ByteDance AI researchers say OpenAI now tries to hide that ChatGPT was trained on J.K. Rowling’s copyrighted Harry Potter books
Companies like OpenAI are under growing scrutiny over their use of copyrighted material. ChatGPT now attempts to avoid showing such work, new research found. Prompts about Harry Potter books have showed how common the use of copyrighted work is in LLMs. According to new research, ChatGPT is attempting to conceal the fact that it was…
Leaked document reveals ‘Maverick,’ a new Amazon AI security initiative led by Uber’s former CISO
Amazon’s security team has launched a new AI program called “Maverick.” The goal is to build automation tools for AI security and foster partnerships across the company. Amazon is doubling down on the generative AI space. Amazon has launched a new internal security program devoted to generative artificial intelligence, as the retail behemoth continues to bet…
Underwear brand Parade sold; CEO Cami Téllez tells staff she’s being pushed out
Gen Z underwear brand Parade has been sold to lingerie manufacturer Ariela & Associates International. Founder and CEO Cami Téllez told staffers via Slack that she’ll be forced to leave the company. Parade gained a cult following for its inclusivity and sustainability when it launched in 2019. Parade, a Gen Z favorite underwear startup, agreed…
E-commerce analytics firm MikMak is removing a competitor by acquiring assets from rival ChannelAdvisor
MikMak is acquiring part of ChannelAdvisor for an undisclosed sum. The deal will “remove a competitor from the ecosystem,” MikMak’s CEO said. Adtech firms are racing to grab more of the retail media business, expected to be worth $130B. MikMak, an e-commerce startup, has acquired ChannelAdvisor’s shoppable media and brand analytics arm for an undisclosed sum.…
I’m a freelance editor who’s embraced working with AI content. Here’s how I do it and what I charge.
Gabrielle Gerbus started freelance editing and providing brand strategy to clients in April 2019. She pivoted to editing AI content, embracing a technology that many in her profession fear. Gerbus has traveled the world while freelancing and splits her time between California and Thailand. This conversation with Gabrielle Gerbus, a 28-year-old freelancer from Los Angeles,…
M&A in sports technology is booming as dealmaking reaches new heights in Q2, a new report shows
The sports tech sector had one of its best quarters ever in Q2, according to investment bank Drake Star. Mergers and acquisitions reached a quarterly high of 105 deals. The WWE-UFC merger resulted in a combined business valued at $21.4 billion. According to a new 25-page report from tech investment bank Drake Star, the sports-technology…
How ESPN’s $2 billion deal with Penn Entertainment could shake up sports betting, from reinvigorating competition to evolving media’s relationship with gambling
ESPN is finally getting its own sportsbook through Penn Entertainment. Many view the deal as a “win-win” for ESPN, Penn, and its former partner Barstool Sports. Industry insiders say the deal could signal a potential ESPN spinoff, disrupt competition, and more. When Disney CEO Bob Iger took over as the owner of ESPN late last…
Cash-strapped fintechs are running out of options. Here’s how VCs are readying their checkbooks and setting new terms.
Fintech funding has been on a decline from 2021’s peak levels, but VCs see signs of a rebound. B2B fintechs and earlier-stage startups are the likeliest to see benefit. Four VCs outline the ‘new normal” and the kinds of fintechs they want to back. VCs are eager to resume dealmaking as they see early signs…
How to land a job working for a YouTube star and what it’s like, according to Ryan Trahan’s creative director
Preston White is YouTube star Ryan Trahan’s creative director. White helps develop content for the YouTube channel, which has 13 million subscribers. White shared what steps he took to land his job and what the role is like. Preston White had no idea that applying to compete in YouTube star Ryan Trahan’s new video series…
