openai OpenAI Unveils Codex, a Massive AI Model for Generating Software Code OpenAI introduces Codex, a 12 billion parameter AI system that translates natural language into functional program code. The model solves over 70% of programming challenges in a new benchmark test, significantly outperforming its predecessor.
china China Enacts Strict Personal Information Protection Law With Global Reach China officially passes the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), introducing strict data minimization rules and extra-territorial effects for foreign companies. The law takes effect November 1, 2021, requiring immediate compliance from businesses handling Chinese residents' data.
apple Apple's Client-Side Photo Scanning Algorithm Reverse-Engineered Security researchers successfully reverse-engineer Apple's NeuralHash algorithm, discovering it already exists in iOS 14.3 and exposing critical vulnerabilities that allow for hash collisions.
deepmind DeepMind Releases Perceiver IO, a General-Purpose Deep Learning Model DeepMind open-sources Perceiver IO, a versatile architecture that processes multiple data types without quadratic computational costs. The model matches or exceeds specialized baselines across various AI benchmarks.
waymo Waymo Invites San Francisco Residents to Test Autonomous Rides Waymo launches its Trusted Tester program in San Francisco, allowing locals to ride in fully autonomous Jaguar I-PACE vehicles. The program aims to gather valuable rider feedback to refine the company's self-driving technology.
waymo Waymo Invites San Francisco Residents to Test Autonomous Rides Waymo launches its Trusted Tester program in San Francisco, allowing locals to ride in fully autonomous Jaguar I-PACE vehicles. The program aims to gather valuable rider feedback to refine the company's ride-hailing service.
openai OpenAI Unveils Codex, a 12-Billion Parameter AI for Writing Software Code OpenAI introduces Codex, a specialized GPT-3 model fine-tuned on public Python code that successfully solves over 70% of programming challenges in a new benchmark test.
waymo Waymo Invites San Francisco Residents to Test Autonomous Rides Waymo launches its Trusted Tester program in San Francisco, allowing locals to ride in its fully autonomous Jaguar I-PACE vehicles. The program aims to gather valuable rider feedback to refine the company's ride-hailing service.
taliban Taliban Demands Unbanning From Facebook in Bizarre Free Speech Plea The Taliban expresses outrage over Facebook's continued ban on their group, arguing that the social media platform violates their right to free speech as they take control of Afghanistan.
apple Apple Faces Backlash Over New Child Safety Scanning Features Apple announces three new child safety initiatives, but features scanning iCloud Photos and Messages draw intense scrutiny from privacy advocates. Critics argue the technology creates a dangerous slippery slope for user privacy.
openai OpenAI Unveils Codex, a 12 Billion Parameter AI for Generating Code OpenAI introduces Codex, a specialized version of GPT-3 trained on public Python code to write software from plain English. The new model successfully solves the vast majority of problems on a novel benchmark test.
aurora Aurora Unveils Next-Gen Hardware for 2023 Commercial Launch Aurora reveals a feature-complete, modular hardware system combining cameras, lidar, and radar to power its upcoming trucking and ride-hailing services. The new setup detects objects over 300 meters away and handles challenging lighting conditions.
openai OpenAI Unveils Codex, a 12 Billion Parameter AI for Generating Code OpenAI introduces Codex, a fine-tuned GPT-3 model that reliably writes Python code from plain English descriptions. The system solves a vast majority of programming problems in a new benchmark test designed to measure actual code execution rather than text similarity.
apple Over 90 Organizations Demand Apple Abandon iPhone Surveillance Plans A global coalition of more than 90 organizations publishes an open letter urging Apple to cancel proposed on-device scanning features. The group warns that these capabilities ultimately endanger children and compromise global digital privacy.
apple Apple's New Child Safety Features Create Encryption Backdoor Apple introduces new iCloud and iMessage features to scan for child exploitation material, effectively building a backdoor into its encrypted systems. The move marks a shocking reversal for the company's longstanding privacy leadership.