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Realism of OpenAI's Sora video generator raises security concerns
New Scientist - 17 Feb 2024 02:30
The latest AI model capable of converting text into video is attracting praise from some AI researchers, while also raising concerns about the risks of video deepfakes during global elections in 2024
This Week's Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through February 17)
Singularity Hub - 17 Feb 2024 17:00
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE OpenAI Teases an Amazing New Generative Video Model Called Sora Will Douglas Heaven | MIT Technology Review “OpenAI has built a striking new generative video model called Sora that can take a sh...
When did the ancient Egyptians first mummify their dead?
Live Science - 17 Feb 2024 17:00
Before the ancient Egyptians purposefully mummified their dead, the desert did it for them naturally.
Stunning rock art site reveals that humans settled the Colombian Amazon 13,000 years ago
Live Science - 17 Feb 2024 15:00
The first humans arrived in the Colombia Amazon around 13,000 years ago.
Honduran white bats: The fluffy little bats that roost together in leaf tents
Live Science - 17 Feb 2024 14:00
These tiny white bats, which can construct a leaf-made tent, are extremely picky eaters.
An astronomer's lament: SpaceX 'megaconstellations' are ruining space exploration for everyone
Live Science - 17 Feb 2024 13:00
Private companies like SpaceX are crowding Earth's atmosphere with ever-increasing numbers of satellite 'megaconstellations'. For astronomers, the toll of these bright, ubiquitous objects is already painfully clear.
What would happen to a dead body in space?
Live Science - 17 Feb 2024 12:00
Space is a harsh place, with freezing temperatures, harmful radiation and a near-vacuum. So, what would happen to the body of an astronaut that was exposed to space's elements?
Morento Air Purifier (HY4866) review
Live Science - 17 Feb 2024 10:00
It's very affordable and offers a range of helpful features, but can the Morento Air Purifier pack a great performance into its low price point?