The House Judiciary Committee Chair, Jim Jordan, has threatened enforcement action against Google. Jordan is seeking documents from the company to learn about communications between tech companies and the Biden administration. Google’s compliance so far has been called ‘insufficient’ and Jordan has demanded more information. If the company fails to comply fully by its new
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Microsoft has confirmed that its Xbox Games Showcase will be held on June 11, with timings and further details for the event now available. The showcase will be broadcast live on Xbox’s official YouTube and Twitch channels at 10:30pm IST in India/ 10am PT in the US. The event will feature “new surprises and first-looks”
Google’s annual developer conference is set to take place on Wednesday, with artificial intelligence (AI) being the central theme. The company is planning to announce several generative AI updates, including launching a general-use large language model (LLM). Details of the Announcement According to internal documents seen by CNBC, Google will unveil PaLM 2, its most
The upcoming Gran Turismo movie has just released its official trailer, showcasing the story and characters in detail. The film is the latest in a long line of video game adaptations, despite the simplistic plot of the game. The movie is set to release on August 11th in theaters. Characters The film introduces key characters
There has been a lot of discussion around the dangers of generative AI in recent times. However, most of the concerns revolve around the risk to jobs, fake content, and sentient machines. While these are valid, they do not reflect the biggest threat that generative AI poses to society. The Common Warnings of Generative AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) could potentially pose a greater threat to humanity than climate change, according to AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton. Hinton, who is widely known as one of the “godfathers of AI”, recently left Alphabet after working there for a decade. He wants to speak out on the risks of technology without it affecting his
The Biden administration has taken steps to promote responsible AI and limit potential risks posed by the technology. The White House released its AI Bill of Rights in October 2022, but with the rise of generative AI and the popularity of ChatGPT, the administration has faced increasing pressure to come up with more specific plans.
Microsoft and Xbox have had a difficult few days after the UK competition regulator blocked the company’s $69 billion acquisition of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard over cloud gaming concerns. Xbox’s first big exclusive of the year, Redfall, also received largely negative reviews upon its release, with critics pointing out the game’s technical and
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched two Singaporean satellites for Earth observation into their intended orbit. The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C55) was launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 14:19 hours IST. The launch marks the 57th flight of the PSLV and demonstrates its reliability and suitability for commercial
Several conservation groups have filed a lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), challenging its decision to approve SpaceX’s expanded rocket launch operations without conducting a more comprehensive environmental study. The latest FAA license granted to SpaceX has allowed its next-generation Starship rocket to be tested on its first flight. However, the mission ended with