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Watch Champions League Soccer: Livestream Red Star Belgrade vs. Man City From Anywhere - CNET

CNET News - Thu, 2023-12-14 09:45
Pep Guardiola's side wrap up their Group G campaign with a trip to Serbia.

LinkedIn Shelved Planned Move To Microsoft Azure, Opting To Keep Physical Data Centers

SlashDot - Thu, 2023-12-14 09:40
LinkedIn has set aside an effort to relocate its data center technology out of its physical facilities and into Microsoft's Azure cloud, CNBC reported Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. From a report: The decision not to proceed with the project, code-named "Blueshift," marks a major reversal for LinkedIn, which announced its plan to move to Azure in 2019, three years after Microsoft acquired the company for $27 billion. LinkedIn had been using Azure for specific tasks. The U-turn represents a setback for Microsoft, which is chasing Amazon Web Services in the lucrative cloud infrastructure market and has been counting on cloud technology and services to fuel much of its growth. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella ran the cloud business before elevation to his current job in 2014. Mohak Shroff, LinkedIn's vice president of engineering, wrote in a 2019 blog post announcing Blueshift that "moving to Azure will give us access to a wide array of hardware and software innovations, and unprecedented global scale." Staffers started to learn of the decision not to follow through with the Azure migration last year, said the sources, who asked not to be named because of confidentiality. Executives stressed that the project was being put on hold, rather than getting canceled altogether, they said.

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Snag These Open-Ear Soundcore AeroFit Earbuds at an All-Time Low Price - CNET

CNET News - Thu, 2023-12-14 09:37
Their unique ear-hook design makes them perfect for workouts, and you can snag a pair for just $80 right now -- a $50 discount.

Today's Best CD Rates: Dec. 14, 2023 -- Have We Reached the Peak of High APYs? - CNET

CNET News - Thu, 2023-12-14 09:30
One bank nudges rates downward for short-term CDs, but many offer competitive rates.

I Trained With a Champion Cyclist to Test Apple Watch's Custom Workouts - CNET

CNET News - Thu, 2023-12-14 09:00
WatchOS 10 lets you import custom workouts from apps like TrainingPeaks straight to the Apple Watch.

Hands-On With the Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer: A Larger Version of the Popular A1 Mini - CNET

CNET News - Thu, 2023-12-14 09:00
We've spent some time with the new 3D printer from Bambu Lab, and it already seems like a good buy.

Dropbox Spooks Users With New AI Features That Send Data To OpenAI When Used

SlashDot - Thu, 2023-12-14 09:00
Dropbox has enabled a default setting to share user data with OpenAI for an AI search feature, but says it's only accessed when the feature is used, not to train models, and deleted in 30 days. From a report: Even with assurances of data privacy laid out by Dropbox on an AI privacy FAQ page, the discovery that the setting had been enabled by default upset some Dropbox users. The setting was first noticed by writer Winifred Burton, who shared information about the Third-party AI setting through Bluesky on Tuesday, and frequent AI critic Karla Ortiz shared more information about it on X. Wednesday afternoon, Drew Houston, the CEO of Dropbox, apologized for customer confusion in a post on X and wrote, "The third-party AI toggle in the settings menu enables or disables access to DBX AI features and functionality. Neither this nor any other setting automatically or passively sends any Dropbox customer data to a third-party AI service."

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The Income Gap Among Households With Solar Panels Is Shrinking, Study Finds - CNET

CNET News - Thu, 2023-12-14 08:00
Solar panel owners are still more likely to have higher incomes and live in wealthier states, but a few trends are changing things.

Heartbreak, Consumerism, Emergencies: Why We're $1 Trillion in Credit Card Debt – and How We Get Out - CNET

CNET News - Thu, 2023-12-14 08:00
Credit card debt shatters lives. We need to take a hard look at both financial systems and our own behaviors to find a way forward.

Most Efficient Solar Panels of December 2023 - CNET

CNET News - Thu, 2023-12-14 08:00
You might not need the most efficient solar panels to reach your energy goals, but these models will capture solar electricity with maximum efficiency.

$1 Trillion in Credit Card Debt: How America Got Here video - CNET

CNET News - Thu, 2023-12-14 08:00
Consumers have more debt than ever. CNET Money Senior Editor Nick Wolny took to the streets to find out why.

Best Internet Providers in West Palm Beach, Florida - CNET

CNET News - Thu, 2023-12-14 08:00
Whether you’re shopping for speed or the best value, West Palm Beach broadband has many fast and cheap options, from providers like Xfinity and AT&T Fiber.

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Take Aim At AI Freeloading

SlashDot - Thu, 2023-12-14 08:00
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TorrentFreak: Members of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association have no trouble envisioning an AI-centered future, but developments over the past year are reason for concern. The association takes offense when AI models exploit the generosity of science fiction writers, who share their work without DRM and free of charge. [...] Over the past few months, we have seen a variety of copyright lawsuits, many of which were filed by writers. These cases target ChatGPT's OpenAI but other platforms are targeted as well. A key allegation in these complaints is that the AI was trained using pirated books. For example, several authors have just filed an amended complaint against Meta, alleging that the company continued to train its AI on pirated books despite concerns from its own legal team. This clash between AI and copyright piqued the interest of the U.S. Copyright Office which launched an inquiry asking the public for input. With more than 10,000 responses, it is clear that the topic is close to the hearts of many people. It's impossible to summarize all opinions without AI assistance, but one submission stood out to us in particular; it encourages the free sharing of books while recommending that AI tools shouldn't be allowed to exploit this generosity for free. The submission was filed by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA), which represents over 2,500 published writers. The association is particularly concerned with the suggestion that its members' works can be used for AI training under a fair use exception. SFWA sides with many other rightsholders, concluding that pirated books shouldn't be used for AI training, adding that the same applies to books that are freely shared by many Science Fiction and Fantasy writers. [...] Many of the authors strongly believe that freely sharing stories is a good thing that enriches mankind, but that doesn't automatically mean that AI has the same privilege if the output is destined for commercial activities. The SFWA stresses that it doesn't take offense when AI tools use the works of its members for non-commercial purposes, such as research and scholarship. However, turning the data into a commercial tool goes too far. AI freeloading will lead to unfair competition and cause harm to licensing markets, the writers warn. The developers of the AI tools have attempted to tone down these concerns but the SFWA is not convinced. [...] The writers want to protect their rights but they don't believe in the extremely restrictive position of some other copyright holders. They don't subscribe to the idea that people will no longer buy books because they can get the same information from an AI tool, for example. However, authors deserve some form of compensation. SFWA argues that all stakeholders should ultimately get together to come up with a plan that works for everyone. This means fair compensation and protection for authors, without making it financially unviable for AI to flourish. "Questions of 'how' and 'when' and 'how much money' all come later; first and foremost the author must have the right to say how their work is used," their submission reads. "So long as authors retain the right to say 'no' we believe that equitable solutions to the thorny problems of licensing, scale, and market harm can be found. But that right remains the cornerstone, and we insist upon it," SFWA concludes.

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Put an Echo Show 5 Under the Tree for Just $30 With This Woot Deal - CNET

CNET News - Thu, 2023-12-14 07:12
Add this diminutive smart display to your desk or nightstand at 65% off.

Cricket Livestream: How to Watch South Africa vs. India, 3rd T20i From Anywhere - CNET

CNET News - Thu, 2023-12-14 07:00
Can the hosts claim a series win over the Men in Blue in this third and final T20i in Port Elizabeth?

Current Mortgage Interest Rates on Dec. 14, 2023: Rates Tick Down - CNET

CNET News - Thu, 2023-12-14 06:46
This week, a couple of important mortgage rates declined. While interest rates remain elevated, it's more expensive to buy a house.

Here Are Today's Refinance Rates, Dec. 14, 2023: Rates Drop - CNET

CNET News - Thu, 2023-12-14 06:45
Multiple key refinance rates slid lower this week. If you're hoping to refinance your home, keep an eye on where rates are headed.

Turn Off These 2 iOS Settings to Help Your iPhone Battery Last Longer - CNET

CNET News - Thu, 2023-12-14 06:30
Tweaking a couple of iOS settings could give your iPhone's battery a much-needed boost.

ChatGPT Is Wikipedia's Most-Viewed Article of 2023: Why That's a Good Thing - CNET

CNET News - Thu, 2023-12-14 06:00
Commentary: It's a very different topic from last year's No. 1 Wikipedia article: Jeffrey Dahmer.

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