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Facebook and Instagram Ran Deepfake Nude Ads of a 16-Year-Old Jenna Ortega
PetaPixel - 6 Mar 2024 13:29Deepfake ads featuring Jenna Ortega ran on Meta platforms. Big Tech needs to fight this.
Mashable - 6 Mar 2024 18:03
AI-generated ads of Jenna Ortega were hosted on Meta platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
How to block third-party iPhone app stores now that sideloading is a thing
BGR - 6 Mar 2024 17:20
I used to worry about the arrival of iPhone sideloading in Europe before I knew what Apple’s implementation would be like. Malware remains a threat … The post How to block third-party iPhone app stores now that sidel...
Researchers reach new AI benchmark for computer graphics
Phys.org - 6 Mar 2024 19:41
Computer graphic simulations can represent natural phenomena such as tornados, underwater, vortices, and liquid foams more accurately thanks to an advancement in creating artificial intelligence (AI) neural networks.
Inside Election Conspiracy Groups on Super Tuesday
Wired - 6 Mar 2024 18:21
Despite Trump's overwhelming victories on Tuesday, election deniers still found room to boost baseless conspiracies about voting fraud across the country.
See what James Webb and Hubble are observing right now with this tool
Digital Trends - 6 Mar 2024 23:53
If you're looking for a relaxing way to observe the fascinating sights of space on your lunch break, then a newly updated tool from NASA has you covered.
Weird electron behavior gets even weirder: Charge fractionalization observed spectroscopically
Phys.org - 6 Mar 2024 19:29
A research team led by the Paul Scherrer Institute has spectroscopically observed the fractionalization of electronic charge in an iron-based metallic ferromagnet. Experimental observation of the phenomenon is not only o...
Claude 3 Is Anthropic's Most Powerful AI Chatbot Yet
Life Hacker - 6 Mar 2024 00:00
Claude 3 finally brings image uploading and multimodal support.
EU looks to AI to battle cyber threats
Phys.org - 6 Mar 2024 17:23
The European Union is poised to use artificial intelligence and other tools to create a "cyber shield" protecting critical infrastructure and sectors from threats, officials said Wednesday.
NASA's New Moon Lander From Private Company Intuitive Machines Isn't Working Out As Expected
Twisted Sifter - 6 Mar 2024 14:29
Private contractors might be to blame...
Headspace is gamifying relaxation with a new Meta Quest 3 app
ZDNet - 6 Mar 2024 13:00
Headspace has joined forces with Nexus Studios to launch an immersive mindfulness experience through movement and play.
Bitcoin Jumps to New All-Time High: What You Need to Know About Crypto - CNET
CNET - 6 Mar 2024 22:45
The cryptocurrency industry is making headlines after multibillion-dollar fraud scandals and years of yo-yoing prices. Will this time be different?
Ring's Stick Up Camera Is Back Down to Its Lowest Price, but Probably Only for Today - CNET
CNET - 6 Mar 2024 18:04
Keep an eye on things both inside and outdoors with this weather-resistant security camera, which you can snag for just $60 while this deal lasts.
Some Google Fi unlimited plans just got hit with a price hike
Android Authority - 6 Mar 2024 00:22
Existing customers won't see the change until after April 4.
This thin and light Asus laptop is now under $300 at Amazon
Digital Trends - 6 Mar 2024 19:05
The Asus Vivobook Go is a portable laptop that weighs less than 4 pounds. It's on sale from Amazon with a $50 discount that pulls its price down to just $280.
Hackers Exploit Misconfigured YARN, Docker, Confluence, Redis Servers for Crypto Mining
The Hacker News - 6 Mar 2024 18:58
Threat actors are targeting misconfigured and vulnerable servers running Apache Hadoop YARN, Docker, Atlassian Confluence, and Redis services as part of an emerging malware campaign designed to deliver a cryptocurrency m...
Fan Warns Movie Theater Cameras are Watching You in Your Seat
PetaPixel - 6 Mar 2024 15:56Apple's DMA response could render the law toothless, say campaign groups
9 to 5 Mac - 6 Mar 2024 14:59
Campaign groups say that if the EU lets Apple get away with its response to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), then the law will be rendered toothless. Apple, Amazon, Google, and Meta have all taken the same approach to the ...
U.S. Cracks Down on Predatory Spyware Firm for Targeting Officials and Journalists
The Hacker News - 6 Mar 2024 09:35
The U.S. Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned two individuals and five entities associated with the Intellexa Alliance for their role in "developing, operating, and distributing" co...
NASA puts out call for potential Mars astronauts
Digital Trends - 6 Mar 2024 03:35
NASA has put out a call for wannabe astronauts, with those making it through the selection process likely heading to the moon and possibly even Mars.
Scientists hit major breakthrough in push for off-the-shelf cancer therapy
BGR - 6 Mar 2024 02:59
Cancer experts estimate at least 13,820 new cases of invasive cervical cancer will be diagnosed in women in the United States alone in 2024. Of … The post Scientists hit major breakthrough in push for off-the-shelf can...
Max confirms 2024 password crackdown, explores adding transactional ads
Ars Technica - 6 Mar 2024 01:27
WBD looking for ways to grow newfound streaming business profitability.