CN Rail reports ‘internet connectivity incident’ disrupting Ontario passenger service
CN Rail says an IT incident affecting passenger rail service in the Toronto area it began suffering this afternoon isn’t related to cybersecurity. “It’s an internet connectivity incident,” a company spokesperson told IT World Canada at 4:30 p.m Eastern. “At this point nothing indicates it’s a cybersecurity breach.” In a tweet, CN described the problem
Microsoft imposes controversial Windows Backup app on users
On August 22, 2023, Microsoft began automatically installing the Windows Backup app on all Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices, even those that already had a different backup solution installed. The app is now a mandatory component of both operating systems, and users cannot remove it. This move has been met with controversy from many […]
Generative AI to augment, not replace, Indeed says
Generative AI, a type of artificial intelligence that can create new content, including text, code, and images, has the potential to impact all jobs, but is unlikely to fully replace most, according to a new report from Indeed. The report, released Sept. 21, found that only 1 in 5 jobs posted on Indeed is considered […]
Microsoft closes Windows 7/8 free upgrade loophole
Microsoft is ending its free upgrade offer from Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10 or 11 which it officially ended in July 2016. Although, users were still able to upgrade their operating systems to 11 using old Windows 7/8 keys. This news comes several years after Microsoft initially ended the free Windows upgrade in […]
Tom Hanks exposes deepfake dental advert impersonating him
Tom Hanks has exposed a deepfake dental advert impersonating him. In an Instagram post, Hanks revealed that an AI-generated version of him was being used to promote a dental plan without his permission. “There’s a video out there promoting some dental plan with an AI version of me,” Hanks wrote. “I have nothing to do […]
Monk mode offers solution to social media addiction
A growing movement called “monk mode” is said to be helping people overcome the challenge of helping people focus on work or other tasks without being distracted by social media. Monk mode is a productivity approach that involves dedicating yourself to a single task with no tech or other distractions. It’s become increasingly popular in […]
Gerwitz analyzes ChatGPT’s web browsing
David Gerwitz, a notable voice from ZDNET, has weighed in on OpenAI’s decision to enhance ChatGPT for its premium Plus and Enterprise customers. The update includes web browsing capabilities and access to post-2021 data. Dubbed “Browse with Bing,” this new feature is currently in beta and exclusive to ChatGPT Plus users. To activate it, users […]
iPhone 15 owners report NFC and charging issues
BMW owners who also happen to own the latest iPhone 15 are reporting that their iPhone 15’s NFC chip no longer works after charging the device with their vehicle’s wireless charging pad. The NFC chip is a vital component for functions like Apple Pay and digital car keys. The chip is reportedly ceasing to function […]
EFF urge users to switch off Privacy Sandbox settings in Chrome
Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has urged users to reevaluate their Google Chrome settings within the Privacy Sandbox, a suite of technologies designed for advertising, analytics, anti-spam, and anti-tracking. According to EFF, this is an attempt to regain control of their online habits or consider alternatives like Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. It goes ahead to […]
Meta admits to using public Facebook posts to train AI models
Meta Platforms has admitted that it has used mountains of public Facebook posts to train its AI models. Nick Clegg, Meta’s president of global affairs, told Reuters that the “vast majority” of the training data used to develop the company’s new AI assistants came from publicly available posts, including on Facebook and Instagram. Clegg said […]
