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RBC Capital analysts provided their outlook on CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWD) ahead of the upcoming Q1/24 earnings results, scheduled to be announced tomorrow.
Following company-specific checks, the analysts look for slight outperformance with Q1 results and a slight upside to full 2024 year guidance that likely works higher through the year.
According to the analysts, they will be focused on ARR vs. Street estimate at $2.711 billion, up 41% year-over-year vs. up 48% in Q4/23. Similar to Palo Alto Networks, the analysts believe CrowdStrike is in a good position to consolidate customer spend as they think the big get bigger with cyber-security. The analysts raised their price target on the company to $180 from $170, while reiterating their Outperform rating.
Former Baylor guard LJ Cryer has withdrawn his name from the NBA draft, Stadium reported Tuesday, and he will play his senior season at Houston in 2023-24 after announcing his transfer last month.
Cryer declared for the draft on March 29, keeping his eligibility, and then signed to play for the Cougars on April 12.
Cryer has two years of eligibility remaining.
Cryer averaged 15.0 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game while starting all 31 games for Baylor in 2022-23. He tied for the team lead with 80 3-pointers.
Cryer won a national championship with Baylor in 2020-21. He is averaging 11.3 points in 70 career games (34 starts) in three seasons at Waco, Texas.
Ole Miss leading scorer Matthew Murrell is withdrawing from the upcoming NBA draft and will return for the 2023-24 season.
Murrell brings his scoring average of 14.4 points per game to play under new head coach Chris Beard.
“After gathering feedback from my workouts and team personnel, I am going to continue to build my game at Ole Miss, so I am in the position I want to be in for the 2024 NBA draft,” Murrell told ESPN on Tuesday. “I know who I am as a player and how that can translate to the NBA.”
The 6-foot-4 Murrell also led the Rebels with 2.6 assists per game. Second-leading scorer Jaemyn Brakefield also is coming back next season.
Murrell is averaging 10.4 points in 89 career games (56 starts) at Ole Miss.
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown owned up to his lackluster performance in the team’s season-ending loss against the Miami Heat on Monday in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Brown finished with 19 points and eight rebounds in the second-seeded Celtics’ 103-98 setback to the eighth-seeded Heat in Boston. However, he made just 8 of 23 shots from the floor — including 1 of 9 from 3-point range — to go along with eight turnovers.
“Just a terrible game. When my team needed me most, like (Jayson Tatum) hurt his ankle, first play of the game, and you could see it like swelling up on him,” Brown said. “He couldn’t move out there. It was tough for him. My team turned to me to make plays and I came up short, I failed. It’s tough. I give credit to Miami, but just a terrible job.”
All eyes now turn to the summer for Brown, who is eligible to sign a supermax contract extension worth $295 million over five years.
Brown, however, said he was just focused on Game 7 and nothing more.
“I expected to win today and move on,” he said. “That’s what my focus was on and that’s my focus has been on. We failed. I failed. It’s hard to think about anything else right now, to be honest. We’ll cross that bridge when we get there.”
Brown, 26, recorded career-best averages in points (26.6) and rebounds (6.9) to go along with a personal best-tying 3.5 assists per game.
A two-time All-Star and named to the 2023 All-NBA Second Team, Brown averaged 17.9 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 470 career games (363 starts). He was selected by the Celtics with the third overall pick of the 2016 NBA Draft out of California.
It may feel human and act like a human, but we must remember this is machine-based data. But as this technology puts us into the next century, we need to be aware of elements that are remarkably similar or identical to existing works.
It’s our job to make it respond in the most humanly way by giving it specific prompts that give us what and how we want to come out of it. There is the issue of how original the output of ChatGPT actually is. Even while ChatGPT is highly advanced and capable of producing text that is difficult to discern from human-written content, it is still produced by a machine utilizing previously collected data. As a result, it is unlikely that the output of ChatGPT would be regarded as truly innovative and ineligible for copyright protection.
An enormous text dataset is used to pre-train a deep neural network for Chat GPT-3, which is then optimized for specific tasks like question-answering and text-generation. The network is made up of numerous interconnected layers, or “transformer blocks,” which analyze the input text and provide an output prediction.
The ownership of content created by AI can be a complex legal issue that varies depending on the jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of each case. In general, the ownership of AI-generated content may depend on factors such as who developed the AI system, who trained it, who owns the data used to train it, and who is responsible for operating and maintaining it.
In some cases, the law may consider the content created by AI to be the intellectual property of the person or organization that developed or owns the AI system. However, in other cases, the law may consider the content to be in the public domain or to belong to the person or organization that provided the data used to train the AI.
The question of authorship and ownership is one of the biggest problems that ChatGPT raises for intellectual property regulations. It is challenging to identify who or what should be given credit for writing the content produced by ChatGPT because it is essentially a machine that generates text based on inputs and algorithms.
Where does ChatGPT get its information from?
ChatGPT gets its information from a diverse range of sources on the internet. During its training, it was exposed to a large amount of text data from books, articles, websites, and other publicly available written material. This corpus of data enables ChatGPT to generate responses and provide information on a wide array of topics, including but not limited to science, history, literature, and popular culture.
It is important to note that while ChatGPT has been trained on a vast amount of information, it may not have access to real-time data or be aware of events that have occurred after its knowledge cutoff date of September 2021. Therefore, any information or answers provided should be verified and cross-checked with up-to-date and reliable sources.
What Does OpenAI’s ChatGPT Think About Copyright?
Let’s ask what ChatGPT said.
“As an AI language model, I don’t possess personal opinions or beliefs. However, I can provide information on OpenAI’s position regarding copyright.
OpenAI acknowledges the importance of copyright and respects intellectual property rights. OpenAI encourages users of its models, like ChatGPT, to comply with copyright laws and regulations. This means that users should refrain from using the model to generate or distribute copyrighted material without proper authorization or fair use rights.
OpenAI has implemented certain safeguards to mitigate potential copyright infringement. For example, during the development of ChatGPT, the model was trained on a diverse range of internet text sources, which included licensed data, freely available texts, and publicly accessible information. However, it’s important to note that my responses are generated based on this pre-existing knowledge and don’t have access to specific copyrighted works unless explicitly provided by the user.
Ultimately, it’s the responsibility of users to ensure that their use of AI models like ChatGPT complies with applicable copyright laws and respects the rights of content creators. If you have any concerns about copyright infringement, it’s recommended to consult legal professionals or refer to the relevant laws in your jurisdiction for guidance.”
More Legal Implications of Using ChatGPT
Copyright infringement: In order to mitigate this potential legal issue, it is crucial to guarantee that the textual content created does not exhibit substantial similarity to pre-existing copyrighted works.
Defamation: To minimize the likelihood of this legal concern, it is essential to ensure that the model does not generate defamatory content and that all content generated by the model undergoes thorough fact-checking before being published or distributed.
Data protection: To mitigate the risks associated with data protection, it is important to verify that the model is trained on datasets devoid of personal information. Additionally, it is vital to ensure that any output generated by the model does not contain personal information.
If you’re writing text such as articles, blogs, marketing material and more it’s a good idea to run it through a plagiarism checker like Grammarly.com or Copyscape before publication. This goes for images and music too.
Technology Also Can Write Code- But be Aware.
It’s possible that your business does not own the code for your product if your engineers utilize it to write code and that code ends up in your product. The same is true for generative AIs that use images as input. You should be informed of the legal perspectives on these matters in any geographic areas where your company (or partners) conducts business in order to reduce business risk. In today’s globalized world, rules in any country, regardless of where the firm is headquartered, are a consideration for any multinational.
So, without further ado….
To avoid legal disputes, it is advisable to establish clear ownership rights and agreements before using AI systems to create content, particularly in commercial or business contexts.
As an artificial intelligence language model, ChatGPT is a creation of OpenAI and is protected by intellectual property rights. However, the specific rights associated with ChatGPT are held by OpenAI and are not attributed to me as a language model.
OpenAI has not disclosed the specific details of the intellectual property rights associated with ChatGPT. However, it is safe to assume that the rights may include copyrights, patents, and/or trademarks. Additionally, OpenAI may have trade secrets associated with the development and training of the model.
Overall, the intellectual property rights associated with ChatGPT are held by OpenAI, and any use or reproduction of the model must comply with their terms and conditions.
What The Future Holds for ChatGPT
Microsoft just made its third $10 billion investment in OpenAI. The business made a $1 billion investment in OpenAI in 2019 and will make another one in 2021.
Rest assured, this technology will open up a lot of investment opportunities. It will also open up a new set of skills to learn for the technologist aficionado seeking new job opportunities. ChatGPT and AI will also become a disrupter in a positive way, but there may be many future threats in certain segments of the job market, notably higher income jobs in corporate America.
For students, it will take away critical thinking and problem-solving skills and make them more prone to cheating- and that’s not all of it. Whatever information it spits out, it must be fact checked no matter what its use is- and that can take as long as it would write to write a short-term paper.
ChatGPT and AI technology will certainly streamline operations and improve customer service. However, moving forward there will be privacy concerns over the use and manipulation of data. We’ve only yet to see how our lives will benefit in the near future.
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In a landmark legal battle, renowned rapper Cardi B emerged victorious in a defamation lawsuit that not only protected her reputation but also reaffirmed the significance of truth in the age of social media and celebrity culture. The court’s decision to award Cardi B $4 million in damages sent a powerful message, highlighting the potential consequences of spreading false information and the importance of safeguarding one’s reputation in the digital era.
What the Cardi B’s Defamation Case is About
The lawsuit stemmed from a series of defamatory statements made by YouTube personality Tasha K in a series of videos. Tasha K, whose real name is Latasha Kebe, claimed that Cardi B had engaged in various acts of misconduct, including drug use, prostitution, and the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases. These serious allegations were made without any substantiated evidence and were clearly aimed at tarnishing Cardi B’s image.
Cardi B’s Defense and her Relentless Pursuit of Justice
In response to the defamatory statements, Cardi B took a stand against the false accusations and sought justice through the legal system. Her legal team filed a lawsuit against Tasha K, asserting that the defamatory remarks had caused significant harm to Cardi B’s personal and professional life. The rapper made it clear that she was not willing to let baseless allegations go unchallenged, setting an example for others in the entertainment industry who face similar attacks on their reputation.
The defamation trial drew significant attention from the media and the public, underscoring the importance of the case in the realm of celebrity culture. Cardi B’s legal team presented evidence to debunk the false allegations, demonstrating the lack of credibility and factual basis behind Tasha K’s claims. After careful deliberation, the court ruled in favor of Cardi B, stating that Tasha K’s statements were defamatory and had indeed caused harm to the rapper’s reputation.
What the Importance of the Victory Means
Cardi B’s triumph in the defamation lawsuit holds profound implications for both celebrities and the wider public. In an era where social media provides a platform for anyone to express their opinions, the case serves as a reminder that there are legal consequences for spreading falsehoods that can damage a person’s reputation. It reaffirms the importance of truth, responsible journalism, and the need for evidence-based claims.
Furthermore, Cardi B’s victory demonstrates that celebrities are not immune to the effects of defamatory statements. Despite her fame and success, she took a stand to protect her reputation and assert her rights as an individual. This outcome sends a clear message to those who may attempt to spread false information about public figures.
Cardi B’s $4 million defamation victory stands as a significant milestone in the battle against the spread of misinformation and the protection of individual reputations. By holding Tasha K accountable for her defamatory statements, Cardi B has not only safeguarded her own image but also set a precedent for others facing similar challenges. The ruling emphasizes the importance of truth, the consequences of spreading false information, and the need for responsible discourse in the digital age.
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Mark Stone was supposed to be the final piece to make the Vegas Golden Knights a Stanley Cup champion when he was acquired at the 2019 trade deadline.
Thanks to his team’s 6-0 road drubbing of the Dallas Stars on Monday, Stone finally receives his chance to claim the crown.
The Golden Knights are off to the Stanley Cup Final for the second time in franchise history, having dispatched the Stars 4-2 in the best-of-seven Western Conference finals.
They will face the Florida Panthers in the finals beginning on Saturday in Las Vegas. The winner will claim its first Stanley Cup crown in franchise history.
Vegas was also the Western Conference’s regular-season champion, while Florida claimed the second and final Eastern Conference wild-card berth.
“We’ve been through a lot in four years here, a lot of heartbreak along the way,” Stone told Sportsnet after the clinching victory. “We’ve battled through a lot of stuff, and I don’t think a lot of people were picking us to get here this season.”
The Golden Knights lost to the Washington Capitals in the championship round in their inaugural 2017-18 season. The Panthers are also in the finals for the second time in franchise history. Florida lost to the Colorado Avalanche in 1996, their third season.
William Karlsson scored twice in a three-point game while William Carrier, Keegan Kolesar and Michael Amadio all collected one goal and one assist for Vegas in the clinching game. Jonathan Marchessault scored once, Reilly Smith had two assists and goalie Adin Hill made 23 saves to record his second playoff shutout for the Knights.
Hill took the net in the second round after starting goalie Laurent Brossoit suffered an injury.
“This is what you grow up dreaming about,” Hill said. “I’m excited about the opportunity. I’m going to embrace the moment.”
Jake Oettinger stopped 23 shots for the Stars, who lost the first three games of the series before winning twice in a comeback attempt that fell short and ended with a thud.
Dallas won both games without captain Jamie Benn in the lineup and lost all four with him, including the clinching contest after he returned from a two-game suspension.
“It’s a great group. It sucks we had to go out like that,” Benn said.
Coming off those two losses, the Golden Knights were looking for a quick start to regain momentum. They received a much-needed jolt when Carrier opened the scoring at the 3:41 mark of the first period. Karlsson doubled the lead on the power play, and Kolesar capped his team’s dominant first period when he made it 3-0 with six minutes left in the frame.
Dallas showed life after the first intermission, but Marchessault tallied his ninth goal of the playoffs — all in the past 10 games — to make it a 4-0 game at 10:25 of the second period and quashed any comeback hopes. It was his team’s first shot on goal in the period.
Karlsson scored early in the third period, his 10th goal of the playoffs, and Amadio rounded out the scoring at 12:25 of the period. The Stars made little effort to come back after it became a four-goal deficit.
“You come into this game and you want to give a little bit more for the crowd, get them into it and more momentum, but we weren’t able to get that going,” Dallas forward Joe Pavelski said. “You expect more out of yourself in situations like this.”
Ludvig Aberg of Sweden earned his PGA Tour card Monday night by finishing the college golf season No. 1 in the PGA Tour University rankings.
The Texas Tech senior is also the No. 1 player in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.
The PGA Tour University program was announced in 2020 as a way for the top collegiate players to qualify for the Korn Ferry Tour, the main feeder tour below the PGA Tour. For the first time this season, the PGA Tour announced it would give the No. 1 player in the University rankings full PGA Tour status for the remainder of the season and all of the following season, bypassing Q-School for one year.
Only college seniors appear in the PGA Tour University rankings, as they accrue points based on their finishes in college, amateur and professional tournaments.
Aberg won the Big 12 individual championship for the second straight season before competing in the NCAA Division I championship this week, where he tied for 29th place.
According to reports, Aberg will make his professional debut at the RBC Canadian Open June 8-11.
Florida’s Fred Biondi won the NCAA individual championship by one stroke, which earned him an exemption into the 2024 Masters.
The Buffalo Bills are finalizing a contract with offensive tackle Brandon Shell, ESPN reported Monday.
The Bills continue to bolster their O-line depth, already signing OL Connor McGovern, David Edwards and Kevin Jarvis this offseason. They selected two linemen in the NFL draft, in the second and seventh rounds.
Shell, 31, played one season in Miami, starting 11 of 13 games in 2022. He’s played in 83 games (72 starts) for the New York Jets (2016-19), Seattle Seahawks (202-21) and Dolphins.
Members of the League Championship Series Players Association voted to walk out of the upcoming LCS Summer Split.
Their action was taken following an announcement earlier this month by Riot Games that ruled LCS organizations can shut down their North America Challengers League teams. As a result, teams were disbanded, putting players and coaches out of their jobs.
The players association announced its decision early Monday in a social media post.
“We stand at this impasse because actions were taken by Riot without prior communication or discussion with the LCS players,” the post read, in part. “The LCSPA sincerely hopes Riot will avert this walk out by joining us in the coming days to have open and transparent discussions so that we can forge collaborative solutions to ensure the best futures for the LCS and the NACL.”
Riot Games had not responded with a statement of its own as of early Monday afternoon.
“This is not a decision LCS players have come to lightly,” the players’ post read. “Countless discussions and debates were had between all LCS players in the week leading to this historic vote. One thing is clear from those conversations — our players want to play and compete above all else. Joining hands to put competition aside is a testament to the significance and urgency of the issues at hand.”
ESports.gg reported that Riot Games took its action on May 13 to give LCS organizations more financial and operational options. LCS organizations that dropped their NACL programs in the aftermath included Cloud9, 100 Thieves, TSM and Immortals.
The 10-team, $200,000 LCS Summer Split is scheduled to begin Thursday at Riot Games Arena in Los Angeles. The top three finishers receive direct entry into the League of Legends World Championship.
