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Google’s Current Focus On AI Labeled ‘A Panic Reaction’ Due To Fear Of Competition

One of Google’s veteran employees is having his say on the company’s sudden shift towards everything AI. In case you missed this year’s I/O Developer’s conference, we’ve got news for you. The company unveiled a long list of AI Projects…

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Crafting Your Business: Dropshipping Products for Craft Enthusiasts

In today's online shopping and e-commerce era, dropshipping has become a method for aspiring entrepreneurs to kickstart their ventures without hefty initial investments. One particular area that can be lucrative is catering to individuals…

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Understanding Trends in Search Advertising: Conversion Rates and Costs

LocalIQ/WordStream’s annual Search Advertising Benchmark Report for 2024 shows that conversion rates in paid advertising industries have decreased, while the cost of generating leads through search ads is increasing. The 2024 edition of…

Monday, May 20

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Refugee Exodus: Iran and Turkey Host Millions, Syria, Afghanistan, and Ukraine Lead Contributors

Global report by Internal Displacement showed that 75.9 million people from 116 countries were internally displaced at the end of 2023. This is a 51% increase in internal displacement from 2022 and is expected to rise in the coming years.…

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How to Control your Content in Google’s AI Overviews

When Google introduced AI Overviews in the US search results, it caught the attention of SEOs and content creators. Many were eager to learn how they could prevent their content from appearing in these AI-driven summaries. Thankfully,…

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ChatGPT and Other LLMs Can Be Tricked into Giving Dangerous Advice

Some AI researchers from AWS AI Labs found that many Large Language Models (LLMs) can easily be manipulated and they can give users some harmful information. Upon researching, the researchers found out that LLMs like ChatGPT can get easily…

Sunday, May 19

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Six-Week Facebook Break Reduces Belief in Fake News, Lessens Political Engagement, Affects Voter Turnout

A recent study has found that taking a break from Facebook for six weeks can greatly reduce a person’s likelihood of believing fake news. The research, published in the journal PNAS, is the biggest experiment of its kind. It included more…

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2024's Top Payment Apps for Freelancers Worldwide Uncovered, A Must-Read List

The world of freelancing has given rise to a plethora of opportunities to make money online and add sheer ease to your life. But it wouldn’t be wrong to mention that it does come with its fair share of challenges. From managing time to…

Saturday, May 18

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OpenAI Hits New Low After Its SuperAlignment Team Disbanded Raising Serious AI Security Concerns

Things seem to be going downhill for the makers of ChatGPT after the company was left with no choice but to disband its Superalignment Team. The news came shortly after the team’s co-leaders resigned from the organization after confirming…

Microsoft Receives EU Warning For Failing To Disclose Systemic Risks Posed By Generative AI Tools

Software giant Microsoft has received a new warning from the EU in regards to a new fine that could soon be imposed on the company. This has to do with Microsoft's failure to respond to the EU’s request for more transparency about the…

Google’s AI Overviews Hit With Fierce Criticism Amid Growing Controversy Over Content Misuse

The latest I/O developer’s conference by Google brought to light a lot of interesting and innovative perspectives related to the world of AI. The company put forward a new vision that it predicted for the future including how online search…

Apple Says Its 27% Fee On Purchases Done Outside The App Store Are In Good Faith

A top of the line executive from Apple has raised eyebrows when asked to justify the company’s decision to charge a 27% fee for any purchases done outside its App Store. The senior executive named Philip Schiller explained on Friday at…

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Survey: Environmental Concerns Vary Globally, Brazil Tops with 44%

Statista Consumer Insights conducted a survey across 38 countries, revealing that environmental issues are not a major concern for many people. Only 21% to 44% of respondents considered environmental issues a significant concern in their…

Slack Under Fire For Training AI Models With User Data Including Personal Files and DMs

One of the biggest controversies linked to AI models has been the training phase where tech giants are said to scrap data online without taking consent. Keeping in line with a similar theme, it’s shocking to learn how Slack has confirmed…

X Finalizes Its Rebranding By Bidding Farewell To Its Old Domain Name

Elon Musk has finalized the rebranding of his popular social media app X by changing its old domain name. That means bidding farewell to Twitter.com and saying hello to X.com. The news comes after a long period of transition that arose…

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CIRP: 40% of Apple Users Keep iPads for 3+ Years, Up 4% From 2023

A new report by CIRP reveals the duration Apple users keep their iPads. As per analysis, Apple users do not frequently upgrade to new iPhone models, and similarly, they retain their iPads for extended periods. According to CIRP data, 40%…

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Oxford Study: Internet Boosts Global Well-Being, Counters Negative Perceptions

According to a new study from Oxford University, the internet has played a great role in the well-being of people despite how much people see usage of the internet in a negative light. The researchers came to this conclusion after…

Friday, May 17

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Survey: Google Smartphone Users Least Loyal, Apple Users Most Loyal to Brand

According to Statista Consumer Insight, Google is facing a big challenge in keeping its smartphone users loyal. When in a survey, Google smartphone users were asked if they would change their phone if given the chance, most said it was…

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Microsoft’s Sustainability Report Raises Questions As Emissions Go Up 29% Amid AI Explosion

While the tech world focuses more on AI and the benefits it brings, not a lot is being talked about in terms of the hazards it has on the environment. But thanks to software giant Microsoft’s latest sustainability report, we’re getting…

Long Videos Are Coming To TikTok As App Begins Testing 60 Minute Uploads

The thought of long-form content coming to popular social media apps is not something new. But the latest test by TikTok featuring video uploads that go up to one hour in duration has some people raising eyebrows already. TikTok seems to…

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Meta’s Oversight Board Receives First Case For A Threads Post Involving Political Content

Tech giant Meta’s Oversight Board has opted to accept its first case that involves a post linked to Threads and whether or not it would be weighing on the debate linked to the acceptance of political content across the app. During the…

Google Ads Limits AI Image Generation for Branded Content

Google has clarified the capabilities and limits of its AI image tools in google Ads. these tools can generate generic lifestyle and product images. However, they cannot create visuals that show branded items or logos. This came after…

OpenAI Updates Data Analysis Capacity For ChatGPT-4o For Efficient Task Completion

OpenAI and a host of other tech giants continue to roll out AI models that are equipped with the tendency to have outputs that make it appear like it was done by a human. As time went by, we did notice how it’s not of huge benefit in…

Meta Comes Under Greater Scrutiny From EU As New Investigation Questions Efforts To Protect Minors

Officials from the European Union have just initiated a new investigation against tech giant Meta. This has to do with how much the company is in compliance with the Digital Services Act in the region, especially regarding the protection…

OpenAI Unveils GPT-4o, Achieves Record 96.2M Daily Traffic and $4.2M Weekly Revenue Surge

OpenAI made it very clear on Monday how its ChatGPT was in it to win it as far as the AI race was concerned. The company unveiled a new GPT 4o that was designed to be the organization’s latest offering. It was promoted as being more life…

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IMF Warns Cyber Attacks Threaten Global Financial Stability

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently expressed concerns about the risks that cyber attacks pose to global financial stability. These attacks are becoming more frequent and sophisticated, increasing the potential for financial…

OpenAI and Reddit Unite to Revolutionize AI-Powered Community Interactions

While it may not have been the collaboration that many saw coming anytime soon the makers of ChatGPT have just unveiled a strategic partnership with the popular social media app Reddit. The deal is said to revolutionize how users are…

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Study: Chatbots Found to Restrict Information, Echo User Biases, and Hinder Independent Thought

A new study by Johns Hopkins University finds that chatbots have limited information and they reinforce ideologies on users. The research discusses how the use of AI chatbots is constricting people from forming their own opinions, which…

Thursday, May 16

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Study Finds Making Phones More Annoying Helps Reduce Screen Time by 16 Percent

Research from the University of Michigan suggests that making smartphones slightly more annoying to use might be the best way to help users manage their screen time. The study was published in the Proceedings of the CHI Conference on Human…

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Current Brand Safety Standards Unnecessarily Broad, Stagwell Study Finds

Stagwell has released its first “Future of News” report. It shows that current brand safety standards are too broad and harm the news industry. The study looked at news adjacency ads. It found that ads next to topics like politics,…