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Post #3319 6.41K
📚 ChatGPT’s Reading Problem

A study by Columbia Journalism School reveals ChatGPT → often references non-existent or low-quality sources, raising questions about its reliability. Despite its AI brilliance, it seems ChatGPT still needs to hit the books.

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Durov˙s Code ChatGPT’s Citation Black Hole: Publishers Left Out ChatGPT's lack of proper citations is depriving publishers of credit, traffic, and revenue, threatening the content ecosystem.
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Post #3316 5.61K
⛔️ Drama in AI: Musk vs. OpenAI

Elon Musk is taking OpenAI → to court, demanding a halt to its transformation into a for-profit entity.

The lawsuit accuses OpenAI and its partner Microsoft of anti-competitive behavior, misuse of sensitive data, and undermining competitors like Musk’s xAI. He calls for preserving OpenAI’s original non-profit vision.

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Durov˙s Code Musk Moves to Block OpenAI’s Shift to a For-Profit Entity Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit seeking to block OpenAI's shift to a for-profit entity, alleging anti-competitive practices and mission drift.
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Post #3315 5.71K
🌊 Meta Goes Underwater

Meta plans a $10B subsea cable → stretching over 100,000 km.

Designed to boost global internet speeds, it could carry up to 500 terabits of data per second, connecting continents and reinforcing Meta's infrastructure dominance.

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Durov˙s Code Meta Plans $10 Billion Subsea Cable to Expand Global Internet Connectivity Meta is investing $10 billion in a global subsea cable project to enhance high-speed internet connectivity across continents
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Post #3314 6.27K
🤐 No Likes Before 16

Australia → has approved the world’s strictest social media law, banning anyone under 16 from using platforms. Social media companies now face fines of up to AU$50M for non-compliance.

Enforcement begins after a test period in mid-2025, with full rollout by the end of the year.

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Durov˙s Code Australia Passes Law Banning Social Media for Under-16s Australia has passed a landmark law banning social media use for children under 16, with fines of up to $32 million for non-compliance.
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Post #3311 5.68K
🚁 Flying Taxi Fares Announced

After Dubai’s flying taxis made headlines, Abu Dhabi is now unveiling its own air taxi plans → complete with announced prices and routes.

Here’s what you’ll pay to skip the traffic:
• Inner-city trips: AED 300–350.
• Abu Dhabi to Dubai: AED 800–1,500.

At speeds of up to 241 km/h, these fully electric taxis will get you from Abu Dhabi Airport to Emirates Palace in just 5–8 minutes.

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Post #3308 6.33K
💸 Revenue Over Arrests

Telegram's revenue → for the first half of 2024 reached $525 million—nearly a 200% increase compared to the same period last year.

The growth was driven by Toncoin sales, advertising, and Premium subscriptions. As for Pavel Durov’s detainment in Paris? It didn’t affect the numbers at all.

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Durov˙s Code Telegram Revenue Surges by 200% Telegram’s revenue hit $525 million in H1 2024, marking a 200% year-on-year increase.
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Post #3307 5.56K
🧠 Mind Over Metal

Neuralink → is developing a robotic arm controlled by brain implants, giving paralyzed individuals the power to move it with their thoughts.

Known as "Project Convoy," the initiative builds on Neuralink's tech, aiming to deliver physical independence. Human trials are planned within a few years.

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Durov˙s Code Neuralink Begins Development of Thought-Controlled Robotic Arm Neuralink is developing a robotic arm controlled by brain implants.
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Post #3306 6.3K
🛁 Princess Treatment

Imagine skipping your shower and stepping into a pod that washes, dries, and entertains you—hands-free. That’s the promise of "Mirai Ningen Sentakuki," Japan’s human washing machine →, debuting at Osaka’s 2025 Expo.

Shaped like a cockpit, it fills with water as you relax, with sensors adjusting temperature and tracking your vitals.

Though inspired by a similar concept from 50 years ago that never caught on, this version is more high-tech. For now, it’s limited to expo demonstrations, but there are rumors of a home version in development.

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Post #3305 9.89K
🤗 TikTok, Trump, and Musk: A Power Trio?

TikTok’s CEO looks to Elon Musk → for help as the app faces a US ban. Since the election, Musk has been staying at Trump’s residence, engaging in talks about the upcoming administration’s tech policies.

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Durov˙s Code TikTok’s Fate in the US May Hinge on Elon Musk’s Mediation TikTok’s future in the US may depend on Elon Musk’s mediation amid looming threats of a nationwide ban.
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Post #3304 16.9K
💸 Throwing Billions at Claude

Amazon → doubles down on Anthropic with a $4 billion investment, pushing the AI startup’s total funding to $9.7 billion.

As part of the deal, Anthropic will rely on Amazon’s Trainium and Inferentia chips for training Claude, their ChatGPT rival.

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Durov˙s Code Amazon Invests an Additional $4 Billion in Anthropic, Maker of Claude Chatbot Amazon has invested an additional $4 billion in Anthropic, solidifying AWS as the startup’s primary cloud provider.
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Post #3303 19.5K
👗 Clothes That Move Themselves

Designer Ying Gao has unveiled robotic clothes → that incorporate fragments of kaleidoscopic mirrors, programmed to flutter autonomously.

Crafted with medical cotton gauze enhanced with 18-carat gold, the garments feature embedded electronic components that power the movement of the reflective pieces.

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Post #3302 17.4K
🎙️ When Listening is Too Much Work

WhatsApp → now offers free voice message transcription. Supported in multiple languages, the feature converts audio to text, making it easier to catch up on messages in noisy or quiet situations.

Available globally for both Android and iOS users.

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Durov˙s Code WhatsApp Introduces Free Voice Message Transcription WhatsApp now offers free voice message transcription, converting audio into text for easier communication.
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Post #3301 17K
🤖 Memory Unlocked: Gemini Learns About You

Google’s Gemini → chatbot now saves user details, like job roles and preferences, for more personalized interactions. Users can manage or delete stored data via the "Saved Information" page.

The feature is available in English for Google One AI Premium subscribers (€21.99/month after a free trial).

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Durov˙s Code Google Adds Personal Memory Feature to Gemini Chatbot Google's Gemini chatbot now offers a memory feature, enabling it to save user details like profession and preferences for personalized responses.
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