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Elon Musk Backs California AI Safety Bill Amid Industry Backlash and Regulatory Debate
Elon Musk has publicly endorsed California Senate Bill 1047, a controversial piece of legislation aimed at introducing safety measures for advanced AI systems. Musk's endorsement, announced via his social media platform X on Monday, comes at a time when the bill has sparked significant debate among tech giants, AI developers, and policymakers. Elon Musk has publicly endorsed California Senate Bill 1047, a controversial piece of legislation aimed at introducing safety measures for advanced AI systems. Musk's endorsement, announced via his social media platform X on Monday, comes at a time when the bill has sparked significant debate among tech giants, AI developers, and policymakers. -
Zuckerberg Admits Regret Over Biden-Harris Administration 'Pressure' to Censor COVID-19 Content
In a candid letter to the House Judiciary Committee, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has expressed regret for his company's response to government pressure regarding content moderation, particularly concerning COVID-19 information. The letter, sent on Monday, acknowledges that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, was influenced by repeated demands from the Biden administration to censor certain content during the pandemic. In a candid letter to the House Judiciary Committee, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has expressed regret for his company's response to government pressure regarding content moderation, particularly concerning COVID-19 information. The letter, sent on Monday, acknowledges that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, was influenced by repeated demands from the Biden administration to censor certain content during the pandemic. -
Apple's September 9 Event: What to Expect from the iPhone 16 and New AI Features
Apple is set to host a highly anticipated event on September 9, where the tech giant is expected to unveil the iPhone 16 alongside a slew of other updates. With the event scheduled to take place at 10 a.m. PT at the Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park, the spotlight will likely be on the company's first major foray into generative artificial intelligence within its flagship smartphone. Apple is set to host a highly anticipated event on September 9, where the tech giant is expected to unveil the iPhone 16 alongside a slew of other updates. With the event scheduled to take place at 10 a.m. PT at the Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park, the spotlight will likely be on the company's first major foray into generative artificial intelligence within its flagship smartphone. -
PDD Holdings Shares Plummet 25% as Revenue Miss and Profit Warnings Weigh Heavily on Market
PDD Holdings, the parent company of the popular e-commerce platform Pinduoduo and cross-border retailer Temu, saw its shares plunge by 25% on Monday following the release of its second-quarter earnings. Despite reporting record revenue for the quarter, the company missed market expectations, and issued warnings about future profit margins, leading to a sharp sell-off in its stock. PDD Holdings, the parent company of the popular e-commerce platform Pinduoduo and cross-border retailer Temu, saw its shares plunge by 25% on Monday following the release of its second-quarter earnings. Despite reporting record revenue for the quarter, the company missed market expectations, and issued warnings about future profit margins, leading to a sharp sell-off in its stock. -
French Authorities Extend Pavel Durov’s Detention as Telegram Insists Its CEO Has ‘Nothing to Hide’
French authorities have extended the detention of Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder and CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, following his arrest at Le Bourget airport near Paris on Saturday. The extension of Durov's detention, confirmed on Sunday, is part of an ongoing investigation into serious allegations linked to the operations of Telegram, a platform that has become a major player in global communication. French authorities have extended the detention of Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder and CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, following his arrest at Le Bourget airport near Paris on Saturday. The extension of Durov's detention, confirmed on Sunday, is part of an ongoing investigation into serious allegations linked to the operations of Telegram, a platform that has become a major player in global communication. -
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France Over Alleged Criminal Activity on Platform
Pavel Durov, the enigmatic billionaire founder and CEO of the popular encrypted messaging service Telegram, was arrested at Paris Le Bourget airport on Saturday evening, according to reports from French media outlets TF1 and BFM TV. The Russian-French entrepreneur, who was traveling from Azerbaijan on his private jet, was detained by French authorities as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations that Telegram has been used to facilitate criminal activities. Pavel Durov, the enigmatic billionaire founder and CEO of the popular encrypted messaging service Telegram, was arrested at Paris Le Bourget airport on Saturday evening, according to reports from French media outlets TF1 and BFM TV. The Russian-French entrepreneur, who was traveling from Azerbaijan on his private jet, was detained by French authorities as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations that Telegram has been used to facilitate criminal activities. -
SpaceX to Bring Back Astronauts After Boeing Starliner Malfunctions in Space: NASA
NASA has decided that the two astronauts currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS) will not return to Earth on the vehicle that initially transported them. Instead, the agency announced that the spacecraft will return empty, citing unresolved safety concerns that have plagued the mission since its inception. NASA has decided that the two astronauts currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS) will not return to Earth on the vehicle that initially transported them. Instead, the agency announced that the spacecraft will return empty, citing unresolved safety concerns that have plagued the mission since its inception. -
Apple to Unveil iPhone 16, Apple Watch 10, and New AirPods on September 10
Apple Inc. is gearing up for its most significant product launch of the year, scheduled for September 10, where it will introduce the much-anticipated iPhone 16 models, next-generation Apple Watch Series 10, and new AirPods, according to sources familiar with the company's plans. Although Apple has yet to officially announce the event, the launch date aligns with the company's traditional timeline, with the devices expected to hit the market on September 20. Apple Inc. is gearing up for its most significant product launch of the year, scheduled for September 10, where it will introduce the much-anticipated iPhone 16 models, next-generation Apple Watch Series 10, and new AirPods, according to sources familiar with the company's plans. Although Apple has yet to officially announce the event, the launch date aligns with the company's traditional timeline, with the devices expected to hit the market on September 20. -
Alibaba Aims for Major Capital Influx with Primary Listing Status in Hong Kong
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is taking a significant step to enhance its appeal to mainland Chinese investors by upgrading its Hong Kong listing to primary status, effective August 28. This strategic move is expected to attract billions of dollars in new investment, marking a critical maneuver for the tech giant amid ongoing challenges in the competitive Chinese market. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is taking a significant step to enhance its appeal to mainland Chinese investors by upgrading its Hong Kong listing to primary status, effective August 28. This strategic move is expected to attract billions of dollars in new investment, marking a critical maneuver for the tech giant amid ongoing challenges in the competitive Chinese market. -
Baidu's Q2 Earnings: AI Innovation Leads, Ad Revenue Lags in a Competitive Market
Baidu Inc.,China's leading search engine and AI pioneer, reported its fiscal second-quarter results, revealing both the promise and challenges of its ongoing transformation into a technology powerhouse. Despite robust advancements in its AI and autonomous driving sectors, the company's overall revenue performance remained flat, missing analyst expectations. Baidu Inc.,China's leading search engine and AI pioneer, reported its fiscal second-quarter results, revealing both the promise and challenges of its ongoing transformation into a technology powerhouse. Despite robust advancements in its AI and autonomous driving sectors, the company's overall revenue performance remained flat, missing analyst expectations.