AI-Advancement from OpenAI Unleashes GPT-4o Amid Global AI Protests and Market Frenzy
OpenAI has launched GPT-4o amidst AI global protests, enhancing AI interactions with features like voice conversation and real-time responses. OpenAI plans to eventually offer it for free.
RSA Conference 2024 Ignites at San Francisco's Moscone Center, A Fusion of Cybersecurity Minds and Innovation
The RSA Conference 2024 began in San Francisco, with cybersecurity professionals gathering to share insights and Linda Gray Martin emphasizing the community's role in innovation.
Meta Waves $5,000 Carrot for Viral Threads Posts, Eyes Creator-Led Expansion in Silicon Valley
Meta launches a bonus program on Threads rewarding up to $5,000 for viral content, targeting original posts without third-party material, and requiring a minimum of 2,500 views.
San Francisco Tech Billionaire Jeff Lawson Takes the Helm of Satirical Giant The Onion, Urges $1 Donations
Tech billionaire Jeff Lawson acquires satirical site The Onion and pitches a humorous donation campaign, while its previous owner G/O Media sells to Global Tetrahedron.
Former SF District Attorney Suzy Loftus Spearheads TikTok's Fight Against US Ban and Election Disinformation
Suzy Loftus, former San Francisco DA, now leads TikTok's safety efforts amidst increasing US scrutiny and potential ban threats, focusing on data security and election integrity.
South San Francisco's Freenome Inc. Cuts 100 Jobs in Strategic Workforce Reduction
Freenome Inc. is reducing its workforce by 20%, impacting around 100 jobs, to align with strategic priorities amidst its development of early cancer detection tests.
Video Shows Waymo Robotaxis Go Awry, Disrupt San Francisco Highway Entrance Traffic
A fleet of Waymo autonomous taxis took a wrong turn in San Francisco, blocking a Highway 101 ramp and causing traffic issues that were resolved by Waymo's roadside team within 30 minutes.
Giant Leap for Astrophotography, SLAC Unveils Titan Camera to Unlock Cosmos' Secrets
SLAC completed the world's largest digital camera, a 3,200-megapixel device for Chile's Rubin Observatory, designed to advance cosmic knowledge and dark matter research.
Yahoo Snaps Up AI News App Artifact to Personalize Content, Founders Join Advisory Role
Yahoo acquires AI news aggregator Artifact, developed by Instagram co-founders, to integrate its personalization technology into Yahoo's news network and enhance user experience.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Steps Down from Startup Fund, Ian Hathaway Takes the Helm Amid Governance Revisions
Sam Altman steps down from OpenAI's venture capital fund, which will now be led by Ian Hathaway. The fund, not directly invested in by OpenAI, is scrutinized for its governance.
"Incognito No More!" Google Wipes Billions of Data Files Amid Illicit Surveillance Claims
Google settled a lawsuit by agreeing to delete billions of Chrome users' personal data files and make changes to Incognito mode, although users won't receive damages.
Judge Dismisses Musk's Lawsuit Against Digital Hate Group as an Attack on Free Speech
Judge Breyer dismissed a lawsuit by X Corp against the CCDH, criticizing the company for trying to stifle free speech rather than addressing data scraping concerns.