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The problem with X? Meta, Microsoft, hundreds more own trademarks to new Twitter name.

Business / Tech Jul 25, 2023

The problem with X? Meta, Microsoft, hundreds more own trademarks to new Twitter name.

by Blake Brittain

Billionaire Elon Musk renamed the social media platform as X on Monday, unveiling a new logo: a stylized black-and-white version of the letter.

Sega COO quashes talk of Microsoft deal in favor of independence

Business Jun 30, 2023

Sega COO quashes talk of Microsoft deal in favor of independence

by Takashi Mochizuki

Microsoft has been keen to strengthen ties with Japanese video game publishers to upgrade its U.S.-centric catalog.

Mizuho rolls out generative AI to all 45,000 bank staff in Japan

Business / Corporate Jun 27, 2023

Mizuho rolls out generative AI to all 45,000 bank staff in Japan

by Taiga Uranaka

Already, managers and rank-and-file employees are submitting dozens of pitches for ways to harness the technology even before the software is installed.

ChatGPT creator OpenAI debuts new GPT-4 AI system

Business / Tech Mar 15, 2023

ChatGPT creator OpenAI debuts new GPT-4 AI system

by Dina Bass and Rachel Metz

The startup said the new version of the technology, which will be available to paid ChatGPT Plus subscribers, is more accurate, creative and collaborative.

10 ways GPT-4 is impressive but still flawed

Business / Tech Mar 15, 2023

10 ways GPT-4 is impressive but still flawed

by Cade Metz and Keith Collins

Although it’s an awfully good test taker, the system — from San Francisco startup OpenAI — is not on the verge of matching human intelligence.

For tech giants, AI such as Bing and Bard poses billion-dollar search problem

Business | FOCUS Feb 23, 2023

For tech giants, AI such as Bing and Bard poses billion-dollar search problem

by Jeffrey Dastin and Stephen Nellis

Executives across the technology sector are talking about how to operate AI such as ChatGPT while accounting for the high expense.

ChatGPT frenzy prompts China firms to seek home-grown alternatives

Business / Tech Feb 13, 2023

ChatGPT frenzy prompts China firms to seek home-grown alternatives

by Josh Ye

Dozens of bots rigged to ChatGPT technology have emerged on WeChat, with hobbyists using it to make programs or automated accounts that can interact with users.

Alphabet shares dive after Google AI chatbot Bard flubs answer in ad

Business / Tech Feb 9, 2023

Alphabet shares dive after Google AI chatbot Bard flubs answer in ad

by Martin Coulter and Greg Bensinger

Google has been on the defensive since Microsoft-backed OpenAI's ChatGPT became a fixation of both regular consumers and Silicon Valley elite.

Microsoft's Bing search engine and Edge browser to use AI in challenge to Google

Business Feb 8, 2023

Microsoft's Bing search engine and Edge browser to use AI in challenge to Google

by Jeffrey Dastin

The tech giant expects every percentage point of search market share gained to bring in another $2 billion in advertising revenue.

From Meta to Microsoft, AI's big moment is here

Business / Tech | ANALYSIS Feb 4, 2023

From Meta to Microsoft, AI's big moment is here

by Jeffrey Dastin

Chief executives across the sector have packed earnings calls with mentions of the tech, which until recently existed more in the background than as a solid contributor to the bottom line.

Microsoft invests $10 billion in ChatGPT maker OpenAI

Business / Tech Jan 24, 2023

Microsoft invests $10 billion in ChatGPT maker OpenAI

Microsoft is competing with Alphabet, Amazon.com and Meta Platforms to dominate the fast-growing technology that generates text, images and other media.

Alphabet cuts 12,000 jobs after pandemic hiring spree and refocuses on AI

Business / Tech Jan 21, 2023

Alphabet cuts 12,000 jobs after pandemic hiring spree and refocuses on AI

Google's parent company said it is facing "a different economic reality," and has decided to double down on artificial intelligence projects.

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