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Signal is not the place for top secret communications, but it might be the right choice for you – a cybersecurity expert on what to look for in a secure messaging app
Signal is not the place for top secret communications, but it might be the right choice for you – a cybersecurity expert on what to look for in a secure messaging app Signal is in the news because of a security failure, but the app itself is quite secure. AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato When top White […]
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Microsoft tests Quick Machine Recovery to restore PCs that can’t boot
Microsoft tests Quick Machine Recovery to restore PCs that can’t boot Microsoft is starting to test Quick Machine Recovery, a feature designed to prevent incidents like last year’s Crowdstrike catastrophe. It’s rolling out in its latest Windows Insider Preview build (6120.3653) and allows IT professionals to remotely recover Windows 11 devices even if they won’t […]
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I’m still testing the new Razer Blade 16 and I have mixed feelings
I’m still testing the new Razer Blade 16 and I have mixed feelings The Blade 16 is as sharp looking as ever. The Razer Blade 16 is designed to be the gaming-focused alternative to the MacBook Pro, and I’m always here for that. I love a gaming laptop that still looks and feels like a […]
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Elon Musk’s xAI buys Elon Musk’s X for $33 billion on paper
Elon Musk’s xAI buys Elon Musk’s X for $33 billion on paper A few years after buying Twitter for $44 billion, Elon Musk announced that his AI business xAI has acquired the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. In a tweet, he described it as an all-stock transaction, valuing xAI at $80 billion […]
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BougeRV’s telescopic lantern is ridiculously versatile
BougeRV’s telescopic lantern is ridiculously versatile It’s sold as an outdoor camplight, but BougeRV’s very bright LED lantern is really a multifunctional work lamp for any place that needs an extra dose of lighting. It’s rechargeable and compact enough to serve as a long-lasting flashlight with three swiveling LED panels that can direct 3000 lumens onto your […]
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What are AI hallucinations? Why AIs sometimes make things up
What are AI hallucinations? Why AIs sometimes make things up What springs from the 'mind' of an AI can sometimes be out of left field. gremlin/iStock via Getty Images When someone sees something that isn’t there, people often refer to the experience as a hallucination. Hallucinations occur when your sensory perception does not correspond to […]
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Social media design is key to protecting kids online
Social media design is key to protecting kids online How social media apps are designed has a lot to do with whether teens have good or bad experiences. Daniel de la Hoz/Moment via Getty Images Social media is a complex environment that presents both opportunities and threats for adolescents, with self-expression and emotional support on […]
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People say they prefer stories written by humans over AI-generated works, yet new study suggests that’s not quite true
People say they prefer stories written by humans over AI-generated works, yet new study suggests that’s not quite true Artificial intelligence is expected to generate a growing share of the world's creative work. karetoria/Moment via Getty Images People say they prefer a short story written by a human over one composed by artificial intelligence, yet […]
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Helper bots in online communities diminish human interaction
Helper bots in online communities diminish human interaction Bots can be helpful in online communities, but they can also come between people. mathisworks/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images When bots – automated agents that perform tasks on behalf of humans – become more active in online communities, it has profound effects on how humans interact with […]
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Debate over H-1B visas shines spotlight on US tech worker shortages
Debate over H-1B visas shines spotlight on US tech worker shortages Babson College graduate students from India type on their computers in Wellesley, Mass., on June 30, 2016. AP Photo/Charles Krupa A heated debate has recently erupted between two groups of supporters of President Donald Trump. The dispute concerns the H-1B visa system, the program […]
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When humans use AI to earn patents, who is doing the inventing?
When humans use AI to earn patents, who is doing the inventing? Only humans can be awarded patents, but AIs can do a lot of the work to earn them. lineartestpilot/iStock via Getty Images The advent of generative artificial intelligence has sent shock waves across industries, from the technical to the creative. AI systems that […]
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The push to restore semiconductor manufacturing faces a labor crisis − can the US train enough workers in time?
The push to restore semiconductor manufacturing faces a labor crisis − can the US train enough workers in time? Semiconductors power nearly every aspect of modern life – cars, smartphones, medical devices and even national defense systems. These tiny but essential components make the information age possible, whether they’re supporting lifesaving hospital equipment or facilitating […]
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The fediverse promises social media without Big Tech – if it can avoid familiar pitfalls
The fediverse promises social media without Big Tech – if it can avoid familiar pitfalls In the fediverse, you can have your own social media platform but also connect to many others. Aram Sinnreich, CC BY-ND You’ve probably noticed lately that a lot of people are trying out alternatives to the big social media networks […]
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