In the fast-paced digital age we live in, scammers are finding new ways to operate openly on major platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, TikTok, and Telegram. Known as the Yahoo Boys, this group engages in criminal activities ranging from scams to sextortion schemes, evading content moderation systems with ease. The rise of such groups highlights the
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In the world of AI technology, the demand for chatbots and image generators is constantly on the rise. While the focus is often on the advanced GPUs that power these innovations, the mundane components play a crucial role as well. Server cabinets, which are heavy-duty enclosures designed to store GPU systems, have proved to be
Philosopher Nick Bostrom, known for his work on existential risks to humanity, has recently taken a surprising turn in his latest book, “Deep Utopia: Life and Meaning in a Solved World.” While his previous work focused on the potential dangers of superintelligent AI, Bostrom now explores a future where AI is used for the greater
Cryptocurrencies have been a popular choice for money launderers due to their pseudo-anonymous nature, making it challenging for authorities to track illicit transactions. However, researchers have developed an AI tool that has shown promising results in identifying suspicious activity within the cryptocurrency space. In a test conducted by the researchers, the AI tool successfully flagged
Detecting text that has been generated by tools such as ChatGPT can be a challenging task. While artificial intelligence detection tools like GPTZero aim to assist users in identifying bot-generated content, these tools are not flawless and can sometimes produce false positives. As a journalist who has been covering AI detection for over a year,
In a world dominated by social media platforms driven by algorithms designed to maximize engagement, the concept of algorithm-free social networks is a breath of fresh air. Spread, a new platform launched by Andrew Rogers, is leading the way by barring brands and bots and eliminating ads from its platform. Instead of focusing on time-on-site
When I first delved into the world of AI tools for image creation, I encountered Midjourney. I decided to use this tool to create an image for a blog post. However, upon reflection, I realized that the image I created was of low quality and contained random elements that did not make sense in the
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella proudly announced the company’s success in selling access to generative AI tools during a recent financial call. Nadella revealed that Microsoft now has 1.8 million customers for GitHub Copilot, a tool that assists engineers in writing software code. This marks a significant increase from the previous quarter, where they had 1.3
The rise of AI girlfriend apps has brought with it a troubling trend of exploitative advertising on social media platforms like Meta. These apps, which are marketed as companionship tools, often cross ethical boundaries in their marketing strategies. For example, WIRED discovered that Hush, an AI girlfriend app, had published over 1,700 ads across Meta
Rabbit’s R1 robot is aiming to change the way we interact with technology. With features like Teach Mode, users can instruct the robot on how to complete tasks, saving time and hassle in the process. However, this feature is still in development and will be tested by a select group of users before being widely