ChatGPT users can now invoke GPTs directly in chats

[ad_1] OpenAI is pushing adoption of GPTs, third-party apps powered by its AI models, by enabling ChatGPT users to invoke them in any chat. Starting today, paid users of ChatGPT, OpenAI’s AI chatbot front end, can bring GPTs into a conversation by typing “@” and selecting a GPT from the list. The chosen GPT will … Read more

Tesla Falls As Judge Voids Elon Musk’s $56 Billion Compensation Planthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Tesla (TSLA) fell modestly Tuesday night as a judge voided CEO Elon Musk’s $56 billion stock compensation plan. X A Delaware judge voided Elon Musk’s $56 billion compensation plan, siding with plaintiffs who argue that Tesla’s board acted improperly in setting the pay deal. “Musk launched a self-driving process, recalibrating the speed and direction … Read more

Dow Jones Futures: Microsoft, Google, AMD Report Earnings; Elon Musk Loses $56 Billion Pay Plan

[ad_1] Dow Jones futures edged higher overnight, while S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures fell. Microsoft (MSFT), Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) headlined overnight earnings. Meanwhile, Tesla (TSLA) slumped late as a judge voided CEO Elon Musk’s $56 billion stock compensation plan. X The stock market rally had a mixed Tuesday, with … Read more

9 best Netflix TV shows of 2023, ranked

[ad_1] Netflix might be facing increasing competition from a growing number of quality shows offered on other streaming services, but it continues to deliver exciting shows of its own across every genre. From dramas to thrillers, documentaries to sitcoms, shows that were surprise hits to ones that are finally coming to an end, there was … Read more

LAURA INGRAHAM: We cannot afford another protracted conflict in the Middle Eastthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Fox News host Laura Ingraham dismantles President Biden’s response to the killing of three U.S. soldiers in Jordan on “The Ingraham Angle.”  LAURA INGRAHAM: Shortly after that nightmare attack Sunday on U.S. service personnel in Jordan, Republicans rushed out to demand that Biden launch a significant military retaliation against Iran.   MSNBC’S JOY REID DROPS … Read more

Taylor Swift searches return to X after explicit AI images

[ad_1] Taylor Swift is finally out of the woods, at least when it comes to being searched on social media platform X. X (formerly Twitter) lifted its temporary block on search results for the Grammy winner on Monday evening. The platform’s block was part of its efforts to limit the further spread of explicit deepfake … Read more

How Simplyhealth is using Salesforce’s take on generative AI to boost email response times

[ad_1] Health and dental plan company Simplyhealth is using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology to cut the time it takes to respond to customer emails. The company said its use of Salesforce’s Einstein GPT within the Denplan side of its business was helping it respond to customer emails around its three most frequently asked … Read more

N.C.A.A. Investigates Booster Club Funding for College Sports

[ad_1] The N.C.A.A. is investigating the University of Tennessee’s football program for recruiting violations involving a group of outside donors, signaling an escalation of efforts to rein in the growing influence of money flooding into college sports, according to documents and people familiar with the case. The investigation is focused on Tennessee’s high-profile donor collective, … Read more

Psychological Insight Could Help Australian IT Pros Grow Technical Skills Into Organisational Influence

[ad_1] Some Australian IT professionals with aspirations of moving into leadership roles are hitting a “technical ceiling” within their organisations, but there are ways they can also develop into strong people leaders, according to an innovative Australia-based leadership psychologist. Duncan Fish, head coach and founder at The Engaging Executive Duncan Fish, head coach and founder … Read more

Twitterrific’s team is back with Tapestry, an app for tracking social media, news, RSS and more

[ad_1] The Iconfactory, the maker of a popular third-party Twitter client, Twitterrific, that was among those killed off by Twitter under Elon Musk’s management, is hoping to recover from its losses with a new app that combines your social media, news feeds, and alerts into one experience. The app, dubbed “Project Tapestry” as it launches … Read more

Oklahoma teachers mistakenly got up to $50,000 in bonuses. Now they have to return the money..thedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Oklahoma education officials are attempting to claw back at least $290,000 in bonuses they mistakenly paid out to several teachers. After awarding them bonuses of between $15,000 and $50,000 each last fall, the Oklahoma State Department of Education earlier this month demanded at least nine unintended recipients to return the funds by the end … Read more

IMF warns Jeremy Hunt against tax cuts in budget

[ad_1] Photograph: Denis Balibouse/Reuters The International Monetary Fund has issued a strong warning to Jeremy Hunt against cutting taxes in his budget in March, stressing the need to boost key areas of public spending instead. In updated forecasts for the UK and the rest of the global economy, the Washington-based fund doubted whether the widely … Read more

Elon Musk’s Tesla Pay Package Is Voided by Judge

[ad_1] A Delaware judge ruled on Tuesday in favor of Tesla shareholders who sued to block the pay package that helped make Elon Musk, the carmaker’s chief executive, a billionaire many times over and the world’s wealthiest human being. “The process leading to the approval of Musk’s compensation plan was deeply flawed,” Chancellor Kathaleen St. … Read more

Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years jail in cipher case [details]thedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Imran KhanIANS Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi have been sentenced to 10 years in jail in the cipher case, local media reported. The order was announced by special court Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain during the hearing held at the Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Geo News reported. Earlier, talking … Read more

Alphabet misses expectations on Google ad revenue, sending stock lower

[ad_1] Google parent company Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) reported its fourth quarter earnings after the bell on Tuesday, missing analysts’ expectations on ad revenue, the heart of the tech giant’s business. The stock slid 4% lower in extended trading. Revenue, excluding traffic acquisition costs for the third quarter, was $72 billion versus expectations of nearly $71 … Read more

‘You are a god for this one’ say PS5 users after trying gamer’s trick that instantly unlocks valuable free storage

[ad_1] GAMERS are overjoyed after discovering a genius trick to instantly free up valuable storage on their PlayStation consoles. If you’ve got a PS5, there’s a simple trick to save you huge amounts of storage space. 1 Your PS5 has a storage setting that you definitely want to checkCredit: Getty A PlayStation 5 typically features … Read more

We need backup! Pennsylvania police data loss shows why

[ad_1] Earlier this month, two public sector IT systems in the US state of Pennsylvania lost data – and human error was blamed. One dataset lost was a police department application for managing and logging evidence in criminal proceedings. The other concerned user-generated pension estimates. But if there was human error, is it fair to … Read more

Councils act like pirates when it comes to traffic fines and they don’t realise they’re shooting themselves in the footthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] WHEN will our grasping councils finally work out that by penalising motorists they are shooting themselves in the foot? This week, Labour-run Westminster Council in London has conducted yet another raid on motorists’ wallets by jacking up the cost of on-street parking permits. 2 Labour-run Westminster Council in London has conducted yet another raid … Read more

Hollywood Agency Partners With Tech Start-up Over A.I. Protection

[ad_1] The talent agency WME announced a partnership with the technology firm Vermillio on Tuesday that it hopes will protect its clients from having their likenesses misused through artificial intelligence technology. Vermillio has created a platform, Trace ID, that could insulate WME clients from thefts of their likeness and intellectual property by using A.I. technology … Read more

These entertainment jobs are most vulnerable to AI, study says

[ad_1] An estimated 62,000 entertainment jobs in California spanning film, TV, music and gaming will be disrupted by the rise of artificial intelligence within the next three years, a new study says. Published Monday, the report further estimates that 204,000 entertainment jobs across the United States will be affected by AI during the same time … Read more

How to increase inventory space in Enshrouded

[ad_1] Like any great survival and crafting game, you will be collecting a ton of materials in Enshrouded. As you build up your base and start making new equipment, as well as just generally explore either solo or with a group, you will very quickly feel the constraints of your limited inventory space. Thankfully, you’re … Read more

Choosing the Right iPhone Online Faxing App: A Quick Guidethedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Welcome, tech enthusiasts! If you’re on the lookout for an efficient iPhone online faxing app, you’re in the right place. Navigating through the multitude of options can be overwhelming, but fear not! In this guide, we’ll break down the essential tips to help you make an informed decision without the hassle. Compatibility: Start by … Read more

InNervation Announces “BTCKB” Initiative, Connecting Nervos CKB And Bitcoin

[ad_1] Singapore, Singapore, January 30th, 2024, FinanceWire Nervos ecosystem fund, InNervation, today announced the launch of the “BTCKB” initiative and incubation of the blockchain software company CELL Studio. The “BTCKB” initiative aims to tightly connect the Bitcoin and CKB blockchains. By harnessing the power of their similarities, Proof-of-Work consensus and the UTXO model, CKB can … Read more

Minute-Long Soap Operas Are Here. Is America Ready?

[ad_1] When Albee Zhang received an offer to produce cheesy short-form features made for phones last spring, she was skeptical, and so, she declined. But the offers kept coming. Finally, Ms. Zhang, who has been a producer for 12 years, realized it could be a profitable new way of storytelling and said yes. Since last … Read more

User groups give SAP’s 50% Rise incentive the thumbs up

[ad_1] The German SAP user group DSAG (Deutschsprachige SAP-Anwendergruppe) has welcomed an incentive from SAP that gives businesses a 50% discount on moving to the Rise cloud platform. DSAG had previously criticised SAP over its plans to offer innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI) and a green ledger only on Rise. SAP has now … Read more

House panel meets to weigh homeland security secretary impeachment | House of Representativesthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Republicans moved forward with efforts to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, the homeland security secretary, as they lambasted the border deal recently brokered between the Joe Biden White House and a bipartisan group of senators, in a split-screen that Democrats criticized as hypocritical. A House committee convened Tuesday to consider two articles of impeachment against Mayorkas, … Read more

New Brexit border regime could pose ‘serious biosecurity risks’

[ad_1] Concerns have been expressed before new post-Brexit rules come into force. The long-delayed new rules, coming into force on Wednesday, are part of the UK Government’s introduction of a series of checks this year. But fears have been expressed about disruption to supply chains, with MPs saying the new border regime could present “serious … Read more

Are insects drawn to light? New research shows it’s confusion, not fatal attraction

[ad_1] This photo 2022 photo provided by Samuel Timothy Fabian shows an Atlas Moth (Attacus lorquinii) used to test the interaction of flying insects with artificial light is photographed at Imperial College London. Many scientists have long assumed that moths and other flying insects were simply drawn to bright lights. But a new study suggests, … Read more

Russia’s spending on the Ukraine invasion is boosting its economythedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Lining up an economic boost.Photo: AFP via Getty Images (Getty Images) You hear that, ghost of Dwight D. Eisenhower? The US isn’t the only country with a military-industrial complex. The International Monetary Fund’s latest world economic outlook jacks up the agency’s forecast for Russian GDP growth in 2024 to 2.6%, from the 1.1% it was seeing … Read more

Popular free kids’ TV channel is disappearing from Sky and Virgin in March – but fans can still watch another way

[ad_1] A POPULAR free kids channel will disappear from TV services including Sky and Virgin in March. But the channel isn’t closing down entirely – instead it’s going digital only. 1 Tiny POP won’t appear as a standard TV channel from March 20 Tiny POP will no longer be broadcast as a traditional TV channel … Read more

Franklin and Nicolas Loufrani: 50 Years of the Smiley

[ad_1] In 1972, Franklin Loufrani, a French journalist working with the France Soir newspaper, created the logo that is today recognised all over the world as ‘Smiley’. Tasked with launching a ‘feel-good’ campaign to counter negative headlines reporting civil and political unrest across France, the smiley face creator and owner developed the logo as a … Read more

Oracle to fine-tune AI for the enterprise

[ad_1] Oracle’s plans to strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) offerings could just be one of many such announcements to come in the enterprise application space, but the database application suite giant has, in fact, been working on adding artificial intelligence across its stack for some time. In September 2023, it announced its Oracle Cloud … Read more

G.M. Profits Hurt by Electric Car Business and Strike

[ad_1] General Motors said on Tuesday that its profit in the final three months of 2023 was depressed by the cost of a 40-day strike at some of its U.S. plants and an accounting charge related to electric vehicles. The automaker, which has been banking on a rapid rise in sales of battery-powered models, earned … Read more

AT&T’s New Robocall-Fighting Tool Adds Logo Images to Caller ID

[ad_1] AT&T is adding company logos to caller ID to help you sort authentic calls from scams.  US carriers have been using a caller authentication system, the Stir/Shaken protocol, for years to fight robocalls. The technology uses digital signatures to prove that real businesses are calling people. AT&T is partnering with credit reporting agency TransUnion … Read more

We were charged £106 for FIVE prawns at ‘rip-off’ holiday restaurant: Brit couple’s ‘perfect day’ on Lanzarote ruined after huge bill for ‘hardly any meat’thedigitalchaps

[ad_1] A horrified British couple claim their ‘perfect day’ in Lanzarote was ruined after they were charged £106 at a restaurant for just five prawns.  Dean Cadywould, 55, and his wife Kerry Cadywould, 47, have been going to Playa Blanca in Lanzarote for ten years and decided to venture to sea front eatery Casa Pedro. … Read more

Hunt vows to forge ahead with ‘unaffordable’ tax cuts

[ad_1] The Chancellor insists ‘smart tax reductions’ will boost the British economy – Kirsty O’Connor/HM Treasury Jeremy Hunt has vowed to forge ahead with tax cuts even as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Britain’s growing debt pile and ageing population meant they were unaffordable. The Chancellor insisted “smart tax reductions” would boost the British … Read more

Kore.ai, a startup building conversational AI for enterprises, raises $150M

[ad_1] In the midst of a wave of tech industry layoffs, it’s heartening to see some startups succeeding despite the dour market outlook. Kore.ai, a company developing enterprise-focused conversational AI and GenAI products, today announced that it raised $150 million in a funding round led by FTV Capital, Nvidia, Vistara Growth, Sweetwater PE, NextEquity, Nicola … Read more

Demolition teams arrive at Captain Tom Moore’s daughter’s £200,000 spa | UK Newsthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Workers have begun putting up scaffolding around the soon-to-be-demolished spa pool block built by Captain Sir Tom Moore’s daughter. A flatbed truck was seen arriving at the property in Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire this morning ahead of the unauthorised … Read more

Super Micro shares jump after revenue forecast raise reignites AI rally

[ad_1] (Reuters) – Super Micro Computer shares rose nearly 11% before the bell on Tuesday after the artificial intelligence server maker delivered blowout quarterly results and raised its full-year revenue forecast significantly ahead of Wall Street estimates. The company, which counts NASA and Japan’s NEC among its customers, lifted its fiscal 2024 revenue forecast range … Read more

The Cal Max smart calendar might replace your smart display

[ad_1] Skylight Skylight, a company responsible for a variety of popular smart frames, is gearing up to launch the Cal Max — a smart calendar that’s a simplified version of a traditional smart display. You won’t be watching Netflix on the massive 27-inch screen or tinkering with dozens of different apps, as it’s aimed at … Read more

David Cameron Says UK Government Will Consider Recognising Palestinian Statethedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Foreign Secretary David Cameron said the UK might recognise a Palestinian state, something Benjamin Netanyahu says is no longer on the table. Foreign Secretary David Cameron says the government is considering giving recognition to a Palestinian state. In recent weeks, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted his country needs to have control of … Read more

HSBC hit with £57m fine over deposit protection | Business News

[ad_1] HSBC has been fined more than £57m for failing to protect consumer deposits. The fine, totalling £57,417,500, has been levied by the the Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) for failing to protect consumer deposits from 2015 to 2022. Money latest: ‘Huge change’ to UK’s food supply from tomorrow – and prices could … Read more

Focused Cuts and Fewer Layers: Tech Layoffs Enter a New Phase

[ad_1] Last year, Mark Zuckerberg declared 2023 to be a “year of efficiency.” His company, Meta, soon laid off a third of its employees. Amazon, Google and Microsoft also cut tens of thousands of workers. Their worlds did not stop. Not only that, the companies were rewarded. Their stock prices soared. Some divisions were more … Read more

Productivity platform ClickUp acquires calendar startup Hypercal

[ad_1] Tiger Global and a16z-backed productivity company ClickUp has acquired the calendar app Hypercal to boost its platform offering, TechCrunch has learned. As part of the acquisition, the app’s founder Ricardo Clerigo is also joining ClickUp as Head of Calendar. UK-based Hypercal was founded in 2022 as an app for Mac and offered integration with … Read more

Dangerous Storms Target San Francisco, Los Angeles, Forecasters Saythedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Topline Forecasters at the National Weather Service warn an ongoing atmospheric river could bring destructive winds, rainfall and flooding across California from Wednesday morning through Friday. Effects from the weather could threaten the Golden State with landslides, mudslides and more … [+] dangerous waves. Associated Press Key Facts Northern California and western Oregon are … Read more

Truck Makers Team Up to Push for Electric Vehicle Chargers

[ad_1] There are more than four million electric vehicles on American roads, but fewer than 1,000 of them are heavy-duty trucks. On Tuesday, the three largest truck makers plan to announce a push to remedy that deficit by calling on governments and utilities to help them build many more places to charge big rigs. Daimler … Read more

Sky and Virgin customers to lose beloved station after 31 years of broadcasting as Channel 4 announces major cuts

[ad_1] CHANNEL 4 is set to pull the Box music channels from the airwaves, alongside other small linear channels. It forms part of the broadcaster’s five-year plan, in which it aims to become a “digital-first” public streaming service by 2030. 1 Channel 4 began shifting its focus from traditional broadcasting to digital in 2020Credit: PA … Read more

Florence Pugh Recalls Camera Mishap During Oppenheimer Sex Scenethedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Florence Pugh Recalls Camera Mishap During Oppenheimer Sex Scene In case you haven’t seen the film yet, Florence plays psychiatrist and physician Jean Tatlock, who has a sexual relationship and subsequent affair with J. Robert Oppenheimer, played by Cillian. Florence has a few nude scenes throughout the movie, but it was during one particularly … Read more

Microsoft, Alphabet, AMD and HSBC

[ad_1] Microsoft set for AI-powered revenue surge. (VIEW press via Getty Images) Microsoft (MSFT) Microsoft is expected to report a 15.8% jump in quarterly revenue, its best growth in nearly two years, after the closing bell on Tuesday. Microsoft has outperformed the broader market, with shares of the software giant surging over 50% growth in … Read more

Brixly Elevates Web Hosting Support with AI-Powered Assistance

[ad_1] Brixly, at the forefront of web hosting solutions, is excited to announce a significant upgrade to its customer support with the launch of an AI-Powered Assistance feature. This breakthrough is poised to transform traditional support channels, delivering instant, accurate, and individualised support to every client. Redefining the Support Experience in Hosting Web hosting support … Read more

Tech companies warn EU over encryption plans

[ad_1] Thank you for joining! Access your Pro+ Content below. 30 January 2024 Tech companies warn EU over encryption plans Share this item with your network: In this week’s Computer Weekly, tech companies are calling on the European Commission to rethink plans to weaken internet encryption – we explore the issues. We talk to credit … Read more

Which Chinese Stock Do Analysts Like Most?thedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Chinese stocks (and many of their investors) have been battered over the past few years, so much so that many investors have shunned them. Despite the seemingly never-ending pressure that most Chinese stocks have endured, more than a handful of Wall Street analysts continue to view a select few of them as intriguing investments. … Read more