AGS NEWS – Google is urgently addressing issues with its latest AI-powered tool for generating images, following complaints that it was excessively avoiding racial biases. Users reported that the Gemini bot was producing images depicting a diverse range of genders … Continue reading Google responds to ‘Woke’ criticism, plans fix for AI picture bot
AGS NEWS – Nigeria has directed its telecommunications companies to block access to cryptocurrency websites like Binance, OctaFX, and Coinbase. This move comes months after the Central Bank of Nigeria issued guidelines for digital asset operators following a change in … Continue reading Nigeria limits access to Binance and others after lifting crypto ban
A year after its Super Bowl debut in advertising, Temu, an online shopping platform backed by Chinese investors, is intensifying its efforts in its primary market with a second ad during America’s premier event and a whopping $15 million worth … Continue reading Temu amplifies Super Bowl presence, unveils TV ad and $15 million giveaways
A former executive at TikTok, Katie Puris, has filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging discrimination based on gender and age during her time there. Puris, who worked in marketing at TikTok starting in 2019, claims she faced unequal treatment … Continue reading Ex-TikTok executive files lawsuit alleging gender and age discrimination
The robotic SLIM spacecraft successfully landed on the lunar surface on the morning of January 19, making Japan the fifth nation to achieve a soft landing on the Moon. Yamakawa Hiroshi, President of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), expressed … Continue reading Japan’s robot explorer successfully lands on the moon
A Tesla engineer faced a bad encounter when a robot malfunctioned at the Giga Texas factory near Austin, leading to an attack. The incident unfolded as two other employees observed the disturbing event, where the machine, designed for handling freshly … Continue reading Tesla robot attacks an engineer at the company’s Texas factory during violent malfunction
Apple has announced plans to appeal after facing a sales halt of its latest smartwatches in the United States due to an ongoing patent dispute. The White House has declined to reverse a ban on sales and imports of Apple’s … Continue reading Apple make move to appeal ban on US sales of Apple watch
A recently published 2023 report reveals that cybercriminals have successfully pilfered approximately $2 billion in cryptocurrencies through a series of cyberattacks. The report, conducted by De.FI, the security firm overseeing the REKT database, emphasizes the persistent vulnerabilities within the cryptocurrency … Continue reading Hackers stole $2 billion in crypto in 2023 – De.FI
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has agreed to a $700 million settlement in an antitrust case, with the funds to be distributed to US customers of its Android app store and state governments. The settlement, made public on Monday, addresses allegations … Continue reading Google agrees to $700m antitrust settlement for US consumers and states
A former executive at Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has pleaded guilty in Atlanta to embezzling over $4 million from the social media giant. Barbara Furlow-Smiles, who served as a lead strategist and global head of employee resource groups and … Continue reading Ex Facebook employee pleads guilty to stealing $4 million
Meta’s social media app Threads has finally made its debut in the European Union, five months after its global release, presenting itself as a competitor to Elon Musk’s X, formerly Twitter. The delayed launch in the EU was attributed to … Continue reading Meta’s Threads, rival to Elon Musk’s X, finally launches in the EU
Social media giant TikTok has entered into a joint venture with Indonesian tech company GoTo to relaunch its online shopping business in the country. As part of the deal, TikTok, owned by China’s Bytedance, will invest over $1.5 billion in … Continue reading TikTok shop in Indonesia set to reopen after $1.5bn deal
In a series of Twitter posts, Elon Musk has publicly demanded the immediate firing of Disney CEO Bob Iger following the company’s decision to cease advertising on Musk’s social media platform, formerly known as Twitter. Musk, known for his outspoken … Continue reading Elon Musk insist on Disney boss to be fired over ad spat
After 36 hours of negotiations, European Union (EU) officials have reached a provisional agreement on groundbreaking regulations for the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The deal encompasses rules regarding AI systems like ChatGPT and facial recognition. The AI Act proposals … Continue reading EU reaches landmark agreement on artificial intelligence regulation
The lawsuit against Nvidia claims that Mohammad Moniruzzaman, a senior staff member, inadvertently revealed stolen tech secrets from his former employer, Valeo, during an online presentation. Valeo alleges that Moniruzzaman, who worked for its German arm, took gigabytes of data, … Continue reading Nvidia faces lawsuit over accidental video call reveal ‘Stolen’ tech secrets
OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman is set to return as the company’s CEO, just days after being fired by the board. The agreement, still in principle, involves the appointment of new board members, including former Salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor and former … Continue reading OpenAI CEO Sam Altman makes dramatic return after being fired
The Federal Government has officially launched the Startup Support and Engagement Portal as a crucial step in implementing the Nigeria Startup Act. Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, shared the announcement on Tuesday night, emphasizing … Continue reading Federal government introduces startup registration portal
Stocks of Microsoft reached a record high on Monday, November 20 after officials said that Sam Altman, former chief executive of Artificial Intelligence company, OpenAI, will join the company to head its artificial intelligence innovation leg. Shares of the tech … Continue reading Microsoft stocks hits all time high following Sam Altman appointment
Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has unveiled subscription plans allowing users in the European Union, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland, to opt out of targeted ads for a monthly fee. Priced at €9.99 ($10.60) … Continue reading Meta users in Europe gain Ad-free option through paid subscriptions
Elon Musk’s social media platform X has initiated legal action against the left-leaning advocacy group Media Matters for America, accusing them of manipulating data to tarnish the platform’s reputation. X, previously known as Twitter, claims that Media Matters intentionally created … Continue reading “X” files lawsuit against Media Matters for antisemitism
In the ongoing US trial where Google is defending itself against monopoly claims, new details have emerged regarding the amount the tech giant pays to remain the default search engine on Apple’s Safari web browser. An expert testifying on behalf … Continue reading Google sends 36% of Ad revenue to Apple from Safari
Sales numbers from Apple’s Q4 2023 show a fourth consecutive quarter of year-over-year declines, with $89.5 billion in sales, a 1% decrease compared to the same period last year. Despite the dip in sales, Apple‘s net income for the quarter … Continue reading Apple’s Q4 2023 shows fourth consecutive sales decline
Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder of Bumble, a popular dating app, is set to step down as CEO after nearly a decade of leading the company. Lidiane Jones, the current CEO of Slack and a seasoned tech executive, will assume … Continue reading Bumble founder steps down as CEO
Microsoft has successfully resolved connectivity problems that users across the UK and Europe faced while trying to access its Teams messaging app and Xbox gaming platform. The disruptions, reported by over 1,500 individuals in the UK, also impacted Xbox Live, … Continue reading Microsoft resolves connectivity issues with Teams and Xbox in the UK and Europe
Technology pioneer Steve Wozniak, known as the co-founder of Apple, was reportedly admitted to a hospital in Mexico City on Wednesday following a suspected stroke. The 73-year-old scientist and tech entrepreneur had been scheduled to participate in a World Business … Continue reading Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak hospitalized following suspected stroke
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