TikTok, the popular social media platform, has been under scrutiny in the U.S. due to data security concerns. Despite facing a ban, TikTok is now partnering with cybersecurity firms HaystackID and OnDefend to enhance its user security measures. These firms will serve as Independent Security Inspectors for TikTok U.S. Data Security Inc. (USDS), which is
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The recent audit conducted by New York City’s comptroller revealed that only 13 percent of the alerts generated by the ShotSpotter system could be confirmed as actual gunfire. This raises serious concerns about the reliability and accuracy of gunshot detection systems in urban environments. Despite claims by companies like Flock Safety that their systems are
Final Cut Pro for iPad has been a highly anticipated app for many video editing professionals. However, the original release last year fell short of expectations due to its limited tools. The newest version, Final Cut Pro for iPad 2, has some improvements but still lacks essential features for daily use. One of the major
When it comes to the leading global brands of 2023, names like Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Google immediately come to mind. These four powerhouses have not only solidified their positions at the top of the list but also hold the coveted spots as some of the world’s most valuable companies. Surprisingly, another player, Nvidia, momentarily
Energy policies are a hot topic in today’s world, with debates raging on whether it’s time to shift away from fossil fuels and invest in renewable energy sources. However, the decision-making process is not simply a matter of costs and benefits, but is also influenced by emotions and personal concerns about climate change. This article
In the realm of artificial intelligence-powered story summarization, there exists a legal gray area when it comes to potential defamation. According to legal expert Grimmelmann, the risk lies in the possibility of inaccurately summarizing a story and making it defamatory without proper credit to the original source. This lack of clear credit may lead to
As gamers eagerly anticipate the launch of Shadow Of The Erdtree, FromSoft has delivered the latest patch to prepare players for the open world game. Clocking in at 6GB, this patch is a prerequisite for diving into the expansion, meaning players must download it before embarking on their journey. While the headline features of the
Photonic alloys, a unique combination of two or more photonic crystals, hold great promise for controlling the propagation of electromagnetic waves in waveguides. While these materials have immense potential, they often suffer from light backscattering, which hinders the efficient transmission of data and energy. Overcoming this limitation is crucial for unlocking the full capabilities of
Upon receiving an email invitation to participate in an AI venture called Rebind, I was initially skeptical of its legitimacy. The invitation, sent by Clancy Martin, a writer and philosophy professor I was not personally familiar with, offered to pay me for recording original commentary on a classic book that would be made interactive for
Autodesk, a graphics-design firm, has recently come under scrutiny due to an internal investigation that led to the ouster of its chief financial officer. Starboard Value, an activist fund, has taken a sizable stake in Autodesk and has expressed serious concerns about the timing and disclosure of the investigation results. Starboard Value has raised concerns