Revenge and deepfake porn laws to be toughened
The government is amending the Online Safety Bill after campaigners demanded changes......»»
Do we live in a computer simulation like in The Matrix? Proposed new law of physics backs up the idea
The simulated universe theory implies that our universe, with all its galaxies, planets and life forms, is a meticulously programmed computer simulation. In this scenario, the physical laws governing our reality are simply algorithms. The experiences.....»»
Sumsub For Fake’s Sake combats deepfake and synthetic fraud
Sumsub released For Fake’s Sake, a set of models enabling the detection of deepfakes and synthetic fraud in visual assets. Following this initial contribution, Sumsub will leverage feedback from the AI-research community to further improve the.....»»
Thought experiments and conservation laws: Reevaluating quantum conservation principles
Conservation laws are central to our understanding of the universe, and now scientists have expanded our understanding of these laws in quantum mechanics......»»
AdultFriendFinder is a borderline-porn hookup site that needs a serious makeover
Discover the pros and cons of AdultFriendFinder, a sex-focused adult dating site catering to casual encounters and exploration. Moving to a new city or working at a new job where you don't know anybody can seriously be depressing, especially if.....»»
Raw milk outbreak sickens 14 in Utah—a state with loose laws, bad track record
The people sickened range in age from 2 to 73. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Lukas Schulze) At least 14 people in Utah have been sickened with a serious gastrointestinal infection after drinking "raw," unpasteurized milk, the.....»»
Corporate giants will have to disclose emissions under California climate laws—that will have a global impact
Many of the world's largest public and private companies will soon be required to track and report almost all of their greenhouse gas emissions if they do business in California—including emissions from their supply chains, business travel, employe.....»»
20 years ago, Quentin Tarantino geeked out with Kill Bill
Twenty years ago, Quentin Tarantino returned with the wildly entertaining East-meets-West revenge epic Kill Bill......»»
Research finds dramatic increase in cranial traumas as the first cities were being built, suggesting a rise in violence
The development of the earliest cities in Mesopotamia and the Middle East led to a substantial increase in violence between inhabitants. Laws, centralized administration, trade and culture then caused the ratio of violent deaths to fall back again in.....»»
Federal TikTok ban – as one law fails to get support, another is tried
There have been threats/promises of a federal TikTok ban since 2020, but little progress has been made in the past three years. The latest development is that there are now two completely separate potential laws competing for support. One of them.....»»
Disclosure of Pirates’ Identities “Compatible With EU Privacy Laws”
The top legal advisor to Europe's highest court says that the retention and disclosure of suspected pirates' identifying information is compatible with EU privacy laws. Advocate General Szpunar's opinion is presented as a legal solution to a long-run.....»»
MrBeast and BBC stars used in deepfake scam videos
Fraudsters have manipulated images of the popular YouTuber and two journalists to dupe viewers......»»
Deepfake celebrities begin shilling products on social media, causing alarm
Hanks and other celebrities have recently become targets of AI-powered ad scams. Enlarge / A cropped portion of the unauthorized AI-generated version of Hanks that the actor warned about on his Instagram feed. (credit: Tom Hanks).....»»
Apple bows to China, starts enforcing App Store rules
Apple has begun requiring new apps to have a licence from the Chinese government before they can be added to the App Store.China announced its new app laws in August 2023, saying that developers must be either based in the country, or partnered with.....»»
Spotify head wants UK to show leadership and stop Apple"s App Store dominance
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has been lobbying the UK government, saying it should use its freedom from the EU to enact tough new laws to end Apple's dominance with the App Store.Spotify's Daniel EkEk's lobbying comes as the UK considers a Digital Markets,.....»»
Tom Hanks warns dental plan ad image is AI fake
The actor says he is the latest celebrity to fall victim to a deepfake scam, and has "nothing to do with it"......»»
SCOTUS to decide if Florida and Texas social media laws violate 1st Amendment
SCOTUS will likely rule on the high-stakes social media cases in 2024. Enlarge (credit: Pitiphothivichit | iStock / Getty Images Plus) On Friday, the Supreme Court agreed to decide if two laws crafted by Republicans in F.....»»
Apple met with China to push back over app rules
Apple staff have been in talks with Chinese officials concerning rules that could see Western social media apps removed from the App Store in China.China's recently announced new laws require all App Store developers to either be based in that countr.....»»
Apple"s App Stores are not yet in compliance with new China law
The Chinese government has published a list of app stores in compliance with its new laws — and Apple is not on it.Every App Store is facing Chinese scrutinyIn the wake of a new law requiring companies with app stores to submit business details, Ch.....»»
Eddy Cue is set to take the stand as a key witness at Google"s antitrust bench trial
Eddy Cue,is set to testify on Tuesday as the Department of Justice pursues its antitrust lawsuit against Google for violating laws and trying to conceal its actions.Google pays to be the defaultApple's Senior Vice President of Services, Eddy Cue, is.....»»
How global enterprises navigate the complex world of data privacy
In this Help Net Security interview, Evelyn de Souza, Head of Privacy Compliance, Oracle SaaS Cloud, talks about the constant efforts required to keep up with privacy laws in each country, and ensuring compliance across the entire organization. She a.....»»