Fresh boost for Microsoft bid to buy Call of Duty maker
A US watchdog has lost its latest bid to temporarily stop the technology giant’s $69bn Activision takeover. Source link
Virgin Media investigated over contract cancellations
“Complaint rates relating to ‘difficulties leaving’ have halved over the past year, showing the progress we’re making, and we will keep working with Ofcom throughout its investigation, while making further…
Bard: Google's ChatGPT rival launches in Europe and Brazil
Google’s Bard artificial intelligence chatbot can now also talk and respond to visual prompts. Source link
Microsoft-Activision faces fresh blow to bid to buy Call of Duty maker
The Federal Trade Commission’s request to block the Microsoft-Activision deal was rejected by a judge. Source link
Climate change is making our oceans change color, new research finds
CNN — The color of the ocean has changed significantly over the last 20 years and human-caused climate change is likely responsible, according to a new study. More than 56%…
Elon Musk accused of owing £385m in Twitter severance
The layoffs ultimately affected roughly 6,000 people, according to the lawsuit. Source link
Elon Musk announces new AI start-up
Mr Musk purchased the microblogging platform in a deal worth billions, before making sweeping changes which led to many leaving the platform in protest, including the producer of shows such…
Sarah Silverman sues OpenAI and Meta
They write that “since the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT system in March 2023, we’ve been hearing from writers, authors, and publishers who are concerned about its uncanny ability to generate…
Threads: The BBC drama which affected a generation of viewers
Threads is a social media app for some and a nightmarish BBC movie from 1984 for others. Source link
Microsoft's deal to buy Call of Duty maker boosted by US judge
The Federal Trade Commission in the US had sought to block the proposed merger on competition grounds. Source link