Category: Tech

Restrictions on Targeted Ads and Push Notifications Under the proposal, digital platforms will be required to disable targeted advertisements for children under 13 by default. Furthermore, these platforms will be prohibited from utilizing specific data to send kids push notifications or “nudges” that encourage them to continue using their products. These measures aim to safeguard […]

The First Video Streamed from Deep Space In a groundbreaking NASA experiment, Taters the cat, a beloved feline belonging to a NASA employee, became the star of the first-ever video streamed from deep space. This historic achievement, orbiting nearly 19 million miles from Earth, has opened up new possibilities for humans to communicate beyond Earth’s […]

The Preparedness Team Under the leadership of MIT AI professor Aleksander Madry, OpenAI has established a dedicated team called “Preparedness.” Comprising AI researchers, computer scientists, national security experts, and policy professionals, this team will continuously monitor and test OpenAI’s technology. It plays a crucial role in identifying and alerting the company if any of its […]

The Power of AI in Surveillance With a staggering deployment of 4,200 cameras in public spaces, or one for every 81 residents, Nice has established a sophisticated network. These cameras are connected to an AI-powered command center capable of detecting not only minor infractions, such as illegal parking or unauthorized access to public parks but […]

Experts and Lawmakers Express Concerns Matthew Wansley, a professor at the Cardozo School of Law in New York who specializes in emerging automotive technologies, criticized the recall, stating that allowing Autopilot to be used on roads with cross traffic is a fundamental flaw. Senator Richard Blumenthal also expressed dissatisfaction, calling the update “far from sufficient.” […]

(CoinUnited.io) — The electric vehicle (EV) industry has witnessed tremendous growth in recent years, with Americans purchasing over one million EVs in 2021 alone. To incentivize this shift to electric transportation, the United States government has offered tax credits of up to $7,500 per vehicle. These credits have significantly contributed to making EVs more affordable, […]

The Failures and Complications Oakford highlighted the succession of failures that allowed the leak to occur. Various systems failed to identify red flags in Teixeira’s history and prevent the leaks from continuing on Discord for over a year. The government, responsible for granting Teixeira security clearance, and his superiors at the Air National Guard base […]

Frequent Inaccuracies in AI Chatbot Responses OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Microsoft’s Bing, and Google’s Bard have gained popularity as AI chatbots. However, their tendency to produce false information has been well-documented. To enhance their reliability, all three companies have equipped these tools with web searching capabilities to cite sources for their provided information. Unfortunately, Bing often gave […]

Regulatory Setback Prompted Suspension of Operations The incident in question involved a Cruise vehicle dragging a pedestrian before coming to a stop, causing severe injuries. California’s Department of Motor Vehicles subsequently criticized Cruise, accusing the company of misrepresenting its technology and ordering it to halt operations in the state. This setback has forced Cruise to […]

Diverse Platforms for Hate Memes This alarming trend is not limited to X alone. The researchers found that some of the same AI-generated images have been posted on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, YouTube, and Facebook. While X appears to be a favored platform for sharing these antisemitic images, it is not the sole platform […]