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AI dominates annual Paris startup event VivaTech
AI dominates annual Paris startup event VivaTech
by  AFP

Thousands of tech enthusiasts filed into Europe's self-declared biggest startup event VivaTech in Paris on Wednesday, with artificial intelligence stealing the show this year. Over four days, the event, now in its eighth year, will host more than 150,000 guests, 11,000 startups and 450 speakers, according to the organisers.

Leading AI firms pledge 'responsible' tech development
Leading AI firms pledge 'responsible' tech development
by  AFP

Some of the world's biggest tech companies pledged to work together to guard against the dangers of artificial intelligence as they wrapped up a two-day AI summit, also attended by multiple governments, in Seoul.

Apple appeals huge EU fine for music streaming restrictions
Apple appeals huge EU fine for music streaming restrictions
by  AFP

Apple is challenging a 1.8 billion-euro ($1.9-billion) fine by the European Union for thwarting access to information about cheaper music streaming services, an EU court said Tuesday. The commission said Apple prevented app developers from informing iOS operating system users about cheaper music subscription services available outside the App Store.

OpenAI to 'pause' voice linked to Scarlett Johansson
OpenAI to 'pause' voice linked to Scarlett Johansson
by  AFP

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI on Monday said it was working on temporarily muting a synthetic voice that sounds a lot like that of actress Scarlett Johansson. The artificial intelligence powerhouse said in a blog post that the "Sky" voice at issue was based on the natural speaking voice of a different professional actress and not meant to sound like Johansson.

'Incognito Market' founder arrested in New York
'Incognito Market' founder arrested in New York
by  AFP

A 23-year-old man from Taiwan has been arrested on charges of selling tens of millions of dollars worth of illegal drugs online through a site on the dark web known as the "Incognito Market." Incognito Market, which was shut down in March, was an online dark web marketplace that allowed users to buy and sell illegal drugs anonymously, according to the Justice Department.

Microsoft unveils 'Copilot Plus' PC amped with AI
Microsoft unveils 'Copilot Plus' PC amped with AI
by  AFP

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella unveiled a new category of PC on Monday that features generative artificial intelligence tools built directly into Windows, the company's world leading operating system. ChatGPT-style AI, which is called Copilot at Microsoft, is available across the company’s products, including Teams, Outlook and its Windows operating system.