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
The Australian government is currently looking into claims made by the hacking group ShinyHunters regarding a major data breach at global events giant Ticketmaster. The group alleges that they have managed to obtain the details of a staggering 560 million customers. These details include sensitive information such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and partial credit
Recently, Meta revealed that it had uncovered “likely AI-generated” content being used deceptively on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. This content included comments that praised Israel’s handling of the war in Gaza, which were strategically placed below posts from prominent global news organizations and US lawmakers. The accounts responsible for this misleading content posed as
Recently, a collection of 2,500 leaked internal documents from Google has been confirmed as authentic by the company. The leaked documents contain details about the data that Google collects, shedding light on some of the information that may be utilized in its closely guarded search ranking algorithm. This revelation offers a unique glimpse into one
A groundbreaking study published in Science Advances by researchers at JPMorgan Chase, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory, and Quantinuum has unveiled a significant breakthrough in quantum algorithmic speedup. The study focused on the quantum approximate optimization algorithm (QAOA), a widely studied algorithm with applications in diverse fields such as logistics, telecommunications, financial
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in South-East Asia has raised concerns about the security of women, with gender biases present in widely used AI systems acting as a barrier to the positive use of AI in the context of peace and security. Research conducted by UN Women and the United Nations University Institute in
Lux’s Halide app has been a favorite among photographers for its professional-level features, and now the company is stepping into the world of video capture with the launch of Kino. This dedicated video capture app is designed to cater to the needs of professionals, offering a range of features that are sure to impress even
After almost a decade since the release of Game Dev Tycoon, Greenheart Games is finally gearing up for the highly anticipated early access release of Tavern Keeper later this year. The game promises to dive players into the immersive world of fantasy bartending and sim management, where they will take on the role of orc
Trash Of The Titans, a game developed by Alex ‘Thayer And Back Again’, brings forth an interesting perspective by focusing on trash mammals and their encounters with the criminal vermin known as The Rat Crue. While the game may not aim to emancipate these villainous creatures, it does exhibit a certain level of affection towards
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