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AI Will Augment SEO
Adding artificial intelligence to search engines enables enhanced Search Engine Optimization and Marketing.
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The Security Hole at the Heart of ChatGPT and Bing
Indirect prompt-injection attacks can leave people vulnerable to scams and data theft when they use the AI chatbots.
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Ethereum Closes Security Hole with Energy-Saving Update
An update rolled out by the Ethereum cryptocurrency reduced the energy needed to produce it, and also fixed a security flaw.
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Underwater Robot Deployed to Aid Endangered Right Whales Off Georgia Coast
Researchers deployed an underwater robot to listen for endangered North Atlantic right whales swimming near the Georgia port of Savannah.
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Humanoid Robots Are Coming of Age
A few years ago, humanoid robots were clumsy and awkward. Now several startups claim to have models almost ready to go to work in warehouses and factories.
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AI Catalyzes Gene Activation Research, Uncovers Rare DNA Sequences
The University of California, San Diego's James T. Kadonaga and colleagues used artificial intelligence to advance gene activation research by identifying "synthetic...
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Popular Android TV Boxes Sold on Amazon Are Laced with Malware
Security researchers found malware in popular Android-powered TV set-top boxes sold on Amazon.
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Apps for Older Adults Contain Security Vulnerabilities
Researchers at Canada's Concordia University found security bugs in 95 of 146 popular Android applications designed for older adults.
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Quantum Computers Compared
Scientists compared leading quantum computers using the Quantum Computing User Program at the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
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Engineering a New Way to Feed Gorillas
Georgia Institute of Technology scientists have built an automatic feeding machine for gorillas at Zoo Atlanta that allows for more natural foraging.
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Would You Take Financial Advice From A.I.?
The financial services industry is plotting how to incorporate tools like ChatGPT into its products. But humans will still be necessary to provide personal advice...
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E.U. Slaps Meta With Record $1.3 Billion Fine for Data Privacy Violations
Industry representatives argue the ruling creates legal uncertainty for many companies who commonly transfer data across international waters.
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