This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Google's original principles when it came to developing artificial intelligence were not to use it for weapons or surveillance that could infringe on people's rights. Google on Tuesday updated its principles when it comes to artificial intelligence, removing vows not to use the technology for weapons or surveillance. Revised A ...

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Google logos are shown when searched on Google in New York, Sept. 11, 2023. Credit: AP Photo/Richard Drew, File China on Tuesday announced a flurry of retaliatory measures against the U.S., including tariffs on imports of products such as coal, liquefied natural gas products and crude oil, as well as an antitrust probe into Goog ...

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Apple long fought allowing 'side loading' of iPhone apps from online shops others than the App Store, but made a concession in Europe due to landmark digital law there. Apple on Monday called a pornography app available for iPhones in the European Union a danger to children, saying landmark digital rules there allowed it to get ...

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Beijing's State Administration for Market Regulation said the US tech giant was 'suspected of violating the Anti-Monopoly Law of the People's Republic of China' China on Tuesday said it would probe US tech giant Google over violations of anti-monopoly laws after Washington slapped 10 percent levies on Chinese goods. Beijing's ...

Core Insights - Bill Gates' new memoir, "Source Code: My Beginnings," reflects on his journey from a misunderstood child to a technology leader and philanthropist, exploring his unique cognitive traits and formative experiences [2][5][17] Company Development - Gates co-founded Traf-O-Data, which later evolved into Microsoft in 1975, generating $16,005 in revenue during its first year while Gates and co-founder Paul Allen earned $9 per hour [3] - By 1977, Microsoft had gained enough success for Gates to leave Harvard University, and by 2023, the company reported annual revenues of $212 billion and a market value of $3.1 trillion [4] Personal Background - Gates describes his childhood as marked by social challenges and emotional trauma, particularly the death of his best friend, which significantly influenced his life and career trajectory [10][12] - The memoir highlights Gates' neurodivergent traits, which he believes contributed to his programming skills and success in the tech industry [8][9] Reflections on Technology - Gates expresses amazement at recent advancements in artificial intelligence, particularly in relation to Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI, viewing AI as both an incredible opportunity and a potential risk [16][17] - He emphasizes the need for careful monitoring of AI development, advocating for collaboration between politicians and technologists to manage its impact [17]

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg attended the inauguration of US President Donald Trump, who has been a critic of the Silicon Valley company. Meta is considering whether to move its incorporation to Texas, a US state seen as amenable to companies run by big shareholders like Mark Zuckerberg, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday. Th ...

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Credit: CC0 Public Domain Intel reported a fourth-quarter loss on Tuesday, but better than expected revenue as the US chip giant continues to struggle to stake its place in the artificial intelligence revolution. The company posted a net loss of $126 million for the quarter ending December 28, compared to a profit of $2.67 bil ...

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: This is a display of iPhone 16s in an Apple Store in Pittsburgh on Jan. 12, 2025. Credit: AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File Apple on Thursday disclosed its iPhone sales dipped slightly during the holiday-season quarter, signaling a sluggish start to the trendsetting company's effort to catch up to the rest of Big Tech in the race to ...

Core Points - Amazon has initiated a series of layoffs across various departments as part of its strategy to streamline operations and reduce workforce [1][2] - The latest cuts include dozens of employees from the communications and corporate responsibility department, following a previous layoff of 200 employees from the stores division and the closure of seven warehouses in Quebec, affecting 1,700 employees [2][4] - CEO Andy Jassy has emphasized the need to reduce bureaucracy and unnecessary management layers to enhance innovation and efficiency within the company [5][7] Layoff Details - The recent layoffs are part of a broader effort by Amazon to optimize its organizational structure, with no specific numbers disclosed regarding the total layoffs in the communications and corporate responsibility teams [3][9] - Employees affected by the layoffs will receive 60 days of pay and benefits, along with severance packages [9] Management Strategy - Jassy's management approach includes a directive for teams to minimize the number of managers relative to individual contributors, aiming to eliminate layers that hinder productivity [5][7] - The company has also mandated a return to the office five days a week, which some employees speculate may lead to further voluntary departures [8]

Core Points - Major League Soccer (MLS) and Apple have expanded the availability of the MLS Season Pass to traditional cable and satellite TV subscribers, including Comcast Xfinity and DirecTV, allowing for easier access to games [2][6] - The pricing for the MLS Season Pass remains unchanged from the previous year, with options of $99 annually or $14.99 monthly, and discounted rates for existing Apple TV+ subscribers [8] - T-Mobile customers can access the MLS Season Pass for free for the entire year starting February 18, 2025, through a coupon in the T-Life app [9] Distribution and Access - Comcast subscribers can sign up for the MLS package directly through X1 boxes, integrating games into their existing sports schedules and channel guides [3][4] - DirecTV subscribers will see MLS games on specific TV channels (480-495) and can also connect to the Apple TV app for additional viewing options [6] - A free trial of the MLS Season Pass will be available for Comcast and DirecTV subscribers from February 22 to March 1, covering the first two weekends of the season [4][6] Production Changes - Some games will be called remotely from studios rather than on-site, although the majority will still be produced on-site [13][15] - The production facilities have moved to Stamford, Connecticut, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with remote broadcasting capabilities [14] - Executives from MLS and Apple expressed optimism about audience growth and the effectiveness of new distribution partnerships, despite not providing specific audience numbers [11][12] Game Scheduling - MLS has expanded its scheduling of Sunday games in exclusive windows to enhance promotion, with these games available on Apple TV+ as well [10]