In the world of AI and philosophy, there exists a concept known as Roko’s basilisk. This thought experiment revolves around the idea that superintelligence in the future could create a simulation where individuals exist, and anyone who goes against it would be tortured. The basilisk, a mythical creature serpent that could kill by eye contact,
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When it comes to air travel, safety is of utmost importance. The recent incident involving an engine fire on a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 has raised concerns and highlighted the need for thorough inspections of aircraft engines. Europe’s aviation safety agency, EASA, has mandated inspections of a specific part of the Airbus A350 fleet, following
Recently, TikTok has introduced a new feature that allows users to share short, text-based “thoughts” on the app. These thoughts are then displayed in a speech bubble format on the Stories feed at the top of the user’s inbox. This new feature bears a striking resemblance to Instagram’s Notes option. It seems like TikTok is
Recently, Telegram made a significant change to its FAQ page by removing language that previously stated private chats were protected from moderation requests. This decision came shortly after the arrest of CEO Pavel Durov in France on charges related to allowing criminal activity on the messaging app. Durov’s shift in tone from denying responsibility for
The field of emotion recognition is undergoing a transformation with the introduction of a new method that promises to enhance accuracy and speed. Lanbo Xu, from Northeastern University in Shenyang, China, has conducted groundbreaking research utilizing a convolutional neural network (CNN) to analyze facial expressions in real-time video sequences. This breakthrough approach could have far-reaching
Graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms in a hexagonal lattice, has already been established as having unique and exotic properties. Electrons in graphene behave as if they have no mass, opening up possibilities for advanced electronic devices. However, these properties become even more intriguing when multiple layers of graphene are combined, leading to the
In the realm of deepfake technology, the rise of nonconsensual deepfake pornography, particularly targeting women, has been a pressing concern. However, despite the prevalence of this issue, many legislators seem to be more focused on political deepfakes rather than intimate image crimes. Researcher Kaylee Williams highlights this discrepancy, noting that more states prioritize safeguarding electoral
Players of Helldivers 2 have been buzzing with excitement as sightings of a mysterious new enemy faction have been reported on the game’s Galactic War map. Speculations and rumors are swirling around the possible introduction of the Illuminate, a returning armada of squidlike creatures with advanced technology. The development studio, Arrowhead, known as the government
A coalition of consumer protection and anti-waste groups recently penned a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging action against the practice of “software tethering.” This practice ties the functionality of hardware to external software, often rendering products useless once software updates cease. The groups, which include Consumer Reports, iFixit, US PIRG, the Electronic
In a recent development, a regional director for the National Labor Relations Board has declared that Amazon should be considered a “joint employer” of some of its contracted delivery drivers. This decision came after two unfair labor practice charges were filed regarding the treatment of drivers at an Amazon warehouse in Atlanta. Despite Amazon’s reliance
