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Mark Zuckerberg Surprised as Threads App Draws More Repeat Users Than Expected.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg expressed surprise at the success of his new social media app, Threads, which garnered over 100 million sign-ups within days of its recent launch, putting it in direct competition with Elon Musk’s platform, X (formerly Twitter). Despite initial enthusiasm, outside data firms reported a decline in sign-ups and time spent on the platform after its launch, leading analysts to question its ability to keep users engaged.

A remarkable pair of Apple trainers, custom-made exclusively for employees in the 1990s and originally given away at a conference, are now up for auction by Sotheby’s at a price of $50,000 (£38,969).

AI entrepreneur Sam Altman has launched a cryptocurrency project called “Worldcoin,” which has been described as “dystopian.” The project offers digital coins to people in exchange for a scan of their eyeballs. On the day of the full launch, people queued at scanning sites worldwide to participate.

Elon Musk Proposes Replacing Twitter Bird Logo with “X” Symbol.

Twitter’s owner, Elon Musk, has expressed his intention to replace the iconic Twitter bird logo with an “X,” as part of his plans to rebrand the platform as “X Corp.” While this move may seem ambitious, Mr. Musk’s history of making statements that do not materialize or are not entirely serious raises questions about the feasibility of this change.

AI Predicted to Create More Jobs in the Video Game Industry, Says Game Developers’ Representative.

Dr. Richard Wilson, head of TIGA, a game developers’ organization, has asserted that artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to an increase in job opportunities within the video game industry. According to him, AI will streamline game development processes, resulting in cost reduction and faster production timelines.

Elon Musk Indicates Further Tesla Price Cuts Amidst Global Economic Uncertainty.

Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, has suggested that the electric carmaker will continue to reduce prices due to the current turbulent state of the world economy. This statement comes after the company faced tough competition, leading to squeezed profit margins.

Real-time cameras equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) are set to monitor the streets of Paris during the upcoming summer Olympics, aiming to detect suspicious activity such as abandoned luggage and unexpected crowds. However, civil rights groups express apprehension over the use of this technology, considering it a potential threat to civil liberties. French AI company, led by François Mattens, who opposes the concept of a surveillance state, is among the bidders for the Olympics video surveillance contract.

As the pulsating beats engulf the club and the lights create a mesmerizing display, there’s a concern lingering in the dance music industry: the rise of AI-generated mixes. With increasingly sophisticated mixing software and venues trimming budgets, some worry about the potential loss of the genuine connection between DJs and the crowd.

Following a recent decision by a US judge to reject the Federal Trade Commission’s request to block Microsoft’s acquisition of games publisher Activision Blizzard, Sony and Microsoft have announced a binding agreement to ensure the continuity of Call of Duty on the PlayStation gaming platform. This development brings an end to the prolonged battle between the two tech giants that ensued since Microsoft’s initial announcement of its intention to acquire Activision Blizzard in early 2022. Microsoft’s proposed $69 billion purchase of Activision would mark the largest acquisition in the history of the gaming industry.

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company backed by Microsoft, is facing an investigation by US regulators regarding the potential risks to consumers posed by its ChatGPT model generating false information. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent a letter to OpenAI, requesting information on how the company addresses risks to individuals’ reputations. This inquiry highlights the increasing regulatory scrutiny surrounding AI technology.