How Microsoft is pushing users to use its AI-powered products, services

Microsoft has introduced an AI tool called Copilot in its Office suite and Windows 11. However, users may face intellectual property infringement issues while using Copilot. To address this concern, Microsoft has announced the Copilot Copyright Commitment, taking responsibility for potential legal risks. The company will extend IP legal protection to enterprise customers using Copilot AI services. https://ift.tt/dy5rFZV

Local media: Turkey sentenced Faruk Fatih Özer, the CEO of defunct crypto exchange Thodex, to 11,196 years; 400K+ users of Thodex have lost $2B+ in deposits (Amitoj Singh/CoinDesk)

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Local media: Turkey sentenced Faruk Fatih Özer, the CEO of defunct crypto exchange Thodex, to 11,196 years; 400K+ users of Thodex have lost $2B+ in deposits  —  Thodex was one of Turkey's largest crypto exchanges before it suddenly went offline in April 2021 and Özer went missing.

Q&A with Threads engineers Jesse Chen and Zahan Malkani on building the app with Instagram's tech stack, handling Threads' unexpectedly intense launch, and more (Gergely Orosz/The Pragmatic Engineer)

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Q&A with Threads engineers Jesse Chen and Zahan Malkani on building the app with Instagram's tech stack, handling Threads' unexpectedly intense launch, and more  —  The Threads app was downloaded by more than 100M people on launch week.  How did the engineering team build the app, and handle an unexpectedly intense launch?

How to report spam sites directly to Google

By doing so, you can help Google maintain the quality of its search results and protect others from encountering spam. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to report spam sites to Google: https://ift.tt/zwhVQ27

Roku is laying off 300 employees, removing content to cut costs

Streaming platform company Roku is set to lay off over 300 employees, around 10% of its workforce, as part of cost-cutting measures. The company will also review and remove some licensed and owned content from its platform. This will be the third round of job cuts in less than a year for Roku. Additionally, the company plans to reduce new hires, consolidate office space, and cut outside service costs. The layoffs are expected to cost the company $45-65 million in severance and benefits, with further impairment charges related to changes in content and office consolidation. https://ift.tt/RSuBCjt

How to make PIN-free payments using Paytm, Google Pay and other UPI apps

UPI Lite is a convenient feature that allows users to make small payments without entering a PIN. Transactions up to Rs 200 can be made without a PIN, reducing the hassle for users. UPI Lite is supported by various banks and can be enabled in popular UPI apps like Paytm, GPay, and BHIM UPI. Users can add up to Rs 2,000 twice a day and there are no additional fees or KYC requirements. Once enabled, UPI Lite becomes the default payment option for transactions of Rs 200 or less. https://ift.tt/s5RMDxT