The cybersecurity firm Kaspersky recently denied being a security threat following the U.S. Commerce Department’s decision to ban the use of its software in the United States. Despite the ban, Kaspersky asserted that its ability to sell and promote its cybersecurity products and training in the U.S. would not be affected. The company attributed the
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As travelers are gearing up for their summer vacations, it is important to be wary of the rising threat of AI-driven phishing scams. Marnie Wilking, the Chief Information Security Officer at Booking.com, has highlighted the significant increase in online phishing attacks, particularly in the travel industry. With the advancement of generative AI technology, scammers are
Ethylene, a highly flammable compound, is widely used across various industries, including packaging, plastics, agriculture, and healthcare. With the demand for ethylene on the rise, it is crucial to develop effective and sustainable methods for its large-scale production. Traditionally, ethylene is produced by converting ethane, which is found in abundance in natural gas, into ethylene
Choosing to pursue a career as a comic artist may not seem like a wise decision to many, especially when weighed against the security of a well-paying job in a prominent corporation. However, this is exactly the leap of faith that Bae Jin-soo took when he left his stable position in one of South Korea’s
The field of robotics has seen significant advancements in recent years, with roboticists introducing increasingly sophisticated systems. However, the challenge lies in teaching these systems to effectively tackle new tasks. Mapping high-dimensional data like images from on-board RGB cameras to goal-oriented robotic actions has been a complex process. Researchers at Imperial College London and the
President Aleksandar Vucic recently announced that Serbia could potentially begin exploiting its lithium reserves as early as 2028. This news comes after receiving assurances from Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and the European Union regarding the controversial mining project in Jadar, located in western Serbia. The region is said to hold one of the largest
The widespread application of large language models (LLMs) in conversational platforms like ChatGPT beckons the question of whether these models can craft responses so realistic that they rival human-generated content. A recent study conducted by researchers at UC San Diego tackled this inquiry head-on, employing a Turing test to evaluate the human-like intelligence of the
In the realm of CEO compensation, Elon Musk’s recent $44.9 billion pay package from Tesla stands out as a glaring example of excessive rewards for corporate leadership. This record-setting compensation plan, approved by shareholders in 2018, has faced intense scrutiny due to its exorbitant value and the manner in which it was approved. The fact
Generative AI is revolutionizing the way we interact with technology by allowing for the creation of novel content such as text, videos, images, and music. The traditional AI systems were limited by predetermined rules and patterns, but generative AI can think outside the box. This innovation has the potential to reshape virtually every branch of
The field of artificial intelligence (AI) has witnessed significant advancements in recent decades, particularly in the domain of natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision algorithms. One key factor contributing to this progress is the exponential growth of datasets used to train these algorithms, with vast amounts of images and texts collected from various sources.