Today in Tech: Swift AI outrage, Teams recovery, and more
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Today’s Indian tech news (January 27, 2024): Taylor Swift’s AI images outrage, Microsoft Teams faces global outage, and Spotify criticizes Apple’s EU plans
In recent days, significant events unfolded in the tech realm, spanning from viral AI-generated images to Nintendo console rumors. Here are 5 crucial tech stories.
AI-generated images of Taylor Swift create turmoil on X
Graphic AI-generated images of Taylor Swift swiftly circulate on X, provoking outrage from fans to the White House. A post featuring the images garnered over 45 million views and hundreds of thousands of likes before removal, underscoring their viral dissemination. As fans expressed concerns, the incident brought attention to the problems associated with irresponsible AI usage.
An analyst forecasts the release of a new Nintendo Switch console in 2024
As per industry analyst Hiroshi Hayase, Nintendo might unveil a follow-up to its immensely popular Switch console in the current year. Referred to as the “Switch 2,” it is speculated to feature an 8-inch screen, significantly larger than the 6.2-inch and 7-inch displays found in the current Switch models. Hayase derives his prediction from supply chain research on shipments of small and medium displays, foreseeing a doubling of shipments due to increased demand from Nintendo.
A substantial worldwide outage impacts Microsoft Teams
The extensively utilized collaboration platform, Microsoft Teams, encountered a notable global outage persisting for several hours. Microsoft attributed the issue to a networking problem, prompting failovers. However, they acknowledged continued disruption for some users, particularly in the Americas. DownDetector, an outage tracker, indicated a surge in user reports, signaling widespread issues.
iQOO officially discloses crucial information regarding the upcoming Neo 9 Pro
Before its release, iQOO unveiled that the Neo 9 Pro will run on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, boast a 50MP primary Sony IMX920 camera sensor, and teased a 144Hz display. Additionally, it will incorporate a proprietary Q1 chip to enhance gaming experiences. iQOO’s objective is to deliver robust performance and features at a budget-friendly price.
Spotify criticizes Apple’s compliance proposals for EU App Store
Spotify vehemently criticized Apple’s proposed compliance with new EU regulations, labeling it a “total farce.” Despite the proposed changes, Spotify argues it would still face a 17% commission, compared to the current 30%, leaving the streaming service at a continued disadvantage. Spotify condemned Apple for presenting an undesirable alternative to the existing arrangement.
