The US Justice Department (DOJ) is looking into possible sanctions violations at the cryptocurrency exchange Binance. According to reports, the DOJ is looking into whether Binance allowed Russian users to…
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TikTok Faces Backlash for Fatphobic Weight Loss Trend Videos
The TikTok trend of using CapCut’s “Big Face” filter to generate “before and after” images of weight loss is receiving criticism for being fatphobic. Critics assert that the trend ridicules…
MEPs’ report calls for more rigorous control of spyware throughout the EU.
European Parliament Committee calls for Stricter Regulation of Spyware across EU The PEGA committee in the European Parliament has conducted a year-long investigation into the use of spyware for snooping…
Biden Unveils AI Plan amid Rising Concerns over Discrimination and Misinformation
The Biden administration has unveiled a series of artificial intelligence (AI)-related risk mitigation measures. The US government intends to introduce policies governing how federal agencies acquire and employ AI systems.…
Bluesky: Jack Dorsey’s New App That Could Rival Twitter
Former Twitter CEO launches Bluesky, a decentralised social media app that resembles Twitter in appearance but operates differently. Bluesky runs on a decentralised network that provides users with greater control…
These are the European businesses that are competing with ChatGPT to transform the landscape of AI.
European Companies Challenge ChatGPT with their Unique AI Offerings As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, many European companies are developing their own versions of AI that offer unique features…
How to Check if You’re Being Tracked by an AirTag
Apple’s AirTag, a Bluetooth tracker, is used to locate lost commonplace objects; however, it has been abused as a stalking device, prompting police departments to issue warnings about its potential…
Amazon’s Profit Soars to $3.2 Billion Despite Multiple Layoffs
Amazon has reported a Q1 profit of $3.2 billion, compared to a Q1 loss of $3.8 billion in 2022. Recent cost-cutting measures, including two rounds of cutbacks, product cancellations, and…
2024 Deepfake Election: How AI is Disrupting Democracy
The approaching 2024 presidential election will face unprecedented challenges for democracy as a result of deepfake films, AI-generated pictures, and AI-generated audios. Generative AI techniques like DALL-E and ElevenLabs make…
Uber’s 2023 Lost and Found Report: From Dentures to Weed and Lightsabers
Uber has released its annual list of passenger-forgotten items, which includes a slushie machine, marijuana, fingernails, and even an ankle monitor. The Uber’s Lost & Found Index for 2023 was…