Big Tech Companies Pledge to Fight Election Deepfakes but Free Speech Issues Remain

Major tech companies announced a new pact at the Munich Security Conference on Friday pledging to fight AI-generated fakes that are intended to deceive the public and influence elections. The press conference, which was livestreamed online, featured leaders from Big Tech firms who’ve been under immense pressure in recent years to address the misinformation that’s … Read more

Xbox Boss Confirms No Call of Duty on Game Pass… Yet

Those hoping to see some of Activision Blizzard’s biggest titles make their way to Xbox Game Pass will have to wait just a little while longer. Are Fans Tired of Marvel and DC? Superhero Fatigue at NYCC 2023 Xbox finally sealed the deal of buying out Activision Blizzard last week for an incredible, sense-defying $68.7 … Read more

EU Surprises by Approving Microsoft Activision Merger After UK Shut It Down

Microsoft’s large deal to eat up one of many greatest energy pellets of the online game business acquired a lift from EU regulators. On Monday, the European Fee—the physique overseeing the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard merger—introduced it had permitted the $68.7 billion deal to go ahead, so long as the businesses pinkie swear they’ll throw a aggressive … Read more