In the realm of public health and national security, the concept of “biorisk” has emerged as a critical concern in recent years. The genesis of this heightened awareness can be traced back to pivotal moments in the biosciences that underscore the potential misuse of biological engineering. With the synthesis of the first virus from scratch
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Following Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement on Instagram regarding Meta’s new Meta AI assistant, powered by Llama 3, experts have raised concerns over the significant increase in energy consumption required to develop the new model. Meta revealed that Llama 3 was fed seven times as much data as its predecessor, Llama 2, in an effort to improve
In a recent review conducted by WIRED, a startling revelation was made about the evolution of scamming tactics used by Yahoo Boys. These cybercriminals have adapted to the advancements in deepfake applications and artificial intelligence to enhance their deceptive techniques. The use of deepfake video calls by scammers has been thoroughly documented for the first
The idea of super-strong, all-terrain, bipedal humanoid robots may sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, but recent advancements in robotics technology have brought us closer to this reality. The fear of these robots being programmed to harm humans is a valid concern, especially with the advancements made by companies like Boston Dynamics. The
Recently, at a press dinner hosted by enterprise company Box, a discussion about the regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) took an unexpected turn. The CEO of Box, Aaron Levie, made some bold statements regarding his stance on government regulations concerning AI. This conversation shed light on a larger debate within the tech industry regarding the
In a surprising turn of events, newly disclosed emails reveal that former Google CEO and executive chairman Eric Schmidt was seeking personal connections to China’s AI industry during a visit to Beijing, just months before the US government’s National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI) warned about China’s use of AI to advance an autocratic
Local election officials in the United States have been under immense pressure over the past few years due to the actions of election deniers. These individuals have inundated election offices with a flood of paperwork and filed numerous Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests in an attempt to uncover alleged instances of fraud. This has
The rise of generative AI has revolutionized the way in which students approach writing assignments. According to recent data released by plagiarism detection company Turnitin, over 22 million papers submitted in the past year may have utilized generative AI technology in some capacity. This has sparked a debate among educators and students alike about the
In today’s digital age, the rise of artificial intelligence has made it easier for scammers to trick unsuspecting individuals through phone calls. Scammers can now use AI-powered tools to create fake audio that sounds remarkably like a loved one, creating a sense of urgency and manipulating emotions to extract money or personal information. As AI
In a world where sensor data is abundant but difficult to interpret, Archetype, a tech company founded by Brandon Barbello and his team, is paving the way for a new era of understanding and problem-solving. According to Barbello, the complexity and fast pace of the physical world often make it challenging for us to fully