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They Thought Loved Ones Were Calling for Help. It Was an AI Scam
More sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) tools are being used to replicate a person's voice.
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Amazon Funded Program Teaches DC Inmates Cloud Computing Skills
A pilot program at a jail in Washington, D.C., funded by an Amazon grant, gave inmates access to a course in basic cloud computing skills.
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Factsheet Highlights Gender Disparities in Innovation, Technology
On International Women’s Day, UNESCO released its latest #HerEducationOurFuture factsheet on gender equality in education, which cites persistent gender inequity...
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Stealthy UEFI Malware Bypassing Secure Boot Enabled by Unpatchable Windows Flaw
Researchers at Slovak cybersecurity firm ESET have found the first real-world case of Unified Extensible Firmware Interface malware that can take over a computer's...
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The FBI Just Admitted It Bought US Location Data
Rather than obtaining a warrant, the bureau purchased sensitive data—a controversial practice that privacy advocates say is deeply problematic.
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Suspicion Machines
Unprecedented experiment on welfare surveillance algorithm reveals discrimination.
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The U.K. Is Using Drones to Prosecute Small-Boat Migrant Smugglers
The U.K. Home Office has used drones since late 2019 to monitor large areas of the English Channel.
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Cutting Down on Instagram, TikTok Makes Teens Feel Better About Weight, Appearance, Says Study
Researchers found reducing time on social media could improve teens' self-esteem and body image.
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As A.I. Booms, Lawmakers Struggle to Understand the Technology
Tech innovations are again racing ahead of Washington's ability to regulate them, lawmakers and A.I. experts said.
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Quantum Computers That Use 'Cat Qubits' May Make Fewer Errors
Researchers in France found so-called "cat qubits” (quantum bits) could reduce errors by quantum computers and accelerate the cracking of common encryption algorithms...
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Computers That Power Self-Driving Cars Could Drive Global Carbon Emissions
Researchers found the computational needs of self-driving cars could drive a significant increase in global carbon emissions.
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New Biden Cybersecurity Strategy Assigns Responsibility to Tech Firms
The policy document urges more mandates on the firms that control most of the nation's digital infrastructure, and an expanded government role to disrupt hackers...
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White House Pushes for Mandatory Regulations, More Offensive Cyber Action under National Cyber Strategy
The plan touts many of the cybersecurity regulations already handed down for oil and natural gas pipelines, aviation, rail, and water systems, but it notes that...
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Are Our Pets Leaking Information About Us?
Computer scientists in the U.K. found security and privacy vulnerabilities among 40 Android applications for pets and farm animals.
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CISA Director Calls on Tech Companies to Build Security into Products
The strategy is expected to target the common vulnerabilities found in tech vendors' products.
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Tesla Pauses Rollout of Driving-Assist Software
The Full Self-Driving Beta system is subject to a recall in the U.S. involving 363,000 vehicles.
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Fending off Cyberattacks on Collaborative Robots
Hackers leverage IoT, IIoT vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to cobots.
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Biden's Semiconductor Plan Flexes the Power of the Federal Government
In return for vast subsidies, the Biden administration is asking the chip industry to make promises about its workers and finances.
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How to Create, Release, and Share Generative AI Responsibly
Companies including OpenAI and TikTok have signed up to a new set of guidelines designed to help them be more transparent around generative AI.
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