A fireside chat between Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg at SIGGRAPH 2024 turned casual with jacket swaps, an F-bomb from Zuckerberg, and a quirky tomato-slicing anecdote.
Privacy Scare in Dating Apps
Bumble, Hinge, and other apps had vulnerabilities exposing users’ locations within 2 meters. Researchers identified and resolved the issue, highlighting ongoing privacy concerns.
Intel’s Major Layoffs
Intel announced layoffs affecting 15,000 employees due to declining revenue and struggles in AI initiatives. CEO Pat Gelsinger warned of a tougher year ahead.
SEC Charges BitClout Founder
The SEC charged BitClout founder Nader Al-Naji with fraud, claiming he raised $257 million in cryptocurrency using a pseudonymous identity to avoid scrutiny.
Meta’s $1.4 Billion Settlement
Meta settled for $1.4 billion with Texas AG Ken Paxton over allegations of violating state privacy laws with facial-recognition technology. The first $500 million payment is due next month.
