Tech News Today (December 23, 2023): Big moves in social media, AI, messaging, smartphones & more – here are the 5 biggest tech headlines right now.
The world of technology is always buzzing with the latest news and developments. This week saw OpenAI attempting to raise $100 billion in a new funding round, the Beeper vs Apple battle finally reaching a likely conclusion, and a reveal about the price of a device from the Redmi Note 13 series. Here are the 5 biggest tech stories making waves right now.
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Instagram falls out of favour as users look to delete accounts
According to a report by TRG Datacentres, Threads saw a massive drop in daily active users of around 80% since its peak this summer. But that didn’t come as a surprise. What did come as a surprise was the fact that Instagram came up on top as the social media app most users wanted to delete in 2023. Over 1 million people globally searched how to delete their Instagram accounts each month, which amounts to 12,500 searches per 100,000 people globally were made each month on how to delete Instagram accounts.
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OpenAI may raise at least $100 billion in fresh funding
The AI startup is in talks to raise a new funding round at a valuation of at least $100 billion, according to Bloomberg. OpenAI has also discussed raising between $8-10 billion specifically for a new chip venture with Abu Dhabi’s G42. This comes as the company is set to close a separate $86 billion tender offer in January.
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Beeper gives up integrating iMessage after back and forth with Apple
Messaging app startup Beeper says it can no longer compete against Apple’s vast resources after a long cat-and-mouse game. Beeper will stop trying to enable iMessage on Android if its latest workaround involving jailbroken iPhones is blocked. The company will now focus efforts on building the best cross-platform chat app, it says.
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Leaked Redmi Note 13 Pro box price hints at Rs 32,999 in India
Redmi is gearing up to launch three Note 13 series phones soon and we now have an indication about what the Pro model will cost. A source has revealed that the Redmi Note 13 Pro box mentions a price of Rs 32,999. However, the actual launch price in India is expected to be lower than the printed MRP.
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Apple offers news publishers over $50 million for AI development
Apple has reportedly approached major news organisations about licensing their archives. These include Condé Nast, NBC News, IAC, The Daily Beast, and Better Homes and Gardens. The multiyear deals worth at least $50 million would allow Apple to use articles to train AI systems. The move shows Apple trying to catch up to rivals with generative AI tech.
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First published on: 23-12-2023 at 13:20 IST
Deepak Sen is a tech enthusiast who covers the latest technological innovations, from AI to consumer gadgets. His articles provide readers with a glimpse into the ever-evolving world of technology.
