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Plex Asks GitHub to Take Down ‘Reshare’ Repository Over Piracy Fears

Plex is a multi-functional streaming platform that allows users to watch, organize, and curate their favorite media entertainment. Sharing Plex libraries is also an option; one that comes with piracy concerns. In an effort to "avoid the growth of pir.....»»

Category: internetSource:  torrentfreakApr 11th, 2024

HarperCollins asks authors to license their books to train AI models

If your goal is to make a bunch of authors exceedingly angry with you, I honestly can’t think of many better ways than asking them … The post HarperCollins asks authors to license their books to train AI models appeared first on BGR......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

AI Diary: Visual Intelligence first impressions leave me excited for the future

I know, it’s just a developer beta, and if anyone from Apple asks then my Visual Intelligence first impressions are purely offered in the context of its future potential. But I have to say that trying it leaves me excited for that future. The ac.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

GoIssue phishing tool targets GitHub developer credentials

Researchers discovered GoIssue, a new phishing tool targeting GitHub users, designed to extract email addresses from public profiles and launch mass email attacks. Marketed on a cybercrime forum, GoIssue allows attackers to send bulk emails while kee.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Record labels unhappy with court win, say ISP should pay more for user piracy

Music companies appeal, demanding payment for each song instead of each album. The big three record labels notched another court victory against a broadband provider last month, b.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

What if AI doesn’t just keep getting better forever?

New reports highlight fears of diminishing returns for traditional LLM training. For years now, many AI industry watchers have looked at the quickly growing capabilities of new AI.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Reeking mud sparks health fears in Spain flood epicenter

The sea of mud and stagnant water submerging Spanish towns more than 10 days after the country's worst floods in decades has sparked a sickening stench and health fears......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

Apple’s 45-day certificate proposal: A call to action

In a bold move, Apple has published a draft ballot for commentary to GitHub to shorten Transport Layer Security (TLS) certificates down from 398 days to just 45 days by 2027. The Apple proposal will likely go up for a vote among Certification Authori.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Ever heard of “Llady Gaga”? Universal files piracy suit over alleged knockoffs.

Universal sues Believe, a music distributor in over 50 countries. Universal Music Group yesterday sued a music firm that allegedly distributes pirated songs on popular streaming s.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Hundreds of code libraries posted to NPM try to install malware on dev machines

These are not the the developer tools you think they are. An ongoing attack is uploading hundreds of malicious packages to the open source node package manager (NPM) repository in.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Is Donald Trump preying on his supporters" death fears? What terror management theory offers us

Death and destruction from climate crises—flooding, fires, hurricanes and heat......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Local sheriff asks FBI to investigate death of Black man found hanging in Alabama

Local sheriff asks FBI to investigate death of Black man found hanging in Alabama.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

Israel"s path of destruction in southern Lebanon raises fears of an attempt to create a buffer zone

Israel"s path of destruction in southern Lebanon raises fears of an attempt to create a buffer zone.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

Russia asks at UN: If West aids Ukraine, why can"t North Korea help us?

Russia asks at UN: If West aids Ukraine, why can"t North Korea help us?.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

How to ask your manager for a raise or more PTO 

By Amanda Kavanagh Successful salary and PTO negotiations don’t usually happen overnight.  Both asks generally require a longer-term strategy of building your case and presenting … The post How to ask your manager for a raise or more PTO.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

GitHub releases public preview of Copilot for Apple’s Xcode

GitHub this week announced an important update coming for developers working on a Mac. That’s because the first preview of GitHub Copilot for Apple’s Xcode is now available, so developers can try out the new AI-based feature to improve their work.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

AI push makes Python the most popular language on GitHub

Changing demands cause Python to become GitHub’s most popular coding language as it introduces new AI models to Copilot......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

The sad, bizarre tale of hype fanning fears modern cryptography was slain

The advance was incremental at best. So why did so many think it was a breakthrough? There’s little doubt that some of the most important pillars of modern cryptography will tum.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

GitHub Copilot for Xcode now in public preview

Bring intelligent coding assistance to Apple's Xcode with the GitHub Copilot extension, now available in a public preview for those with a Copilot license.GitHub Copilot coming to XcodeDon't confuse GitHub Copilot with Microsoft's AI — it is an AI-.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

GitHub Copilot moves beyond OpenAI models to support Claude 3.5, Gemini

News sparks speculation Microsoft will go multi-model with other AI products. The large language model-based coding assistant GitHub Copilot will switch from using exclusively Ope.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

New ‘Unconscious’ Therapies Could Help Treat Phobias

These therapies dampen fears absent direct exposure—no need to be in the room with a live tarantula.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024