OpenAI inks deal with Financial Times and Bumble no longer requires women to make first move 🐝

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🤝 OpenAI inks deal with Financial Times

• The partnership between OpenAI and the Financial Times (FT) represents more than a straightforward content deal. By integrating FT.com links into ChatGPT, OpenAI is expanding its ability to access training material without legal concerns and is moving towards compensating content providers for their contributions. Read more

👩‍❤️‍👨 Bumble no longer requires women to make the first move

• Bumble, the pioneering dating app known for its "women make the first move" feature, is introducing a new option called "opening moves" that allows men to start conversations on the platform. This change marks a departure from Bumble's original rule requiring women to initiate conversations with their matches, which was designed to empower women in their dating experiences. Read more

✋ Meta hit with a major EU Probe about election interference

• Meta is facing a significant investigation by the European Commission concerning its compliance with the EU's stringent internet content rules, particularly related to combating disinformation ahead of the upcoming European Parliament elections scheduled for June 6-9. Read more

📈Samsung reports a 930% surge in profit

• Samsung Electronics announced robust financial results for the first quarter of 2024, showcasing substantial growth driven by increased demand for its semiconductor products, servers, and AI-related technologies. Read more