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Meta buys over 1 GW of renewables to power its data centers
- Meta recently acquired over 1 gigawatt of renewable energy capacity to power its data centers, adding to its existing renewable portfolio.
- The acquisitions include 791 megawatts of solar and wind power in Ohio, Arkansas, and Texas, as well as the environmental attributes of two solar farms in Texas totaling 360 megawatts.
- These projects are expected to be operational between 2027 and 2028, strengthening Meta's renewable energy commitment.
- The move comes amidst ongoing efforts to promote renewables, particularly solar power, as data centers seek efficient and sustainable energy solutions.
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The controversy swirling around Scale AI, explained
- Scale AI, a startup that Meta is investing in, has been making headlines for various reasons.
- Founder Alexandr Wang is also set to join Meta as part of the deal.
- The company specializes in enhancing AI models through human intervention, leading to collaborations with Google and Meta.
- The future of Scale AI post-Meta investment remains uncertain, with questions about its revenue and impact on AI development.
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The list of major companies requiring employees to return to the office, from JPMorgan and TikTok to Amazon
- Major companies like TikTok, Amazon, and JPMorgan requiring employees to return to office.
- Return-to-office mandates increasing, with emphasis on in-person collaboration and productivity.
- Companies like Google, Dell, and Meta tightening rules and tracking attendance for compliance.
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What Meta and Anthropic really won in court
- Tech companies Meta and Anthropic won court rulings in cases involving groups of authors suing them over copyright issues related to AI models.
- Despite winning in court, the AI companies' victories may not necessarily secure their long-term position in the ongoing copyright battle over AI development and data usage.
- The rulings highlight the intensifying copyright disputes within the creative industry, focusing on data utilized for AI training and the resulting model outputs.
- The article also covers news on topics like the Tesla robotaxi rollout, the Trump Phone, Fairphone 6, Titan 2 smartphones, and Meta's new face computers.
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Who is Trapit Bansal, ex-OpenAI researcher who may join Meta’s AI team soon
- Meta has reportedly hired Trapit Bansal, a former top AI researcher at OpenAI, for its 'superintelligence' team amid rumors of acquiring AI startups.
- Bansal, an alumnus of IIT Kanpur with expertise in mathematics, statistics, and Ph.D. in computer science, focused on research in meta-learning and natural language processing at OpenAI.
- With notable contributions at OpenAI, including developing the 'o1' AI reasoning model, Bansal is expected to work on Meta's AI reasoning to compete with other tech giants like OpenAI and Google DeepMind.
- Reports suggest Meta's aggressive recruitment efforts, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg leading the AI team building, offering substantial pay packages to attract top talent like Bansal.
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Threads now has a better word filter than Instagram
- Threads, a messaging app linked to Instagram, now has its own word blocking filters separate from Instagram.
- The Hidden Words setting on Threads allows users to block words, phrases, and emojis with optional time limits.
- Users can tailor their filtering preferences for feeds, search, profiles, and replies on both Threads and Instagram.
- Threads users can snooze words temporarily for 30 days, mirroring a feature found on competitor platform X.
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Why Is Meta Putting A Massive Bet on Artificial Superintelligence? (It’s Not What You Think)
- Meta, under CEO Mark Zuckerberg's leadership, is heavily investing in artificial superintelligence, recruiting elite researchers and offering high compensation packages.
- They have invested $14.3 billion for a 49 percent stake in Scale AI, aiming to accelerate AI development through talent acquisition and data infrastructure establishment.
- Meta's aggressive recruitment strategies include attempts to hire AI luminaries, leading to internal friction and industry skepticism, especially regarding their AI strategy for superintelligence.
- Meta's AI superintelligence gambit focuses on talent and data to challenge competitors like OpenAI and Google DeepMind, with the initiative potentially reshaping the future of AI development.
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Meta in talks to acquire voice cloning startup Play AI
- Meta is reportedly in discussions to acquire voice cloning startup Play AI, as part of its efforts to enhance consumer-facing AI features.
- Play AI specializes in voice cloning for AI-powered applications like customer service, having raised $23.5 million in funding so far.
- Meta already allows creators to develop chatbots and recently integrated video editing features into its Meta AI chatbot.
- This potential acquisition would enable Meta to incorporate audio capabilities into its suite of creative tools.
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Threads Adds Custom Hidden Words and Time-Limited Filters
- Meta's social media platform Threads introduces custom Hidden Words and time-limited filters to provide users with more personalized content control.
- Users can now create a separate list of Hidden Words for Threads, allowing them to filter out unwanted content without affecting Instagram.
- Threads also introduces time-limited filters, enabling users to temporarily filter specific keywords and later reintroduce related content into their feeds.
- The updates, along with recent improvements like a separate DM inbox and fediverse integration, suggest Meta is transforming Threads into an autonomous platform with enhanced moderation features and expanded functionality.
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An OpenAI researcher who jumped ship to Meta says he didn't get a $100 million signing bonus
- Meta attempted to recruit OpenAI employees with $100 million signing bonuses, according to CEO Sam Altman.
- However, a former OpenAI researcher who joined Meta stated that he did not receive the alleged $100 million bonus.
- Andrew Bosworth, Meta's CTO, mentioned that OpenAI and Altman had countered Meta's offers in response.
- The aggressive hiring strategy by Meta, including a recent $15 billion investment in AI, has sparked competition and concerns about company culture.
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Meta Wins Lawsuit Over AI Training on Copyrighted Books (But At What Cost?)
- A U.S. court ruled in favor of Meta, stating that their use of copyrighted books to train AI models is considered fair use.
- The decision grants Meta and similar companies the ability to conduct large-scale data training without explicit permission from content creators.
- While a legal victory for Meta, the ruling raises concerns about potential consequences such as undermining creator rights and devaluing intellectual property.
- The lawsuit outcome could lead to a consolidation of market power among tech giants, provoke legislative reforms, and impact public trust in AI tools that use copyrighted content.
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WhatsApp Launches Message Summaries in US—Here's How to Turn It On
- Meta has launched a smart message summary tool for WhatsApp users in the U.S. to help catch up on missed messages quickly.
- The feature provides a private AI-generated summary of unread messages only visible to the user, utilizing Meta's Private Processing method to maintain privacy.
- Users can enable or disable the Message Summaries feature by accessing Settings > Chats > Private Processing in WhatsApp.
- The tool is currently available in the U.S. and supports English, with plans for expansion to more languages and regions later this year, offering a more efficient way to stay updated on conversations while ensuring privacy.
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Meta says it’s winning the talent war with OpenAI
- Meta's top executives responded to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's claims of offering $100 million signing bonuses to poach employees during a company-wide meeting.
- Meta's CTO, Andrew Bosworth, refuted Altman's remarks, stating that the market is not as hot as suggested and that the bonuses are targeted for senior leadership roles in the superintelligence AI team.
- Bosworth highlighted that the $100 million bonus headline has become a meme, clarifying that the offers are specific to a small number of individuals countering counteroffers and not a general industry practice.
- While some OpenAI researchers have joined Meta, Bosworth emphasized that the situation is not representative of the broader AI industry and the terms of the offers are not solely sign-on bonuses.
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Report: Meta in Talks to Acquire Voice AI Platform PlayAI
- Meta is in advanced talks to acquire the voice artificial intelligence (AI) platform PlayAI.
- The potential deal would involve Meta acquiring PlayAI's technology and some employees.
- Acquiring PlayAI could assist Meta in enhancing voice features for its AI assistant and smartglasses.
- Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has been actively seeking to boost the company's AI efforts through acquisitions and talent recruitment.
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Massively Overthinking: How many MMO alts is too many?
- MMO players discuss managing alts, from tiers of mains to numerous alts.
- Different games allow various numbers of alts, with some having overwhelming options.
- Reasons for rolling alts include experiencing new playstyles and storylines.
- Some players focus on a single main or a small handful of characters.
- Alt addicts may have blurred lines between mains and alts in various games.
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