In a surprise move, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI has acquired the popular social media platform, X, in a multi-billion dollar deal. With X's massive reach and data spanning two decades, xAI's advanced AI capabilities are set to get a big boost. However, the acquisition raises concerns about potential layoffs and the company's lack of accountability as a private entity. Only time will tell how this strategic move will impact the future of both xAI and X.
In a major move to consolidate his influence, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's AI venture xAI has acquired X, formerly known as Twitter, for a whopping $33 billion. This merger is expected to streamline the development of Musk's AI model, Grok, by combining xAI's advanced AI capabilities with X's massive reach. The all-stock transaction values xAI at $80 billion, solidifying Musk's diverse portfolio which already includes Tesla and SpaceX. Stay tuned for updates on how this acquisition will impact the future of AI and technology.
ChatGPT, a popular chatbot application, has launched a new update that allows users to transform their photos into the signature animation style of Studio Ghibli, the beloved Japanese animation studio. This new feature, powered by OpenAI's GPT-40 model, has quickly become a trend on social media, with users sharing their creations on platforms like Instagram and X. Notable tech figure Elon Musk even joined in the trend, sharing a Ghibli-style photo with a crypto twist on X.
The use of ketamine as a treatment for depression has gained attention after Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk revealed that he uses the drug every other week. Derived from PCP, ketamine is a Schedule X drug that is regulated and monitored in India by prescribing doctors. While it has shown promise in managing mental health conditions, the euphoric effects of ketamine can lead to addiction if not supervised by a doctor.
ChatGPT's new image-generation update has taken the internet by storm, with fans of Studio Ghibli using the feature to create portraits and memes in the distinct style popularized by the company's co-founder, Hayao Miyazaki. Joining in on the trend is Elon Musk, who shared a crypto-inspired Ghibli-style animation on his Twitter handle, sparking speculation among his followers. The frenzy even caught the attention of OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, who received numerous messages of fans creating Ghibli-style images of himself. With the feature being hailed as the "most advanced image generator yet," the internet is abuzz with creative and photorealistic outputs in the anime style of Studio Ghibli.
The iconic Twitter Blue Bird logo, synonymous with the microblogging platform, was recently auctioned for approximately Rs 34 lakhs. This comes after the platform's rebranding and change in ownership following Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter. The 254 kg logo, measuring 12 feet by 9 feet, was sold to an unknown buyer for a significant amount. This is not the first time Twitter-related items have been auctioned, with Musak previously auctioning off items from Twitter's headquarters. On the other hand, the Indian government has not yet issued a notice to Twitter or its AI feature Grok regarding allegations of the chatbot using Hindi slang in its responses. Discussions are ongoing to understand the situation better and identify any potential breaches of law.
In a challenge to the government's "misuse" of Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act, Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) argues that this provision goes against safeguards available under other sections of the act. With the Supreme Court previously striking down a similar provision in 2015, the company is questioning the validity and potential misapplication of section 79(3)(b). This becomes especially concerning with the launch of a government portal allowing authorities to issue and upload content blocking orders under the controversial provision.
Amidst the Centre's steps to check allegedly abusive content on Grok AI, the social media platform X has filed a plea against the government, claiming that they are misusing provisions under the IT Act to censor online content. X argues that the government's move contradicts the Supreme Court's 2015 order and is creating a parallel content-blocking mechanism devoid of due process. The platform has also challenged Centre's Sahyog portal, stating that it acts as a censorship tool.
Billionaire Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has filed a lawsuit against the Indian government, challenging the creation of a parallel and unlawful content censorship regime through a provision in the Information Technology Act. The platform argues that the government is attempting to bypass procedural safeguards and violate a Supreme Court judgment by issuing content takedown notices through Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act. X also seeks protection from being forced to join the government's "Censorship Portal" Sahyog. This is the second time X has challenged India's online censorship regime, with the contentious provision being Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act.
Elon Musk's revolutionary SpaceX spacecraft, the Crew Dragon capsule, has successfully brought back NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to Earth after their extended stay aboard the International Space Station. This innovative spacecraft stands out as the only one in the world that functions as a cargo transport between Earth and space, and has proven its capabilities by safely returning astronauts from space. Equipped with 16 versatile Draco thrusters and two drogue parachutes, the Dragon capsule showcases the tremendous advancements in space exploration technology. With this successful mission, Musk's SpaceX continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in space travel.