TechPoint Mira Award nominees for 2024 unveiled
The annual Mira Awards honor the best in tech in Indiana. Indianapolis-based TechPoint said the record number of entries for two of the key awards underscores the “vibrancy of Indiana’s tech sector.”
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Google rolls out updated AI model capable of handling longer text, video
Google and its rivals have spent billions to ramp up their capabilities in generative AI and are keen to attract corporate clients to show their investments are paying off.
Cisco Systems to lay off more than 4,000 workers in latest sign of tighter times in tech
Cisco foresees sluggish demand for its products and software services during the next three to six months while its customers exercise “a greater degree of caution” amid an uncertain economic outlook, CEO Chuck Robbins said.
Amid artificial intelligence boom, AI girlfriends and boyfriends make their mark
An analysis of 11 romantic chatbot apps released Wednesday by the not-for-profit Mozilla Foundation said almost every app sells user data, shares it for things like targeted advertising or doesn’t provide adequate information about it in their privacy policy.
Loyalty points are crypto’s new bait
The fledgling points programs already have their detractors, with many users bemoaning a lack of transparency—most haven’t explained how their points can be used—while experts warn they may pose regulatory risks of their own.
U.S. announces $5B commitment for research, development of computer chips
The Biden administration on Friday announced the investment of $5 billion in a newly established public-private consortium aimed at supporting research and development in advanced computer chips.
Local businesses hoping All-Star Rewards program will boost their profiles
The program, which runs through Feb. 18, allows consumers to visit participating businesses and other locations around the state, accumulating points that they can then redeem for NBA-related prizes.
Meta says it will label AI-generated images on Facebook, Instagram
Facebook and Instagram users will start seeing made-by-AI labels on deepfake images that appear on their social media feeds, part of a broader tech industry initiative to sort between what’s real and not.
Andretti SPAC’s shareholders to vote on proposed merger with AI firm
If Andretti Acquisition Corp.’s shareholders approve the merger, the deal is expected to close shortly after the vote, and shares of the combined company will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
South Korean chipmaker chooses Indiana for cutting-edge plant, report says
SK Hynix, one of the world’s largest semiconductor chip makers, plans to build a high-tech packaging plant in Indiana, according to a report Thursday in the Financial Times.
Meta, TikTok and other social media CEOs testify in heated Senate hearing on child exploitation
On Wednesday, the CEOs went before the Senate Judiciary Committee to testify as lawmakers and parents grow increasingly concerned about the effects of social media on young people’s lives.
X pauses some Taylor Swift searches as deepfake explicit images spread
Sexually explicit and abusive fake images of Swift began circulating widely last week on X. It’s made her the most famous victim of a scourge that tech platforms and anti-abuse groups have struggled to fix.
Microsoft Teams outage blocks access, limits features for thousands of users
Users have complained of an inability to access the service, delays in sending and receiving messages, and issues displaying graphics.
At Black Future Haus, the star will be innovation
Be Nimble Foundation will take over a downtown event space during NBA All-Star Weekend to create a tech and entertainment hub known as Black Future Haus.
Salesforce to cut about 700 workers, adding to tech layoff flood
Other tech companies, such as Microsoft Corp., Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Amazon.com Inc., also signaled layoffs this month.
FTC opens inquiry into Big Tech’s partnerships with leading AI startups
The action targets Amazon, Google and Microsoft and their sway over the generative AI boom that’s fueled demand for chatbots such as ChatGPT.
Meta to build $800M data center, add 100 jobs in Indiana
The 700,000-square-foot facility will be the company’s 22nd data center in the world and 18th in the United States.
Company behind $845M data center in Indiana identified as Google
Google on Friday announced it has purchased the nearly 900 acres of land being used for the development, which until now has been known as “Project Zodiac.”
Local tech firm ShipSigma combining business, basketball in event next month
Carmel-based ShipSigma is hosting what it calls its ShipSigma Summit on Feb. 16-17, specifically timing the event to capitalize on the All-Star Weekend activities in Indianapolis.
Supreme Court rebuffs Apple’s appeal on app payments, threatening billions in revenue
The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed a court order to take effect that could loosen Apple’s grip on its lucrative iPhone app store.