Elon Musk, Tech Leaders Call for Pause on 'Catastrophic' AI Development

Elon Musk-owned Neuralink gets FDA approval for study of brain implants in humans | Oneindia News

Elon Musk's start-up Neuralink on Thursday said it has gotten approval from US regulators to test its brain implants in people. Neuralink said that clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its first-in-human clinical study is ‘an important first step’ for its technology, which is intended to let brains interface directly with computers. #Neuralink #ElonMusk #FDA ~PR.151~HT.98~ED.155~

DeSantis Campaign Launch Announcement Crashes Twitter Livestream

DeSantis , Campaign Launch Announcement , Crashes Twitter Livestream. DeSantis , Campaign Launch Announcement , Crashes Twitter Livestream. On May 24, Twitter's livestream of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' announcement of his bid to become president of the United States experienced a number of technical issues. . On May 24, Twitter's livestream of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' announcement of his bid to become president of the United States experienced a number of technical issues. . CNN reports that the livestream crashed and was delayed as hundreds of thousands of users logged on to see DeSantis' announcement. CNN reports that the livestream crashed and was delayed as hundreds of thousands of users logged on to see DeSantis' announcement. The livestreamed event, which was hosted on Twitter Spaces, saw audio cut in and out for the beginning of the stream. . CNN reports that while over 500,000 Twitter users signed on to view the event, after the crash, only 250,000 users signed back in to view the relaunched stream. CNN reports that while over 500,000 Twitter users signed on to view the event, after the crash, only 250,000 users signed back in to view the relaunched stream. The news comes following a number of technical issues since Elon Musk took over the social media platform in 2022. . The news comes following a number of technical issues since Elon Musk took over the social media platform in 2022. . Multiple service outages have impacted users ability to access Twitter, to view images or their timeline. Following DeSantis' livestream, Musk and tech entrepreneur David Sacks addressed the issues, blaming the limited capacity of Twitter's servers for the problems. . Following DeSantis' livestream, Musk and tech entrepreneur David Sacks addressed the issues, blaming the limited capacity of Twitter's servers for the problems. . I think it crashed because when you multiply a half-million people in a room by an account with over 100 million followers, which is Elon’s account, I think that creates just a scalability level that was unprecedented, David Sacks, Tech entrepreneur, via CNN. CNN reports that Twitter's Spaces was not intended to host events with hundreds of thousands of listeners. . Sacks also attempted to spin the crash in a positive direction following the hour long event, saying, , “It’s not how you started, it’s how you finish and we finished strong.”

'Complete failure': Ron DeSantis' 2024 bid tripped up by chaotic Twitter chat with Elon Musk

Ron DeSantis has entered the 2024 US presidential race, but his live chat with Elon Musk on Twitter didn't exactly go as planned.

DeSantis Will Not Hold a Hometown Event as Part of 2024 Campaign Launch

DeSantis Will Not Hold , a Hometown Event , as Part of 2024 Campaign Launch. CNN reported that FL Governor Ron DeSatntis will no longer be holding a roll-out event in his hometown. DeSantis is from Dunedin, FL. The coastal suburb is close to Tampa, where DeSantis grew up. The FL governor will reportedly announce his bid for US President via Twitter Spaces on May 24. Twitter owner Elon Musk is expected to be a part of the announcement. Once the announcement is official, . ... De Santis will likely begin making campaign stops throughout FL. While it isn't clear exactly what the immediate future will hold for the DeSantis campaign. ... the governor is scheduled for a stop in Miami on June 1. The changes are in keeping with the nature of how DeSantis operates. He has a reputation of making last-minute alterations to schedules ... ... as a means of keeping opponents and the media guessing. DeSantis will face former President Donald Trump in the bid for the Republican nomination for president. The pool of candidates seeking the GOP nomination continues to expand

Florida Governor DeSantis set to launch US presidential bid during live Twitter chat with Musk

Ron Desantis, the controversial US governor behind Florida's so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law, is set to launch his presidential campaign in a streamed conversation with Elon Musk

Montana Bans TikTok, Imposes Penalties Amid Perceived Security Threat

Montana Bans TikTok, Imposes Penalties Amid , Perceived Security Threat. On May 17, Montana became the first U.S. state to ban TikTok. . TikTok is owned by China-based company ByteDance. . TikTok is owned by China-based company ByteDance. . Vox reports that the ban comes amid concerns that ByteDance's ties to the Chinese government present security risks. Vox reports that the ban comes amid concerns that ByteDance's ties to the Chinese government present security risks. The ban has not only given rise to questions about how it will be enforced, but it is also expected to face legal challenges. . The ban has not only given rise to questions about how it will be enforced, but it is also expected to face legal challenges. . Under the new law, TikTok will be fined $10,000 for each user's first attempt to access the app and an additional $10,000 per day that they are allowed to access the platform. Under the new law, TikTok will be fined $10,000 for each user's first attempt to access the app and an additional $10,000 per day that they are allowed to access the platform. Similar penalties will be imposed on Google and Apple for allowing users in Montana to download TikTok. . Similar penalties will be imposed on Google and Apple for allowing users in Montana to download TikTok. . Vox reports that the new law does not penalize individual users for accessing the app. Montana Governor Greg Gianforte said the law was necessary to , “protect Montanans’ personal and private data from the Chinese Communist Party.”. Montana Governor Greg Gianforte said the law was necessary to , “protect Montanans’ personal and private data from the Chinese Communist Party.”. Lawmakers have cited a 2017 Chinese law that orders all companies operating within the country to fulfill government demands for data related to national security. Vox points out that a 2023 Georgia Institute of Technology report found that social media platforms like Facebook have similar data protection methods to those of TikTok. . Vox points out that a 2023 Georgia Institute of Technology report found that social media platforms like Facebook have similar data protection methods to those of TikTok.

Google Rolls Out Password Alternative

Google Rolls Out , Password Alternative. On May 3, Google began its support for passkeys, CNN reports. The alternative sign-in method is intended to be "easier to use and more secure" than passwords, Google says. The tech giant calls passkeys "resistant to online attacks like phishing.". Now, Google users can unlock all of their accounts, including Gmail and Drive, with a fingerprint, face scan or pin number. Previously, the option was only available on Chrome and Android devices. . Google, Microsoft and Apple have all been working to offer passkeys instead of passwords. Google, Microsoft and Apple have all been working to offer passkeys instead of passwords. Google, Microsoft and Apple have all been working to offer passkeys instead of passwords. Apple's release of iOS 16 debuted a passkey option. For the time being, Google will keep supporting passwords and two-factor authentication. According to a 2021 study by Onfido, 17% of 4,000 respondents would rather watch paint dry than create unique passwords. 10% would rather get a root canal. 58% said they would use biometrics for every account if it was available to them

Safari Is the World’s 2nd Most-Used Desktop Web Browser

Safari Is the World’s , 2nd Most-Used Desktop Web Browser. 9to5Mac reports that Safari has beaten Microsoft's Edge browser to reclaim its number two spot. 2022 Data provided by Statcounter found that 11.87% of desktop users opt for Safari. Only 11% use Edge. Coming in at number six was Internet Explorer with 0.55% of people using it. That browser has since been discontinued. Number five was Opera at 3.09%. Firefox came in fourth place with 5.65% of people using it. The number one spot went to Google Chrome once again. 66.13% of people use the popular search engine. 9to5Mac reports that Apple will announce major Safari updates at WWDC2023 in June

Apple Wins Antitrust Battle With Epic Games

Apple Wins Antitrust Battle , With Epic Games. On April 24, a U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals judge ruled in favor of Apple in an antitrust case with 'Fortnite' creator Epic Games. On April 24, a U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals judge ruled in favor of Apple in an antitrust case with 'Fortnite' creator Epic Games. TechCrunch reports that the court mostly upheld an earlier ruling in favor of Apple, while also upholding a lower court's judgement in favor of Epic. Epic was looking to prove that Apple had acted unlawfully when it restricted app distribution on iOS devices to its App Store. . The App Store requires payments to go through its own processor and prevents developers from letting customers know about other ways to pay. The App Store requires payments to go through its own processor and prevents developers from letting customers know about other ways to pay. Following the April 24 ruling, Apple issued a statement, saying, "Today’s decision reaffirms Apple’s resounding victory in this case, with nine of ten claims having been decided in Apple’s favor.". For the second time in two years, a federal court has ruled that Apple abides by antitrust laws at the state and federal levels, Apple, via statement. The App Store continues to promote competition, drive innovation, and expand opportunity, and we’re proud of its profound contributions to both users and developers around the world. , Apple, via statement. The App Store continues to promote competition, drive innovation, and expand opportunity, and we’re proud of its profound contributions to both users and developers around the world. , Apple, via statement. TechCrunch reports that the decision comes as a significant setback for Epic Games and other developers hoping the case would set a new precedent. TechCrunch reports that the decision comes as a significant setback for Epic Games and other developers hoping the case would set a new precedent. Developers wanted to force Apple to open iOS devices to third-party payment systems and app stores. Fortunately, the court’s positive decision rejecting Apple’s anti-steering provisions frees iOS developers to send consumers to the web to do business with them directly there. We’re working on next steps, Tim Sweeney, Epic Games CEO and founder, via TechCrunch. Fortunately, the court’s positive decision rejecting Apple’s anti-steering provisions frees iOS developers to send consumers to the web to do business with them directly there. We’re working on next steps, Tim Sweeney, Epic Games CEO and founder, via TechCrunch

Apple opens its 2nd retail store in India, Tim Cook opens gates of Delhi store | Oneindia News

Apple has opened the gates to its 2nd retail store in India. This store is opened in the national capital New Delhi. #Applestore #AppleSaket #TimCook ~PR.150~ED.101~HT.98~