Study reveals insufficient AI understanding amongst law enforcement agencies
According to research conducted by North Carolina State University, American law enforcement agencies who use AI for predictive policing, facial recognition, and gunshot detection have insufficient understanding of AI and its limitations when employing AI technology in their line of work. The study’s primary goal was to investigate how artificial intelligence (AI) influences community-police relations, […]
Federal appeals court rejects Musk’s bid to alter SEC settlement
Elon Musk’s bid to alter or terminate his 2018 securities fraud settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been rejected by a federal appeals court. The court ruled that the SEC did not violate Musk’s First Amendment rights by requiring a lawyer from Tesla to review and approve his tweets in advance. […]
AI-powered solutions to combat loneliness
Loneliness has become a critical issue in the United States, reaching crisis levels exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic-induced isolation. However, the increasing adoption of AI-driven technologies has sparked concerns about its potential impact on loneliness as they hold both promise and peril. Recognizing the urgency, short-term solutions are emerging to combat the loneliness epidemic, including […]
Google reportedly researching user behavior with Pixel Fold
Google’s major goal with its $1,800 Pixel Fold smartphone appears to be researching user behavior and improving Android’s compatibility with this burgeoning market of multi-screen devices, rather than reaching big sales statistics. According to Moor Insights & Strategy analyst Anshel Sag, the Pixel Fold’s pricing is in line with Google’s goals. The Pixel Fold does […]
GitHub faces user dissatisfaction over new code search interface
GitHub just released a quicker code search capability, with the goal of increasing developer productivity. However, consumer unhappiness with the accompanying interface modification and search choices has resulted in a desire for a return to the prior version. The new search experience has been met with widespread criticism on GitHub’s Community discussion board. One frustrated […]
OTORIO uncovers security vulnerabilities in industrial cellular router vendors
OTORIO discovered various security flaws in the cloud management systems of prominent industrial cellular router suppliers Sierra Wireless, Teltonika Networks, and InHand Networks. OTORIO’s analysis uncovered 11 vulnerabilities that allow remote code execution and full control of hundreds of thousands of devices and OT networks. In the instance of Sierra Wireless, attackers may discover unregistered […]
EU approves Microsoft’s $69B Activision acquisition
The European Union (EU) Commission has approved Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase proposal for Activision, after earlier investigating the deal owing to concerns about competition in the console and cloud gaming businesses. However, the EU’s approval is subject to limitations, highlighting the need of full compliance. Microsoft has made various pledges to address these concerns during […]
Chesky issues fears on CEOs’ push for office return
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, in an interview with The Verge’s Decoder podcast stated his fears on the consistency of supervisors insisting employees report to the office while presumably enjoying their own remote work privileges. Chesky chastised CEOs who want their offices back in New York City, proposing they go to the Hamptons for the summer […]
Gartner’s analyst shares insights on ransomware attacks
During his speech at Gartner’s IT Infrastructure, Operations, and Cloud Strategies Conference 2023 in Sydney, Richard Addiscott, a senior director analyst at Gartner, disclosed strategies used by ransomware perpetrators. He claims that cybercriminals emphasize speed above quality, resulting in faulty encryption that corrupts data and makes data restoration expensive even after paying ransoms. According to […]
Trend Micro discovers new supply chain attack
Trend Micro has discovered a supply chain attack that infected millions of Android devices with infostealer malware even before they left the factory. The hack has also affected other smart products, such as smartwatches and smart TVs, raising concerns among consumers and industry experts alike. Senior Trend Micro researcher Fyodor Yarochkin and colleague Zhengyu Dong […]
