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  1. 163
    Politics

    Engagement Surge for State Media on Platform X Post the Removal of 'State-Affiliated' Labels

    NewsGuard's in-depth analysis of media patterns and misinformation highlighted that 12 state media accounts from the mentioned countries observed an increase in likes and reposts of their content, escalating from 2.93 million to 4.98 million in the subsequent 90 days post the removal of the labeling.

    1044 DAYS AGO

  2. 164
    Cybersecurity

    Evolution Equity Partners and Women Who Code Collaborate to Close the Gender Gap in Cybersecurity

    This collaboration was inaugurated with Evolution Equity Partners making a significant donation to Women Who Code.

    1051 DAYS AGO

  3. 165
    Politics

    AI's Role in Misinformation Raises Concerns Ahead of 2024 Election

    2020's Trump supporters were twice as prone to express decreased trust in the election results due to AI as compared to Biden voters. Breaking down the numbers, 47% of those concerned about AI misinformation were Trump voters, while 27% supported Biden.

    1060 DAYS AGO

  4. 166
    Cybersecurity

    MGM Resorts Faces Cybersecurity Challenges; Systems Across US Affected

    The disturbance commenced on Sunday. The impact on booking systems and gaming areas in various states, such as New York, Ohio, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and notably in Las Vegas, remains uncertain, according to company representative Brian Ahern.

    1060 DAYS AGO

  5. 167
    Business & Finance

    Qualcomm Extends 5G Modem Supply to Apple Until 2026 Despite Earlier Predictions

    Qualcomm's continued collaboration with Apple is set to enhance its handset business, which recorded sales of $5.26 billion in the quarter ending in June. Given that roughly 21% of Qualcomm’s $44.

    1060 DAYS AGO

  6. 168
    Artificial Intelligence

    Google and YouTube Set New Disclosure Rules for AI-Generated Election Ads

    A representative from Google articulated, "In light of the increasing use of synthetic content tools, we are extending our policies to mandate advertisers to openly indicate when their election ads have digital modifications or are AI-generated.

    1064 DAYS AGO

  7. 169
    Politics

    Attorneys General from All 50 States Urge Congress to Address AI's Role in Child Exploitation

    The letter, sent by the top legal officials, appealed to legislators to form a dedicated commission to delve deep into AI's capacities to specifically harm children. They spotlighted the concerning use of AI to generate child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and deepfakes that victimize children.

    1065 DAYS AGO

  8. 170
    Business & Finance

    Prominent Native American Tribe Breaks Ground with Innovative Casino App

    In a groundbreaking move, the Morongo Casino Resort and Spa in Cabazon, CA, has unveiled a state-of-the-art mobile app for its casino....

    1072 DAYS AGO

  9. 171
    Artificial Intelligence

    Alibaba Unveils Advanced Open-Source AI Models with Image Interpretation Capabilities

    The tech behemoth from China has introduced two open-source models: Qwen-VL and Qwen-VL-Chat. With this move, global researchers, institutions, and corporations can develop their AI applications without the requirement of training their own models, thereby reducing costs and time.

    1077 DAYS AGO

  10. 172
    Business & Finance

    T-Mobile Announces Workforce Reduction, Impacting 5,000 Roles Amid Evolving Industry Challenges

    The company's top executive, Mike Sievert, clarified in the email, which was also documented in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, that the reductions would mostly affect corporate, tech, and back-office positions. He emphasized that roles in retail and customer interactions would remain untouched.

    1077 DAYS AGO

  11. 173
    Politics

    Biden Administration Invests $24 Million in mRNA Research to Revolutionize Cancer Treatment

    Leading the research will be a team from Emory University, based in Atlanta. The funds for this project will come from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), an initiative created to support groundbreaking and high-potential research.

    1078 DAYS AGO

  12. 174
    Politics

    U.S. Space Firms Alerted to Foreign Espionage Threats; China and Russia Highlighted as Key Concerns

    The National Counterintelligence and Security Center, in collaboration with the FBI and the Air Force’s Office of Special Investigations, highlighted potential risks posed by foreign actors seeking access via partnerships, takeovers, site tours, and staff hiring.

    1081 DAYS AGO

  13. 175
    Cybersecurity

    Palo Alto Networks' Shares Surge Amid Robust Q4 Results, Quelling Previous Analyst Concerns

    Palo Alto announced an adjusted earnings per share of $1.44, outperforming Refinitiv analysts' projection of $1.28. Despite narrowly missing the revenue consensus estimate by $10 million — reporting $1.95 billion as opposed to the anticipated $1.

    1081 DAYS AGO

  14. 176
    Politics

    House Judiciary Committee Intensifies Probe Into Disinformation Efforts of Biden Administration

    Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) emphasized the need to understand the perceived collusion and coercion between the executive branch and companies.

    1084 DAYS AGO

  15. 177
    Artificial Intelligence

    DeepMind Ventures into Life Advice Tools: Ethical Concerns and Google's AI Direction

    An internal presentation by Google's AI safety specialists last December revealed that users might face a decline in well-being and a loss of personal empowerment due to such AI-driven guidance.

    1086 DAYS AGO

  16. 178
    Artificial Intelligence

    AI Experts See Surge in Salaries as Demand Grows

    For a data scientist role in LA's advertising sector, the compensation ranges from $390,000 to $900,000. Netflix elaborated on its website, "Our team's objective is to harness machine learning in order to provide our members with a plethora of choices and enhance their viewing experience."

    1087 DAYS AGO

  17. 179
    Cybersecurity

    White House Invites Hackers to Challenge Leading AI Models at DEF CON

    About 2,200 individuals participated, attempting to trick these advanced chatbots or large language models (LLMs) into inappropriate actions like fabricating news or providing unsafe instructions within a 50-minute window.

    1087 DAYS AGO

  18. 180
    Business & Finance

    Elon Musk to Auction Off Twitter Memorabilia in "Twitter Rebranding" Event

    Among the 584 items to be auctioned are iconic blue bird logo signs, office furniture, and an array of musical instruments.

    1092 DAYS AGO

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