accuracy
Google restricts AI chatbot Gemini from answering queries on global elections
Google looks to restrict Gemini to avoid potential missteps in the deployment of the technology.
alternative app stores
Apple to let developers distribute apps directly from their sites
Software developers who use Apple’s App Store will be able to distribute apps to EU users directly from their websites this spring.
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 adoption
Wall Street hunts for more AI gold after Nvidia’s soaring rally
The stock market’s interest in AI is on the rise, fueled by Nvidia’s stunning rally and potential impact on various sectors.
ALPHV
UnitedHealth hackers say they stole ‘millions’ of records, then delete statement
UnitedHealth Group faces a major data breach as hackers claim to have stolen millions of sensitive records.
AI division
Apple cancels work on electric car, source says
Apple has canceled work on its electric car, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday, a decade after the iPhone maker kicked off the project.
AI
Reddit Agrees To $60M Deal That Allows Google To Train AI Models On Its Posts
Google has struck a deal with Reddit that will allow the massive search giant to use posts from the online discussion site to help train its artificial intelligence (AI) models and improve the Google Search service overall.
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.”
advancing issues
Wall Street climbs, lifted by Uber, Lyft and Nvidia
Nvidia briefly displaced Alphabet as the U.S. stock market’s third most valuable company.