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As the year 2023 concludes, the rapid evolution of the global AI landscape has transformed into a frenzied sprint. Notably, The Arena Group, the operator of Sports Illustrated, faced a significant blow as it terminated CEO Ross Levinsohn over the revelation that AI-generated content was published under fake author names with fabricated biographies and headshots. The fallout raises questions about the ethical use of AI in journalism and authenticity in content creation. Google also encountered controversy with the release of a staged video presenting Gemini, its advanced AI. The prerecorded demo, portraying an exaggerated real-time interaction, sparked debates about the…
Quick Creations with AI: 8 Tools in Under a Minute Discover the wonders of AI in a minute or less with these eight fast, free, and fun tools that let you create something amazing. Compose a 30-Second Song with Splash Pro Input: Provide a few words describing the desired song. Get: Download a short song as an audio or video clip. Options: Customize the song’s character and mood with prompts. Example: Generate a mini song for your video in seconds. Create an Attractive Document Draft with Craft AI Input: Type a sentence summarizing the information you need. Get: Receive an…
Modern vehicles come equipped with sophisticated in-car monitoring systems that go beyond tracking speed and lane position. These systems include cameras and sensors designed to monitor the driver’s cabin, eye movements, and various driving parameters. The collected data is utilized to enhance safety, comfort, and convenience during the ride. For instance, cameras can detect driver distraction and prompt a return to focus on the road, while sensors verify speed limits and warn against speeding. Some automakers are integrating facial or fingerprint recognition for unlocking cars, adding a layer of convenience. However, this data is not confined to the vehicle, as…
Earlier this month, AT&T quietly published an extraordinary document, a “political congruency report,” covering the year 2022. This report looks at the state and federal elected officials to whom AT&T or its Employee PACs have made political contributions and compares their voting record to the company’s stance. Popular Information has previously documented how AT&T’s political donations conflicted with its stated values over several years. For instance, while claiming to support LGBTQ rights, AT&T donated over $1.3 million to anti-LGBTQ legislators between January 2022 and June 2023. Similarly, AT&T’s support for voting rights contradicts its financial contributions to politicians behind voter…
The European Union has initiated a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s online platform, X, to determine whether it has violated the new social media regulations outlined in the Digital Services Act (DSA). This marks the first such investigation since the regulations aimed at mitigating toxic online content came into effect. European Commissioner Thierry Breton announced the formal infringement proceedings against X in a post on the platform, stating that the Commission would examine X’s systems and policies regarding suspected infringements without pre-judging the outcome. The investigation will focus on whether X, formerly known as Twitter, adequately addressed the spread of…
In a recent development, Apple has reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit that accuses the company of misrepresenting the capabilities of its Family Sharing plans, specifically concerning the sharing of app subscriptions within a family. The settlement, amounting to $25 million, is currently pending court approval, anticipated in 2024. Here are the key details to be aware of: What Was the Lawsuit About? At the core of the lawsuit is Apple’s Family Sharing feature, designed to allow a subscriber to share various services and content with up to five family members. This includes offerings like Apple Music, Apple…
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider, has embarked on a transformative journey by selecting Oracle Cloud to revamp its finance operations. Leveraging Oracle Fusion Cloud and Oracle Financial Services Applications on a unified platform, LSEG aims to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate financial planning, forecasting, and controls. In the wake of recent acquisitions, LSEG recognized the opportunity to streamline operations, enhance business insights, and drive profitability across its diverse lines of business. Opting to replace its 17 legacy finance systems, LSEG turned to Oracle applications to create a global platform for…
Empowering Energy Intelligence: Provincial Electricity Authority Chooses Oracle for Enhanced Consumption Insights
The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), a prominent Thai state enterprise, is taking a significant leap in its digital utility transformation with Oracle Utilities Meter Data Management (MDM) system and Oracle Utilities Load Analysis. This strategic move aims to enhance operational efficiency and achieve substantial cost savings. PEA’s Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) project, in collaboration with Oracle, establishes a fully integrated system offering crucial visibility into daily power consumption, benefiting its 23 million residential customers and 300,000 commercial and industrial (C&I) customers across 74 provinces. In addressing previous challenges related to multiple meter brands and disparate MDMs, PEA has successfully migrated…
EOS Hospitality Elevates Guest Experiences with Oracle Hospitality OPERA Cloud EOS Hospitality, a leading full-service hospitality management company, has chosen Oracle Hospitality OPERA Cloud Property Management System (PMS) as the standardized technology platform for its prestigious hotels and resorts, including notable properties like Lake Austin Spa Resort and The Perry Hotel in Key West. This strategic move empowers EOS properties with real-time access to data intelligence, fostering streamlined front and back office operations, minimizing routine tasks, and enabling staff to deliver personalized services to guests. Simon Mais, CEO of EOS Hospitality, emphasized the need for a versatile technology platform that…
OpenELA Unveils Key Milestones: Public Release of Enterprise Linux Source Code, Governance Achievements, and Technical Steering Committee Formation OpenELA, a collaborative initiative originally established by CIQ, Oracle, and SUSE, proudly announces significant strides in both technical and governance aspects, marking a pivotal moment in its evolution. As a trade association of open-source Enterprise Linux distribution developers, OpenELA is committed to fostering development and collaboration among distributions compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) by offering open and free Enterprise Linux (EL) source code. Code is Available: The founding sponsors of OpenELA have laid the foundation for community engagement, with a…