March 10, 2024
Tech News
Women in AI: Claire Leibowicz, head of the AI and media integrity program at the Partnership on AI (PAI), shares her journey into the AI field, driven by an interest in human behavior. With a background in psychology and computer science, Leibowicz advises on AI governance, generative media, and digital information, emphasizing the importance of diverse perspectives in AI governance.
LinkedIn reveals that its premium subscription business generated US$1.7 billion in revenue in 2023, with a 25% increase in premium subscribers. The platform’s adoption of new artificial intelligence tools has been a key factor in this growth, with many users finding the AI features useful for job seeking and profile enhancement.
This week in tech, Apple terminated Epic Games’ App Store developer account, Meta platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Threads experienced a massive outage, and four former Twitter executives sued Elon Musk over severance payments. Additionally, Roku updated its dispute resolution terms, and a database leak exposed two-factor authentication codes for major tech companies.
A review of “Mario vs. Donkey Kong” on the Nintendo Switch highlights the remake’s focus on puzzle-oriented platforming gameplay, featuring over 130 levels, co-op play, and a simple move set for Mario. Despite its simplicity, the game offers complex levels and challenges, providing a fresh take on the iconic characters’ conflict.
Denise Dresser, the new CEO of Slack, aims to bring stability to the company after multiple CEO changes in a short period. With a background in accounting and a tenure at Salesforce, Dresser focuses on leveraging AI to enhance Slack’s capabilities and faces challenges such as competition with Microsoft Teams and integrating Slack more closely with Salesforce.
Tech Explained
AI – AI, or artificial intelligence, refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, particularly computer systems. AI encompasses tasks such as learning, reasoning, and problem-solving, and is increasingly used in various industries to improve efficiency and decision-making.
Premium Subscriptions – Premium subscriptions refer to paid services or features offered by companies to enhance user experience or provide additional benefits. In the case of LinkedIn, premium subscriptions offer users access to advanced tools and features, such as AI-driven job seeking and profile enhancement.
Database Leak – A database leak occurs when sensitive or confidential information stored in a database is exposed to unauthorized parties. This can lead to security breaches, privacy violations, and potential harm to individuals or organizations. Measures such as encryption and access controls are used to prevent database leaks.
