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Amazon, the world's largest online marketplace and cloud computing platform, is affirming its commitment to ecommerce by wanting to become the go-to supplier for business supplies. This initiative is especially relevant in times of crisis, as seen during the Covid-19 pandemic when over 27,000 employees were sent off. Vice President of Amazon Business Alexandre Gagnon wants to enable bulk buys for businesses seeking desks, chairs, and printers, allowing for larger discounts on fulfilment. Amazon consequently closed some of its physical stores, adjusted to the ever-changing market.

On March 31, 2023, 42 German creative professionals including authors, performers, photographers, designers, journalists, and illustrators expressed their concerns in a joint letter to the European Union regarding potential negative effects of generative AI technology ChatGPT on copyright. They proposed regulations to hold providers of AI foundation models accountable for the content created and disseminated through AI systems. With these rules and regulations, authors and performers will have the right to protect their copyrighted works.

Microsoft President Brad Smith's warning that Chinese organisations and companies will be major rivals of ChatGPT, the OpenAI AI-powered chatbot, has placed the cutting-edge technology under the spotlight. Smith presents a solution of taking what already exists and developing upon it to counter the potential of AI being used as an offensive weapon by nation states. Japan's Prime Minister Kishida only furthers this notion as he explores regulations on utilization of AI. ChatGPT has already been adopted by the largest three banks in Japan, with insurers like Tokio Marine developing AI systems based on the platform. Smith's approach looks at the long-term context of job displacement, copyright infringement and compromising privacy.

Experience top-notch specs with Google's Pixel 6. This flagship Android phone offers an OLED display, 50MP camera, and powerful Tensor chip. Amazon has the best price of $386.99, while Walmart and Newegg follows closely at $449 and $441 respectively. Get a stunning device without breaking the bank and prepare for an even better value with Google Pixel 7 and 7a.

Imgur announces removal of explicit content from its platform beginning May 15, 2021. Users must download or save images if they no longer adhere to company terms. As tech giants Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc. confront Amazon about pornographic content on the Kindle app, Imgur creates a safer online space.