OpenAI develops X-like social media network prototype

April 15, 2025, 12:20 pm

Several reports confirm that OpenAI is exploring the creation of its own social media platform modeled on X, integrating ChatGPT’s image generation capabilities and social feed functionality. The early-stage project aims to reshape how users interact online by leveraging OpenAI’s advanced AI models to offer a unique, integrated social experience.

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macrumors.com / OpenAI Working on Social Network With Image Generation Features

gizmodo.com / OpenAI Is Reportedly Building Its Own Social Media Platform

winbuzzer.com / OpenAI Develops Social Media Prototype Powered by ChatGPT’s AI Image Generator

zerohedge.com / OpenAI Building "X-Like" Social Network After Grok "Made Everyone Jealous"

techcrunch.com / OpenAI is reportedly developing its own X-like social media platform

bgr.com / OpenAI is reportedly making its own social network to rival X

google.com / OpenAI is working on X-like social media platform, the Verge reports - Reuters

theverge.com / OpenAI is building a social network

15 stories from 10 sources in 8 hours ago ... #ai #software #ml #openai #startups +

Zuckerberg defends Meta in FTC antitrust trial testimony

April 15, 2025, 9:20 am

In a US District Court proceeding related to the FTC’s antitrust case against Meta, Mark Zuckerberg testified about the company’s strategic shifts amid claims that its Instagram and WhatsApp acquisitions harmed competition. During his testimony, he referenced internal debates—including a past consideration to delete everyone’s Facebook friends—as part of a broader effort to counter allegations of anti-competitive behavior. His detailed remarks underscore the legal and regulatory challenges facing Meta, a case that could have far‐reaching implications for tech industry practices.

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theverge.com / Zuckerberg’s antitrust testimony aired his wildest ideas in Meta’s history

wsj.com / Mark Zuckerberg's failed negotiations with the FTC to end Meta's antitrust case

appleinsider.com / Meta says its not a monopoly, claims iMessage is more popular than Facebook Messenger

wsj.com / Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s Failed Negotiations to End Antitrust Case

theverge.com / Meta’s antitrust trial slide redactions aren’t actually hiding anything

wsj.com / Zuckerberg, on Witness Stand, Rebuffs Claims Meta Monopolizes Social Media Market

cnet.com / Is Meta a Monopoly? What to Know About the FTC's Antitrust Case

theverge.com / Mark Zuckerberg once suggested wiping all Facebook friends lists to boost usage

theverge.com / Mark Zuckerberg suggested spinning off Instagram

17 stories from 11 sources in 11 hours ago ... #dataprivacy #techpolicy #meta #digital-transformation #cybersecurity +

Meta Resumes AI Training on EU Public Content

April 14, 2025, 11:48 am

Meta has announced it will resume training its artificial intelligence models using public data shared by European users on its platforms including Facebook and Instagram. After a previous pause due to regulatory concerns, the company is moving forward with plans to incorporate public posts, comments, and chats (excluding private messages) into its training datasets. This decision marks a renewed commitment to advancing AI capabilities while navigating stricter EU data privacy standards and regulatory oversight.

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medianama.com / Meta to begin using EU users’ data to train AI models

bgr.com / Meta AI will train on Facebook and Instagram data in Europe – here’s how to turn it off

techinasia.com / Meta to use EU user data for AI training

theverge.com / Meta AI will soon train on EU users’ data

bleepingcomputer.com / Meta to resume AI training on content shared by Europeans

10 stories from 8 sources in 33 hours ago ... #ai #ml #dataprivacy #meta #big-data +

Hackers Target Silicon Valley Crosswalk Audio Systems

April 14, 2025, 11:20 am

Two reports detail a security breach in Silicon Valley’s crosswalk systems where hackers manipulated the audio alerts, making them mimic voices similar to those of tech giants like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. Both articles explain that the hack altered the crosswalk buttons’ vocal outputs, raising concerns about public infrastructure vulnerabilities and prompting calls for improved digital security measures in urban environments.

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techspot.com / Silicon Valley crosswalks hacked to play fake AI voices of Musk and Zuckerberg

gizmodo.com / Crosswalks in Silicon Valley Hacked to Talk Like Musk and Zuckerberg

techcrunch.com / Silicon Valley crosswalk buttons hacked to imitate Musk, Zuckerberg voices

4 stories from 4 sources in 33 hours ago ... #cybersecurity #infosec #voice #meta #ai +

Meta Faces Antitrust Trial Over WhatsApp and Instagram Deals

April 14, 2025, 9:21 am

Legal challenges regarding Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp have escalated into an antitrust trial. Regulators allege that the mergers were executed through predatory “buy-or-bury” schemes, raising concerns about monopolistic practices that have reshaped the social networking landscape. The trial will scrutinize whether these acquisitions have unfairly constrained competition in the industry.

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techinasia.com / Zuckerberg denies suppressing competition in trial testimony

bgr.com / After ruining Instagram, Meta might be forced to break up with it altogether

androidheadlines.com / Lina Khan Says Facebook ‘Panicked’ — And That’s Why It Bought Instagram and WhatsApp

arstechnica.com / Zuckerberg’s 2012 email dubbed “smoking gun” at Meta monopoly trial

winbuzzer.com / Meta Board Appoints Former Trump Advisor Amid FTC Trial Start

wsj.com / Meta Fights to Keep Instagram and WhatsApp, as Antitrust Trial Begins

tomshardware.com / AMD splits ROCm toolkit into two parts – ROCm AMDGPU drivers get their own branch under Instinct datacenter GPU moniker

13 stories from 11 sources in 35 hours ago ... #techpolicy #mobile #meta #mag7 #fang +

Apple Develops Dual Vision Pro Models and AR Smart Glasses

April 14, 2025, 9:21 am

Apple is reportedly working on new versions of its Vision Pro, with recent reports indicating that the company is developing two distinct models – one aimed at offering a more accessible experience and another designed for higher performance with integrated AR smart glasses. Both developments signal Apple’s intensified focus on augmented reality hardware and its ambition to extend its reach beyond the current device lineup.

cnet.com / Apple Reportedly Planning New Vision Pro Models, Prioritizing Meta Ray-Ban Glasses Rival

cnet.com / Apple Reportedly Plans New Vision Pro Models, Prioritizes Meta Ray-Ban Glasses Rival

techspot.com / Apple is working on two new VR headsets, including a cheaper and lighter Vision Pro 2

5 stories from 4 sources in 35 hours ago ... #hardware #ar #mixedreality #apple #wearables +

Meta Expands Board with High-Profile Strategic Appointments

April 11, 2025, 6:20 pm

Meta has significantly bolstered its board by adding key figures to steer company strategy. Recent announcements detailed the appointment of a former Trump advisor, Dina Powell McCormick, who brings a wealth of political and business experience, alongside Stripe CEO Patrick Collison. These board enhancements are intended to reinforce Meta’s governance and strategic direction amid a rapidly evolving tech landscape. The appointments have raised industry interest and signaled Meta’s commitment to incorporating diverse expertise at its highest levels.

techinasia.com / Ex-Trump advisor, Stripe CEO join Meta’s board

cnbc.com / Meta adds former Trump advisor to its board

techcrunch.com / Meta adds Stripe CEO Patrick Collison and Dina Powell McCormick to its board

3 stories from 3 sources in 4 days ago ... #fintech #techpolicy #meta #fang #innovation +

Meta Under Fire: Explosive Congressional Testimony on China Censorship Allegations

April 11, 2025, 3:20 pm

Congressional testimony has thrust Meta into the spotlight over accusations of aiding China’s censorship efforts, with a former Facebook executive alleging that the company colluded with Beijing to suppress dissident content and improperly handle U.S. user data. The explosive claims have raised serious national security concerns, prompting debate over corporate accountability and regulatory oversight. Both reports scrutinize Meta’s strategic focus on China, intensifying discussions about its impact on free speech and American technological innovation.

zerohedge.com / In Congressional Testimony, Whistleblower Accuses Meta Of Aiding China's Censorship

bgr.com / Meta’s obsession with China undermined US national security, bombshell testimony claims

2 stories from 2 sources in 4 days ago ... #cybersecurity #techpolicy #meta #fang #china +

Analyzing Impact of Trump Tariff Policies on Tech Markets

April 11, 2025, 12:20 pm

Recent coverage examines President Trump’s continued use of tariffs, particularly on Chinese goods, and the resulting ripple effects across the tech and consumer sectors. One report foresees that Apple may raise iPhone prices due to persistently high tariffs, while another piece warns that such measures could stifle smartphone innovation. Market strategists, including Larry Fink, characterize the policy as destabilizing global markets, and critics note the unusually muted response from major tech CEOs. The articles collectively delve into tariff explanations, price impacts, and broad economic consequences.

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techinasia.com / US tariffs force Samsung to rethink Vietnam, its key hub

wsj.com / Apple’s China-Centric Supply Chain, Once Its Greatest Asset, Is Now a Liability

theverge.com / Big Tech cozied up to Trump — it’s not getting much in return

androidheadlines.com / Trump Tariffs Are Reshaping the Smartphone Industry — And Consumers Will Pay the Price

appleinsider.com / Apple stock rebounds again following week of tariff chaos

techcrunch.com / 38 consumer startup founders lobby over Trump tariffs: One faces a surprise $200K bill

theregister.com / China ups tariffs on US goods to 125%, Xi brands trade war a zero-sum game

cnet.com / Spiking Bond Yields May Have Paused the Tariffs, but They Could Cost You in the Long Run

wired.com / What Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Tech—and You

arstechnica.com / Apple silent as Trump promises “impossible” US-made iPhones

19 stories from 13 sources in 4 days ago ... #techpolicy #meta #apple #fang #mag7 +