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🤖 Google's ultimatum to publishers: share your data or die
🍪 SoftBank held talks with Intel about developing an AI chip
👀 Millions of Google Pixels have shipped with major security flaw
🎮 Fortnite back on mobile devices in Europe as Epic Games launches own app store
🎭 Real-time deepfake tech goes viral, fueling fears of identity fraud
🎁 + 6 other news you might like
🔮 + 4 handpicked research papers and tools
🤖 Google's ultimatum to publishers: share your data or dieLINK
Online publishers must choose between allowing Google to use their content for AI answers or losing visibility in Google's search engine, which can drastically affect their income.
This dilemma arises because Google's main crawler indexes both AI-generated responses and standard search results, giving the company a significant edge over smaller AI startups.
The Justice Department is considering measures like breaking up Google or forcing it to share search data to address the company's search and AI data-gathering practices.
🍪 SoftBank held talks with Intel about developing an AI chipLINK
SoftBank had initially collaborated with Intel to develop AI processors for Project Izanagi, but due to Intel's inability to meet 'volume and speed' requirements, the company is now considering a partnership with TSMC, reports the Financial Times.
Despite Intel's shortcomings, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son remains determined to pursue his ambitious AI plans, aiming to rival Nvidia's AI GPUs and potentially reshaping the competitive landscape in the AI industry by investing billions of dollars.
Project Izanagi's broad scope includes developing AI hardware, software, and data centers, and while SoftBank explores new partnerships with TSMC, it also seeks financial backing from major tech companies and investors in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
👀 Millions of Google Pixels have shipped with major security flawLINK
Since September 2017, most Google Pixel phones included software that could allow surveillance or remote control of users’ devices, according to a report by iVerify.
The security issue was discovered by iVerify, Palantir, and Trail of Bits, revealing a hidden app called Showcase.apk on Google Pixel devices, created by Smith Micro Software for Verizon demos.
Although Google stated the software was intended for demo purposes and has not been actively exploited, they plan to remove it from all Pixel devices in response to the report.
🎮 Fortnite back on mobile devices in Europe as Epic Games launches own app storeLINK
Fortnite is making its return to iOS devices in the EU via a new version of the Epic Games Store and AltStore PAL, marking its comeback four years after being removed by Apple.
The relaunch of Fortnite on iOS follows extensive legal battles between Epic and Apple, influenced by EU's Digital Markets Act which promotes alternative app stores on Apple platforms.
Though Fortnite's audience may be smaller on third-party EU app stores, Epic aims to capitalize on retaining 100% of in-app purchase revenues, bypassing Apple's typical 30% commission.
🎭 Real-time deepfake tech goes viral, fueling fears of identity fraudLINK
A new software called Deep-Live-Cam has gained viral attention on social media for its ability to create real-time deepfakes using just a single photo.
The software can track a person's pose, lighting, and expressions in a live webcam feed, highlighting rapid advancements in AI that make deception easier than ever before.
Concerns about potential misuse, including identity fraud and impersonation, have intensified as Deep-Live-Cam becomes more accessible to the general public via GitHub.
Other news you might like
California weakens bill to prevent AI disasters before final vote, taking advice from Anthropic.LINK
Google’s upgraded AI image generator is now available.LINK
Geekbench has an AI benchmark now.LINK
Google, Harvard create the most detailed map of human brain.LINK
Quantum breakthrough achieved in the coolest place on the space station.LINK
Airbnb host implements "no-cryptomining" policy after receiving $1,500 electricity bill.LINK
Latest research and tools
ImRAD: a GUI builder for the ImGui library that simplifies creating graphical interfaces by generating and managing C++ code, supporting features like floating windows, main window integration, and dynamic layouts for efficient development in applications.LINK
RP2350 PicoDVI Preview: a tool that allows users to display video output on DVI monitors using the RP2350 microcontroller, facilitating the development of custom video applications.LINK
JPlag: a tool that detects software plagiarism by finding similarities among programs in various languages, ensuring code originality without uploading data online.LINK
The Open Source Computer Science Degree: a curated list of free, online courses from top universities designed to fulfill the requirements of an undergraduate Computer Science degree, excluding general education components.LINK
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