thumbs as they were logged out without explanation or unable to follow accounts and send messages, all signs of a fraying infrastructure.
Big Tech’s ChatGPT hangover: Microsoft’s bold deployment of ChatGPT has left the rest of Big Tech in a tricky position. Generative AI promises to be lucrative but with serious pitfalls.
Another code red over AI, this time from economists: There’s rising concern about generative AI’s effect on the human workforce. The uncertainty should pique policymakers’ interest in a recessionary environment.
On today's episode, we discuss how concerning Google's drop in search ad revenues is, the likelihood of Google getting broken up by the US Department of Justice, and the main reason YouTube is struggling. "In Other News," we talk about which cookie alternatives are emerging as favorites and the significance of Microsoft adding ChatGPT's AI technology to its search engine, Bing. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Evelyn Mitchell.
The Information Age 2.0 is upon us: Google’s latest product updates illustrate the movement to embed AI into our information sources. The changes will strain computation and energy resources.
Layoffs spike in startup world: January is the go-to time for downsizing, but this one was especially bad. The bloodletting may taper off in the coming months.
Hertz gets half of massive Tesla EV order: The car rental company has received nearly 50,000 Teslas so far. It now has a growing fleet of EVs for rent and for services like Uber to push global adoption.
On today's episode, we discuss the significance of Google's ChatGPT rival Bard, whether Instacart's shoppable TV QR codes can be a hit, if Fanatics can crack the US livestream shopping code, whether Twitter allegedly shedding users is a short-term issue, where (and how) we listen to music, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our director of reports editing Rahul Chadha and analysts Blake Droesch and Evelyn Mitchell.
Industries ignore AI warning label: Voices of dissent over speedy generative AI deployment are getting louder but may be drowned out by promises of lucrative returns. Risks are mounting.
US-EU trade spat has consequences for tech: The EU might retaliate or file a complaint over the US’ green subsidy law. The governments’ failure to agree could exacerbate geopolitical tensions.
The jack of all chatbots: Quora’s Poe grants users access to multiple leading chatbots. It has the potential to be popular but also comes with content moderation vulnerability on multiple fronts.
Despite delays, Apple can benefit from its extensive user base and merchant acceptance to build BNPL success.
Google seeks ethical high ground: Under pressure from Microsoft’s bullish generative AI investments, the search giant seeks to cling to its ethics goals through its Anthropic deal.