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The Backstory of ChatGPT Creator OpenAI

ChatGPT, the artificial-intelligence program captivating Silicon Valley with its sophisticated prose, had its origin three years ago, when technology investor Sam Altman became chief executive of the chatbot's developer, OpenAI.

Bangkok Post · Dec 20, 2022

Texas’ economy keeps its edge by importing talent from other states and countries

Brittney Reeves had been in New York City for nine years when Microsoft asked her to consider working in Dallas. She jumped at the chance.

Tribune News Service · Dec 20, 2022

Microsoft may be exploring a cheaper Game Pass subscription with ads

You would have to sit through ads before a game launches as part of the low-cost monthly plan

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2022

Google Rivals Join Forces in Online Maps

Google rivals on Thursday unveiled a project to make freely available data sets for map features to be built into online offerings. Alphabet-owned Google dominates online mapping, selling its services to other companies or platforms and using location and navigation capabilities to enhance its other offerings, including online advertising, AFP…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 16, 2022

These 5 tech winners shined through the doom and gloom of 2022

In a year marked by cutbacks and chaos, a handful of victors showed some mettle and emerged on strong footing.

Fortune · Dec 15, 2022

How to install Windows 10 from USB with UEFI support

Install Windows 10 on a device with UEFI support by following our steps to create a USB bootable flash drive with UEFI support using the Media Creation Tool and Rufus.

Windows Central · Dec 15, 2022

Tech counties boomed in pandemic, new data shows

The pandemic was an economic boon for the nation’s tech centers last year, but the tide already has turned as consumers’ demand for remote work software, delivered food and streaming entertainment subsides.

Tribune News Service · Dec 15, 2022

Australia accuses Apple, Microsoft of overlooking child sex abuse

Internet safety watchdog says tech giants should automatically scan for child exploitation material on their services.

Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2022

Australia takes aim at Apple, Microsoft over child protection online

An Australian regulator, after using new powers to make the tech giants share information about their methods, accused Apple Inc and Microsoft Corp not doing enough to stop child exploitation content on their platforms.

Reuters · Dec 15, 2022

Biggest tech companies failing on safety

Bombshell revelations have shown how the world's biggest tech companies are failing to end the sexual exploitation of children on their platforms.

AAP · Dec 15, 2022