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How AI-based search assistant Glean Chat is built to boost productivity
Glean Chat, a generative AI application that builds on the Palo Alto-based startup’s knowledge graph and enterprise search, can connect to enterprise applications to provide conversational search experience, along with notes about...
Users unable to access Outlook, Teams in another M365 outage
Microsoft’s Office software suite saw users unable to access Outlook on the web, Teams, OneDrive for Business, and SharePoint for over eight hours in Microsoft 365's seventh outage this year.
Tech layoffs in 2023: A timeline
Technology companies have picked up the pace of layoffs in 2023 as they face an uncertain global economy and slowing revenue growth. Here's an updated timeline of the more notable layoffs, and the reasons why Big Tech in turmoil.
EU countries reject plan for big tech companies to fund 5G rollout
A proposal to have big tech companies that account for heavy internet traffic finance 5G and broadband expansion in Europe is facing criticism from ministers.
Governments worldwide grapple with regulation to rein in AI dangers
As generative AI revolutionizes tech, governments around the world are trying to come up with regulations that encourage its benefits while minimizing risks such as bias and disinformation.
How many jobs are available in technology in the US?
There are still far more tech job openings than people to fill them.
WWDC: Morgan Stanley says December launch for Apple Reality
Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring’s sources within the Apple supply chain say the $3,000 devices won’t ship in quantity until fall.
EU, US lawmakers propose AI code of conduct in absence of regulation
While governments across the globe continue to push forward with legislative frameworks to regulate AI, EU and US lawmakers aim to introduce an interim code of conduct within weeks to bridge the policy gap.
Asana adds news AI capabilities, outlines company’s product principles
Despite deploying large language models to underpin its latest AI-powered features, Asana remains skeptical about generative AI and whether it can provide the value other companies have promised.
Microsoft launches Apple community for IT admins
Microsoft says it is seeing "phenomenal growth and customer interest in macOS management," so it has created an online community for Mac admins using Microsoft 365.
US working on new laws to ban investments in Chinese tech firms
The new regulations will stop the flow of US investments into Chinese firms working on advanced semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing.
Amazon workers walk out to protest return-to-work policy, climate change
Return-to-work policies and a frustration with the company’s climate change commitments prompted some Amazon employees to walk off the job Wednesday.
EU officials to meet OpenAI CEO again in June over AI laws
The meeting, which is most likely to take place in San Francisco, will see the two parties discuss how OpenAI will implement the EU’s AI regulations that will come into effect in 2026.
ChatGPT creators and others plead to reduce risk of global extinction from their tech
A second open letter warning of the threats posed by artificial intelligence was signed by many of its most prominent creators, who called controlling it ‘a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and...
China appeals to Japan to halt export restrictions as chip war escalates
Japan’s decision to ban the export of chip-making technology to China comes days after the latter banned the use of semiconductors manufactured by US-based chipmaker Micron.
OpenAI has 'no plans to leave' Europe due to regulations, CEO says
Days after he said the EU’s over-regulation of AI could force the ChatGPT developer to cease operations on the continent, CEO Sam Altman has seemingly rolled back on his comments.
Microsoft seeks US agency for AI governance, lays out strategy
In a blog post, Microsoft laid out a five-step blueprint for public governance of AI that includes implementing government-led AI safety frameworks at the inception level and identifying content generated by AI.
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