The risks of AI language models and how they can be misused
Artificial Intelligence (AI) language models pose serious risks to the public as the AI industry races towards the future without considering present risks. Last week, industry insiders debated an open letter signed by Elon Musk and other industry heavyweights who warned about the “existential risk” posed by AI to humanity. They called for a six-month […]
Notorious hacker marketplace Genesis Market shutdown
The FBI and other foreign law enforcement organizations have seized the Genesis Market, a well-known marketplace for hackers to trade stolen passwords and digital fingerprints. The investigation, dubbed “Operation Cookie Monster,” enlisted the help of law enforcement organizations from all around the world, including the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, Canada, Germany, Poland, and Sweden. The […]
Virtual Reality struggles to catch on with American teens, survey finds
A new survey from Piper Sandler has revealed that virtual reality (VR) technology has failed to gain significant popularity among American teenagers. The survey found that only 29% of teens polled owned a VR device, while a striking 87% owned an iPhone. Moreover, of those who owned VR headsets, only 4% used them on a […]
How companies are dealing with the boundaries of generative AI
Generative AI has emerged as a popular issue in the IT sector, with companies scrambling to incorporate it into their products. They are learning, however, that individuals are eager to push the limits of this technology. The massive language models that enable ChatGPT and other AI applications were trained on massive volumes of internet content, […]
Samsung aims to develop petabyte SSDs
Samsung has revealed its plans to develop SSDs with a storage capacity of one petabyte (1,024 terabytes) within the next 10 years. The announcement comes amid the ongoing trend of decreasing SSD prices. According to a report by A&SMag, Samsung plans to achieve the 1PB storage target through various technological advancements. One strategy is to […]
White House, New York Times, others refuse to pay for Twitter’s checkmark changes
Twitter just implemented a new verification checkmark system, which is being rejected by some of its most notable users, including the White House, the New York Times, the Washington Post, and BuzzFeed. Previously, the checkmark was used to validate the identification of accounts such as news organizations, politicians, and celebrities. However, the new technology will […]
Small businesses remain target for hackers
The United States is increasingly concerned about protecting critical infrastructure from cyberattacks, even as small businesses remain vulnerable and enticing targets for hackers. According to Score statistics from 2017, 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses. While ransomware assaults are the most common cyber risks to small businesses, hackers may also infiltrate SMBs through stolen login […]
Apple scales back production of M2 chip due to lower demand
Apple’s M2 chip has not been able to entice enough customers to buy them, resulting in Apple having to scale back production and pause it entirely for two months to match the lower demand. Reports indicate that Apple’s third-party suppliers and vendors have also felt the pinch as a result. Although Apple has not said […]
Former Google CEO raises concerns over AI’s impact on society
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more prevalent in daily life, with both beneficial and harmful consequences. To that end, former Google CEO and Chairman Eric Schmidt believes that the tech sector must face the difficulties brought by AI and guarantee that it is used for the greater benefit. Schmidt underlined the need of keeping AI […]
