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Fake meat is bleeding, but It’s not dead yet

Wired · 1y ago

Fake meat is bleeding, but It’s not dead yet

The initial hype and growth of the alternative meat industry, led by companies like Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods, has subsided. Beyond Meat reported a 31% YoY decrease in net revenues, signaling a broader trend of slowing growth. Plant-based meat sales fell by 1% in the US in 2022, leading to concerns about the "peak vegan" concept. However, there is still potential for growth in plant-based proteins, particularly with government support encouraging dietary shifts and increasing demand in Europe.

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This is the era of zombie twitter

Wired · 1y ago

This is the era of zombie twitter

The bird may be dead, but Twitter—er, X—is still alive for communities, news, and memes. Under Elon Musk's ownership, Twitter, now rebranded as X, has faced various challenges including staff cuts and rebranding, yet it remains a unique and indispensable platform. Despite debates over its name change, users continue to engage with content, ranging from news and politics to trolling and organizing, showcasing its enduring significance.

Austria, France and Italy lead charge against lab-grown meat

Medial

Medial · 1y ago

Austria, France and Italy lead charge against lab-grown meat

Vienna, Paris, and Rome, along with nine other EU countries, are arguing against lab-grown meat, claiming it is a threat to conventional food production methods. They believe it is not a sustainable alternative and raises ethical, economic, social, and public health concerns. This position is discussed in a note to the Council of Ministers and is supported by several countries. However, critics argue that lab-grown meat is still in the innovation stage and suppressing it hinders sustainability. Currently, there is no cell-based meat marketed in Europe, and authorization would require assessment by the European Food Safety Authority.

Polish billionaire plans to sue Meta over fake advertisements

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

Polish billionaire plans to sue Meta over fake advertisements

Polish billionaire Rafal Brzoska and his wife are planning to sue Meta (formerly Facebook) over fake advertisements that feature his face and false information about his wife. They have notified the company about the problem but have not received a satisfactory solution. They intend to file a private lawsuit against Meta, considering various jurisdictions including the United States. They demand that Meta stop promoting content that violates their rights and seek substantial compensation, which will be donated to charity. Meta has not yet commented on the issue. The Polish Personal Data Protection Office has already ordered Meta to cease displaying false advertisements in Poland for three months.

'Just connecting the dots': Karnataka’s IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge defends proposed misinformation bill - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 19d ago

'Just connecting the dots': Karnataka’s IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge defends proposed misinformation bill - The Economic Times

Karnataka has proposed the Misinformation and Fake News Bill, 2025, targeting the spread of false information on social media, with penalties including fines and imprisonment. The draft has stirred controversy due to concerns about the potential impact on free speech and its broad scope. State IT Minister Priyank Kharge insists the bill, inspired by concerns from global and national bodies, aims to promote accountability and transparency, stressing it is not yet finalized and requires further consultations.

He planned to take legal action against OpenAI: Suchir's mother

Inshorts · 6m ago

He planned to take legal action against OpenAI: Suchir's mother

OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji's mother said his son "was planning to take legal action" against the startup before he died. "We are yet to discover what that legal action is and what his concerns were," she stated. Suchir, who was found dead at his US apartment last month, had accused OpenAI of violating copyright law to train ChatGPT.

Viral Video of Mike Lindell Driving While 'Hammered' Is Completely Fake

Gizmodo

Gizmodo · 1y ago

Viral Video of Mike Lindell Driving While 'Hammered' Is Completely Fake

A fake video showing MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell driving while not paying attention to the road has gone viral. The video, originally from 2023 and edited by comedy writer Jesse McLaren, made it appear as if Lindell was driving. Despite the obvious manipulation, the video has been shared without context, leading some to believe it is real. With AI video generation tools advancing, the internet is expected to become even more confusing, with political actors like Lindell being inserted into realistic yet false scenarios.

Exclusive: ZappFresh converts into public company

Entrackr

Entrackr · 1y ago

Exclusive: ZappFresh converts into public company

Joining the league of many companies such as Swiggy, FirstCry, Cars24, Pine Labs, and Pepperfry, meat delivery platform ZappFresh is preparing to go public. Taking the first step towards the process, the Gurugram-based firm is now converting into a public entity. The new name of the company is ‘DSM Fresh Foods Limited’, regulatory filings show. According to Entrackr’s sources, the company is likely to go IPO in the last leg of the ongoing financial year (FY25). Queries sent to ZappFresh didn’t elicit any immediate response. Founded in 2015 by Deepanshu Manchanda, ZappFresh sells fresh meat, seafood, and ready-to-cook items through its app and website. The company obtains its meat and fish from local farms, processes them at plants and customizes pieces before delivering them to the customers. Last year, it completed its first acquisition — Dr. Meat from Sukos Foods. Dr. Meat specializes in providing sustainably bred chicken from the outskirts of Bengaluru. It is also operational in Delhi-NCR. Zappfresh has also increased its authorized capital concerning the IPO and announced bonus shares in the ratio of 725:1 i.e. 725 equity shares for every 1 equity shares held by the shareholders, the filing added. Zappfresh proposed the appointment of Anchal Kapoor and Suman Chaudhary as independent directors, with Manchanda proposed to serve as Managing Director and Chairman of the company. The company has raised around $14 million to date including its $4.3 million funding from Ah! Ventures, HT Media and others in November last year. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, SIDBI Venture Capital is the largest external stakeholder in the nine-year-old firm followed by other investors. The company is yet to file its financial results for FY24 but its revenue from operations was flat at Rs 56 crore during the fiscal year ended March 2023. The firm posted a profit of Rs 11 crore in the same period.

Spain's watchdog clears Amazon, Booking.com, Tripadvisor over fake reviews

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Spain's watchdog clears Amazon, Booking.com, Tripadvisor over fake reviews

Spain's anti-trust watchdog, CNMC, has cleared Amazon, Booking Holdings, and Tripadvisor of participating or facilitating fake reviews on their websites. The investigation was prompted by a consumer association's complaint. CNMC found no evidence of the platforms being involved in publishing false opinions and acknowledged their efforts to detect and combat fake reviews. The watchdog did, however, recognize potential violations of consumer protection regulations and referred the complaint to the consumer rights authority. Amazon has stated that it takes action against fake reviews, while Booking Holdings and Tripadvisor have yet to comment.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman to meet chipmakers Samsung, SK Hynix execs on January 26

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

OpenAI’s Sam Altman to meet chipmakers Samsung, SK Hynix execs on January 26

OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, is scheduled to meet with top executives from chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix on January 26th. The purpose of the meeting is not yet known, but it indicates that OpenAI may be exploring partnerships or collaborations in the technology sector.

Musk’s new Grok upgrade allows X users to create largely uncensored AI images

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 11m ago

Musk’s new Grok upgrade allows X users to create largely uncensored AI images

Elon Musk's AI company xAI has released the beta version of two new language models, Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini, to X subscribers. These models are integrated with the Flux image synthesis model, allowing users to create photorealistic images on the platform. However, concerns have been raised about the potential for controversial and fake images generated by Grok, as it lacks safeguards and watermarks. The responsibility for misuse of AI image generation remains a question yet to be resolved. xAI claims that Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini provide significant advancements in language model capabilities, with Grok-2 demonstrating higher performance in benchmarks. However, the GPT-4 barrier has not been surpassed yet.

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