Developers Can Now Link Their Apps to ChatGPT Using Plug-Ins
OpenAI has announced that developers can now link their apps to ChatGPT using plug-ins. This means that the AI chatbot is no longer limited to its knowledge from the end of 2021 and can access current data for the first time. The plug-ins are already available, but only on a limited scale as part of an alpha test. The AI chatbot can now access current information from the internet, significantly expanding its capabilities.
Canada Restricts Rules for Cryptocurrencies
Canada has introduced new rules for cryptocurrencies to protect investors. Only registered crypto service providers will be allowed to serve Canadians, with restrictions on offers and advertising. Betting on credit and the use of customer deposits are also prohibited. The value of cryptocurrencies held by the providers must be set at zero.
Austria Agrees on a Budget Levy to Finance Public Broadcasting
The Austrian government has agreed on a budget levy to finance public broadcasting. This means that households and businesses will have to pay a flat-rate fee from 2024, regardless of whether they have access to television or the internet. The fee will be around 15 euros per month, plus any state taxes. The new broadcasting fees were agreed upon by the right-wing conservative ÖVP and the Greens.
TikTok Causes Concern for the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has expressed concern about the use of TikTok. There are concerns about the scope of data collected and the possibility of state influence. While a general ban on the app is being discussed in the USA, Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser believes there is no basis for such a measure in Germany.
LG’s New OLED TVs Implement QMS-VRR
LG has announced that its new OLED TVs have been certified by the HDMI organization for the recently announced Quick Media Switching Variable Refresh Rate (QMS-VRR). QMS prevents the TV screen from briefly going black when the player changes the refresh rate. Although QMS has been around for five years, its implementation was not clearly regulated, leading to issues on some HDMI devices.
