Twitter CEO is woman! ChatGPT+ has plugins. Qualcomm in troubles. Google I/O news 🔐 #WEEKLY ~ May 14th
The EU will regulate AI. ROG unveils ROG Ally. Trump on Telegram, or maybe not. Disney+ is losing subscribers. Twitter Blue is not doing well.
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Qualcomm was sending users' private data, including IP addresses, to a cloud attributed to the company without their consent. This follows findings published on April 27 and is thought to apply to any devices equipped with Qualcomm chips. The latter claims it obtained the data in accordance with its terms of use and in compliance with the law. It also ridicules the researchers and accuses them of "trying to sell their product". (CyberNews)
A future without cash? A "reverse ATM" takes cash and issues a prepaid card with limited on-site use, but also a Visa/Mastercard. (Axios)
The investment firm used its clients' money to finance the media activities of Petr Hajek, a disseminator of pro-Russian propaganda. Moreover, IPC itself admits, through its representatives, that the investments in the projects around Hajek have not been returned, let alone appreciated in value. (Seznam Zprávy)
Elon Musk announced on Thursday that he has a new director for X/Twitter. She will start in six weeks. Musk's role will change to executive chairman and CTO, overseeing products, software admin. So still the same problem of erratic and unstable chaotic leadership. (Elon Musk)
Elon Musk has found his replacement as CEO of Twitter (The Verge)
Sources: NBCUniversal's head of advertising Linda Yaccarino is in talks to become the new CEO of Twitter (WSJ)
Linda Yaccarino confirmed as Twitter CEO by Elon Musk on Friday (Elon Musk)
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AI Novinky z Google I/O
Google Photos will later get a Magic Editor powered by generative AI. It will also be able to transform photos, not just create (TechCrunch)