Tech entrepreneur Bill Gross argues generative AI models are essentially mass plagiarism machines, regurgitating others' content for profit, while creators get nothing; his startup ProRata aims to solve this by using a patented algorithm to attribute and compensate content creators, partnering with major media entities and planning to generate...
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Noah Kim, with a keen eye for design and user experience, covers the intersection of technology, design, and culture for BizTech Weekly. His background in design and anthropology brings a unique perspective to how technology products impact and are influenced by human culture and societal trends.
Investors are waking up to the possibility that their investments in AI may be a bubble, with tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Nvidia collectively losing over $650 billion in market value, according to The Wall Street Journal; Rew Odlyzko, a mathematics professor and expert on economic bubbles, draws...
Neuralink has implanted its second brain-computer interface chip into a human subject, while the first recipient, Noland Arbaugh, admits to significant functionality loss in his implant, discussing this with Elon Musk on Lex Fridman's podcast; despite the decline, Arbaugh remains optimistic about the independence it affords him, although he...
On Monday, Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index took a nosedive of over 12%, hitting 31,458 points amid fears about the U.S. economy and higher interest rates; analysts attribute this drastic drop to various factors, including carry trades, a stronger yen, and the Bank of Japan's recent rate hike, which...
Dr. Alex George, a former Love Island contestant and current UK youth mental health ambassador, recently explored how Meta Quest 3 VR headsets are revolutionizing medical training at the University of Hertfordshire, emphasizing their potential to enhance NHS training methods and improve mental wellness at home, ultimately boosting confidence...
Synchron has developed a brain-computer interface that enables individuals with limited mobility to control Apple’s $3,499 Vision Pro virtual reality headset using their thoughts, and although the technology awaits FDA approval for wider use, it has already been implanted in ten patients, providing a groundbreaking way for users to...
After a smooth two-week campaign startup, Vice President Kamala Harris faces crucial decisions, including choosing a running mate and maintaining momentum, as she and her team prepare for an aggressive seven-state battleground tour starting in Philadelphia; meanwhile, her campaign has re-energized key states, mobilized millions of volunteers and voters,...
On Friday, U.S. stocks tumbled amid concerns about the economy's resilience ahead of a potential Federal Reserve interest rate cut, while a disappointing jobs report exacerbated fears, sending both stocks and bond yields plummeting; despite recent gains following Fed Chair Jerome Powell's optimistic remarks on inflation, tech stocks, and...
Intel has been investigating crashes and blue screens in 13th- and 14th-generation Core processors with a Thermal Design Power of 65 watts, attributing the issue to flawed microcode causing elevated operating voltage and severe electromigration; although BIOS updates have introduced Intel Default Settings to mitigate the problem, customers experiencing...
Capitalism strikes again as OnlyFans content creators, overwhelmed by incessant sexting demands, are now employing AI chatbots to mimic their interactions and lighten the load, despite it being against the platform's terms of service. Firms like NEO Agency and Botly provide these services, with chatbots now adept at flirting...
Regional investors are digesting Wall Street's rally amid hopes for imminent U.S. interest rate cuts, with Toyota, Nintendo, and Sony stocks falling, while the S&P 500 jumped 1.6%, the Dow rose 99 points, and the Nasdaq soared 2.6%, driven by easing Treasury yields and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's hints...
The U.S. housing market, plagued by inventory shortages for years, is showing signs of recovery with new data indicating more homes for sale than at any time since the pandemic began, as Realtor.com's July report reveals a 36.6% year-over-year increase in listings nationwide, coupled with significant price reductions, especially...
