United Nations warns of neurotech’s potential to invade privacy
The United Nations has warned of the potential dangers of neurotechnology, which could allow artificial intelligence to invade people’s privacy and manipulate their thoughts. The technology, which uses brain implants and scans to record and stimulate brain activity, is still in its early stages, but it has the potential to be used for a variety […]
Gleason resigns as Truth Social’s head of engineering
Alex Gleason, the head of engineering for former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Truth Social app, has resigned.
Apple’s patent application hints at roll-up screens
Apple has filed a patent application for roll-up screens that could be used in devices such as the iMac, iPhone, and wearables. The patent application unveils Apple’s plans to create displays that can be rolled up while remaining protected by a thin layer of glass. To prevent any damage to the screen during rolling operations, […]
AI automation leaves young workers behind
The rise of generative AI is automating entry-level tasks, leaving young workers with fewer opportunities to learn and develop. Companies are using AI to replace mundane tasks that were once assigned to new hires, hindering their growth and career advancement. This issue is exacerbated by the lack of training programs and mentorship in corporate America. […]
FBI uses Nintendo Switch to locate abducted teen
In August 2022, the FBI tracked a missing 15-year-old girl’s Nintendo Switch console to rescue her after she had been missing for 11 days. The 15-year-old girl from Virginia met a stranger on the online chat platform Omegle. The stranger, Ethan Roberts, coerced her into sending explicit images. Roberts then traveled from Arizona to Virginia […]
Stability AI launches Stable Doodle
Stable Doodle, a unique sketch-to-image technology that brings basic designs to life, has been launched by Stability AI. Stable Doodle allows anybody with minimal sketching abilities and internet connectivity to create spectacular pictures in seconds, saving time and boosting productivity. It can be used for everything from designing for customers and producing presentation materials to […]
AT&T stock plunges on lead cable report
AT&T’s stock price plunged after a report that the company may be liable for the cleanup of lead cables buried across the United States. A Wall Street Journal report said that AT&T and other telecom giants may have to pay billions of dollars to remove the lead cables, which could pose a health risk to […]
AlmaLinux shifts to Application Binary Interface(ABI) compatibility
AlmaLinux, a free and community-supported enterprise Linux distribution, has announced that it is shifting its goal from being one-to-one, bug-for-bug compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) to being application binary interface (ABI) compatible. This change means that AlmaLinux will still be compatible with RHEL, but it will no longer be an exact clone. Also, […]
Google updates Play Store policies for trust and safety
Google has updated its Play Store policies in an effort to improve trust and safety for users. The new policies require developers to provide more identification, disclose information about tokenized digital assets, and respect the wishes of developers who decline to participate in On-device Android Containers. Starting August 31, developers registering a new organization will […]
Reddit deletes pre-2023 chats
Reddit has deleted all user chats and messages prior to 2023, claiming it is part of a new chat architecture implementation.
