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
In the realm of particle physics, the distinction between matter and antimatter is a crucial one. The fundamental building blocks of the universe, such as quarks and mesons, exhibit a peculiar behavior known as oscillation. The ability of particles to spontaneously transform into their antimatter counterparts and vice versa adds a layer of complexity to
The recent press dinner hosted by the enterprise company Box shed light on the conflicting opinions within the tech industry regarding AI regulation. Box CEO Aaron Levie’s remarks about his lack of enthusiasm for government intervention in AI technologies raised eyebrows. Levie expressed his desire for as little regulation as possible, even jokingly claiming that
Bethesda Game Studios, the creators behind the popular RPG series The Elder Scrolls, have been making waves in the entertainment industry with the release of the Fallout live-action show. Many fans are now wondering if Bethesda has plans to adapt their other flagship series into a live-action format as well. However, according to Bethesda executive
X’s recent decision to remove the option for users to hide their blue tick verification badge has sparked controversy. This move comes after a failed attempt to reform the verification system, which was originally meant to eliminate the distinction between “lords and peasants” on the platform. However, the reality is that X’s Premium subscription offering,