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Q&A: Could 'personhood credentials' protect people against digital imposters?
2024-08-16 17:03:52
As artificial intelligence agents become more advanced, it could become increasingly difficult to distinguish between AI-powered users and real humans on the internet. In a new white paper, researchers from MIT, OpenAI, Microsoft, and other tech companies and academic institutions propose the use of personhood credentials, a verification technique that enables someone to prove they are a real human online, while preserving their privacy.
EU presses Meta on plans after disinformation tracker axed
2024-08-16 15:42:46
The EU on Friday formally requested that Meta detail steps it is taking on transparency after the Facebook and Instagram owner scrapped a widely-used tool for tracking disinformation online.
Escaped killer of 1-year-old girl, Ramone Alston, caught outside Charlotte after multi-day manhunt
2024-08-16 08:57:45
The escaped killer of a one-year-old girl who fled from a medical transport van, Ramone Alston, was captured days later in a hotel in the Charlotte, N.C. suburb of Kannapolis, authorities said.
US lawmakers press Meta over illicit drug ads
2024-08-16 08:57:45
Members of Congress on Thursday called on Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg to give them details regarding ads for opiods and other illicit drugs on the tech titan's platform.
L’oreal Disputes Late Trademark Renewal Over ‘NKD’ Brand, With Which They’ve Coexisted For Years
2024-08-16 05:23:36
One of the common excuses companies give when enforcing their trademarks in a way that is far more ham-fisted than is actually required is: “Hey, we have to police our marks or else we risk l…
Exclusive: A thorough investigation into China’s efforts in marine and fishery protection in South China Sea
2024-08-16 05:05:55
Chinese research teams recently released reports on the ecological environment of the South China Sea, showcasing the successful ecological protection efforts on the islands and reefs.
U.S. seeks to move "El Mayo" case to federal court in Brooklyn, as Mexico seeks more information on cartel arrests
2024-08-16 04:36:53
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, known as a top leader and co-founder of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, faces charges in multiple U.S. locales.
2 Alaska State Troopers charged with violently assaulting the wrong man in case of mistaken identity
2024-08-16 04:36:36
The two troopers pepper-sprayed, beat, stunned and used a police dog on the wrong man, authorities said.
Defining the line between virtual and reality: Investigating metacrime and cybercrime
2024-08-15 20:09:48
If you thought your kids were away from harm playing multi-player games through VR headsets while in their own bedrooms, you may want to sit down to read this.
Real-time crime centers are transforming policing—criminologist explains how advanced surveillance systems work
2024-08-15 15:50:11
In 2021, a driver in Albuquerque, New Mexico, ran a red light, striking and killing a 7-year-old and injuring his father. The suspect fled the scene and eventually escaped to Mexico. Using camera footage and cellphone data, the Albuquerque Police Department's real-time crime center played a crucial role in identifying, apprehending and charging the person at fault. The driver was ultimately sentenced to 27 years in prison, providing a measure of justice to the grieving family.
Washington state Supreme Court's ruling in Amazon case sets 'precedent' on price gouging
2024-08-15 12:13:03
Washington's Supreme Court has ruled in favor of consumers who say they were victims of price gouging on Amazon's digital store at the start of COVID-19 lockdowns.
Pentagon employee arrested on way to airport with documents marked "Top Secret," feds say
2024-08-14 14:42:42
When he was arrested, Gokhan Gun was on his way to the airport for a trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, according to an FBI affidavit.
US considers a rare antitrust move: Breaking up Google
2024-08-14 11:22:49
A rare bid to break up Alphabet Inc.'s Google is one of the options being considered by the Justice Department after a landmark court ruling found that the company monopolized the online search market, according to people with knowledge of the deliberations.
Refueling a hydrogen car in California is so annoying that drivers are suing Toyota
2024-08-14 11:22:49
When he first bought his Toyota Mirai in 2022, Ryan Kiskis was a happy man. He loved the idea of applying cutting edge hydrogen fuel cell technology to environmental consciousness.
Army sergeant pleads guilty to selling U.S. military secrets to China
2024-08-14 10:41:51
An Army soldier, Sgt. Korbein Schultz, has pleaded guilty to charges that accuse him of selling sensitive information related to U.S. military capabilities to China.
Wyoming reporter caught using artificial intelligence to create fake quotes and stories
2024-08-14 08:14:52
A quote from Wyoming's governor and a local prosecutor were the first things that seemed slightly off to Powell Tribune reporter CJ Baker. Then, it was some of the phrases in the stories that struck him as nearly robotic.
Seoul authorities find toxic substances in Shein and Temu products
2024-08-14 08:14:52
Women's accessories sold by some of the world's most popular online shopping firms contained toxic substances sometimes hundreds of times above acceptable levels, authorities in Seoul said Wednesday.
Melbourne officials vote to ban rental e-scooters
2024-08-14 08:14:52
Melbourne has become the latest city to ban rental e-scooters, abruptly moving to end a trial contract with two firms after a community revolt.
Artists’ lawsuit against Stability AI and Midjourney gets more punch
2024-08-13 23:51:46
A number of other suits are still pending.
Florida sued over its ban on lab-grown meat
2024-08-13 23:51:39
Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner called the lawsuit “ridiculous.”

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