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Cyberattacks on hospitals are likely to increase, putting lives at risk, experts warn
2024-02-14 18:48:37
Cybersecurity experts are warning that hospitals around the country are at risk for attacks like the one that is crippling operations at a premier Midwestern children's hospital, and that the U.S. government is doing too little prevent such breaches.
Tony Dokoupil and Katy Tur welcome baby daughter
2024-02-14 17:57:53
It's the couple's second child together.
New phone? How to get your old one ready to pass on
2024-02-14 12:51:03
Does the act of removing the sim card from an old phone prevent anyone from accessing any of the personal information that might still be recoverable?
With California mandating zero emissions, Bay Area agencies are split on hydrogen vs. electric
2024-02-14 12:51:02
In September, the governing board of Santa Cruz Metro made a big bet on the future of green public transit when it approved the purchase of 57 buses fueled by hydrogen—the largest order of hydrogen-fueled buses made so far in the U.S.
AI giants to unveil pact to fight political deepfakes
2024-02-14 10:25:24
Tech giants including Meta, Microsoft, Google and OpenAI are working on a pact to jointly crack down on AI content intended to deceive voters ahead of crucial elections around the world this year, companies involved said Tuesday.
Musk's X feeds monetization of wartime misinformation
2024-02-14 10:25:24
Influencers on X are monetizing misinformation about conflicts in the Middle East, leveraging the platform's contentious policies that researchers say prioritize engagement over accuracy.
Sony's profit rises on growing sales of music, games, pictures, sensors
2024-02-14 09:14:04
Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony's profit rose 13% in October-December on growing growing sales of music, image sensors and video games, the company said Wednesday.
Amid artificial intelligence boom, AI girlfriends—and boyfriends—are making their mark
2024-02-14 09:14:04
A few months ago, Derek Carrier started seeing someone and became infatuated.
Leading British rabbi warns against Rafah invasion
2024-02-14 07:21:44
"I write out of dread at the future hatred this is likely to engender, and out of fear that these actions may haunt us, and the good name of Israel and the Jewish People, for generations.”
Duolingo investigated in Russia for 'spreading LGBT propaganda'
2024-02-14 07:21:44
Radetel, which claims to protect “public morality, culture, and traditional values”, argues that Duolingo isn’t suitable for children because it includes references to the LGBTQ+ community.
Indonesia elections: President Jokowi voted out
2024-02-14 07:21:44
Nearly 259,000 candidates are contesting 20,600 posts in the world's biggest single-day election.
Why has Israel escalated its attacks against Iranian targets in Syria?
2024-02-14 07:21:11
The tempo of attacks reflects a more general readiness for confrontation as the region enters a new phase.
How will Russia’s poor Ukraine showing ripple in the Middle East?
2024-02-14 07:21:11
DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Everyone is wondering what has happened to the vaunted Russian army. What has happened to Moscow’s military might?
Alejandro Mayorkas: House votes to impeach homeland security secretary
2024-02-14 01:05:37
The impeachment push now moves to the Democrat-controlled Senate, where it is unlikely to succeed.
Israel Gaza: UN warns attack on Rafah could lead to 'slaughter'
2024-02-14 00:15:08
Its aid chief says more than a million people in the Gazan city are staring "death in the face".
Algorithms don't understand sarcasm. Yeah, right!
2024-02-13 23:36:33
Sarcasm, a complex linguistic phenomenon often found in online communication, often serves as a means to express deep-seated opinions or emotions in a particular manner that can be in some sense witty, passive-aggressive, or more often than not demeaning or ridiculing to the person being addressed. Recognizing sarcasm in the written word is crucial for understanding the true intent behind a given statement, particularly when we are considering social media or online customer reviews.
Research describes new protocol for stopping network interlopers
2024-02-13 23:36:33
Dr. Santosh Ganji, a recent computer engineering doctoral graduate, and Dr. P.R. Kumar, a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University College of Engineering, work on the security of wireless networks.
Build biorefineries and let the natural world power Mexico's economy, suggests researcher
2024-02-13 21:34:30
Mexico could grow its economy while saving the planet by building biorefineries that can turn seaweed, sugar cane, cooking oil and even vegetable peel into fuel and pharmaceuticals. Now, the country needs a new 'bioeconomy plan' to unlock its potential, according to a large study from the University of Surrey and Mexico's Instituto Mexicano del Petroleo, published in the Journal of Cleaner Production.
Can AI write laws? Lawyer puts ChatGPT to the test
2024-02-13 21:34:30
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) academic has answered one of the modern-day legal world's most burning questions: Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) write laws?
Benefits of heat pumps detailed in new report
2024-02-13 21:34:29
Millions of U.S. households would benefit from heat pumps, but the cost of installing the technology needs to come down to make their use a more attractive proposition, according to researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

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