AI chatbots were tasked to run a tech company. They built software in under seven minutes — for less than $1. (www.businessinsider.com)
MGM Resorts shuts down IT systems after cyberattack (www.bleepingcomputer.com)
Wyze security camera owners reported that they could briefly see feeds from cameras they didn’t own (www.theverge.com)
Germany Will Force 80% of Gas Stations to Install EV Charging, Too (www.thedrive.com)
Germany Will Force 80% of Gas Stations to Install EV Charging, Too::The country will need to increase its charging footprint by more than ten-fold if it hopes to reach its end-of-decade target.
The Weird, Fragmented World of Social Media After Twitter (www.theatlantic.com)
More than $35 million has been stolen from over 150 victims since December — ‘nearly every victim’ was a LastPass user (www.theverge.com)
More than $35 million has been stolen from over 150 victims since December — ‘nearly every victim’ was a LastPass user::Security experts believe some of the LastPass password vaults stolen during a security breach last year have now been cracked open following a string of cryptocurrency heists
Blue Origin loses launch contract as Telesat switches to SpaceX (www.telesat.com)
Blue Origin loses launch contract as Telesat switches to SpaceX::undefined
'Personality-driven' influencer esports league revealed, immediately implodes over NFT controversy (www.pcgamer.com)
The End of Airbnb in New York (www.wired.com)
The End of Airbnb in New York::Thousands of Airbnbs and other short-term rentals are expected to disappear from rental platforms as New York City begins enforcing tight restrictions.
Robots are trained to help revive coral reefs (www.bbc.com)
Researchers are experimenting with robots to help speed up the restoration of coral reefs....
The IRS Is Using AI to Target the Ultra-Wealthy for Tax Violations (gizmodo.com)
The IRS Is Using AI to Target the Ultra-Wealthy for Tax Violations::The agency is adding AI tools to identify taxpayers who make $1 million and up, and have more than $250,000 in tax evasion.
JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon delivers a stern warning to remote workers (www.thestreet.com)
JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon delivers a stern warning to remote workers::undefined
Dutch Consumers Rally Against Google in Privacy Violation Claim (stackdiary.com)
The Consumers’ Association and the Foundation for the Protection of Privacy Interests have jointly filed a lawsuit against Google. The companies allege that Google has violated Dutch and European privacy laws, seeking an end to the company’s pervasive data collection and demanding compensation for users.
X appears to throttle New York Times (www.semafor.com)
X appears to throttle New York Times::X, Elon Musk’s social media platform formerly known as Twitter, appears to be attempting to limit its users’ access to The New York Times.
'It's robbery': Salvadorans slow to adopt Bitcoin (news.yahoo.com)
Florida tops in US for solar installations so far in 2023, new report says (techxplore.com)
Florida tops in US for solar installations so far in 2023, new report says::The Sunshine State is finally realizing its solar-energy generation potential.
Plagiarism and Self-Plagiarism: What’s the Difference? (www.enago.com)
In addition, you should always put your assignments through a plagiarism checker like the one from Enago. Journals, professors, and other publishers nearly all use online plagiarism checkers, which is why you should too!
Plagiarism and Self-Plagiarism: What’s the Difference? (www.enago.com)
In addition, you should always put your assignments through a plagiarism checker like the one from Enago. Journals, professors, and other publishers nearly all use online plagiarism checkers, which is why you should too!
This Bill Threatens Access to LGBTQ+ Online Communities. (www.teenvogue.com)
This Bill Threatens Access to LGBTQ+ Online Communities.::Archive of Our Own (AO3), a fanfic site loved by young LGBTQ+ people, was compromised by hackers. But the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is the real threat.
Internet Archive Files Appeal in Publishers’ Lawsuit Against Libraries (blog.archive.org)
Today, the Internet Archive has submitted its appeal [PDF] in Hachette v. Internet Archive. As we stated when the decision was handed down in March, we believe the lower court made errors in facts and law, so we are fighting on in the face of great challenges. We know this won’t be easy, but it’s a necessary fight if we want...
Unearthed touchscreen iMac G3 prototype evokes a very different era of Apple | Ars Technica (arstechnica.com)
Many workers are faking knowledge of AI to make sure they aren't left behind (www.techradar.com)
Many workers are faking knowledge of AI to make sure they aren’t left behind::There’s a need for more AI training, report finds
TikTok Is Spending $1.3 Billion to Dodge Bans in Europe (www.wired.com)
TikTok Is Spending $1.3 Billion to Dodge Bans in Europe::European politicians are nervous about where TikTok’s data goes. The company is spending big on local data centers, but analysts say it’s not enough.
Mozilla review of 25 car brands finds they're "a privacy nightmare" (foundation.mozilla.org)
How big will Facebook settlement checks be? Lawyers reveal estimated payment per person (thehill.com)
How big will Facebook settlement checks be? Lawyers reveal estimated payment per person::Hoping the the massive Facebook privacy settlement is about to change your life? Don’t hold your breath.
