Elon Musk will withdraw bid for OpenAI’s nonprofit if its board agrees to terms

Elon Musk will withdraw bid for OpenAI’s nonprofit if its board agrees to terms

In a court filing on Wednesday, a lawyer for Elon Musk said the billionaire will withdraw his $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI’s nonprofit if the ChatGPT maker’s board of directors “preserve the charity’s mission” and halt its conversion to a for-profit corporation. The filing, submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of … Read more

Web Raiders Unleash Global Brute Force Attacks From 2.8M IPs

Web Raiders Unleash Global Brute Force Attacks From 2.8M IPs

A weeks-long brute force attack campaign by malicious actors has reached mammoth proportions, according to a non-profit security organization. The Shadowserver Foundation reports that the campaign, which has been ongoing since January, involves as many as 2.8 million IP addresses daily, targeting VPN devices, firewalls, and gateways from vendors like Palo Alto Networks, Ivanti, and … Read more

Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon chip is about to make mid-range phones way better

Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon chip is about to make mid-range phones way better

What you need to know The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 brings better performance, gaming, AI, and connectivity to budget-friendly phones. 11% faster CPU and 29% better graphics mean smoother multitasking, gaming, and streaming. Plus, it’s 12% more power-efficient for longer battery life. Expect phones from Realme, OPPO, and Honor to launch with the Snapdragon 6 … Read more

Shopify took down Kanye’s swastika T-shirt shop, but another antisemitic storefront still operates

Shopify took down Kanye’s swastika T-shirt shop, but another antisemitic storefront still operates

Shopify took down Kanye West’s online store after the musician sold T-shirts with the swastika symbol. West, who also goes by Ye, advertised his online store in a Super Bowl commercial on Sunday, directing viewers to his website, where the only item listed was the swastika T-shirt. Though Shopify removed a policy banning sellers from … Read more

Generative Tech, Robots, Emerging Risks

Generative Tech, Robots, Emerging Risks

The past year saw artificial intelligence (AI) push the boundaries of what’s possible, with industries racing to integrate its capabilities to boost productivity and automate complex tasks. In 2024, AI advancements accelerated at a pace outstripping previous high-tech innovations, setting the stage for even greater disruption ahead. But with this rapid progress comes a risk: … Read more