Software & IT services

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Is 'Embarrassed' Over Company's Threat to Revoke Equity if Exiting Employees Refuse to Sign NDA

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been embarrassed by the company's policy of threatening to revoke vested equity from exiting employees who refused to sign a non-disclosure and non-disparagement agreement.


UK to Put Up Office in San Francisco to Address AI Risks

The UK is intensifying its efforts to assess and address AI risks by opening a new office in San Francisco...

OpenAI Shuts Down AI Safety Team Just After Less Than a Year in Office

OpenAI has disbanded its AI safety team less than a year after its creation, following the recent departures of influential company leaders...

Japan's SoftBank Is Harnessing the Power of AI to Prevent Customer Harassment by 'Softening' Angry Callers' Voices

Japan's SoftBank Corp. is banking on AI to tone down the voices of irate customers to help call center workers deal with such clients...


Latest News

Google Deleted Taliban-Developed App From Play Store
The Taliban-developed app was called Alemarah that enables viewing and reading in Pashto. It was deleted from Google’s Play Store within a short time after a report from SITE Intel Group. The app was
UK's service sector records 2.8% growth in January
The service sector of Britain posted a 2.8% growth in January, accounting for roughly 80% of the nation's economy. The country's GDP increased by 0.6% during the fourth quarter of 2015.
$23-bln investment makes Reliance Jio the world's largest startup
India's largest private industrial conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has announced that its telecom venture Jio is the world's biggest startup with an estimated investment of INR 150,000 ($23
Yahoo revises bylaws allowing proxy access
Allowing proxy access, Yahoo Inc has revised its bylaws. It'll also enable long-time shareholders to nominate candidates at board on ballots. The new bylaws will come into force after 2016 annual gene
Yahoo Potential Buyers Have 14 Days to Present Their Bid
Yahoo potential buyers only have until April 11 to submit their bid. Along with the proposed amount are details on how the purchase would be financed, conditions or approvals to be met and what import
Ubisoft Managing Director Noticed Trust Established by Filipinos in Ubisoft Singapore, Expands Studios to the Philippines
Game developer Ubisoft is expanding its business to the Philippines and will be named Ubisoft Philippines. It will be headquartered in Sta. Rosa, Laguna which is a great geographical site. One reason
Samsung Pay Is Now Available In China
Samsung Pay has launched today in China trying to get a better position from its rival, Apple Pay and Alipay. Shoppers who use Samsung smartphones compatible with the company's newly launched mobile p
France Emerged as Booming Tech Landscape, Startups Raised Almost 1 Billion Euros in 2015
French tech startups managed to secure almost 1 billion euros in funding last year, establishing the country’s place in the European tech landscape. Most investments were still made by domestic invest
European Authorities Are Evaluating Encryption Issues Following Brussels Attack
In the wake of Brussels attack, more European countries are considering making new policies that would legally require tech companies to hand over encrypted information when needed. That will affect t
Japan gears up for fintech revolution
Japan is planning big for exploring 'fintech' (financial technology) segment. The world's third largest economy has decided to ease restrictions on investment in the fintech sector. After the proposed
Real Time Analytics