Exciting news for Threads users as Meta has recently announced a new live test of direct messaging features on the platform. Users will now have the ability to send direct messages to each other, but with a slight twist. Instead of having a dedicated inbox on Threads itself, messages will be redirected to the user’s
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The city of Los Angeles recently breathed a sigh of relief as the California Highway Patrol (CHP) announced the arrest of four individuals involved in a criminal theft ring targeting Lego sets. The stolen merchandise, estimated to be worth around $300,000, was obtained through burglaries at popular retail stores such as Target, Home Depot, and
Recently, Prytania Media’s Possibility Space has become the second studio owned by the company to close. This closure follows Crop Circle Games’ shut down in March. Both studios were founded by Jeff Strain, a prominent figure in the gaming industry. Strain, who co-founded Guild Wars creators ArenaNet and founded State Of Decay developers Undead Labs,
The U.S. government is currently considering implementing laws to help society adapt to the increasing presence of artificial intelligence in various industries. Companies such as Klarna, a financial services provider, have already started using AI technology to improve labor productivity. Klarna’s AI assistant tool, which is based on OpenAI’s systems, is projected to increase the
Google recently announced that it is testing the removal of links to California news sites for some users in the western US state. This decision comes as the California Journalism Preservation Act, which would create a “link tax” for connecting users in the state to news articles, is being considered by legislators. Google Global News
In a new study published in the journal Big Data and Society, Professor Ana Beduschi from the University of Exeter highlights the growing importance of establishing clear guidelines for the generation and processing of synthetic data. Synthetic data, which is created using machine learning algorithms from original real-world data, is becoming increasingly popular as a
The US House of Representatives recently voted to reauthorize an electronic surveillance program targeting foreigners known as the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). This program, specifically Section 702, allows US intelligence agencies to conduct warrantless electronic surveillance of foreigners outside the United States. While the primary purpose is to monitor foreign citizens, there is a
Recently, Samsung announced its plan to roll out the One UI 6.1 update to select older flagship phones and tablets, bringing Galaxy AI features to devices dating back to 2021. This move aims to enhance the user experience and ensure that even customers with older devices can benefit from the latest advancements in artificial intelligence
Google has announced that it will start removing links to California news websites from search results for certain Californians in response to the California Journalism Preservation Act. This bill requires online ad companies to pay a fee for connecting state residents to news sources. Jaffer Zaidi, Google’s vice president of global news partnership, criticized the
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our daily lives, with applications ranging from virtual assistants to predictive algorithms. However, a recent report led by researchers from UCL has shed light on a troubling trend – gender bias in AI tools. The study, commissioned and published by UNESCO, focused on examining stereotyping in