How the fledgling INC ransomware gang struck one victim
It took this gang a week to stage their attack. On the seventh day they d
Schools fight back on use of ChatGPT by students
Schools are beginning to get concerned about the potential of student using ChatGPT to cheat on assignments and exams. In recent months, there have been reports of students using ChatGPT to generate essays, write research papers, and even answer questions on exams. In some cases, the cheating has been so blatant that professors have been […]
IBM develops low-power AI chip that rivals GPUs
IBM Research has developed a new chip that could revolutionize the way artificial intelligence (AI) is processed. The chip, which is still in the research phase, uses analog in-memory computing (AIMC) to perform matrix-vector multiplications directly on the chip’s memory, without the need to transfer data to a separate processing unit. This approach can significantly […]
E.U. requires replaceable batteries in smartphones by 2027
The European Union has officially announced that all smartphones sold in the bloc must have replaceable batteries by 2027. The regulation which was adopted by the European Council is designed to reduce waste and make it easier for consumers to repair their devices. The regulation applies to all smartphones, including those made by Apple, Samsung, […]
Workers usage of ChatGPT at work on the rise
According to a Reuters/Ipsos study, workers throughout the United States are implementing ChatGPT into their everyday routines, relying on its capabilities for a variety of jobs. This trend continues despite the worries expressed by industry titans such as Microsoft and Google, who have taken steps to limit the usage of the AI-powered chatbot. The survey […]
Snowflake gears up to launch generative AI
Snowflake, a leading cloud data platform, is gearing up to bring the power of generative AI to its customers. The company has made several investments in generative AI in recent months, including the acquisition of Neeva AI and the development of its own LLMs. At Snowflake Summit 2023, the company announced several new generative AI […]
Zuckerberg says Musk not serious about cage fight
Mark Zuckerberg has claimed that Elon Musk is not serious about their proposed cage fight because Musk has been dragging his feet since the announcement. Musk has made a number of excuses for why he hasn’t been able to commit to a date for the fight. He first said that he needed to have an […]
Internet Archive and publishers agrees to appeal copyright ruling
The Internet Archive, a digital library that provides free access to books, movies, music, and other content, has reached an agreement with four major publishers to allow the Archive to appeal a recent copyright ruling. The Internet Archive’s Controlled Digital Lending (CDL) service provided free access to digital books. During the pandemic, lending rules were […]
Tech firms pull back on remote work
Tech firms are pulling back on all-remote job listings, according to research from JLL and Lightcast. The share of posts for fully remote positions declined to 18.6% in May from a post-pandemic peak of 24% last August. This shift reflects the downshift in the tech industry in recent months, as layoffs have hit big and […]
Microsoft introduces Azure ChatGPT
Microsoft has introduced Azure ChatGPT, a bespoke solution for enterprises seeking an alternative to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Azure ChatGPT does not rely on external servers, and it comes as a response to the growing demand for a secure and internal chatbot platform that does not rely on external servers. Azure ChatGPT ensures that all data is […]
