Category: AI Artificial Intelligence
Clearview AI’s Benefits Not That Clear – Privacy Concerns Very Clear
Have you heard about Clearview AI, the “we can identify anyone who has a picture on the Internet” outfit? Privacy has emerged as a key concern in the era of technology’s ubiquity in our daily lives. Holding a controversial position in this ongoing debate is Clearview AI, a company specializing in facial recognition technology. Pledged to revolutionize law enforcement and security, Clearview AI has sparked apprehension over issues surrounding privacy and the invasive nature of surveillance.
Zoom’s Dubious ToS Update: An Alarming Invasion of Privacy or Tempest in a Zoompot?
In an alarming move, video conferencing giant Zoom recently updated its Terms of Service (ToS), raising serious concerns about user privacy and data exploitation. The new ToS allows Zoom to collect and use your Zoom audio, video, and chat data to train its artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. This update has raised eyebrows and sparked a debate regarding the true intentions of the company and the extent to which user privacy is being compromised and user data is being exploited.
How to Tell if Something Was Written by AI or a Human
With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), it has become increasingly difficult to distinguish between human-generated and AI-generated online content. From social media posts to news articles, AI algorithms are now capable of creating text that is so convincing, it can easily fool unsuspecting readers. However, fear not! In this article, we will guide you through the process of identifying AI-generated online content and unmasking those bots.
Dissecting Meta’s Newest Venture: Threads – The Twitter Rival
Curious minds are buzzing around Meta’s newest venture: Threads. This Twitter-competitor is yet another addition to Meta’s social media empire and our readers have been itching to know more. What is Threads? How does it work? And how does it compete with Twitter? Rest assured, we’ve got the answers.
AI Apocalypse: Is It Reality or Just Another Science Fiction Tale?
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has stoked fears of an impending technological apocalypse, with some proponents envisioning machines outpacing human capabilities, defying control, and becoming too formidable to disable. So, are these fears grounded in reality or are they merely the ramblings of overactive imaginations?
The Double-Edged Sword of AI: ChatGPT’s Role in Disseminating Information and Misinformation
The technology juggernaut, OpenAI, is making waves with its GPT-3 model, a highly advanced language processing tool known as ChatGPT. This AI-powered tool is so powerful and convincing that it’s becoming increasingly difficult for most people to discern AI-generated content from human-generated content, including instances of misinformation or ‘fake news’
Understanding and Activating the AirPods Pro Adaptive Audio: A Comprehensive Guide
The AirPods Pro 2 has received numerous noteworthy enhancements with iOS 17, with the new Adaptive Audio feature standing out prominently. This feature allows the earbuds to automatically shift between noise-cancellation and transparency modes, adjust the volume, and makes voice hearing more convenient. In this guide, we will explore how to activate AirPods Pro Adaptive Audio, its functionality, and more.
Google Search Introduces ‘Perspectives’ Filter for More Personal and Human-Centric Results
Google Search is introducing a new feature called “Perspectives”, a specific filter designed to bring you information sourced from individuals on forums and social media platforms. This innovative tool appears on qualifying search queries that could be enriched by the experiences and insights of others, supplementing the existing array of tabs including Images, Maps, and various topic-based filters.
Apple’s iOS 17 Expands Visual Lookup to Diagnose Car Issues
Apple’s forthcoming iOS 17 software update includes significant enhancements to its Visual Lookup feature, broadening its ability to recognize various symbols present on your car’s dashboard. This comes as part of a series of upgrades designed to improve the usefulness and convenience of this feature.
U.S. Senators Query Google, Meta, and Twitter on the Impact of Layoffs on 2024 Election
Concerns over the potential impact of tech company layoffs on the integrity of the 2024 elections are being raised by three U.S. senators. Democratic Senators Amy Klobuchar from Minnesota, Peter Welch from Vermont, and Dick Durbin from Illinois are questioning whether recent workforce reductions at Meta (formerly Facebook), Alphabet (the parent company of Google), and Twitter could compromise the fight against misinformation.
Biden’s Closed-Door Roundtable on AI with Tech Critics: A Recap
Tuesday saw President Biden pulling up a chair with a group of society leaders, known for their skepticism towards the giants of the tech industry, to have a heart-to-heart about the rise of artificial intelligence. This forms part of a broader initiative by the U.S. government to become more engaged in the conversation surrounding AI and its potential dangers.
Meta’s ‘Voicebox’ AI Can Imitate Human Voices, But Public Release Withheld Due to Misuse Concerns
The social media giant, Meta, recently unveiled a revolutionary AI model designed to reproduce human voices. Named ‘Voicebox’, the multilingual model is capable of speaking six languages. In a remarkable technological stride, this innovation has brought a new dimension to generative AI for speech. Despite this significant advancement, Meta has chosen not to release this model publicly, primarily due to concerns over potential misuse and misapplication of the technology.
Dropbox Steps into AI Arena with $50M Venture Fund to Pave the Future of Work
The file sharing favorite, Dropbox announced the launch of Dropbox Ventures, a $50 million venture fund aimed at supporting AI-focused startups. The fund marks Dropbox’s first venture arm and aims to provide both mentorship and financial backing to those developing AI-powered solutions with the potential to transform the future of work. The intention is to foster the AI ecosystem and support the next generation of startups shaping the contemporary work experience through AI. He added that Dropbox, having grown from a simple idea to a service employed by hundreds of millions globally, understands what it takes to help companies like these attain the next level of growth and make a significant impact.
Cyber Crime Chronicles: Unmasking the ‘CLOP Ransomware’ Attack on U.S. Federal Government and NATO Allies
Welcome to another deep dive from The Internet Patrol, where we unearth the Internet’s most complex and impactful stories for your edification. In today’s exploration, we delve into a major cyber attack that has, unfortunately, compromised the security of the U.S. federal government and allies, including NATO members.
The Inside Scoop on IP Addresses: Why You Should Care About Yours
IP address – ever stumbled upon this term? Perhaps you’ve spotted it in your computer settings or received an email warning about a login from an unknown IP address. Let’s make sense of this internet jargon and explore why it matters to you.