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- Artificial intelligence · Software & updates · Operating systems
Perplexity Computer can now run entirely on a Mac
Perplexity AI has launched Computer fully local on Mac. The AI model, the harness and the task execution all run entirely on the device.
Full story at Perplexity AI ↗ - Artificial intelligence
OpenAI expands violence safeguards in ChatGPT
OpenAI is strengthening violence prevention in ChatGPT with broader safeguards and earlier interventions. It also commits to public safety reporting.
Full story at openai.com ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Software & updates
Samsung News is being discontinued
Samsung News is shutting down. The story points readers to Google Discover as the alternative.
Full story at SamMobile ↗ - Artificial intelligence · IT industry & companies
Sam Altman meets Samsung executives on AI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with 50 Samsung executives. They discussed AI.
Full story at SamMobile ↗ - Artificial intelligence · Cybersecurity
OpenAI plans to use Daybreak Blue session data for training
From November 29, OpenAI will use data from Daybreak Blue sessions to train its models, even for users who turned training off. After backlash, a follow-up email promised a separate opt-out.
Full story at The Decoder ↗ - IT law & regulation · Smartphones & apps
FTC fines Samsung over misleading device ads
The FTC has fined Samsung over misleading ads for the Galaxy S21, S22 and Tab S8. The issue was whether the devices overheated and drained batteries when gaming.
Full story at PhoneArena ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Software & updates
WhatsApp adds four features for group chats
WhatsApp announced Group Status, permanent message pins, improved chat history sharing and a filter for important messages. They aim to make busy group chats easier to manage and are rolling out on Android and iOS.
Full story at ProPakistani ↗ - Chips & hardware · IT industry & companies
Intel shares plunge after weak forecast
Intel shares fell 28.6% on Friday to $65.76 after a disappointing forecast, wiping out more than $140 billion in market value. Intel warned of weaker PC demand, rising memory prices and heavy chip manufacturing spending.
Full story at ProPakistani ↗ - Cybersecurity · Operating systems · Smartphones & apps
Android flaw lets a hidden text crash phones
A new Android security flaw can crash a phone after it receives a hidden text message. No user action is needed, and repeated messages can sometimes leave a device unusable.
Full story at Gizchina.com ↗ - Artificial intelligence
Altman says OpenAI's AI math work will continue
In a podcast, Sam Altman acknowledged the disruption to mathematicians but said the work must go on. OpenAI had released hundreds of AI-generated solutions to unsolved math problems, which sparked controversy.
Full story at Futurism ↗
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