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December 05, 2023
Tech leaders have been vocal proponents of the need to regulate artificial intelligence, but they’re also lobbying hard to make sure the new rules work in their favor
December 05, 2023
Claims about the discovery of a coveted room-temperature superconductor peppered the news in 2023. We pulled three stories from our archives on what superconductivity is and why scientists study it.
December 05, 2023
Decades ago, the international community codified science as a cultural right and protected expression of human creativity. Reaffirming science’s value can help it better serve humanity.
December 05, 2023
The highly anticipated trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI has arrived a little early after a copy was leaked online
December 05, 2023
A peculiar new online slang has entered the chat – “ijbol.” While it may look like an obscure foreign word, ijbol is actually just an acronym that stands for “I just burst out laughing” in English. And despite existing since the late 2000s, ijbol is having a viral resurgence in 2022 among Gen Z social media users. After first gaining traction in niche online circles and K-pop fandoms last year, tweets and TikToks using ijbol have now exploded more mainstream. Yet ijbol’s cryptic appearance continues sparking confusion – and hilarity – among internet users trying to decipher its definition. The
December 05, 2023
A chilling new cyberattack allowing hackers to spy on iPhone users’ most sensitive information has security experts sounding the alarm. By weaponizing iOS’s third-party custom keyboards to serve as keyloggers, hackers can now covertly monitor every tap and swipe unsuspecting victims make, transmitting back data on private messages, passwords, web activity, and more. Investigations by security firm Certo Software uncovered these invasive iPhone keyboard hacks in action after helping multiple victims of digital stalking. Their findings reveal a clever technique to bypass Apple’s normally rigorous security protections on its devices. Through a multi-stage approach, hackers remotely installed malicious non-Apple keyboards
December 05, 2023
The generative AI boom has sent governments worldwide scrambling to regulate the emerging technology
December 06, 2023
The Bank of England says it will make an assessment next year about the risks posed by artificial intelligence and machine learning
December 06, 2023
An intellectually humble person may have strong commitments to various beliefs − but balanced with an openness to the likelihood that others, too, may have valuable insights, ideas and evidence.
December 06, 2023
Electroconvulsive therapy often evokes inaccurate images of seizing bodies and smoking ears. Better understanding of how it reduces depression symptoms can illuminate new ways to treat mental illness.
December 06, 2023
Your car’s safety technology takes you into account. But a lot of that technology helps car companies collect data about you. Researchers are working on closing the gap between safety and privacy.
December 06, 2023
Serbia's president says Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Wozniak will be getting a Serbian passport
December 06, 2023
Google took its next leap in artificial intelligence Wednesday with the launch of project Gemini, an AI model trained to behave in human-like ways that’s likely to intensify the debate about the technology’s potential promise and perils
December 06, 2023
New Mexico's attorney general is suing the parent company of Facebook and Instagram claiming it failed to protect underage users from exposure to child sexual abuse material and let adults solicit pornographic imagery from them
December 06, 2023
Scientists analyzing isotope ratios have found that many of the elements that make up life could be left over from Earth’s formation.
December 06, 2023
An internal Amazon memo has provided a stark look at the company’s carefully laid out plans to grow its influence and advance its interest in Southern California
December 06, 2023
When Jennifer Watkins‘ 7-year-old son uploaded a silly “nudie” video dare from a classmate to the family’s shared YouTube account, the Australian mother never imagined a catastrophic fallout ending her decade-long digital access. Yet within minutes, Google permanently deleted Watkins’ account with zero appeals, locking treasured memories behind supposed child safety imperatives. As digital life increasingly interconnects personal, professional, and family spheres, mistaken account terminations create collateral damage, wrecking entire household ecosystems. Critics argue for proportional responses aligned with nuanced contexts instead of automated blanket bans mismatched to incidental infractions. When Google abruptly notified Watkins of deleted YouTube access she
December 06, 2023
Twitch, a popular video service, will shut down its struggling business in South Korea, a decision its chief executive blamed on allegedly “prohibitively expensive” costs for operating in the country
December 07, 2023
The U.K. government says that Russia’s intelligence services have targeted high-profile British politicians, civil servants and journalists with cyberespionage and “malicious cyberactivity” as part of sustained attempts to interfere in U.K. political processes
December 07, 2023
Translation involves more than just transferring words from one language to another. Better translations of study materials can improve both the diversity of study participants and research results.
December 07, 2023
Disinformation campaigns often use a set of rhetorical devices that you can learn to spot, like conspiracy narratives, good versus evil framing, and revealed secrets.
December 07, 2023
European Union talks on comprehensive artificial intelligence regulations were paused after 22 straight hours
December 07, 2023
Meta is rolling out end-to-end encryption for calls and messages across its Facebook and Messenger platforms, the company announced Thursday
December 07, 2023
The CEO of chipmaker Nvidia views Malaysia as a potential hub for artificial intelligence “manufacturing.”
December 08, 2023
Liechtenstein votes to join IMF in referendum
TSMC and Samsung discuss building middle eastern megafactories, WSJ reports
Musk says SpaceX plans to launch about five uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years
Zelenskiy arrives in New York for UN meetings, Ukrinform says
French PM Barnier flags tax hike on the wealthy
Modi rallies Indian Americans, lauds diaspora ahead of US election
Boston's Triston Casas hits 3 home runs in 1st 3 at-bats vs Twins
An estimated 180,000 motorcyclists converge at Portuguese shrine to have their helmets blessed.
Scherzer going into free agency at 40 off most frustrating season and expects to pitch healthy again