In recent years, the landscape of digital privacy has witnessed increasingly complex challenges, particularly with social media giants like Meta. Jess Weatherbed’s reporting unveils some troubling truths about how Meta has appropriated user data for its generative AI models. The data collection practices employed by Meta, particularly regarding posts and photos made public on platforms
In a recent development, X is making moves towards separating its direct messaging feature from other in-app experiences. This means that users will soon have the option to solely utilize X as a messaging platform without the need to engage with public posting features. This change, although already somewhat possible on the app, aims to
When I first encountered the ability to poison skeletons in the roguelike deckbuilder Bramble Royale: A Meteorfall Story, I must admit that I was torn between being deeply annoyed and finding it quite humorous. The game takes a unique approach by allowing players to utilize bone-hurting juice when fighting skeletal undead. While some might argue
Larry Ellison, the renowned tech titan, celebrated his 80th birthday last month amidst a wave of success for Oracle. While other tech giants like Intel and Cisco struggle to adapt in the era of artificial intelligence, Oracle has emerged as a favorite on Wall Street. Following a strong earnings report, Oracle’s stock skyrocketed by 11%
The development of flexible tactile sensors that can adhere to the skin and detect biomechanical signals with high precision is no longer a distant dream. Recent research by researchers from Peking University has brought us one step closer to this sci-fi-like innovation. By utilizing 3D micro strain gauges as sensing units, the team has achieved
Adobe has recently unveiled its new Adobe Firefly Video Model, an AI-powered tool designed to generate videos based on text prompts and images. However, the ethical implications of this tool have come under scrutiny. Despite Adobe’s claims that the model is ethically trained and commercially safe, there are concerns raised by Adobe Stock creators. These
Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 is set to revolutionize the way we interact with our devices, thanks to a plethora of artificial intelligence-powered capabilities. These new features promise to enhance productivity, creativity, and even inject some fun into our daily routine. Introducing Image Playground Among the new features in iOS 18, Image Playground stands out as
The landscape of artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving, with global attention predominantly focused on big U.S. companies leading the way. However, in the past 18 months, China’s tech giants have not stayed behind. Companies like Alibaba, Tencent, and Huawei have entered the generative AI space, looking to capitalize on the growing hype surrounding the technology.
Yann LeCun, chief AI scientist at Meta, recently took a bold stance against supporters of California’s controversial AI safety bill, SB 1047. This move came just a day after Geoffrey Hinton, known as the “godfather of AI,” endorsed the legislation. The clash between these two pioneers in artificial intelligence illuminates the deep divisions within the
Have you ever wondered how the Threads algorithm really works? In a recent experiment conducted by Business Insider reporter Katie Notopoulos, the focus was on “rage baiting,” where controversial queries were posted on Threads to elicit user responses. The outcome of the experiment was quite remarkable, as it revealed a significant increase in emotional reactions