Recently, the cybersecurity firm Kaspersky found itself in the midst of controversy when the U.S. Commerce Department decided to ban the use of its software in the United States. Despite the ban, Kaspersky denied that it poses a security threat. The Moscow-based company, led by Russian CEO Eugene Kaspersky, released a statement expressing its disappointment
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In today’s world, as travelers are eager to book their much-awaited summer vacations, the potential threat of AI-powered scams looms larger than ever. Marnie Wilking, the Chief Information Security Officer at Booking.com, has raised concerns about the significant increase in phishing scams, particularly due to the advancements in generative AI technology. This surge in cyber
Ethylene (C2H4) is a valuable compound used in various industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare. The traditional methods of producing ethylene involve high-energy processes that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. However, researchers have recently introduced a new approach to ethylene production using solar-powered photocatalytic dehydrogenation of ethane. The study conducted by researchers at Soochow
When Bae Jin-soo made the bold decision to pursue a career in writing stories through webtoons, his parents were less than thrilled. In fact, they were so upset that they ended up kicking him out of their home. However, despite the initial backlash, Bae’s determination and hard work eventually paid off. Today, he is considered
The field of robotics has seen significant advancements in recent years, with roboticists developing increasingly sophisticated systems. However, one of the challenges that persist in robot learning is the ability to teach robots new tasks efficiently and reliably. This process often involves mapping high-dimensional data, such as images captured by on-board cameras, to specific robotic
Serbia’s President, Aleksandar Vucic, recently expressed optimism about the country’s potential to tap into its lithium reserves as early as 2028. This comes after receiving assurances from Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and the European Union regarding environmental standards and compliance. The Jadar region in western Serbia is said to hold a significant amount of
Large language models (LLMs), such as the GPT-4 model, have revolutionized the field of conversational AI, raising questions about the extent to which these models can mimic human intelligence. Researchers at UC San Diego conducted a study to assess whether individuals can distinguish between responses generated by the GPT-4 model and those produced by humans
The disparity between the median U.S. CEO pay and that of Elon Musk is staggering. While the median CEO pay last year was 200 times more than a worker in the middle of their company pay scales, Musk’s 10-year pay plan, valued at $44.9 billion, overshadows them by comparison. This all-stock package, approved in 2018,
The advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision algorithms, have significantly improved over the years. One of the key reasons behind this remarkable progress is the exponential growth of datasets used to train these algorithms. These datasets often consist of hundreds of thousands of images and texts
Generative AI, unlike traditional AI, has the remarkable ability to generate new and unique content such as text, video, images, and music. This innovative technology has the capability to think outside the box, offering profound implications that can potentially reshape every aspect of society. While debates surrounding AI often revolve around its impact on society,