Apple has announced an update to the iOS17 system to address complaints of its recently released iPhone 15 lineup becoming uncomfortably hot. The company is blaming a software bug and other issues tied to popular apps such as Instagram and Uber for the issue, and is working with app developers to make changes to prevent the phones from overheating. An update to the operating system is expected to be released soon to fix the glitch.
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Tom Hanks has warned his fans about a video circulating online that uses artificial intelligence to falsely give the impression he is involved with a dental plan. AI and deepfake technology have the potential to revolutionize the creative industries, but Hanks is reminding his fans to be aware of the potential for misuse. He is set to be "de-aged" by an AI-fueled tool in the upcoming film "Here," which is becoming increasingly popular in the entertainment industry.
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X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has made significant changes to its disinformation and election integrity team, including the head of the team, Aaron Rodericks. At least four people have been let go, and the move has been met with criticism from those who argue that the platform should be doing more to protect against foreign interference and misinformation. It remains to be seen how the changes will affect X’s ability to combat disinformation and protect election integrity.
Baltimore police have arrested 32-year-old Jason Billingsley, wanted on a first-degree murder warrant for the death of tech entrepreneur Pava LaPere. Police plan to reveal details of the capture in a news conference Thursday morning, and no further details were released. LaPere was found dead in her home in Mount Vernon on April 28, and the arrest of Billingsley brings closure to the case.
The Writers Guild of America, East and West, have reached a tentative agreement with the film and television industry, ending a five-month strike. The agreement includes pay increases, strict regulations for the use of artificial intelligence, and increases in employer contributions to health plans, pension plans, and other benefits. The agreement must still be ratified by the 11,500 film and TV members of the union before it can go into effect.
Police in Baltimore are investigating the homicide of 26-year-old tech CEO Pava LaPere, who was recently featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. An arrest warrant has been issued for 32-year-old Jason Billingsley on first-degree murder and additional charges. EcoMap Technologies, the company LaPere founded, released a statement expressing their shock and sadness. The community has been shaken by the news and is asking anyone with information to contact the police.
The FTC and 17 state attorneys general have filed an antitrust case against Amazon, alleging the company has used its market power to maintain higher prices and harm customers and rivals. FTC Chair Lina Khan noted the immediate harm of Amazon's alleged anti-competitive practices, and the lawsuit seeks to hold the company accountable and restore the competitive conditions that existed before its conduct. This case is the latest in a series of antitrust actions taken against tech giants and could have far-reaching implications for the industry.