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Eyes on Apple to join quest for the metaverse
Eyes on Apple to join quest for the metaverse
by  AFP

Apple fans are watching to see whether the iPhone-maker puts a culture-changing spin on virtual reality, even as rivals slow their march toward the metaverse. "I'm not interested in putting together pieces of somebody else's stuff," he told GQ, saying that the release of the iPhone and Apple Watch both had their serious detractors.

Biden warns of potential AI technology dangers
Biden warns of potential AI technology dangers
by  AFP

President Joe Biden said at a meeting of advisors on the rapidly emerging artificial intelligence sector Tuesday that the jury is still out on whether AI poses a danger to society. "AI systems with human-competitive intelligence can pose profound risks to society and humanity," said the open letter titled "Pause Giant AI Experiments". sms/dw

US unveils fraud case against CEO of startup bought by JPMorgan Chase
US unveils fraud case against CEO of startup bought by JPMorgan Chase
by  AFP

US officials unveiled criminal charges Tuesday against the head of a startup who allegedly defrauded JPMorgan Chase in the course of a $175 million sale to the banking giant. "As alleged, Javice engaged in a brazen scheme to defraud JPMorgan in the course of a $175 million acquisition deal," said US Attorney Damian Williams.

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