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.....»»
What is catfishing and what can you do if you are catfished?
Catfishing is when a person uses false information and images to create a fake identity online with the intention to trick, harass, or scam another person. It often happens on social media or dating apps and websites as a tactic to form online relati.....»»
AI-generated puffy pontiff image inspires new warning from Pope Francis
Francis fears "the creation and diffusion of images that appear perfectly plausible but false." Enlarge / A cropped portion of an AI-generated image of Pope Francis wearing a puffy coat that went viral in March 2023. (credit: @sk.....»»
Report finds "false positive" field drug tests lead to wrongful convictions
A new research report providing the first-ever comprehensive analysis of presumptive drug field test usage across law enforcement agencies in the United States has been released by the Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice at the Un.....»»
New research sheds light on a phenomenon known as "false vacuum decay"
An experiment conducted in Italy, with theory support from Newcastle University, has produced the first experimental evidence of vacuum decay......»»
OpenAI must defend ChatGPT fabrications after failing to defeat libel suit
ChatGPT users may soon learn whether false outputs will be allowed to ruin lives. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu / Contributor | Anadolu) OpenAI may finally have to answer for ChatGPT's "hallucinations" in court after a Georgi.....»»
Regardless of age and politics, people who endorse lies are aware they could be made up, say researchers
Northeastern researchers say that when confronted with "fake news," Republicans and younger people are more likely to say they believe the false headlines than Democrats and older people......»»
SEC says X account was hacked as false post causes bitcoin price swings
X says hacker had control over phone number associated with SEC account. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) The Securities and Exchange Commission's X account was hacked yesterday and briefly displayed a post fals.....»»
Apple’s Crash Detection feature again praised by first responders despite false alarms
In Lake Pleasant, Arizona, the Apple Watch’s Crash Detection feature is being credited with helping emergency authorities locate a man after he was involved in an early morning car accident. Meanwhile, Tennesee officials are singing the praises of.....»»
Fact checkers tend to agree on validity of news claims, researchers say
The use of fact-checking services spikes during major news events. Fortunately, the fact checkers have generally agreed in their assessments of whether news claims are true or false, according to researchers from the Penn State College of Information.....»»
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.....»»
Guide: Application security posture management deep dive
Distinguishing real, business-critical application risks is more challenging than ever. A siloed, ad hoc approach to AppSec generates noisy false positives that overwhelm under-resourced security teams. You need a multidimensional approach that lever.....»»
Tesla claims California false-advertising law violates First Amendment
Tesla fights DMV complaint that Autopilot is falsely advertised as autonomous. Enlarge / Cars parked at the Tesla factory in Fremont, California, on February 10, 2022. (credit: Getty Images | Josh Edelson) Tesla is tryin.....»»
Saturday Citations: Adorable kittens, violent pulsars, brand-new fusion reactor and a proposed giant cosmic void
This week in our wrap up, we lull you into a false sense of security with adorable lion cubs then ambush you with terrifying pulsars. We do this not out of a sense of malice but to prepare your mind for the possibility of a giant cosmic void. Also, J.....»»
Apple"s new Apple Card & Goldman Sachs statement doesn"t clarify things at all
Goldman Sachs and Apple seem likely to part ways by early 2025, but a vague statement from Apple provides little reassurance to existing Apple Card customers.Apple CardNothing is set in stone, but after months of complaints from Goldman Sachs, Apple.....»»
“Hallucinating” AI models help coin Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year
Cambridge: "When an artificial intelligence hallucinates, it produces false information." Enlarge / A screenshot of the Cambridge Dictionary website where it announced its 2023 word of the year, "hallucinate." (credit: Cambridge.....»»
Research counters "confidence gap" stereotype for women entrepreneurs
According to one prevalent gender stereotype, women are "under-confident" in their ability to thrive as entrepreneurs. But like so many gender stereotypes, this one turns out to be false, says Jennifer Jennings, a professor in the Alberta School of B.....»»
How Israel-Hamas War Misinformation Is Spreading Online
Experts say social media platforms have been flooded with false claims, adding to the confusion about what is happening on the ground. Earlier this week, Marc Zell, a representative for Republicans Overseas Israel, a U.S.-based poli.....»»
Victory Automotive to pay $9 million to settle U.S. Paycheck Protection Program false claims case
Victory Automotive will pay $9 million, including more than $1.6 million to a whistleblower former employee, to resolve an allegation it misrepresented itself as a small business when applying for a $6.3 million Paycheck Protection Program loan, acco.....»»
Peregrine falcons set off false alarms to make prey easier to catch, study finds
Predators must eat to survive—and to survive, prey must avoid being eaten. One theory, the Wolf-Mangel model, suggests predators could use false attacks to tire prey out or force them to take bigger risks, but this has been hard to show in practice.....»»
False pride: When praise from managers makes employees arrogant and a problem for their colleagues
In three online surveys conducted with several hundred participants, the experts looked into how interactions between managers and staff affected employees' behavior towards one another......»»