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Here are today’s Top 7 news:
1. OpenAI potentially training AI to replace software engineers
OpenAI may be training its AI technology to replace some software engineers, according to a report.
OpenAI has reportedly hired hundreds of international contractors in the past 6 months. These contractors are training the AI in software engineering.
2. Google AI Generates Music in Any Genre from Text Descriptions
Google has recently released research on MusicLM, an AI system that can create music in any genre with a text description.
MusicLM’s model and training database of 280,000 hours of music help it produce music with surprising variety and depth.
3. GET F*CKED: BuzzFeed columnist to CEO for moving to AI content
One of BuzzFeed’s most well-known columnists has strongly criticized CEO Jonah Peretti for the decision to include artificial intelligence writing in the site’s content strategy.
"I’m normally in the business of giving solicited advice but I’d like to take this opportunity to tell the CEO of BuzzFeed to get fucked," tweeted Max Collins, a columnist for BuzzFeed News.
4. Apple to Allow Non-Coders to Create Mixed Reality Apps with Siri
Apple is reportedly allowing anyone to create apps for its mixed reality headset using Siri.
A tool is being developed which will enable non-coders to create augmented reality apps with Siri. All that is needed is to tell the voice assistant what is desired.
5. Boeing to hire 10,000 workers in 2023 to meet rising jetliner production
Most of the growth will happen in the company’s business units, engineering and manufacturing.
Hiring is in response to airlines’ increasing demand for jetliners.
6. Delhi Police exposes cybercrime syndicate operating from China and Dubai
Delhi Police has exposed an international gang of cyber criminals operating from China, Dubai, and Georgia.
The mastermind of the gang is based in Georgia. The gang has defrauded 11,000 people by promising online work-from-home jobs at Amazon.
7. Apple to Increase App Store Prices in Multiple Countries
Apple announces upcoming changes to App Store prices in multiple countries, including Colombia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.
Price increases will apply to both App Store apps and in-app purchases. Price changes will take effect in February.
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