OpenAI's Altman tells leaders regulation 'urgently' needed
The world urgently needs to regulate artificial intelligence, OpenAI head Sam Altman said Thursday at a summit in New Delhi to address the risks and opportunities posed by the fast-evolving technology.
Ireland, home to EU tech hubs, mulls teen social media ban
The Irish government is considering plans to introduce age restrictions on social media platforms as part of a broader AI strategy at a cabinet meeting Wednesday.
Nvidia, OpenAI near $30 billion investment in place of unfinished $100 billion deal, FT reports
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Nvidia is close to finalizing a $30 billion investment into OpenAI that will replace the long-term $100 billion commitment agreed upon by the companies last year, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing sources.
Meta cuts stock awards by 5% for most employees, FT reports
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Meta reduced its annual distribution of stock options by about 5% for most of its staff, as CEO Mark Zuckerberg ploughs billions of dollars into its artificial intelligence goals, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.
GoPro names insider Brian Tratt as CFO
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Action camera maker GoPro on Thursday named Brian Tratt as its chief financial officer, taking over the baton from Brian McGee, effective March 17.
Amazon can be sued over suicides linked to sodium nitrite, Washington Supreme Court rules
Feb 19 (Reuters) - The Washington Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Thursday that Amazon.com must face lawsuits by families that lost relatives who died by suicide after consuming sodium nitrite they bought from outside vendors on the retailer's website.
Southern Co raises spending plan by 7% as data center power demand swells
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Southern Co raised its five-year spending plan by roughly 7% on Thursday as the major electric and gas utility in the U.S. South sells more electricity to data centers and industrial manufacturers.
Apple TV partners with EverPass Media to bring sports lineup to bars, hotels
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Apple TV has signed a distribution agreement with EverPass Media to bring the streamer's live sports content to businesses such as bars, restaurants, hotels and gyms, the commercial sports content provider said on Thursday.
AMD to backstop $300 million Crusoe loan, The Information reports
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Advanced Micro Devices is set to provide a $300 million loan guarantee for cloud computing startup Crusoe to buy and deploy its AI chips, The Information reported on Thursday, following in the footsteps of rival AI giant Nvidia .
Amazon can be sued over suicides linked to sodium nitrite, court rules
Feb 19 (Reuters) - The Washington Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Thursday that Amazon.com must face lawsuits brought by families with relatives who took their own lives by consuming sodium nitrite they bought on the online retailer's platform.
