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Tech Roundup: April 1st, 2024: Recalls, and AT&T Data breaches.

This week’s tech news is a mixed bag, with stories about an AT&T data breaches, car recalls, and advancements in artificial intelligence.

AT&T Data Breach

Millions of AT&T customers have been impacted by a data breach, according to the company. Personal information was stolen, and AT&T is currently notifying affected individuals. This is a worrying development, highlighting the importance of data security.

Kia Telluride Recall

Kia is recalling more than 427,000 Telluride SUVs due to a potentially dangerous defect. The issue could cause the vehicles to roll away unexpectedly while parked. Kia is urging owners to take their vehicles to a dealership for a free repair.

OpenAI’s Cloning Voice Assistant

OpenAI, the company behind the popular ChatGPT language model, is developing a new technology that can clone a person’s voice. However, due to safety concerns, they have decided to hold off on a public release for now.

Huawei’s Profit Soars

Despite ongoing tensions with the United States, Chinese tech giant Huawei reported a significant profit increase last year. Their cloud and digital businesses are booming, demonstrating the company’s resilience.

Georgia Considers Social Media Age Limit

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Georgia is considering a law that would require children under 16 to obtain parental permission before creating social media accounts. This proposal aims to protect young people from the potential dangers of social media.

Facebook News Shuts Down

Meta announced the closure of Facebook News in the United States and Australia. This move reflects a shift in Facebook’s priorities, as the platform moves away from news content.

Microsoft to Separate Teams and Office

In a move likely to impact many workplaces, Microsoft announced it will be separating its Teams collaboration software from the Office productivity suite globally. This decision comes amid ongoing antitrust scrutiny from regulators concerned about Microsoft’s dominance in the office software market.

Overall there was a lot that happened, but if you want to inform yourself you more, read our tech articles

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