The recent blocking of social media platform X in Brazil has caused a significant rift among users and politicians regarding the legitimacy of the ban. The shutdown of Elon Musk’s platform due to his refusal to comply with the country’s legal requirements has left many Brazilians struggling to find alternatives to stay connected online. This
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Brazil’s telecommunications regulator recently made the controversial decision to suspend access to Elon Musk’s X social network in the country. This decision came as a result of a judge’s order, following a disagreement with the billionaire investor. The decision to suspend access to a popular social media platform like X raises concerns about censorship and
Inflection AI, a startup known for developing the Pi AI assistant, recently made headlines after partnering with the non-profit Data Transfer Initiative (DTI) to enable existing Pi users to export their personal data from the platform. This move signifies a significant development in the AI domain, where data portability is still an emerging subject. By
In recent years, the internet, especially social media platforms, has experienced a rapid expansion. This growth has empowered individuals to create and share content of their choosing, regardless of its appropriateness. Unfortunately, this freedom has also led to the proliferation of hate speech – offensive language or threats directed at individuals based on various factors
Imagine a website that requests access to your webcam, displaying a close-up of your face with the background cropped out. You are then prompted to close your eyes until you hear a chime, at which point you open them to be connected with a stranger who is also participating in this eye-contact game. This is
Threads, a Twitter challenger tool, has recently rolled out a live test of disappearing updates feature for selected users. This new feature is aimed at enhancing engagement and interaction among users by allowing them to post updates that will automatically disappear from the app after 24 hours. This move by Threads is a strategic attempt
Recently, a new multiplayer shooter by Valve called Deadlock has quietly gained popularity among tens of thousands of players. Despite its growing player base, Valve has kept the game’s existence under wraps without any official announcement. However, this cloak of secrecy has finally been lifted with the appearance of a minimalist Steam store page for
As the focus on generative AI continues to grow, the significance of quality data cannot be understated. The quality of the dataset used in AI projects directly influences the outcomes and the human-likeness of the responses generated by these systems. It is crucial for AI developers to ensure that the inputs they provide are comprehensive
Former president Donald Trump recently posted on Truth Social, sharing AI-generated images that falsely claim Taylor Swift fans are supporting his campaign. The screenshots posted by Trump depict young women wearing “Swifties for Trump” T-shirts in various styles, giving the impression of a coordinated movement. However, an investigation found that many of these images show
Last week, National Public Data (NPD) confirmed that they had suffered a security breach dating back to December of last year. The breach involved a massive 2.9 billion lines of data, which included sensitive information such as Social Security numbers. This stolen NPD database was advertised on the dark web in April by a hacker