Why C Isn"t a Programming Language Any More
The C programming language has many problems. But now the Registers notes that "Aria Beingessner, a member of the teams that implemented both Rust and Swift, has an interesting take... That C isn't a programming language anymore...." "And it hasn't.....»»
Lazarus exploit Log4Shell vulnerability to deliver novel RAT malware
North Korea-backed group Lazarus has been spotted exploiting the Log4Shell vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228) and novel malware written in DLang (i.e., the memory-safe D programming language). “This campaign consists of continued opportunistic targ.....»»
Elon Musk’s new AI bot, Grok, causes stir by citing OpenAI usage policy
Some experts think xAI used OpenAI model outputs to fine-tune Grok. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Grok, the AI language model created by Elon Musk's xAI, went into wide release last week, and people have begun spotting.....»»
Parrots and songbirds have evolved distinct brain mechanisms, study shows
When humans learn to speak a language, we learn to produce new vocalizations and use them flexibly for communication, but how the brain is able to achieve this is an important but largely unanswered question, according to Zhilei Zhao, Klarman Fellow.....»»
When research study materials don"t speak their participants" language, data can get lost in translation
Imagine your mother has cancer. You just heard about a promising new experimental treatment and want to enroll her in the study. However, your mother immigrated to the U.S. as an adult and speaks limited English. When you reach out to the research te.....»»
Researchers automated jailbreaking of LLMs with other LLMs
AI security researchers from Robust Intelligence and Yale University have designed a machine learning technique that can speedily jailbreak large language models (LLMs) in an automated fashion. “The method, known as the Tree of Attacks with Pru.....»»
Google might finally have an answer to Chat GPT-4
Gemini, Google's newest expansive language model, initially previewed at the I/O developer conference in June, is now being introduced to the general public......»»
lifetime Babbel language learning subscription for $149.97 this week only
In a special limited-time offer, Babbel, a popular language learning platform, is available at a steep $450 discount for a lifetime subscription. This holiday deal delivers easy-to-use language learning tools without straining your wallet.The $149.97.....»»
Foxconn"s expansion into India isn"t going as well as hoped
Apple supplier Foxconn is struggling to get its factories in India to operate efficiently, with employees citing language barriers, culture clashes, and difficulty adapting to strenuous schedules.FoxconnFoxconn began production of iPhone in India sta.....»»
Amazon unleashes Q, an AI assistant for the workplace
Aimed at the office, Amazon Q can summarize docs and assist with programming tasks. Enlarge / The Amazon Q logo. (credit: Amazon) On Tuesday, Amazon unveiled Amazon Q, an AI chatbot similar to ChatGPT that is tailored fo.....»»
Here’s why people are saying GPT-4 is getting ‘lazy’
The GPT-4 language model is struggling to complete queries to users' satisfaction and many have taken to social media to complain......»»
Vigil: Open-source LLM security scanner
Vigil is an open-source security scanner that detects prompt injections, jailbreaks, and other potential threats to Large Language Models (LLMs). Prompt injection arises when an attacker successfully influences an LLM using specially designed inputs......»»
Researchers reveal the "Viral Language" of the pandemic
Remember "COVIDiots" and the first protests by "anti-vaxxers"?.....»»
May the "Star Wars" vocabulary be with us
These days, "Star Wars" is everywhere. There are numerous films and all kinds of merchandise. But is "Star Wars" also an integral part of the English language? That is the question Prof Dr. Christina Sanchez-Stockhammer, chair of English and Digital.....»»
5,200 years of migrations from Mexico to California may be the origin of a mystery language
Research led by Nathan Nakatsuka of the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School, Boston, has found evidence supporting migrations into California from Mexico and the presence of Mexican-related ancestry in Central and Southern California sta.....»»
Lifetime Babbel subscription plunges to $139.97, ends Cyber Monday
The lifetime Babbel language learning subscription is $460 off with this holiday deal, dropping the cost to $139.97 now through Cyber Monday.Enjoy learning a new language without breaking the bank with this Babbel deal that cuts the price of a lifeti.....»»
How certain media talk about AI may have everything to do with political ideology
Even as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes embedded into every fabric our daily lives—from language translation to virtual personal assistants—it continues to be a divisive issue. As its reach expands, Virginia Tech researchers are seeking to u.....»»
Why student experiments with generative AI matter for our collective learning
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools like ChatGPT based on Large Language Models (LLMs) are revolutionizing the ways we think, learn and work......»»
Examining gender stereotypes embedded in natural language
Gender stereotypes harm people of both genders—and society more broadly—by steering and sometimes limiting people to behaviors, roles, and activities linked with their gender. Widely shared stereotypes include the assumption that men are more cen.....»»
"Your United States was normal": Has translation tech really made language learning redundant?
Every day, millions of people start the day by posting a greeting on social media. None of them expect to be arrested for their friendly morning ritual......»»
The bilingual brain may be better at ignoring irrelevant information
People who speak two languages may be better at shifting their attention from one thing to another compared to those who speak one, according to a study published this month in the journal Bilingualism: Language and Cognition......»»