The Dangers of CS "Philanthrocapitalism"
Princeton University has a research center studying "digital technologies in public life," which runs a web site with commentary and analysis "from the digital frontier, written by the Center's faculty, students, and friends." Long-time Slashdot re.....»»
Hidden dangers loom for subsea cables, the invisible infrastructure of the internet
More than 97% of the world’s internet traffic passes through subsea cables at some point, according to ENISA. Subsea cables are a vital component of the global internet infrastructure, and it is critical to protect them from cyberattacks, physical.....»»
The hidden dangers of low-value data
In this Help Net Security video, Terry Ray, SVP Data Security and Field CTO at Imperva, warns organizations to stop ignoring low-value data – as criminals use it as a place to live, watch, and wait for the perfect moment to steal the crown jewels......»»
Understanding the dangers of social engineering
Social engineering is a manipulative technique used by individuals or groups to deceive or manipulate others into divulging confidential or sensitive information, performing actions, or making decisions that are not in their best interest. It often i.....»»
AI-generated child sex imagery has every US attorney general calling for action
"A race against time to protect the children of our country from the dangers of AI." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Wednesday, American attorneys general from all 50 states and four territories sent a letter to Congre.....»»
Study quantifies link between greenhouse gases, polar bear survival
Polar bears have long symbolized the dangers posed by climate change, as rising temperatures melt away the Arctic sea ice they depend upon for survival......»»
Migrant workers facing the dangers of wildfires need support, say researchers
Wildfires continue to burn across Canada, destroying hundreds of structures and displacing thousands of people. However, while many have been able to evacuate and receive help, migrant workers have been coping with the effects of the fires with relat.....»»
Your biometrics may not be as safe as you think
NordVPN has found masses of stolen fingerprints on the dark web, highlighting the dangers of biometrics......»»
After Maui fires, human health risks linger in the air, water and even surviving buildings
People returning to what remains of the beachside town of Lahaina, Hawaii, and other Maui communities after one of the nation's deadliest wildfire disasters face more dangers, beyond the 2,700 buildings destroyed or damaged and dozens of lives lost......»»
Pope Francis warns about AI"s dangers
Pope Francis warned that artificial intelligence could pose a risk to society, highlighting its "disruptive possibilities and ambivalent effects" and urging those who would develop or use AI to do so responsibly......»»
Researchers measure the dangers of indoor heat
Inside a small cinderblock home superheated by the sun, a single mother and her two children rely on an old air conditioning unit for relief from the dangerously hot and humid weather that grips Miami-Dade County......»»
Which Is More Dangerous: Outer Space or the Deep Sea?
Explorers of space and the deep sea face similar dangers, but some differences make one realm safer than the other.....»»
Viewpoint: The oil industry has succumbed to a dangerous new climate denialism
If we have not been warned of the dangers of climate change this summer, we never will be. Extreme heat, forest fires and floods have been all over news reports. Yet the oil and gas industry remains largely in denial......»»
Is Honkai: Star Rail free-to-play?
Honkai: Star Rail is advertised as a free-to-play game, yet many warn about the dangers of spending on it. Here's the verdict on how free-to-play it really is......»»
The moment when an e-bike battery on charge exploded
West Midlands Fire Service says the owner of the footage allowed it to be shared to flag the dangers......»»
Watch: Moment charging e-bike battery explodes
West Midlands Fire Service says the owner of the footage allowed it to be shared to flag the dangers......»»
Record-breaking heat bakes US, Europe, China
Summer has just begun in the Northern Hemisphere but a brutal heat wave is already gripping parts of Europe, China and the United States, where record temperatures expected this weekend are a stark illustration of the dangers of a warming climate......»»
As California bakes, Newsom launches campaign to warn of the dangers of extreme heat
As California braces for its most intense and prolonged heat wave of the year, state officials are investing in new methods to warn residents of the dangers of soaring temperatures......»»
Snowcapped Mountains Are Turning into Dangerous Rain-Soaked Slopes
Extreme rainfall is increasing in the Northern Hemisphere’s mountain ranges as global temperatures rise, raising the dangers of floods and landslides.....»»
UK Researcher uncovers the subterranean world of illegal moneylending
The dangers of people turning to unofficial lenders due to the cost of living are revealed in new research undertaken by Lancaster University and have been released in a special session in the House of Commons......»»
Forget about the AI apocalypse. The real dangers are already here
Two weeks after members of Congress questioned OpenAI CEO Sam Altman about the potential for artificial intelligence tools to spread misinformation, disrupt elections and displace jobs, he and others in the industry went public with a much more frigh.....»»