Today's tech news (December 23, 2023): Big moves in social media, AI, messaging, smartphones, and more – here are today's five biggest tech headlines.
The world of technology is always buzzing with the latest news and developments. This week, OpenAI attempts to raise $100 billion in a new funding round, the Beeper vs. Apple battle finally reaches a conclusion, and the prices of Redmi Note 13 series devices are revealed. Here are his five biggest technology stories that are trending right now.
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- 01
Instagram is decreasing in popularity as users look to delete their accounts
According to a report from TRG Datacentres, Threads has seen a significant drop in daily active users of approximately 80% from this summer's peak. But that wasn't surprising. What was surprising was the fact that Instagram topped the list as the social media app that most users would want to delete in 2023. More than 1 million people around the world search for how to delete their Instagram account every month, which equates to 12,500 searches per 100,000. Every month, people all over the world look into how to delete their Instagram account.
- 02
OpenAI could raise at least $100 billion in new funding
According to Bloomberg, the AI startup is in talks to raise a new round of funding at a valuation of at least $100 billion. OpenAI is also in talks with Abu Dhabi's G42 to raise $8 billion to $10 billion specifically for new chip ventures. This comes as the company plans to complete another $86 billion tender offer in January.
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Beeper abandons iMessage integration after back and forth with Apple
After a long game of cat and mouse, messaging app startup Beeper says it can no longer compete with Apple's vast resources. Beeper will no longer attempt to enable iMessage on Android if the latest workaround for jailbroken iPhones is blocked. Going forward, the company says it will focus on building the best cross-platform chat app.
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Leaked Redmi Note 13 Pro box price suggests Rs 32,999 in India
Redmi is gearing up to launch three Note 13 series phones soon and we now know how much the Pro models will cost. Sources have revealed that the Redmi Note 13 Pro box price mentions Rs 32,999. However, the actual launch price in India is expected to be lower than his printed MRP.
- 05
Apple offers news publishers more than $50 million for AI development
Apple has reportedly approached major news organizations about licensing the archives. These include Condé Nast, NBC News, IAC, The Daily Beast, and Better Homes and Gardens. The multi-year deal, worth at least $50 million, will allow Apple to use the articles to train its AI systems. The move shows Apple is trying to catch up with rivals in generative AI technology.
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Originally uploaded to: December 23, 2023 13:20 IST