Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, recently received a substantial pay raise for the 2024 fiscal year, elevating his total compensation to an impressive $79.1 million. While this figure represents a notable increase from the previous year’s $48.5 million, it is critical to note that Nadella’s compensation package could have been higher had it not
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), the intersection of innovation and intellectual property law is becoming a contentious battleground. A recent case that epitomizes this conflict involves AI startup Perplexity and media giant News Corp, which oversees renowned publications like the New York Post and The Wall Street Journal.
In an effort to foster more dynamic interactions, WhatsApp has introduced its latest feature, “Private Mentions,” designed specifically for the Status function. This update positions WhatsApp Status as a competitive player in the realm of ephemeral content sharing, akin to the Stories available on Instagram. Despite its slower climb to popularity compared to its counterparts,
In a significant advancement for natural language processing, Cohere has unveiled two new open-weight models under its innovative Aya project. The Aya Expanse models, 8B and 35B parameters, have been introduced to not only enhance the capabilities of existing language models but to also focus on expanding accessibility to a host of languages beyond English.
In 2016, a pivotal moment emerged in the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) with the establishment of OpenAI, a scientific research organization founded in Delaware and operating out of Mountain View, California. Initially seeking tax-exempt charitable status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), OpenAI proclaimed aspirations to “advance digital intelligence in a manner that most
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence technologies has brought about a new wave of engagement, particularly through AI-driven companionship platforms. Character AI, a noteworthy startup that allows users to create custom interactive chatbots, has recently come under intense scrutiny after the tragic suicide of a teenage user, identified as Sewell Setzer III. Diagnosed with anxiety
Enticing players with the role of a necromancer in a pixelated dungeon crawler, Skull Horde presents itself as an auto-battler that allows players to orchestrate their battles from a distance. This title not only piques interest for its innovative gameplay mechanics but also for its lineage from the creators of Bore Blasters, a game renowned
In a revelation that shocked many analysts, IBM’s shares took a 3% dive during extended trading hours on Wednesday following the company’s disappointing third-quarter financial results. Despite beating earnings per share expectations of $2.23 with a solid adjusted EPS of $2.30, the tech giant significantly fell short in revenue, reporting $14.97 billion against an expected
Humane, a company at the forefront of AI technology, launched its ambitious AI Pin earlier this year with a hefty price tag of $699. However, the product has struggled to gain a foothold in a competitive market, leading to a significant price adjustment of $200, making the entry-level model available for $499. This attempted price
The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) has recently set a remarkable benchmark in the realm of nuclear science. Researchers successfully accelerated uranium ions to unprecedented levels, delivering a continuous beam power of 10.4 kilowatts, a milestone that holds significant implications for isotope research. The details of this groundbreaking work are elaborated in the journal