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SpaceX Traces Starlink Outage to Network Upgrade

Since Thursday's outage, a few Starlink users have reported faster speeds, raising speculation that the outage happened while SpaceX was trying to upgrade its network.

Altman: Anything You Say to ChatGPT Can and Will Be Used Against You in Court

In a podcast appearance, Sam Altman says it's 'very screwed up' that OpenAI is legally required to retain chats, which could include 'your most sensitive stuff.'

Apple Makes Major Changes to App Store's Age Ratings

The new update introduces 13+, 16+, and 18+ ratings for the first time, while removing the 12+ and 17+ age ranges. Developers are also expected to fill out a new questionnaire about the content of their apps.

Samsung Secures Tesla AI Chip Deal For $16.5 Billion, Production Set For Texas

Tesla's future AI chips will be made by Samsung with a deal lasting through to 2033. These chips are made to run Tesla's self-driving cars.

This VPN Saw a 1,400% Spike in Sign-Ups Amid UK's New Porn Age Restrictions

Brits were much quicker to sign up for the VPN than the French after they were hit by similar restrictions, and moved faster than users in many countries facing political unrest, riots, and social media crackdowns.

Hackers Hit Allianz, Steal Data on 'Majority' of Life Insurance Customers

Hackers infiltrated a third-party platform used by Allianz via a 'social-engineering technique.'

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