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In recent weeks, viral artificial intelligence bot ChatGPT has lit up the internet, gathering millions of users as its imitation of human conversation sparked speculation about its potential to supplant professional writers and even threaten Google’s core search business (Google's management even issued a "code red" over the potential rival, the The New York Times reported in December).OpenAI, the organization behind it, was co-founded by Elon Musk and Silicon Valley investor Sam Altman in 2015, and makes money by charging developers to license its technology.the first day of openai, seven years ago today pic.twitter.com/4kQUQtgb6t — Sam Altman (@sama) January 4,...

There’s a joke that Microsoft follows a good, bad pattern with its OS launches: Windows XP: good, Windows Vista: bad, Windows 7: good. Windows 8: bad, Windows 10: good. Alas, in keeping with the cycle, Microsoft is botching the Windows 11 launch, and it might wreck an otherwise good OS. Thanks to a leaked build, a launch event, and a newly released Windows Insider preview, we have a good idea of what Windows 11 will look like now. And for the most part, it looks like Windows 10 with a fresh coat of paint. Windows 11 dumps live tiles, moves...

Summary: We turn our attention to the Debian Project and Software in the Public Interest (SPI), knowing that theyÂ’re vulnerable to cash that groups recklessly take without foresight (likely negative consequences) THIS post might offend some people; not because of offensive language but because some people associate and affiliate with organisations that are named here. WeÂ’ll refrain from using names. Please donÂ’t personify these things (itÂ’s a trap); we only care about whatÂ’s true because facts and accuracy matter. ItÂ’s never ad hominem. We have the facts. Our track record is good. We focus on issues that we understand very...

7 anti-Apple cliches that need to dieby Chris Rawson (RSS feed) on May 29th 2010 at 8:30PMPC vs. Mac flamewars are older than the web itself, but it seems like the more popular/successful Apple gets, the more heated the argument gets on both sides. Almost any debate about the relative merits of one platform or another is guaranteed to degenerate into an all-out shouting match. In the midst of all the fighting and name calling, the oddest thing happens: almost every time, you'll see a lot of the same points being raised by both sides again and again. Some of...

I am having problems with my computer. At firstit did not recognize my wireless connection. After rebooting it manytimes,connecting and disconecting the router and many failed attempots to reconnect, my computer gaveup. Now when itstarts it goes into a menu asking mew me tro start eitheron the last goo known windows configuration or safe mode and the such. When making a choice the computer starts XP but then begins to reboot itself all over again. I need this proble fixed ASAP...any help is appreciated.

Beijing, China, Jun. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. software giant Microsoft, citing local laws, will block words like "democracy" when used by Chinese bloggers via its net service in that country. MSN China, launched last month, is used by the bloggers to post their thoughts. But now words such as "freedom," "democracy," "demonstration," "human rights," and "Taiwan independence" are being blocked, the BBC reported Tuesday. The company said it must abide by the laws and regulations of each country in which it operates. Chinese bloggers already face strict controls and must register their online journal with Chinese authorities. Reporters Without Borders...

Gross domestic product, the measure of total goods and services production in the country, expanded at a 4 percent annual rate in the July-September quarter instead of 3.9 percent as previously reported, the government reported, a relatively robust pace that implied steady and sustained growth. The figure beat Wall Street economists' forecasts that third-quarter GDP growth would be unrevised at 3.9 percent and was up from the second quarter's 3.3 percent growth rate. The economy has expanded at rates exceeding 3 percent for the past six quarters and seems poised to keep growing. The White House last Friday estimated GDP...