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Major Outage of AI Services
On June 4, 2024, ChatGPT experienced a major outage that disrupted services for millions of users worldwide. Despite initial fixes, the AI platform faced recurring issues throughout the day, leading to widespread frustration and humorous reactions on social media, as users grappled with their dependence on the chatbot for various tasks. Read more
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Google publishes new policy paper emphasizing privacy in AI development
Google released a new policy working paper on June 4 titled “Generative AI and Privacy,” emphasizing the critical need for privacy protections in the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Read more
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Organ-on-a-Chip Technology
Organ-on-a-chip (OoC) technology is revolutionizing biomedical research by providing miniaturized models that mimic the structure and function of human organs. These microfluidic devices contain living human cells and offer a promising alternative to traditional animal testing and conventional in vitro models for applications such as drug discovery, disease modeling, and personalized medicine. Read more
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Nvidia Announces Rubin AI Platform
Nvidia has unveiled its next-generation AI chip platform, named “Rubin,” set to be rolled out in 2026. The announcement, made by CEO Jensen Huang at the Computex trade show in Taipei, highlights Nvidia’s commitment to advancing AI technology and maintaining its dominance in the AI chip market. Read more
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New Streaming Service with AI Shows
Showrunner, a new AI-driven streaming service developed by Fable Studio, is set to revolutionize the entertainment industry by allowing users to create and interact with animated content using artificial intelligence. Read more
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Italy Builds Microchip Plants in Sicily
The European Union has approved a 2 billion euro grant from the Italian government to STMicroelectronics for constructing a 5 billion euro microchip plant in Catania, Sicily. Read more
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The Return of Magic Leap
Google and Magic Leap, an augmented reality startup, have announced a strategic partnership to combine their expertise in technology and optics, aiming to create innovative AR and XR solutions. This collaboration comes as Magic Leap focuses on enterprise applications and secures significant funding, positioning the company for growth in the rapidly evolving extended reality ecosystem. Read more
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Sony Pictures Uses AI to Cut Film Costs
Sony Pictures Entertainment is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline film and television production and reduce costs. CEO Tony Vinciquerra recently emphasized the company’s focus on using AI to produce movies and shows more efficiently, potentially impacting areas like animation, visual effects, and post-production. Read more
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World’s Largest Botnet Dismantled
The U.S. Department of Justice and FBI, in collaboration with international partners, have dismantled the world’s largest botnet known as “911 S5,” which was responsible for billions of dollars in losses from cybercrimes including COVID-19 relief fund theft, child exploitation, and ransomware attacks. Read more
