?? BAIT — Business And IT by iteo (28/05/2024) ??

Welcome, our fellow BAIT readers! Ready for a thrilling Tuesday update? We've got the freshest and most exciting business and IT news to kickstart your day with a dose of fun and knowledge. Grab your coffee, sit back, and let's dive into these fascinating stories! ????

?? Investor Dreams of Multiple IPOs in 2024 Fizzle Out

Due to challenging macroeconomic conditions, many anticipated IPOs are being delayed to 2025. Significant startups like Plaid and Figma have already ruled out their IPOs for this year.

?? https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/24/from-plaid-to-figma-here-are-the-startups-that-are-likely-or-definitely-not-having-ipos-this-year/?guccounter=1

?? Windows Recall – Privacy Nightmare or Innovation?

Microsoft's latest feature, Windows Recall, is causing a stir. It offers an exclusive ability to track everything you do on your computer over the last three months, updated every five seconds. Imagine having a camera constantly watching you, but on your computer – sounds like a recipe for privacy concerns!

?? https://www.computerworld.com/article/2123524/windows-recall-a-privacy-nightmare.html

?? Google’s Fiber Optic Dream: From Africa to Australia

Google is embarking on an ambitious project to lay a massive fiber optic cable network spanning from Africa to Australia. Named Umoja, meaning "unity" in Swahili, this project aims to significantly enhance internet reliability in Africa, gaining support from local governments and communities.

?? https://www.pcmag.com/news/google-building-fiber-optic-cable-network-from-africa-to-australia

???? EU’s Thierry Breton Urges US for New Tech Regulations

Thierry Breton, the European Commissioner for the Internal Market, has called on the United States to pass new tech regulations to foster a shared digital market between Europe and the USA. This initiative aims to streamline technological advancements and create a unified regulatory framework.

?? https://www.reuters.com/technology/eu-industry-chief-breton-urges-us-pass-new-tech-regulations-foster-shared-2024-05-24/

?? Google’s AI Gives Bizarre Advice

In a quirky turn of events, Google’s new AI feature has been humorously advising users to glue cheese to pizza and eat a stone a day. Although these instances are rare, they highlight the need for continuous improvement in AI-generated responses.

?? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd11gzejgz4o

?? Chill Pill: Relax and enjoy the lighter side of the latest Tech news.

?? Hollywood Reacts to Scarlett Johansson's AI Feud

Scarlett Johansson has clashed with OpenAI, accusing them of stealing her voice from the movie "Her" without seeking collaboration. This incident has shocked the industry, revealing broader concerns about the use of AI to replicate voices and the ethical implications involved.

?? https://www.reuters.com/technology/scarlett-johanssons-openai-feud-rekindles-hollywood-fear-artificial-intelligence-2024-05-23/

That's a wrap for this week! Stay tuned for more exciting updates and insights in the world of business and IT.

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