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Tech Giants in Hot Water: The EU’s Latest Drama with Apple and Meta
Apple and Meta are gearing up to face EU charges under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The European Commission aims to curb Big Tech's dominance, with Apple and Meta in the spotlight for potentially breaching rules. With possible fines up to 10% of their global revenue, this tech saga promises high stakes and corporate drama.
Super Cyber Startup Huntress
Huntress, a cybersecurity startup, has recently been valued at over $1.5 billion following its latest funding round. This milestone reflects growing investor confidence in the company's innovative approach to detecting and mitigating cyber threats, particularly for small and mid-sized businesses. The funding will enable Huntress to expand its market reach, enhance its product offerings, and potentially prepare for an IPO in the near future.
AI Safety: OpenAI's Latest Dance with Danger
OpenAI has formed a new safety and security committee as it embarks on training its latest AI model to replace GPT-4. This move comes amid internal shake-ups and external criticisms about AI safety practices. Notably, prominent researchers Jan Leike and co-founder Ilya Sutskever have resigned, highlighting tensions within the company. The new committee aims to guide OpenAI on critical safety decisions, despite the controversy surrounding its focus on product innovation over safety.
