AI features
In rare disclosure, LinkedIn says premium subscriptions bring in $1.7 billion
LinkedIn for the first time disclosed sales for its premium subscription business as the company sees an uptick in adoption of new AI tools.
AI
Elon Musk Sues OpenAI And CEO Sam Altman Over Breach Of Contract
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging they put profit before humanity.
AI system flaws
OpenAI introduces AI model that turns text into video
OpenAI is working on a software that can generate minute-long videos based on text prompts.
acquisition
‘Call of Duty’ gamers sue Activision for monopolizing leagues, tournaments
Activision Blizzard has been hit with a U.S. lawsuit claiming it restricts competition for organized gaming involving “Call of Duty.”
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft says it caught hackers from China, Russia and Iran using its AI tools
Hackers from Russia, China, and Iran have been using tools from OpenAI to hone their skills and trick their targets.
Alphabet
AI frenzy puts Nvidia briefly ahead of Amazon in market value
Nvidia briefly surpassed Amazon.com Inc in market capitalization on Monday.
Advanced Micro Devices
Exclusive: Nvidia chases $30 billion custom chip market with new unit -sources
Nvidia is building a new business unit focused on designing bespoke chips for cloud computing firms and others.
Android
Google rebrands Bard chatbot as Gemini, rolls out paid subscription
Google says consumers can pay for better reasoning capabilities as it vies with Microsoft to win subscriptions.
AI
Microsoft set for AI-powered revenue surge as stock pulls ahead
January 29, 2024 – 6:18 AM PST (Reuters) – Microsoft (MSFT.O) is expected to report a 15.8% jump in quarterly revenue, its best growth…
Activision Blizzard
Microsoft to lay off 1,900 Activision Blizzard, Xbox staff
Microsoft will let go of 1,900 employees at Activision Blizzard and Xbox this week.