Google is developing a new AI-powered search engine called Project Magi to compete with Microsoft's Bing, which is powered by generative AI technology. Google is also making changes to its existing search engine to make it more AI-friendly, introducing features such as natural language processing. Industry analysts are closely watching Google's efforts to stay ahead of the competition and ensure its search engine remains the go-to choice for users.
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The FBI has successfully disrupted a 20-year-old malicious software network used by the Russian government to spy on hundreds of computers across 50 countries. The agency used a digital tool called "Perseus" to turn the malware's functionality against itself and force the program to self-destruct on infected computers. Senior law enforcement officials said the FBI's court-authorized neutralization of the Kremlin-backed hackers in the U.S. succeeded, disabling the malware on an undisclosed number of American computers.
Jack Dorsey, co-founder and former CEO of Twitter, has expressed his disapproval of Elon Musk's handling of the $44 billion acquisition of the social media platform. Dorsey took to his new social media platform, Bluesky Social, to criticize Musk's actions, suggesting that he should have walked away and paid the $1 billion termination fee. This comes as a surprise, as Dorsey was once a strong supporter of Musk's proposed takeover. It remains to be seen how Musk will respond to the criticism.
Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced former CEO of Theranos, has avoided her 11-year prison sentence after her lawyers successfully appealed the decision to reject her release. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a stay of her prison term, allowing her to remain free on bail while her appeal is pending. The public continues to be captivated by the ongoing case of Holmes as her legal team seeks to overturn the lower court's decision.
Elon Musk has come under fire for paying for three celebrities to keep their blue check marks on Twitter without subscribing to the new Twitter Blue service, which costs $8 a month. This has caused controversy, as it appears to be preferential treatment and circumvents the system. Twitter has yet to comment on the situation, and the three celebrities will be able to keep their check marks without paying.
Twitter has recently removed labels describing global media organizations as government-funded or state-affiliated, which has been met with criticism from some. This has affected organizations such as National Public Radio (NPR) in the United States, who argued that the label of "government-funded media" was still misleading as they receive only a tiny fraction of their funding from the government. Twitter has yet to comment on the removal of the labels, and it remains to be seen how the platform will address the issue going forward.
Twitter is making changes to its verification system, which will involve removing the blue check marks from accounts that do not pay a monthly fee. The cost of keeping the marks varies depending on the type of user, and the changes are part of Twitter's efforts to ensure the accuracy and authenticity of its content. It is hoped that the new system will help to reduce the number of impostors on the platform.
On April 20th, 2023, SpaceX conducted a test flight of its next-generation rocket, the Starship, in Boca Chica, Texas. The rocket lifted off and flew for four minutes, but the separation of the booster from the spacecraft failed, causing the rocket to tumble and explode. Despite the explosion, SpaceX considered the test flight a success and is now looking ahead to the next test flight, confident that the Starship will eventually reach its intended destinations.