The issue of deepfake recognition goes beyond just the ability of models to identify accents, languages, or faces that are less common in Western countries. According to Gregory, many initial deepfake detection tools were trained on high-quality media. However, in regions like Africa, cheap Chinese smartphone brands dominate the market, offering devices with stripped-down features
The ability of light particles to merge into a “super photon” under specific conditions has been a topic of interest for researchers. At the University of Bonn, scientists have discovered a way to use “tiny nano molds” to affect the structure of Bose-Einstein condensates. By manipulating the speck of light, they were able to create
Risk of Rain 2: Seekers of the Storm was highly anticipated by fans of the co-op roguelite genre when it was released last Tuesday. However, the reception has not been positive, with the DLC currently holding a 79% ‘mostly negative’ rating on Steam. This has prompted a wave of complaints from disappointed players. One of
X has officially announced its departure from its San Francisco home, marking the end of an era for the company. The iconic Market Street building that has served as its global headquarters for 12 years will be closing its doors in two weeks, on Friday the 13th. Relocation to Texas X’s remaining staff are being
US astronaut Barry Wilmore recently contacted NASA ground crew members about a strange knocking sound coming from the Boeing Starliner craft. The interaction was recorded and shared on a NASA Space Flight forum, creating speculation and intrigue among space enthusiasts. During the conversation with NASA crew members in Houston, Wilmore attempted to showcase the noise
The fediverse has been hailed as a potential game-changer in the world of social networking, offering the promise of enduring and interoperable networks. However, one of the major challenges faced by creators and businesses in the fediverse is the difficulty in monetizing their content. This has led many to rely on closed platforms that offer
Apple’s upcoming Mac Mini is set to make some significant changes, according to a report from tech journalist Mark Gurman. The new desktops are expected to start hitting Apple’s warehouses in September, with a higher-end variant featuring an Apple M4 Pro chip set to ship in October. One of the most notable updates is the
Generative AI tools have been hailed as the future of business operations, promising significant time and cost savings for companies. However, the vice president of Microsoft, Vik Singh, highlights a crucial drawback in these models – the inability to admit uncertainty. Singh emphasizes the importance of AI models being able to acknowledge when they do
The recent blocking of social media platform X in Brazil has sparked a major debate among users and politicians regarding the legitimacy of the ban. This move has left many Brazilians feeling lost and disconnected from the world as they struggle to navigate alternative social media platforms. The shutdown of Elon Musk’s platform has raised
In the vibrant city of Nairobi, Kenya, the emergence of the Robot Cafe has captured the attention of both young and old alike. Situated in the heart of Nairobi, this cafe stands out as a pioneer in integrating robotics into the dining experience. The cafe boasts three preprogrammed robots – named Claire, R24, and Nadia