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'Xbox is not for sale,' CEO Asha Sharma says
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma stated that the division is not for sale, despite ongoing struggles and rumors of restructuring or spin-offs. Sharma emphasized a commitment to finding the right partnerships and operating model for success, while acknowledging the need for industry disruption. The comments come after significant layoffs and studio closures within Xbox.
LinkedIn says its AI slop button is working
LinkedIn has stated that its AI feature, referred to as the 'slop button,' is performing as intended. The company has not provided specific details on what this feature entails or its impact.
Australia passes law to charge tech companies levies unless they reach deals with news publishers
Australia has passed new legislation requiring major tech companies like Meta, Google, TikTok, and LinkedIn to pay levies to support local news outlets. These companies must reach agreements with news publishers or face mandatory payments under the new rules.
LinkedIn is testing a 'seems like AI slop' reporting tool
LinkedIn is testing a new reporting tool that allows users to flag content as 'AI slop.' The company is also removing some of its own AI-writing features.
LinkedIn doesn't want your AI slop anymore
LinkedIn is reportedly cracking down on AI-generated content, deeming it not only lazy but also uninteresting. This move suggests a shift in the platform's approach to user-generated material, prioritizing quality and engagement over automated output.
LinkedIn is reportedly laying off five percent of its workforce
LinkedIn is reportedly laying off five percent of its workforce, impacting marketing, engineering, and product teams. This news comes from a leaked internal memo.
LinkedIn's new Crosscheck feature lets premium subscribers test competing AI models for free
LinkedIn has launched a new feature called Crosscheck, allowing Premium subscribers in the United States to test various AI models from companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google without token limits. Users are presented with two AI-generated answers to a prompt and choose their preferred one before seeing which model produced it. While currently text-based, the feature aims to help users compare AI models and will eventually expand to more countries and free users.
Evening Legal Briefs
LinkedIn is facing controversy and two lawsuits for allegedly scanning users' browser extensions. The company's actions have sparked debate regarding user privacy and data security.
Sunday Safety Dance
LinkedIn has been found to secretly search users' browsers for installed extensions, an issue that also appears to affect Google Chrome. This discovery raises cybersecurity concerns regarding user privacy and data access.
Tech companies are teaming up to combat scammers
A coalition of major tech companies, including Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon, has signed the Online Services Accord Against Scams to combat online fraud. The agreement outlines measures such as enhanced fraud detection tools, new user security features, and improved verification processes. The coalition also plans to advocate for scam prevention to be declared a national priority by governments.
Another longtime Microsoft executive is retiring
Rajesh Jha, Microsoft's head of Experiences + Devices, is retiring after over 35 years with the company. Jha oversaw key products like Windows, Office, and Teams. His departure follows other high-profile exits from Microsoft, including Xbox chief Phil Spencer and his successor Sarah Bond. Four members of Jha's team will be promoted to executive vice president roles reporting directly to CEO Satya Nadella.