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  1. 109
    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.

    1019 DAYS AGO

  2. 110
    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.

    1020 DAYS AGO

  3. 111
    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....

    1027 DAYS AGO

  4. 112
    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.

    1032 DAYS AGO

  5. 113
    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.

    1032 DAYS AGO

  6. 114
    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.

    1033 DAYS AGO

  7. 115
    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.

    1036 DAYS AGO

  8. 116
    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.

    1036 DAYS AGO

  9. 117
    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.

    1039 DAYS AGO

  10. 118
    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.

    1041 DAYS AGO

  11. 119
    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."

    1042 DAYS AGO

  12. 120
    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.

    1042 DAYS AGO

  13. 121
    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.

    1047 DAYS AGO

  14. 122
    Artificial Intelligence

    SEC Chairman Gensler Highlights AI's Potential Risks to Financial Stability

    He speculated that upcoming business infrastructures in the U.S. might heavily rely on a handful of base models. Such a scenario could promote “herding,” where all businesses depend on identical information, thus amplifying the chances of a financial collapse.

    1049 DAYS AGO

  15. 123
    Cybersecurity

    Cyberattack Disrupts Hospital Operations Across Five States, Forces Emergency Room Closures

    Prospect Medical Holdings, which operates the affected facilities, reported the cyberattack across their locations in California, Texas, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania.

    1053 DAYS AGO

  16. 124
    Business & Finance

    Modest Job Growth in July Signals Slower Economic Expansion: Labor Department Report

    Despite predictions that the unemployment rate would remain at 3.6%, it dipped to 3.5%, which is marginally higher than the lowest level since late 1969.

    1053 DAYS AGO

  17. 125
    Politics

    House Oversight Committee Republicans Initiate Probe into Federal Data Breaches

    In letters addressed to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, and Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, the GOP members of the Oversight Committee requested a briefing from each department within the following week.

    1055 DAYS AGO

  18. 126
    Business & Finance

    Xpeng's VP of Autonomous Driving Resigns Amid Market Competition; Shares Fall 5%

    Wu, who played a significant role in Xpeng's autonomous driving efforts, has decided to leave the company for personal and familial reasons, as stated by Xpeng. In his stead, Liyun Li, the senior director of Xpeng's autonomous driving team, will assume his role.

    1055 DAYS AGO

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