The Recall feature in Microsoft poses a significant security risk according to cybersecurity researcher Hagenah. The feature allows attackers to access a plethora of sensitive information about their target, such as emails, personal conversations, and other confidential data. This information can be easily extracted and searched, potentially leading to data breaches and privacy violations. Security
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In the realm of AI pageants, contestants are not just randomly generated characters. According to sociologist Hilary Levey Friedman, these contestants are products of their creators, drawing on societal stereotypes of beauty. The idea of a “beautiful woman” in AI pageants is often a reflection of traditional beauty standards, with characteristics such as a thin
Last week, Google’s new AI Overview feature caused quite a stir when bizarre and misleading answers to search queries went viral on social media. The company initially downplayed the problems but later admitted that improvements were necessary. Liz Reid, the head of search at Google, acknowledged the mistakes and explained that the technology needed refinement.
In an era where technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, the intersection of generative AI and politics is becoming increasingly problematic. The implications of AI being used to manipulate elections and deceive voters are dire. With the 2024 elections on the horizon, the threat of generative AI wreaking havoc on democracy is more real
SAP, a prominent enterprise application software maker, is strengthening its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) by introducing new AI-centric integrations. This strategic partnership aims to provide additional support and tools for companies, particularly those operating in regulated industries, to explore generative AI. One significant development involves SAP incorporating Amazon Bedrock AI development service into
One of the standout features of the Chromebook Plus laptops is the Help Me Write function. This feature allows users to select text in any text box and right-click to access a box that offers suggestions for rewriting the selected text, rephrasing it, or changing the tone. While this may sound like a useful tool,
Palmer Luckey’s journey from founding Oculus to cofounding Anduril seemed like a long shot when he first entered the defense industry in 2017. However, seven years later, Anduril has proven itself as a formidable competitor to the established defense contractors that dominate the market. The recent selection of Anduril, alongside General Atomics, for a groundbreaking
Elon Musk’s xAI startup recently announced a monumental $6 billion round of funding from renowned venture capital firms and investors such as Valor Equity Partners, Vy Capital, Andreessen Horowitz (A16z), Sequoia Capital, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, and Kingdom Holding. This significant investment has been raised at a pre-money valuation of
As technology continues to advance, new opportunities arise along with new threats. When it comes to cutting-edge technologies like generative AI, distinguishing between potential benefits and risks can be challenging. One prevalent topic of discussion in the realm of AI is the concept of hallucination. Initially, there was a widespread belief that hallucination in AI
Recent advancements in string theory research have brought about a new era of exploration and discovery. One of the most groundbreaking developments comes from a group led by string theory veterans Burt Ovrut of the University of Pennsylvania and Andre Lukas of Oxford. This group has harnessed the power of machine learning to calculate intricate