Daily Tech Headlines xAI Introduces Grok-3 For Over Double The Price - DTH
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Feb 18, 2025 xAI has launched Grok-3, boasting impressive computing power at a steep price. The conversation dives into Google's use of digital fingerprinting to monitor all your devices and the New York Times' embrace of AI in editorial processes. Additionally, they discuss the potential health risks of noise-canceling headphones and the legal implications of AI tools compared to junior lawyers. The impact of recent cyberattacks and payment scam restrictions also make for a riveting discussion.
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Grok 3 Launch and Price Hike
- xAI launched Grok 3 with enhanced computing power, surpassing competitors like GPT-4 and Gemini.
- They also increased the Premium Plus subscription price to almost $50, more than double the previous cost.
Google's Tracking Practices
- Google's Chrome will disable tracking cookies via a prompt, similar to Apple's approach.
- However, Google reintroduced digital fingerprinting and expanded it to track all user devices.
NYT Adopts AI
- The New York Times approved AI use for product and editorial teams, implementing internal AI tools.
- They're also providing AI training for the newsroom and launched a new internal AI tool called Echo.