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iOS update brings back photos users thought were permanently deleted

After a recent iOS update, a number of iPhone users have found themselves facing unexpected blasts from the...

Microsoft’s AI success may spell defeat for it’s climate goals

Microsoft's ambitious strides in AI technology are now posing a significant challenge to its own climate goals, as...

Google does the unthinkable – reportedly erasing a 125 billion dollar pension fund

It's reported that Google inadvertently erased the Google Cloud account of UniSuper, an Australian pension fund valued at approximately $125 billion. This error resulted...

MIT students exploit blockchain vulnerability to steal 25 million dollars

Two MIT students have been implicated in a highly sophisticated cryptocurrency heist, where they reportedly exploited a vulnerability in the Ethereum blockchain to steal...

Open AI snubs Microsoft on GPT-4o launch: Hashtag Trending, Wednesday, May 15, 2024

OpenAI snubs Microsoft in latest offering. A new study finds that top tech companies lost a significant amount...

OpenAI snubs Microsoft, launching GPT-4o only on macOS

OpenAI, despite Microsoft's substantial $10 billion investment, has chosen to release its new ChatGPT app exclusively on macOS,...

Microsoft Places uses AI to ease return to office – at a price

Microsoft is launching "Microsoft Places," a new AI-driven app designed to streamline the return-to-office process by enhancing coordination...

Study shows return to work lost senior employees at major tech companies

After corporate mandates pushed employees back to the office, a significant number of senior staff at major tech...

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OpenAI presents an impressive multi-modal offering in their “Spring Update”

OpenAI doesn’t disappoint with the launch of new multi-modal functionality for GPT 4. Apple may be bringing ChatGPT...

Breakthrough in creation of pure silicon could speed quantum computing

Scientists have hailed a significant breakthrough in the creation of astonishingly pure silicon, marking a pivotal advancement that...

Apple to integrate ChatGPT into iPhones

Apple Inc. is on the brink of solidifying a deal with OpenAI to integrate the ChatGPT technology into...

US and China to hold talks on AI safety and risk

The United States is set to begin important discussions with China this week in Geneva, focusing on establishing...

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Elon Musk’s Neuralink has issues with first human implant

Neuralink, the neurotechnology company founded by Elon Musk, has...

Tests unable to distinguish AI from human reviews

AI-generated restaurant reviews can now pass the Turing test,...

Zuckerberg shares his vision with investors and Meta stock tanks

In an era where instant gratification is often the...

AI surpasses human benchmarks in most areas: Stanford report

Stanford University’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) has...

Microsoft and OpenAI partner to build a $100 Billion AI supercomputer “Stargate”

In a bold stride towards computational supremacy, Microsoft, in...

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Cancelling your credit card may not stop streaming service charges

Many consumers believe that changing their credit card can...

The race to harness AI in big banks heats up

The journey to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the...

IMF reports that 40 percent of global employment could be disrupted by AI

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark...

Reverse ATMs becomes solution for cashless business

To accommodate the expanding number of cashless companies, reverse...

Shopify teams up with Melio to launch bill pay tool

Melio, a B2B payments firm, has teamed with Shopify...

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Jack Dorsey leaves Bluesky board

Bluesky, the decentralized social network, recently saw the departure of its most prominent backer, Jack Dorsey, from its board. Dorsey, who is also the co-founder and former CEO of Twitter, confirmed his...

New AI model appears – then disappears in a few days. Hashtag Trending for Monday, May 6, 2024

A new and powerful AI Model appears and disappears in a few days. Microsoft tells Windows 10 users they are on their own to fix a problem from a recent Microsoft update....

Cyber Security Today, May 6, 2024 – Ransomware gang claims responsibility for attacking Italian healthcare service, Russian gang blamed for attacks in Europe, and...

Ransomware gang claims responsibility for attacking Italian healthcare service, Russian gang blamed for attacks in Europe, and more. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It's Monday, May 6th, 2024. I'm Howard Solomon, contributing reporter...

Mysterious AI chatbot emerges and vanishes, sparking speculation

A mysterious and extraordinarily powerful AI chatbot briefly appeared online, intriguing observers before being taken down just as suddenly as it emerged. The system, known as gpt2-chatbot, surfaced on the LMSYS Org...

Microsoft reveals critical security flaw affecting Android apps

Microsoft has identified a serious vulnerability in Android apps that could allow malicious software to hijack legitimate apps and steal valuable user information. This flaw, named "Dirty Stream," affects many popular apps...

Chinese government websites “Riddled with security flaws” say researchers

A recent study conducted by researchers from the Harbin Institute of Technology reveals significant security issues plaguing Chinese government websites, leaving them vulnerable to malicious attacks. The study, which examined nearly 14,000...

Counterfeit Cisco gear infiltrated US military bases, risking combat operations

A Florida resident has been sentenced to over six years in prison for orchestrating a counterfeit scheme involving fake Cisco networking gear that jeopardized the US military's security. Onur Aksoy, also known...

Cyber Security Today, May 3, 2024 – North Korea exploits weak email DMARC settings, and the latest Verizon analysis of thousands of data breaches

This episode reports on warnings about threats from China, Russia and North Korea, the hack of Dropbox Sign's infrastructure

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