For many book writers, AI is a threat to their livelihood and the very idea of creativity. More than 10,000 of them endorsed an open letter from the Authors Guild this summer urging AI companies not to use copyrighted work without permission or compensation.
Bots are better than humans at cracking ‘Are you a robot?’ Captcha tests, study finds::New study suggests effort users put in cracking these puzzles every day may be more trouble than its worth
The World’s Largest Time Capsule Won’t Be Opened For Another 6,000 Years::“The world is engaged in burying our civilization forever, and here in this crypt we leave it to you.”
A.I. can identify keystrokes by just the sound of your typing and steal information with 95% accuracy, new research shows. Researchers had artificial intelligence listen to the sounds of typing thr…::Researchers had artificial intelligence listen to the sounds of typing through a phone and over Zoom, with eerie results.
Illinois just made it possible to sue people for doxxing attacks | States crack down on doxxing, but there’s still no federal law.::States crack down on doxxing, but there’s still no federal law.
Quake II gets a remaster for PC and consoles—and it’s exactly what it needs to be::It features both split-screen and online multiplayer, new levels, and 4K.
Microsoft shuts down Cortana app on Windows 11 | The digital assistant was first part of Windows Phone and now it’s being discontinued on Windows.::Microsoft has discontinued Cortana on Windows 11. The digital assistant no longer functions as a standalone app, years after Microsoft shut down its Cortana iOS and Android apps.
Apple has plowed over $500 billion into stock buybacks since 2012 — more than Visa, JPMorgan, or Exxon are worth::Only eight companies in the S&P 500 have larger market values than Apple’s outlay on share repurchases over the last decade.
Paint sprayers are a great way to apply paint quickly. You can use them for a variety of projects, such as painting furniture, walls, and even cars. But, it is important to note that not all paint sprayers are equal in quality or performance. Some parts are more important than others for achieving a smooth, professional finish....
Hops for beer flourish under solar panels. They’re not the only crop thriving in the shade.::A farm in Bavaria is covering its hops with solar panels, providing electricity to 250 households and shading the plants from the increasingly scorching summer heat in the process.
Discover the ultimate list of privacy tools to safeguard your personal data. From secure messaging apps to anonymous browsing solutions, fortify your privacy and gain peace of mind. Take control of your digital presence with these essential tools.
FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried headed for jail after judge revokes bail::Sam Bankman-Fried is heading to jail after a U.S judge on Friday revoked his bail, finding probable cause that the indicted founder of the bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange tampered with witnesses at least twice.