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OpenAI releases research by its disbanded “superalignment” team, Discord adds new monetization features for developers
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OpenAI releases a research paper by its recently disbanded “superalignment” team on a method for reverse engineering the workings of AI models. - Link
Discord adds new monetization features for developers and plans to halve the 30% platform fee to 15% for their first $1M in cumulative gross sales. - Link
Telegram launches Stars, a new in-app currency for the purchase of digital goods and services in Telegram mini apps. - Link
Twitch announces a program that lets DJs use copyrighted music in their streams by paying a fee; Twitch signed deals with UMG, WMG, Sony Music, and indie labels. - Link
Adobe responds to vocal uproar over new Terms of Service language. - Link
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