Technology

Meta’s Layoff Strategy Using AI Tools Sparks Legal and Economic Concerns

A group of Meta employees has initiated legal action against the company, alleging that it employed artificial intelligence tools to determine which workers would be laid off. The employees claim this method disproportionately impacted those on maternity leave, medical leave, or with disabilities. The lawsuit, which was submitted to a federal court in California, accuses Meta of using AI-powered performance evaluations and employee activity data...

OpenAI Closes Atlas Browser to Concentrate on ChatGPT and AI Tools.

OpenAI has announced the upcoming discontinuation of its AI-powered web browser, Atlas, which is scheduled to shut down on August 9. The company has stated that it will redirect its efforts towards incorporating the key browsing and automation functionalities of Atlas into ChatGPT and various other AI productivity tools. The insights garnered from Atlas have significantly influenced OpenAI's vision for AI-assisted browsing, and many of...

WhatsApp Introduces Usernames, Aiming to Enhance Privacy and Boost User Engagement

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that allows users to engage in conversations without having to reveal their phone numbers. This privacy-oriented update is...

Justice Department Backs xAI in Datacenter Pollution Case Influencing Business Operations

The ongoing legal dispute involving Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, and its datacenter operations in Mississippi has seen the intervention of the US Justice...