Scam Video Of Fake Apple CEO Seen Amid iPhone 16 Launch
A deepfake of Apple CEO Tim Cook requested that viewers deposit cryptocurrency into a wallet address to execute the common “double-your-money” fraud. YouTube was filled with livestreams showcasing deepfakes of Apple CEO Tim Cook, which promoted cryptocurrency schemes in the tech giant’s livestream to unveil its most recent iPhone model. In one of the Sept. […]
PIN AI Secures $10M To Develop Open-Source Alternative
PIN AI, backed by a16z, creates a privacy-focused, open-source alternative to Apple’s AI that uses blockchain to enable users to monetize their personal data. PIN AI, an artificial intelligence infrastructure firm, has raised $10 million in pre-seed funding and joined the Fall 2024 cohort of the a16z Crypto Startup Accelerator (a16z CSX). In a press […]
OpenAI Exceeds Over 1M Premium Business Users
OpenAI seeks to introduce more expensive subscription plans for upcoming large-language models such as the Strawberry and Orion AI models. OpenAI’s paid user base, including ChatGPT Enterprise, Team, and Edu users, has surged by nearly 67% since April, surpassing one million on September 5. The San Francisco-based AI company’s chatbot continues to gain traction due to […]
X Halts AI Chatbot Data Collection to Comply with EU Data Laws
X has settled its legal dispute with the European Data Protection Commission by agreeing to discontinue AI data collection practices and erase user data. The European Union’s investigation into the social media platform X has concluded after the platform agreed to comply with the European Data Protection Commission’s (DPC) requirements. On September 4, X committed to […]
US, EU, UK Sign First International AI Treaty
The US, EU, and UK sign the world’s first legally binding international AI treaty, prioritizing human rights and accountability in AI regulation. The global community has advanced towards aligning its goals and values concerning artificial intelligence (AI) with the signing of the Council of Europe’s AI convention. The United States, European Union, and the United Kingdom are […]