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Ray-Ban’s Big Meta AI Upgrade Has Finally Arrived
- Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses have received a big AI upgrade in the UK.
- The upgrade introduces 'Look and Ask' functionality, allowing users to ask about objects and receive real-time answers.
- The glasses also offer translation features, currently supporting reading text in other languages and providing translations.
- The future updates will include real-time speech translation and support for more languages.
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Breakup of Meta, Google May Spur New AI Innovation Wave, Analysts Say
- As companies increase their AI deployments, the U.S. government's actions against Meta and Google could impact AI development and investment.
- The Federal Trade Commission is seeking to break up Meta, while Google faced antitrust trial rulings against its dominance.
- Analysts predict reshaping of the AI ecosystem due to the roles of Meta and Google as major AI developers.
- Potential breakup could lead to more innovation and opportunities for smaller companies in the AI landscape.
- Antitrust actions may create pathways for new AI leaders and democratize AI development by opening critical resources.
- The AI ecosystem is currently dominated by a few large firms controlling massive datasets, computing power, and top AI talent.
- Apple and Amazon also face antitrust challenges over App Store policies and eCommerce dominance.
- Meta's open-source AI models and Big Tech's caution in R&D investment under regulatory pressure may impact innovation.
- Regulators need to balance antitrust concerns with the need for large-scale investments in AI to maintain U.S. leadership.
- Analysts discuss the possible impact of regulatory actions on the U.S. AI market agility, innovation, and competition against China.
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Working With Parents and New Technology to Enroll More Teens Into Teen Accounts
- Instagram is working with parents to enroll more teens into Teen Accounts and provide them with protective settings and age-appropriate experiences.
- At least 54 million teens have been enrolled in Teen Accounts globally, with 97% of teens ages 13-15 choosing to remain in these protections.
- Instagram will start sending notifications to parents about the importance of providing correct age information and offer guidance on having conversations with their teens.
- They are also testing AI technology to proactively find suspected teen accounts and place them in Teen Account settings for enhanced protection.
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Italy, White House Condemn ‘Discriminatory’ Tech Taxes
- Italy and the White House have expressed a desire for a 'non-discriminatory' environment for digital services taxation, potentially signaling Italy may abandon its levy on sales from large tech firms.
- The joint statement came following meetings between Italy President Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump.
- Italy currently applies a 3% revenue levy on internet transactions for digital companies with sales of at least €750 million.
- The joint statement also stressed the importance of US investments in AI and cloud infrastructure in Italy, supporting the country as a regional data hub for the Mediterranean and North Africa.
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Meta is ramping up its AI-driven age detection
- Instagram, owned by Meta, is expanding its use of AI to detect teens and override account settings.
- The AI system looks for signals that users are under 18, such as messages from friends mentioning birthdays.
- If an account claims to be an adult but is suspected to be a child, Instagram will automatically apply more restrictive teen settings.
- Meta has been introducing more features to protect young users on its platform in response to concerns from parents and regulators.
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A former Microsoft software engineer shares the 3 interview strategies he wishes he'd known earlier
- Akshay Phadké, a former software engineer, shares 3 interview strategies he wishes he knew earlier after facing rejections from Meta, Amazon, Yelp, and Dropbox.
- Phadké emphasizes showcasing personality, clear communication, and evaluating company fit as key strategies for interview success.
- Reflecting on his experiences, Phadké underscores the importance of learning from rejections and not letting them discourage you.
- He mentions specific feedback received from interviews at Meta, Amazon, and Dropbox, highlighting areas for improvement.
- Phadké advises candidates to focus not only on technical skills but also on displaying their human side during interviews.
- Clear communication is essential for both behavioral and technical rounds, according to Phadké, who stresses the importance of concise explanations.
- He suggests that candidates approach interviews as a two-way street to evaluate the company and team fit while presenting themselves authentically.
- Phadké's insights stem from his experience as both a candidate and a technical interviewer, offering valuable perspective on the interview process.
- He encourages candidates to ask meaningful questions about the company's financial health, culture, and challenges to assess job suitability.
- Overall, Phadké's interview strategies emphasize the significance of personal connection, effective communication, and mutual evaluation in the interview process.
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CE 100 Index Slips 0.2% as United Healthcare Plunges After Earnings
- United Healthcare shares plunged 24% after reporting lower earnings guidance.
- Nvidia shares lost over 8% as the company plans to build AI supercomputers in the US.
- FTC began an antitrust case against Meta Platforms, seeking to unwind its acquisitions.
- BNPL company Sezzle saw a 16% increase, while American Express shares were slightly up.
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The authors taking on Mark Zuckerberg – podcast
- A group of protesters gathered outside Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, over the use of pirated books and research papers to feed their generative AI models.
- Authors in the US have filed lawsuits against Meta, claiming copyright infringement and potential threat to their livelihoods.
- Meta has tried to justify their actions by claiming fair use and presenting the use of pirated content as a form of innovation.
- Writer and campaigner Kate Mosse emphasizes the importance of protecting creative industries and insists that truly creative writing cannot be replaced by AI.
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MMO Week in Review: The defiant unsunset of Defiance
- Fawkes Games officially launched the latest version of Defiance, defying sunset by reviving the MMO with a TV tie-in.
- Dune Awakening's launch got delayed to June 10, Funcom granting it 'more time to cook.'
- Jagex surprise-launched RuneScape Dragonwilds, a co-op survival game brought to early access.
- Palia announced the Elderwood update and console launch on May 13, post the acquisition by Daybreak.
- Camelot Unchained resurfaced after months, promising progress preview in April.
- Guild Wars marked its 20th anniversary with new content and a commemorative $7 bundle.
- Global MapleStory brings back OG lead dev for Classic MapleStory success.
- Classic Guild Wars celebrates 20 years with Anniversary Masterpiece Collection and update.
- Neverwinter's 31st module, Red Harvest, launches on May 6, inspired by the D&D movie.
- Lord of the Rings Online compensates for server transfer issues, with dark worlds opening remaining uncertain.
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Meta's chief AI scientist calls French initiative to attract US scientists a 'smart move'
- France's initiative to attract top scientists and engineers is praised by Meta's chief AI scientist, Yann LeCun.
- The initiative includes increasing funding for universities and research organizations to entice foreign talent.
- LeCun has criticized the Trump administration's policies on research funding.
- Tech leaders, including LeCun and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, have voiced concerns over the administration's approach to science and education.
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The MOP Up: Villagers and Heroes celebrates 11 years on Steam
- Villagers and Heroes celebrates 11 years on Steam with the release of its first expansion Fury of the Stone Lord.
- Golf MMO Shot Online is hosting a 2025 Star Speed Jumping Event to help players level up faster.
- The Feast of Swords is live in Final Fantasy XI.
- EVE Workbench releases version 2.0 with an extensive ship fitting repository.
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Meta is training AI on your data. Users say opting out doesn’t work.
- Users of Facebook and Instagram are reporting that the opt-out feature to prevent AI training on their data is not working.
- Meta assured users that it will honor their choice of opting out of AI training, but some users claim their requests are not being processed.
- Meta, previously known as Facebook, had been training AI algorithms on Instagram content since 2018. Users in the EU were excluded, but recently the company started collecting user content from the EU and the UK.
- The opt-out link provided by Meta is not working, leading to criticism from users and concerns about the company's commitment to user choice.
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One Shots: That’s a whole lot of WD-40
- A giant, city-destroying robot requiring lubrication.
- MMORPG players finding joy in game experiences.
- People enjoying role-play toys in World of Warcraft.
- Weekly spotlight on best community screenshots in MMOs.
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TechCrunch
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Uncovered emails showed how Meta struggled to keep Facebook culturally relevant
- Uncovered emails reveal how Meta, formerly Facebook, struggled to maintain its cultural relevance.
- Meta executives discussed different visions for the future of Facebook to boost its success.
- Mark Zuckerberg expressed concerns about Facebook losing cultural relevance.
- Proposed solutions included adopting the 'following' structure and even wiping everyone's friend graphs.
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Trump's White House Easter Egg Roll is brought to you by Big Tech
- The 2025 White House Easter Egg Roll will take place on Monday, with partnerships secured from Meta, Amazon, YouTube, and other companies.
- Big Tech leaders, including Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos, have sought favor with the Trump administration in recent months.
- Corporate sponsors, including Meta, Amazon, YouTube, and the New York Stock Exchange, will have branding opportunities at the event.
- The expanded branding opportunities at the White House Easter Egg Roll are new territory for the event that has been traditionally tightly controlled.
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