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Meta Admits Error in Facebook's Linux Content Censorship
Meta acknowledges mistakenly blocking Linux-related content and groups on Facebook, affecting popular resources like DistroWatch. While the company claims the issue is resolved, some restrictions reportedly persist as the platform transitions to a community-based moderation system.
Intel Abandons Falcon Shores AI Chip to Refocus on Rack-Scale Solutions
Intel has canceled development of its Falcon Shores AI chip as part of a strategic pivot toward complete AI infrastructure solutions. The company aims to strengthen its position in the competitive AI chip market by focusing on Jaguar Shores, a comprehensive rack-scale system.
U.S. Lawmakers Push for New Nvidia Chip Restrictions Amid Chinese AI Competition
Former President Trump faces pressure from lawmakers to evaluate restrictions on Nvidia chips used by China's Deepseek AI company. The move comes as Deepseek demonstrates competitive performance against U.S. AI models while using fewer chips, challenging American technological dominance.
Zuckerberg Admits Meta Missed Early TikTok Threat Due to Social Media Misread
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed the company initially misclassified TikTok as a YouTube competitor rather than a social platform, leading to a delayed response. The admission came during a leaked company meeting where he discussed Meta's AI strategy and emphasized the importance of broader social interaction understanding.
Meta Settles $25M Lawsuit with Trump Over Social Media Ban
Meta agrees to pay $25 million to settle Trump's lawsuit over his Facebook and Instagram account suspensions following the January 6 Capitol riot. The settlement includes $22 million for Trump's presidential library fund and reflects Meta's shifting content moderation policies.
Italy Blocks DeepSeek AI App Over Data Privacy Concerns
Italian regulators have removed DeepSeek, a Chinese AI chatbot, from Apple and Google app stores amid data protection concerns. The action requires DeepSeek to explain its data handling practices within 20 days, particularly regarding user information stored on Chinese servers.
Windows 11 Enhances iPhone Integration with New Start Menu Features
Microsoft brings iPhone integration to Windows 11's Start menu, offering direct access to phone status, contacts, and file transfers. The update narrows the feature gap between iPhone and Android users, though it's currently limited to Windows Insider builds.
AMD's RX 7900 XTX Outperforms NVIDIA Flagship in DeepSeek AI Testing
AMD's RX 7900 XTX graphics card shows impressive performance gains over NVIDIA's RTX 4090 in recent DeepSeek AI model benchmarks, leading by up to 13%. The tests demonstrate AMD's growing capabilities in AI processing despite not primarily marketing the card for AI workloads.
AI Takes Center Stage at Davos: DeepSeek's Breakthrough and Agent Concerns
The 2024 World Economic Forum highlights China's AI advancement with DeepSeek's efficient model challenging U.S. dominance. Industry leaders debate the widespread adoption of AI agents while experts warn of potential catastrophic risks from autonomous systems.