YouTube is giving its cyberbullying and harassment policies a makeover, putting the brakes on content that “realistically simulates” minors and others who’ve been victims of crimes describing their deaths or the violence they went through.
This change…
As news outlets team up with AI firms to teach their models using news stories, the amount companies like OpenAI are ready to cough up for copyrighted info is becoming apparent. According to The Information, OpenAI is willing to shell out between $1 million and $5 million…
A more in-depth investigation has uncovered an “Assistant with Bard” experience that seems more developed and possibly on the brink of release. 9to5Google’s exploration of the APK hinted at Google preparing some fresh UI elements for the combination of…
EU wants to become the “quantum valley” of the world
January 4, 2024
It might take a while before Q-day, the day when quantum computers really mess with the internet, arrives. But that doesn’t mean companies and states shouldn’t start embracing qubits now. Getting on the qubit bandwagon early is crucial to staying competitive in…
What mischief is Alexa up to this time? In 2018, the Amazon virtual assistant gave users a fright by randomly giggling like a witch, spooking Echo users and anyone else with a smart speaker featuring the assistant. Unsettling laughter can give you the creeps, and now Alexa…
Google Fiber is rolling out its 20 gigabit broadband service in the Triangle soon, priced at $250 a month. The key to achieving these super-fast speeds? It’s all thanks to something called “PON.” Tom Snyder, the head honcho at RIoT, a rapidly growing users…
Browser cookies let your web browser recall your activities on websites, like keeping track of items in your shopping cart, saving form data, and remembering your login status. On the flip side, these same cookies can also provide a gateway for harmful malware to access your…
Amid all the AI excitement with ChatGPT from OpenAI and Google’s Bard, it’s honestly becoming tougher to get excited about yet another chatbot. That’s exactly how it might feel when you hear about Claude, a fairly new chatbot from Anthropic, based in San…
Insane Facts About Bitcoin: Unveiling the Crypto Marvel
December 30, 2023
Bitcoin has emerged as a true pioneer in the fascinating world of cryptocurrencies. It weaved a narrative as intriguing as its influence on global finance. Let’s delve into the remarkable episodes that have shaped the legacy of this digital marvel.
The Genesis Block…
Exploring On-Device Generative AI and Its Privacy Implications for Personal Devices in 2024
December 30, 2023
Generative AI is like a creative wizard shaking up our world. Picture Large Language Models (LLMs) and Language Vision Models (LVMs) as magic tools, ushering in a fresh era of creativity and productivity. For coders, it’s the speedy magic touch to code; artists can be…
Alphabet’s Google finds itself amid a settlement agreement following a lawsuit accusing the tech giant of covertly monitoring the online activities of users who believed they were browsing privately. In simple words, Google has been silently tracking what you browse in the…
Unlocking the World of NFTs: A Journey into Digital Ownership
December 23, 2023
NFTs, or Non-Fungible Tokens, are digital assets that signify ownership and authenticity on the blockchain, revolutionizing the digital space.
Unique Digital Ownership: Unraveling the Distinctive Realm
Uniqueness Personified: NFTs symbolize one-of-a-kind digital items like…
The Rise of Contextual Advertising in a Cookieless Era
December 23, 2023
Contextual advertising becomes critical in a cookie-free future, offering personalized information based on webpage context.
How Contextual Advertising Works: Decoding the Mechanism
Content Relevance: Ads seamlessly integrate with the context of the…
What is ‘Apple Stolen Device’ Protection mode, and how to enable it
December 14, 2023
Losing my iPhone three years ago was a nightmare, especially with no help from Indian authorities despite providing precise coordinates and potential suspect details. The real concern was the sensitive data on my device that could have wreaked havoc in the wrong hands. If…
A startup in the US is on a mission to make people work even when they are asleep. The lucid dream venture is working on a device, nothing short of a spy gadget from Hollywood’s Sci-Fi movies that will induce lucid dreaming. What’s that you ask? Well, it’s a…