OpenAI Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Unauthorized Data Collection
OpenAI Inc., the creator of ChatGPT and a renowned AI research organization, is facing a lawsuit. It is claimed that OpenAI collected “vast amounts” of personal information without proper consent to train AI models for profit-driven purposes. Violation of Privacy Laws and Exploitation of Personal Data The plaintiff argues that
Read moreTwitter silently removes login requirement for viewing tweets
Days after requiring users to log in to view tweets, Twitter has silently removed these restrictions. This means you can open Twitter links in a browser without an account. We at TechCrunch noticed that tweet previews are unfurling in Slack and WhatsApp. Folks at Engadget noted that Twitter previews were
Read moreThe Allure of Launching an Ed-Tech Startup
Launching an ed-tech startup in a sector criticized for lagging in technology adoption is tempting. However, the window of opportunity can be lost without fast execution, quick testing, and direct marketing. Challenges Faced by South African Founders During the Covid pandemic lockdown, four South African founders faced challenges while conceptualizing
Read moreSteering through venture’s global correction with the GPCA’s CEO
Hello and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This is our Wednesday show where we niche down to a single topic and dig deep. All the cool kids are filling out the Equity listener survey. We
Read moreYes, investors will sign an NDA, but only in this specific circumstance
If you’ve tried to get an investor to sign a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) before you pitch them, you’ll often be waved off with something like, “We don’t do that.” That is somewhat sensible: Investors talk to a lot of startups, so signing an NDA could open them up to liabilities
Read moreStreamlining Form Validation in Your JavaScript Stack
How a great schema makes you write less codeImage by authorModern web applications often intensively deal with accepting and storing user-generated data. The interaction can happen by submitting forms, uploading files, or any other form of interactivity. Data validation is crucial to ensuring that the application functions correctly and securely. However, having
Read moreService Container: A Portable Way of Testing Your Application in the Pipeline
A guide on how to use service container in GitHub Actions workflowsContinue reading on Better Programming »
Read moreNYC’s anti-bias law for hiring algorithms goes into effect
After months of delays, New York City today began enforcing a law that requires employers using algorithms to recruit, hire or promote employees to submit those algorithms for an independent audit — and make the results public. The first of its kind in the country, the legislation — New York
Read moreCyber Security Today, July 5, 2023 – Advice to firms on the right way to collect personal data
Advice to firms on the right way to collect personal data. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Wednesday, July 5th, 2023. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. I’m away for a few days so this podcast isn’t news oriented. It’s about lessons
Read more“New” AI-Powered Trading Platform Scam Confirmed
News about an AI – Powered trading platform, launched by Elon Musk has been making rounds on the internet, claiming to guarantee high returns for South African investors. Third – Party Fact Checking Programme Confirms Scam Several of the posts circulating on social media platforms lead to suspicious websites, that
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