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31/03/2025

The tech world is buzzing about Manus, an innovative AI agent developed by the Tencent-backed startup Butterfly Effect in partnership with Alibaba’s Qwen! Unlike conventional chatbots that focus on dialogue, Manus is touted as the world's first general AI agent, designed to complete complex, multi-step tasks autonomously.

Curious to learn more about how Manus is redefining the landscape of AI and its implications for the future? Dive into the details!

Read the full article here: https://techwireasia.com/2025/03/chinese-ai-agent-manus-is-breakthrough-in-autonomous-ai-technology/

19/12/2024

The UK government’s proposal to allow AI companies to train models on copyrighted content without prior permission has sparked strong criticism from creatives and media organisations. While the plan includes a mechanism for creators to opt out, campaigners argue it risks undermining the livelihoods of smaller creators and lacks transparency. The government claims the initiative aims to balance AI innovation with creator rights, but concerns remain over fair remuneration and protecting intellectual property. This consultation highlights a critical clash between advancing technology and safeguarding creative industries. Lear more here:

Consultation suggests opt-out scheme for creatives who don’t want their work used by Google, OpenAI and others

27/11/2024

An AI Fukushima"? Exploring the Promise and Peril of AI 🌐

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the world, experts warn of its immense potential—and the looming risks. Could a catastrophic AI event be inevitable, or can we steer this powerful technology toward safe and ethical innovation?

Dive into the conversation about balancing AI’s transformative capabilities with the urgent need for regulation and responsibility.

📖 Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/nov/22/an-ai-fukushima-is-inevitable-scientists-discuss-technologys-immense-potential-and-dangers

Experts are optimistic about energy and drug production breakthroughs but also fear its potential misuse

20/11/2024

Google Cloud’s Security Vision Under the Spotlight
Phil Venables, Google Cloud’s CISO, shares his insights on navigating cybersecurity challenges and driving innovation in the cloud. How does he see the future of cloud security, and what’s next for the industry?

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Phil Venables, an honoree of the 2024 Forbes CIO Next list, helps other companies safeguard their systems on Google’s cloud, acting like a “trusted advisor.”

18/11/2024

Visa and Affirm are teaming up to introduce a new card offering flexible payment options, potentially changing how Americans approach spending and credit. Discover how this partnership aims to reshape consumer finance in the U.S. and what it could mean for everyday purchases. Read more to stay ahead of the curve

Visa said on Tuesday it was rolling out a flexible payments feature in the U.S. and the United Arab Emirates, as it looks to capitalize on the growing demand for a variety of transaction options.

06/11/2024

Investors brace for a turbulent trading week as U.S. election tensions rise. With political uncertainty at play, market volatility is expected, leaving traders on high alert for rapid shifts in stock values and potential ripple effects globally

Donald Trump has been ahead in betting markets, despite trailing in opinion polls

30/10/2024

Explore the landscape of U.S. gaming associations, charities, and regulators in this state-by-state guide, offering key insights into industry governance nationwide. Read more in this article:

Gambling Insider is the essential business-to-business publication for the igaming industry. Read by gambling professionals around the world in print and online

28/08/2024

Clockwise, a smart scheduling and calendar tool, is enhancing its interface with a new AI-powered assistant called Prism. This assistant helps users manage scheduling conflicts, create or clear events in bulk, and convert to-do lists into calendar blocks through simple text prompts. Read more:

Clockwise is changing up its interface with an AI-powered assistant called Prism that lets you manage calendar invites and scheduling with text prompts.

21/08/2024

The excitement at Gamescom 2024’s opening night set the stage for the next 12 months of gaming. Catch all the details as Europe’s biggest gaming show unfolds in Cologne:

Setting the stage for the next 12 months, here is what we found out from Europe's biggest gaming show.

14/08/2024

Legal tech startup EvenUp is closing in on 1,000 customers using its AI-powered demand package product to help personal injury lawyers get higher and faster settlements. Learn more via the link below:

With a previously undisclosed $35 million Series C funding round from Lightspeed Venture Partners, the startup is using AI to help lawyers settle personal injury cases.

24/07/2024

OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman said on Tuesday the ChatGPT maker's AI safety leader Aleksander Madry was working on a new research project, as the startup rejigs the preparedness team.

"Aleksander is working on a new and v(very) important research project," Altman said in a post on X, adding that OpenAI executives Joaquin Quinonero Candela and Lilian Weng will be taking over the preparedness team in the meanwhile. Learn more via the link below:

OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman said on Tuesday the ChatGPT maker's AI safety leader Aleksander Madry was working on a new research project, as the startup rejigs the preparedness team.

17/07/2024

From a Bet on England to a Betting Empire: in 1966, Fred bet £25 on England to win the World Cup at 8-1 odds, earning him £200—a significant amount back then. With those winnings, he opened his first betting shop in Broughton.

Fred's journey from a single shop to owning BetFred, with 1,350 stores and a turnover of £723m, is a tale of hard work, smart decisions, and adapting to changes like online betting.

"Luck got me started, but hard work made me successful," Fred says. Read more via the link below: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c988q4e7wzjo

The billionaire bookie discusses how a flutter in 1966 laid the foundations for his success.