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Stability AI CEO resigns because you’re ‘not going to beat centralized AI with more centralized AI’

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Stability AI founder and chief executive Emad Mostaque has stepped down from the top role and the unicorn startup‘s board, the buzzy firm said Friday night, making it the second hot AI startup to go through major changes this week. Stability AI, which has been backed by investors including Lightspeed Venture Partners and Coatue Management, … Read more

UN warns e-waste is being created far faster than we can recycle it

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The UN’s International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) have issued a stark warning about the rapid growth in e-waste, which has outpaced how quickly we can recycle and safely dispose of unwanted products. According to the 2024 Global E-waste Monitor (GEM) report, the world generates around 2.6 million … Read more

DOJ lawsuit against Apple is headline grabber with limited near-term impact

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The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Apple Thursday, accusing the company led by CEO Tim Cook of engaging in anti-competitive business practices. The allegations include claims that Apple prevents competitors from accessing certain iPhone features and that the company’s actions impact the “flow of speech” through its streaming service, Apple TV+. However, … Read more