Facebook parent company Meta is set to lay off about 600 employees from its artificial intelligence (AI) division as part of efforts to streamline operations following a period of rapid hiring, several U.S. media outlets reported on Wednesday. According to reports by the Wall Street Journal and The New York …
Read More »Meta Tightens AI Chatbot Rules, Blocks Teen Conversations on Suicide
By: BBC Meta has announced stricter safety measures for its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, including blocking them from engaging with teenagers on sensitive issues such as suicide, self-harm, and eating disorders. The move follows scrutiny sparked by a leaked internal memo suggesting that Meta’s AI systems could host “sensual” chats …
Read More »OpenAI Defeats Musk’s Grok in AI Chess Showdown
OpenAI’s o3 model has emerged victorious over Elon Musk’s Grok 4 in the final of an AI chess tournament, claiming the title of best artificial intelligence chess player. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Unlike traditional chess engines built specifically for the game, the competition featured general-purpose AI systems. …
Read More »OpenAI Negotiates with Microsoft for New Funding and Future IPO, FT Reports
OpenAI and Microsoft (MSFT.O), opens new tab are rewriting the terms of their multibillion-dollar partnership in a high-stakes negotiation designed to allow the ChatGPT maker to launch a future IPO, while protecting the software giant’s access to cutting-edge AI models, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. A critical issue is how much …
Read More »OpenAI to Begin Charging 16% VAT to Kenyan Users Starting May 1
Starting May 1, 2025, Kenyan users of OpenAI’s services, including the popular ChatGPT platform, will see a 16% Value Added Tax (VAT) added to their subscription invoices. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This move aligns with the Kenyan government’s taxation policy and is in compliance with Regulation 3 …
Read More »Musk Combines xAI and X to Enhance AI and Data Integration
Elon Musk announced that his AI company, xAI, has acquired his social media platform X, previously known as Twitter. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a post on X Friday, Musk revealed that the all-stock deal values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion. Musk had …
Read More »ChatGPT: Revolutionizing Communication and Artificial Intelligence in 2025
In just a few short years, ChatGPT has become one of the most influential and widely used technologies in the world. Developed by OpenAI, this advanced artificial intelligence model is not only reshaping how people communicate but also opening new possibilities for industries ranging from education to customer service. Launched …
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