Tech investors in 1999 mistook spending for growth, leading to the dot-com bust. Post-crash, web 2.0 and open-source software thrived, giving birth to platforms like Firefox and Wikipedia. Lesson: after bubbles burst, building differently can lead to innovation. Mark Surman is the president of Mozilla.
Linux PCs now have access to GeForce RTX performance with the new native GeForce NOW app, offering up to 5K resolution and 120 fps. Ten new games, including The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut, are now available, with Team Jade’s Delta Force coming soon on February 3 for high-stakes tactical action on any device with no downloads required.
Refuge reports surge in tech-facilitated abuse cases, with smart devices and wearables used as weapons. Record numbers of women referred for help, including a 62% rise in complex cases and 24% increase in under-30s.
SpaceX may merge with Tesla or partner with xAI before $1.5tn stock market flotation, reports say. Elon Musk exploring options to strengthen his global empire.
Google DeepMind's AlphaGenome can analyze 1m DNA letters, aiding in identifying genetic drivers of disease for new treatments. The AI tool predicts how mutations impact gene control, offering insights on biological volume settings.
Microsoft reports $81.27bn in Q2 revenues, despite slowing cloud growth. Strong financial results show AI boom continues for the company.
Critics slam EPA under Trump's second term for rolling back protections, supporting polluters. Agency shifts focus to coal, gas-guzzling cars, and AI, loosening pollution rules.
South Korea introduces comprehensive AI laws, facing criticism from tech startups and civil society groups. Companies must label AI-generated content, with strict regulations for high-impact AI systems.
UK competition watchdog proposes measures to give web publishers power to stop Google scraping content for AI Overviews, impacting revenue due to decreased click-through traffic to original journalism. News organisations aim to increase leverage to get paid if content is used in AI summaries, addressing concerns over Google's dominance in online search.
UK considers universal basic income to support workers affected by AI disruption, says investment minister Jason Stockwood. Lord Stockwood suggests concessionary arrangements for jobs lost due to technology.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the discontinuation of Model X and Model S production, signaling a shift away from electric cars. Despite revenue decline, high hopes for the Optimus robot helped the company beat forecasts.
UK technology secretary warns of job losses due to AI deployment, plans to train 10 million Britons in AI skills to adapt to workforce changes. Liz Kendall acknowledges concerns about potential redundancies in graduate entry jobs in industries like law and finance.
Alibaba's CEO envisions AI-driven intelligent revolution with AGI and ASI, unlocking human potential at unimaginable speeds. Beijing's AI policy focuses on real-life applications while Chinese companies articulate grand visions for the future.
Tech leaders discuss AI's potential at Davos while AI startups face drama. Tesla's success in Texas due to autonomous driving laxity.
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