In the world of AI and philosophy, there exists a concept known as Roko’s Basilisk. This mythological creature, a serpent with the power to kill anyone who looks into its eyes, serves as the basis for a thought experiment that explores the potential dangers of superintelligence in the future. The idea is that a superintelligent
In response to an engine fire on a Cathay Pacific flight, Europe’s aviation safety agency has announced that inspections will be required for a portion of the fleet of Airbus A350 wide-body jets. This incident has raised concerns about the safety of these aircraft and has prompted airlines to take precautionary measures to ensure the
Telegram, a popular messaging app, has recently made significant changes to its moderation policies, which has sparked controversy among its users. The platform’s CEO, Pavel Durov, was recently arrested in France, leading to a shift in tone from the company regarding moderation of content. Previously, Telegram emphasized that they had “nothing to hide” and denied
TikTok recently introduced a new feature that allows users to share short, text-based “thoughts” in the app. This feature displays the thoughts in a speech bubble format on the user’s Stories bubble at the top of their inbox. This new feature bears a striking resemblance to Instagram Notes, which has been popular among younger users.
In a recent study conducted by Lanbo Xu from Northeastern University in Shenyang, China, new research has been introduced to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of dynamic emotion recognition. This method utilizes a convolutional neural network (CNN) to analyze facial expressions in real time. The implications of this research extend beyond simple facial recognition technology
Twisted bilayer graphene has been found to exhibit unique and exotic properties in recent studies conducted by RIKEN physicists. Graphene itself, a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice, is well-known for its exciting potential in electronic devices due to its massless electron transport capabilities. One of the most interesting discoveries from
Players of Helldivers 2 have been buzzing with excitement as reports of a new enemy faction on the Galactic War map have surfaced. The mysterious sightings of a strange purple blob are fueling speculation that the Illuminate, a familiar and sinister force from the original Helldivers, may be making a return. Arrowhead, the development studio
Deepfake pornography has been on the rise, with an estimated 90 percent of deepfake videos being of pornographic nature, particularly of nonconsensual content involving women. However, despite the prevalence of this issue, legislators seem to be more focused on political deepfakes. According to Kaylee Williams, a researcher at Columbia University, there is a lack of
A coalition of consumer protection and anti-waste groups is urging the Federal Trade Commission to take action against “software tethering,” a practice that ties hardware functionality to external software, often rendering products useless after software updates cease. Organizations such as Consumer Reports, iFixIt, US PIRG, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, the Center for Economic Justice, and
In a recent development, a regional director for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) declared that Amazon should be considered a “joint employer” of some of its contracted delivery drivers. This decision came after reviewing two unfair labor practice charges filed in January, specifically addressing the treatment of drivers at the Atlanta warehouse, known as