False Reassurance
The Covid crisis has generated an extraordinary amount of what I like to call “false reassurance.” Consider how many times you heard something general like the following some time in 2020. Everything is going to be ok. We will get through.....»»
ChatGPT owner in probe over risks around false answers
US regulators are asking the maker of ChatGPT about protections for privacy and reputational risk......»»
iPhone 14’s Crash Detection blamed for 5x increase in false 911 calls at Bonnaroo festival
Apple’s new Crash Detection feature on the iPhone 14 and Apple Watch is being blamed for an influx of 911 calls from the Bonnaroo music festival in Tennessee last weekend. According to first responders, there were approximately five times the numb.....»»
Android has an emergency call false positive problem too
The false-positive emergency calling problem isn't just one affecting iPhones, as it seems that the same thing is happening on Android, delayed by the fragmented nature of Android update rollouts.Apple devices like the iPhone and the Apple Watch have.....»»
Android’s emergency call shortcut is flooding dispatchers with false calls
Google says it's working on a fix, but as usual, manufacturers will need to update. Enlarge (credit: Eric Lagace / Flickr) Police forces in the UK are seeing a "record number" of false calls to 999, the UK's emergency se.....»»
Former Buick-GMC employee in Michigan sentenced to 42 months in prison for embezzling
A former employee of a mid-Michigan Buick-GMC dealership was sentenced to prison for embezzling from the store. Amanda Root, 42, was found guilty on one count of embezzlement of $100,000 or more and two counts of filing false tax returns......»»
AirTags reveal officials in Mexico stole items donated for earthquake relief in Turkey
Earlier this year, Reuters published an excellent report exposing the false recycling practices of Dow Inc. and the Singapore government using Apple’s AirTag item tracker. In a similar vein, journalist Pamela Cerdeira has now shared a new video in.....»»
Study: False assumptions about election malfeasance could create a "death spiral" for democracy
In October 2020, two rival candidates for office in Utah made an unusual television ad together. Incumbent Republican Gov. Spencer Cox and his Democratic challenger, Chris Peterson, appeared in the same spot to note they were both "dedicated to the A.....»»
ChatGPT: US lawyer admits using AI for case research
The lawyer told the judge he did not know content from the artificial intelligence could be false......»»
Professor flunks entire class based on ChatGPT’s false claims
A college professor not familiar with how the AI chatbot ChatGPT works fails an entire class after accusing them of AI plagiarism......»»
ThreatBlockr integrates with GreyNoise to guard against false positives
ThreatBlockr and GreyNoise announced a partnership that will enhance the ThreatBlockr platform. By leveraging GreyNoise data, ThreatBlockr customers now have automatic access to this enhanced cyber intelligence and the largest cyber intelligence data.....»»
Debunking false beliefs requires tackling belief systems
Understanding how beliefs are formed and why they can be resistant to counter evidence is important in today's polarized world, as views sharply diverge on issues ranging from vaccines to climate change......»»
NICE Actimize launches SAM-10 to detect suspicious activity while reducing false positives
NICE Actimize has launched its Suspicious Activity Monitoring (SAM-10) solution. Built to detect more suspicious activity while reducing false positives, NICE Actimize’s SAM-10 introduces enhancements to its anti-money laundering solution, incorpor.....»»
ChatGPT: Mayor starts legal bid over false bribery claim
Brian Hood says chatbot ChatGPT spread false information about him serving time in prison......»»
If your iPhone calls emergency services, don"t hang up if you"re fine says Apple
As Apple works to reduce the number of false alarms created by its iPhone 14 Crash Detection, it's also saying that users should not cancel an unintended emergency call.Crash Detection can save a life, but it also strains emergency servicesThe iPhone.....»»
OpenAI threatened with landmark defamation lawsuit over ChatGPT false claims [Updated]
ChatGPT falsely claimed a mayor went to prison. Enlarge (credit: Thomas Trutschel / Contributor | Photothek) (Update, 8:30 pm: A spokesperson for Gordon Legal provided a statement to Ars confirming that responses to text.....»»
OpenAI threatened with landmark defamation lawsuit over ChatGPT false claims
ChatGPT falsely claimed a mayor went to prison. Enlarge (credit: Thomas Trutschel / Contributor | Photothek) It was only a matter of time before ChatGPT—an artificial intelligence tool that generates responses based on.....»»
Judge slams Fox News for false election claims as Dominion wins key ruling
Judge rules Fox statements false; jury will decide on "actual malice" and damages. Enlarge / Protester holding a sign outside the News Corp building in New York City on March 7, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Erik McGregor ).....»»
Judge finds Google destroyed evidence and repeatedly gave false info to court
Google in trouble for auto-deleting chats needed as evidence in Epic Games case. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Hup) A federal judge yesterday ruled that Google intentionally destroyed evidence and must be sanctioned, r.....»»
Study finds fish assess misinformation to avoid overreaction
Fish can adjust their sensitivity to the actions of others—such as fleeing due to a false alarm—to reduce the risk of responding to misinformation, according to a new study. Other animals, including humans, may also have these decision-making mec.....»»
Study shows links between Australia"s false killer whales and endangered groups from Hawaii
False killer whales off the Northern Australia coast need their conservation status reviewed because of similarities they share with groups from Hawaii listed as Endangered in the U.S., a Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher says......»»