A mathematician walks into a bar (of disinformation)
Disinformation, misinformation, infotainment, algowars — if the debates over the future of media the past few decades have meant anything, they’ve at least left a pungent imprint on the English language. There’s been a lot of invective and fear.....»»
Geopolitical tensions combined with technology will drive new security risks
Misinformation and disinformation are biggest short-term risks, while extreme weather and critical change to Earth systems are greatest long-term concern, according to the Global Risks 2024 Report from the World Economic Forum. Against a backdrop of.....»»
McAfee Project Mockingbird defends users against AI-generated scams and disinformation
McAfee announced its AI-powered Deepfake Audio Detection technology, known as Project Mockingbird. This new, proprietary technology was developed to help defend consumers against the surging threat of cybercriminals utilizing fabricated, AI-generated.....»»
The strange story of the grave of Copernicus
Nicholas Copernicus was the astronomer who, five centuries ago, explained that Earth revolves around the sun, rather than vice versa. A true Renaissance man, he also practiced as a mathematician, engineer, author, economic theorist and medical doctor.....»»
Restored 478-key, 31-tone Moog synthesizer from 1968 sounds beautifully bizarre
Cornell staff finish the job with new technology, but keep Moog's work in place. Enlarge (credit: Ryan Young/Cornell University) Mathematician and early AI theorist David Rothenberg was fascinated by pattern recognition.....»»
Trust or distrust? There is an alternative mindset for confronting disinformation, argues researcher
In the face of rampant disinformation, Professor Ruth Mayo from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem delivers a fresh perspective on the cognitive mindsets influencing our susceptibility to false information. Her comprehensive review challenges the pre.....»»
Musk’s X hit with EU’s first investigation of Digital Services Act violations
EU probes disinformation, election policy, Community Notes, and paid checkmarks. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chris Delmas) The European Union has opened a formal investigation into whether Elon Musk's X platform (for.....»»
X under formal investigation by EU into disinformation, blue checkmarks, and more
The social network X is under formal investigation by the European Union, to decide whether the company has broken the law in no fewer than eight ways … more….....»»
Crime blotter: Apple Store crimes in the Bay Area
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, the NRF walks back an organized retail crime claim, a suspect had lots of stolen Apple products, and thieves text iPhone theft victims.The Berkeley Apple Store The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, lookin.....»»
How "sleeping" microorganisms can determine the fate of a population
Microorganisms that temporarily "go to sleep" play an important role in the evolution and survival of a population. Mathematician Shubhamoy Nandan conducted research on the effect of this characteristic called "dormancy" in a novel mathematical model.....»»
Researchers thought they"d find 200 species of plants and animals living in their house and yard. They were very wrong
We are biodiversity researchers—an ecologist, a mathematician and a taxonomist—who were locked down together during the COVID pandemic. Being restricted to the house, it didn't take long before we began to wonder how many species of plants and an.....»»
Researchers: Disinformation campaigns are undermining democracy—here"s how we can fight back
Misinformation is debated everywhere and has justifiably sparked concerns. It can polarize the public, reduce health-protective behaviors such as mask wearing and vaccination, and erode trust in science. Much of misinformation is spread not by accide.....»»
AI disinformation campaigns pose major threat to 2024 elections
AI, post-quantum cryptography, zero trust, cryptography research, and election security will shape cybersecurity strategies in the present and for 2024, according to NTT. As the world emerged from the pandemic and continued to adapt to the rapid impl.....»»
Humane Wants Its New Ai Pin to Liberate You From Your Phone Screen
The startup's new AI-powered wearable retails at $699, plus a $24 per month subscription fee. Ken Kocienda walks toward me, with a small white square pinned to his shirt. He taps the square with two fingers, eliciting a beep. &ldquo.....»»
How long will Jeff Bezos continue to subsidize his New Shepard rocket?
"It's definitely a money loser. Always has been." Enlarge / Jeff Bezos walks near Blue Origin’s New Shepard after flying into space on July 20, 2021 in Van Horn, Texas. (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Virgin Galacti.....»»
Social media content in times of war: An expert guide on how to keep violence off your feeds
Social media platforms are a great source of information and entertainment. They also help us to maintain contact with friends and family. But social media can also—and has, often—become a toxic environment for spreading disinformation, hatred an.....»»
Apple sends iPhone hack warning to Indian opposition leader; walks tricky line
Apple has sent iPhone hack warnings to the leader of India’s main opposition party, alongside other politicians opposing Narendra Modi’s government – placing Apple in a potentially delicate position. A security researcher was also alerted, a.....»»
Musk may block X in Europe, to avoid having to fix disinformation problem
Elon Musk reportedly thinks it may be simpler to block X in Europe, rather than fix the massive problem with disinformation on the platform. The issue is now so bad that video game footage has been passed off as news coverage of the terrorist atta.....»»
EU asks Meta for more details on efforts to stop illegal and inaccurate content on Israel-Hamas war
The European Union has told Meta it has a week to explain in greater detail how it is fighting the spread of illegal content and disinformation on its Facebook and Instagram platforms following the attacks across Israel by Hamas......»»
EU gives Meta and TikTok formal Hamas disinformation deadline
Both firms must respond within a week to the request for information under the EU's new tech rules......»»
Canada’s 84-year radio time check has stopped because of accuracy concerns
A sound so iconic, it was embedded into The Empire Strikes Back. Enlarge / A woman walks past a logo for the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. (CBC) in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in 2022. (credit: Getty Images) "The beginning o.....»»