Mayank Parmar / BleepingComputer: Sources and APK teardown: OpenAI is testing watermarks for images generated using ChatGPT’s free account — OpenAI is reportedly testing a new “watermark” for the Image Generation model, which is a part of the ChatGPT 4o model. — This is an interesting move, and it’s likely … Lees verder op Tech Meme
The Information: Sources: OpenAI recently discussed acquiring io Products, a startup Sam Altman has been working on with Jony Ive to develop an AI-powered device, for $500M+ — OpenAI in recent weeks discussed acquiring a startup its CEO Sam Altman has been working on with ex-Apple designer Jony Ive’s studio … Lees verder op Tech Meme
The Information: Sources: OpenAI recently discussed acquiring io Products, a startup co-founded by Jony Ive and Sam Altman to build an AI-powered device, for at least $500M — OpenAI in recent weeks discussed acquiring a startup its CEO Sam Altman has been working on with ex-Apple designer Jony Ive’s studio … Lees verder op Tech Meme
Jon Ungoed-Thomas / The Guardian: The UK bans hidden fees imposed by online businesses as well as the use or commissioning of fake reviews, effective April 6, with compliance enforced by the CMA — New law aims to eliminate added costs that can be up to 25% of retail price — Sneaky fees that are estimated … Lees verder op Tech Meme
Ryan Browne / CNBC: Paris-based Pennylane, which makes cloud-based accounting software, raised €75M, doubling its valuation to €2B, led by Sequoia and with Alphabet among investors — French accounting software firm Pennylane has doubled its valuation to 2 billion euros ($2.16 billion) in a new 75 million euro funding round. Lees verder op Tech Meme
Mayank Parmar / BleepingComputer: Sources: OpenAI is testing watermarks for images generated using ChatGPT’s free account — OpenAI is reportedly testing a new “watermark” for the Image Generation model, which is a part of the ChatGPT 4o model. — This is an interesting move, and it’s likely because more and more users … Lees verder op Tech Meme
Shanti Das / The Guardian: Analysis: child begging livestreams are actively promoted by TikTok’s algorithm and TikTok profits from the content despite having policies against begging — Exploitation fears as people in extreme poverty perform stunts and beg for virtual gifts — Three young children huddle in front of a camera … Lees verder op Tech Meme
Brendan Bordelon / Politico: Lina Khan, Steve Bannon, and others worry the FTC could abandon its Meta antitrust case after Zuckerberg’s concessions to Trump; the trial is set for April 14 — With a historic antitrust suit looming against Meta, could the company get a reprieve from its new ally in the White House? Lees verder op Tech Meme
Mark Gurman / Bloomberg: Sources: Apple is keeping TikTok and other ByteDance apps on its US App Store for at least another 75 days, following assurances from AG Pam Bondi — Apple Inc., following assurances from the Trump administration, is keeping TikTok and other apps from ByteDance Ltd. on its US App Store for at least another 75 days. Lees verder op Tech Meme
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge: Z-Wave, popular among smart home enthusiasts, becomes an open-source protocol with a new long-range technology as it seeks Matter support to avoid obsolescence — Now an open-source protocol and with a new long-range technology, the path forward for Z-Wave looks clearer, with a little help from Matter. Lees verder op Tech Meme