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Microsoft and OpenAI are offering up to $10 million ($2.5 million in cash and $2.5 million worth of “software and enterprise credits” from each) to a select group of news organizations to trial AI tools in their newsrooms. announced that it would provide. Initial funding will go to Newsday, the Minnesota Star Tribune, the Philadelphia Inquirer, Chicago Public Media and the Seattle Times.These resellers will receive a grant to hire a two-year fellow who will work on developing and implementing AI tools using Microsoft Azure and OpenAI credits. The program is part of a collaboration between Microsoft, OpenAI, and the…
Democratic candidate for the 1st Congressional District, Christina Bohannan (left), speaks with Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks during Monday’s debate. The televised debate was hosted by Johnston’s Iowa PBS. (Lily Smith/Des Moines Register, Pool) The Gazette uses Instaread to provide audio versions of our articles. Some words may be mispronounced. JOHNSTON — Christina Bohannan and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, major party congressional candidates for Southeast Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, weighed in on each other’s positions and voting records on abortion and immigration in a televised debate this week. I objected. Republican incumbent Miller-Meeks is running for his third two-year term in…
U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday as investors digested the recent bond market selloff and braced for the next wave of earnings reports.The S&P 500 (^GSPC) fell about 0.2%. On the other hand, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (^IXIC) both fell by about 0.1%.Stocks have been under pressure amid growing doubts that the Federal Reserve will continue to cut interest rates aggressively or even leave them unchanged in November. Factors include a strong economy, cautious Fedspeak, and concerns about the fiscal impact of Republican candidate Donald Trump’s election victory.Read more: How Fed Rate Cuts…
Connected TV (CTV) advertising revenue is expected to exceed $40 billion by 2027, according to eMarketer. But for that promise to become a reality, standardization of the myriad CTV ad formats will need to be sorted out, says the IAB Tech Lab, an industry group responsible for establishing technical standards for the global digital advertising industry. “CTV is experiencing explosive growth, but we’re still in the early stages of figuring out how to make it work at scale,” said IAB Tech Lab CEO, a nonprofit separate from the Interactive Advertising Bureau. Anthony Catur said. “The industry is full of promising…
Abba’s Bjorn Ulvaeus, actor Julianne Moore, Radiohead singer Thom Yorke and others warn artificial intelligence companies that unauthorized use of their work poses a “serious and unwarranted threat” to artists’ livelihoods He is among 10,500 people who signed the creative industry statement.The statement comes amid a legal battle between creative professionals and technology companies over the use of copyrighted works to train AI models such as ChatGPT, and those using their intellectual property without permission. It alleges that this is copyright infringement.“Unauthorized use of creative works to train generative AI is a serious and unwarranted threat to the livelihoods of…
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 18:10 comment You must register to access this feature. Sign in copy link whatsapp facebook X (old Twitter) linkedin telegram thread GANVAM, the national association of employers in the mobility sector, called on the Ministry of Economy to establish a strong and stable commercial framework to secure investment by car dealers. Executives from the association, which represents the interests of the entire Spanish motor vehicle trade and repair sector, met on Tuesday with the team of the Secretary of State for Trade and conveyed their main concerns regarding the future of the motor vehicle industry. At…
Investors are experiencing increased volatility in the bond market as the US presidential election approaches on November 5th, while gold prices have reached record highs. This market trend reflects a combination of strong U.S. economic data, political and trade expectations, and focus on the fiscal outlook, which has driven the 10-year Treasury yield to a three-month high. US yields outperformed global yields despite broad declines in European government and sovereign bonds on Monday, especially after strong US jobs data dampened traders’ confidence in potential asset discounts. . Selling pressure has eased relative to Treasuries and German Bunds since the surprising…
NEW YORK (AP) – Hurricanes Milton and Helen have opened the floodgates for people seeking disaster relief. With that comes the risk of fraud.The Federal Trade Commission, Department of Justice, and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau all warn consumers to be wary of identity theft, price gouging, and other scams.Small business owners also need to remain vigilant and be aware that scammers can attack both online and in person.”We’re seeing an increase in cyberattacks during disasters,” said Jennifer Butler, disaster recovery partner at global advisory firm EisnerAmper. “Small businesses need to really pay attention to that and be aware of scams,…
South Korea’s economy is likely to recover in the third quarter after contracting slightly in the second quarter, with increased exports offsetting the impact of high borrowing costs on domestic demand. The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by a seasonally adjusted 0.5% in the July-September period, according to a survey by economists. The expansion marks a recovery from the unexpected 0.2% contraction recorded in the April-June quarter. On a year-on-year basis, the country’s GDP is estimated to have grown 2.0% in the third quarter, slowing from 2.3% in the previous quarter, according to the median forecast of 26 economists…
China’s economic growth slowed to 4.6% in the third quarter of 2024, the weakest growth since early 2023 and slightly down from the 4.7% growth in the second quarter. This slowdown is primarily due to persistent difficulties in the real estate sector, which continues to be a significant obstacle to the country’s economic stability. In response to this slump, Chinese authorities significantly strengthened economic stimulus measures starting in late September. The goal is to boost the economy and achieve the government’s growth target for this year (about 5%). Following the release of third-quarter GDP data, multiple brokerage firms have revised…