Recent advancements in artificial intelligence, particularly in the realm of large language models (LLMs) such as GPT-4, have revolutionized how we perceive and interact with machine-generated text. Researchers have discovered a fascinating phenomenon related to these models: they excel at predicting the next word in a sentence but struggle when predicting previous words, an effect
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In the evolving landscape of digital communication, regulatory frameworks such as the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) have emerged to ensure fair play among tech giants. The DMA is designed to impose stricter guidelines on companies identified as “gatekeepers.” These are defined as platforms that control access to significant markets and hold considerable user
For many gaming enthusiasts, the Steam Deck remains a fascinating cornerstone in the realm of portable gaming consoles. Designed by the innovative minds at Valve, the Steam Deck offers a unique proposition: the ability to immerse oneself in the expansive world of PC gaming while on the move. Despite the rising competition in the handheld
Recently, pop superstar Taylor Swift took to Instagram to address a concerning issue – the spread of AI-generated images misrepresenting her endorsement of Donald Trump for the presidential election. In her post, Swift expressed her fears about the dangers of AI in spreading misinformation and highlighted the need for transparency in her political stance. This
The recent incident involving Elon Musk sharing a fake image of Kamala Harris dressed as a communist dictator brought to light the challenges faced with AI image generation. The image, created using X’s Grok tool, bore only a passing resemblance to the vice president, leading many to question the accuracy of AI in replicating human
The recent discovery by a modder who managed to unlock disabled features in the official modding toolkit for Baldur’s Gate 3 has opened up a world of possibilities for fans of the game. Previously, the toolkit had several restrictions in place, preventing users from creating their own levels or modifying existing environments. However, thanks to
Alibaba has successfully completed a three-year regulatory “rectification” process after being fined for monopolistic practices in 2021, according to China’s market regulator. The process involved Alibaba working to become compliant with antitrust regulations set by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR). In 2021, Alibaba was fined 18.23 billion yuan ($2.6 billion) by the SAMR
The advent of ChatGPT in the educational sector has brought about significant changes in how students approach homework assignments. While the focus has predominantly been on the impact of AI in writing tasks, there is a growing trend of students using generative AI to complete math homework as well. One prominent example is the Gauth
Threads, the Twitter challenger tool developed by Meta, has recently rolled out a live test of disappearing updates for selected users. This new feature aims to encourage more engagement and interaction by providing users with the option to have their posts automatically erased after 24 hours. One of the main motivations behind introducing disappearing updates
In July 2024, CrowdStrike, a US-based cybersecurity technology company, released a sensor configuration update that resulted in a global outage affecting an estimated 8.5 million computers. This incident had far-reaching consequences across critical infrastructure sectors, including airlines, 911 emergency systems, banks, government agencies, health care, and hospitals worldwide. The aftermath of the incident highlighted vulnerabilities