Zoom raises its simultaneous viewer cap to 1 million after massive fundraising calls

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Zoom’s webinar calls can now support up to 1 million simultaneous viewers, as fundraising groups continue to use the video conferencing platform to raise money for Vice President Kamala Harris’ election campaign. Now, Zoom customers who want to hold large virtual events can accommodate anywhere from 10,000 to … Read more

AI and the Future of Cybersecurity: Can We Keep Up with the Risks?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved from a futuristic concept to a present-day reality, revolutionizing industries, enhancing productivity, and improving our daily lives. AI is omnipresent, from smart home devices and personal assistants to sophisticated algorithms driving business decisions.  However, the need for robust security measures becomes increasingly critical as AI systems become more advanced … Read more

Tesla is hiring people to do the robot

The role comes with height and motion requirements that line up with expectations for Optimus. | Image: Tesla Tesla is employing people to help train its humanoid Optimus robot by wearing motion capture suits and mimicking actions that it will be expected to perform. The position, advertised as a “Data Collection Operator” on Tesla’s career … Read more

GM cuts 1,000 software jobs as it prioritizes quality and AI

General Motors is cutting around 1,000 software workers around the world in a bid to focus on more “high-priority” initiatives like improving its Super Cruise driver assistance system, the quality of its infotainment platform and exploring the use of AI. The job cuts are not about cost cutting or individual performance, GM spokesperson Stuart Fowle … Read more

Procreate takes a stand against generative AI, vows to never incorporate the tech into its products

Popular iPad design app Procreate is coming out against generative AI, and has vowed never to introduce generative AI features into its products. The company said on its website that although machine learning is a “compelling technology with a lot of merit,” the current path that generative AI is on is wrong for its platform.  … Read more