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Meta Spokesperson Added to Russia’s Wanted List Amid Ongoing Ukrainian Conflict
Russian news agency TASS reported on Sunday that Andi Stone, the spokesperson for Meta platforms, has been added to Russia’s wanted list on undisclosed charges. According to TASS, the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs has initiated a criminal investigation against Stone, providing no details regarding the nature of the investigation or the specific charges. Russia…
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OpenAI’s Leadership Turmoil: CEO Sam Altman Returns Amidst Board Controversy
The board of directors of “Open AI” faced significant criticism throughout most of the past year, 2022, for being too small and highly divided, hindering the effective management of one of the fastest-growing startups in Silicon Valley. On Friday, November 17, the flaw became evident when four board members dismissed Sam Altman, the influential and…
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Dutch Seismologist Frank Hoogerbeets Goes Silent on Social Media Amidst Gaza Crisis
Frank Hoogerbeets, the controversial Dutch seismologist, made his last appearance on the X platform (formerly Twitter) with a tweet addressing the issue of Palestine, highlighting that “in 1948, over 750,000 Palestinians were forcibly displaced from their lands.” Renowned for his regular tweets correlating global seismic events with planetary alignments, where he often forewarned and affirmed…
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Elon Musk’s Visit to Israel Amidst Criticism and Ad Boycott on Platform X
Facing a barrage of online attacks and accusations of antisemitism, Elon Musk, the proprietor of Platform X, appears to be adopting a more conciliatory stance. Despite subtly criticizing Israel and the displacement of Palestinians in Gaza in recent tweets, Musk is slated to make a visit to Tel Aviv in the upcoming week. During his…
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Executives Urge Change Amidst Controversy on Platform X
Possibly, the recent move by major companies to suspend their advertisements on platform X, citing “antisemitism” and related issues, may have far-reaching consequences. Notably, former Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino has been urged by advertising executives to step down from her role. This call follows the decisions of companies like IBM, Disney, Apple, and others to…
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The Reshaping of OpenAI Leadership and the Peculiar Path of Sam Altman and Larry Summers
The recent upheaval at OpenAI over the past six days has become a focal point in news circles, culminating in one of the tech industry’s most peculiar episodes – the return of Sam Altman to his role as CEO. But the narrative doesn’t stop there. The esteemed company is now poised for subtle shifts in…
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Navigating App Security: A Comprehensive Guide for Android Users
The Google Play Store, envisioned as the secure haven for applications in the realm of the Google Android operating system, generally fulfills this role. Nevertheless, the landscape is not impervious to the occasional incursion of hackers who manage to disseminate dubious applications. The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) underscores the imperative for users to…
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Smartphone Security Measures: Navigating Permissions and App Protections
Upon installing a new app or updating an existing one, users should carefully review the permissions requested by the application or the updated version. If the permissions seem excessive or unreasonable, such as a flashlight app requesting access to media content, phone functions, or SMS, it’s advisable to either revoke these permissions or uninstall the…
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WhatsApp Introduces Email Verification for Enhanced Account Security
Enabling the association of a WhatsApp account with an email now provides users with the option to receive a 6-digit verification code via email when logging into their accounts, particularly if the code isn’t received through a Short Message Service (SMS). This latest feature is currently accessible to users through the recent update of the…
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X, Under Elon Musk’s Ownership, Launches Lawsuit Against Media Watchdog Over Defamation Claims
The social media platform formerly known as Twitter, now owned by Elon Musk, took legal action on Monday by filing a lawsuit against Media Matters, an organization focused on monitoring media, alleging defamation. The platform claimed that Media Matters engaged in smear tactics by publishing a report suggesting that major brands’ advertisements appeared alongside posts…